Brockville Recorder Closes After 136 Years of Weekly Publication
Canada’s oldest weekly newspaper, The Brockville Recorder of Ontario, ceases with the February 22 issue ending 136 years of weekly run. First published January 16 1821 the paper shifted to daily in 1873 but faded as costs rose and daily editions expanded. The Recorder’s legacy includes Lewis E Murphy who helped found The St James Leader and apprenticed here in 1875.
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Certificates of Promotion End Of School Year Reflections
The end of the school year brings both promotions and regrets as students receive certificates confirming advancement to higher grades. Many Grade twelve students face new paths in universities or work, while holidays pause academics for two months before August with education continuing and teachers changing.
Dialogue Snippet Shows Courtroom and Classroom Exchanges
A judge questions a witness about a friend’s habits while the witness notes he was never alone with him. A teacher praises a pupil, while an inconsiderate pupil brags about boosting the score to 100 for a thrill.
Summer cooler dress pattern 4761 for misses sizes
Printed Pattern 4761 offers a breezy summer dress in misses sizes 12 through 20 with 34 yards of fabric for size 16. Directions are printed on each pattern part and the pattern costs 40 cents prepaid by mail to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. in Toronto.
Pinafore Pattern 7126 for Huck Weaving
Children’s sizes 2 4 6 8 pattern includes direc tions for huck pinafore and easy weaving chart. Send 35 cents in coins to Household Arts Department 60 Front Street W Toronto with name address and pattern number. Bonus two free patterns in Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book 1957 plus stitch designs. send 25 cents for copy.
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Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
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Alice Brooks
Water levels stress town reservoir as talks with CNR stall
Town engineer warns the reservoir holds at most a three month supply and the CNR pump cannot meet demand. Councillors consider accelerating a takeover and increasing pumping from the railway reservoir while using the town well. Garden watering would still require more storage. secretary to contact railway authorities for a speedy settlement.
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CNR
Knox
Halpenny
Russia Skews Peace Talks in Postwar See-Saw Strategy
In a World War II era shell game critique the author compares Russia's calls to end nuclear weapons with its recent testing and threatening rhetoric. The piece argues Western publics distrust Russia's claims and sees a pattern of feints between peace overtures and war threats.
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The
Herald Tribune
Grande Prairie
Alta
Russia
West
Calls to donate to Canadian Cancer Society this month
Volunteers canvass homes across the province and Canada to raise funds for cancer research and education. Doctors still seek cancer causes, making early treatment vital. about 200 new cases per 100 000 population are projected this year, underscoring the need for local donations to aid research and awareness efforts.
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Canada
Canadian Cancer Society
Altona Council Backs Complimentary Traffic Tickets
The Altona council plans to issue complimentary traffic offence tickets to out-of-town violators to educate visitors about local bylaws. The move aims to foster town country relations and help strangers learn the rules without paying for the first lesson.
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Altona
Look Forward It Is With Pleasure Host Regional Chamber
Delegates gather in Morden for Southern Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Workshop to share ideas and promote free enterprise. The address stresses personal impact, future growth, and active leadership to improve local and national communities.
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Morden
Manitoba
Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Gordon Commission
Admiral Perry
Ball of Fire
Mel MecMullen
Salvation Army economic saver and reformer praised
In these days of capital expenditure the Salvation Army is lauded for saving money by rehabilitating alcoholics and lawbreakers, guiding them back to productive citizenship. The piece argues the moral and spiritual influence is priceless and every dollar to the Army is prudent public economy.
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Salvation Army
Fine Manitoba Schools Orchestra concert in Virden
The Manitoba Schools Orchestra senior section, 44 gifted players aged 11 to 17, performs next Friday night at the Goulter School Auditorium. The program promises entertaining music and the concert is part of the 75th Anniversary Year events sponsored by the Festival Association, inviting all ages to attend.
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Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
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