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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
2
A simple wheeled cart pattern builds a compact serving cart with a shelf for trays. It uses stock metal disk wheels or larger ber tires and requires flat tracing on wood for parts including eight inch wheels. The pattern includes a cutting list and assembly directions with finish plans.
The article explains making a weathervane cupola for a garage on a work bench with pattern 407 showing all steps and a device for shaping the bottom to fit the roof line. Pattern 241 also costs 35c and yields a similar weathervane.
The St Andrew’s Anglican Church Parish Hall in Humboldt is being demolished and is expected to be torn down by the end of June. Sid Hall owns the building and Rev F A Creighton says no immediate rebuild plans exist though a long term reconstruction including a new church and parish hall is being studied.
J A Christie of the Highway Traffic Board announced an amendment allowing four headlights on automobiles in Saskatchewan. The board noted manufacturers now equip many cars with four headlights and received numerous inquiries. A second amendment reduces dimming distance from 1500 feet to 500 feet to improve night visibility.
J A Christie chairman of the provincial highway traffic board released dates for the 1957 Safety Lane schedule across Saskatchewan. Areas listed include North Battleford, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Melfort and many towns with checks conducted by five trained men free of charge.
The public grows to accept illness of mind and body alike. Psychiatric advances and modern medicine bring many mental health cases toward permanent cure and less secrecy.
The Government approves initial prices paid by the Canadian Wheat Board for the 1957 crop year starting August 1. Wheat 1.40 per bushel No.1 Manitoba Northern in store Fort William Port Arthur or Vancouver. Oats 0.60 per bushel basis No.2 Canada Western in store Fort William Port Arthur. Barley 0.96 per bushel basis No.3 Canadian Western Six-Row in store Fort William Port Arthur.
Pembroke Ontario newspaper proposes a Be Kind To Editors Week to urge writers to submit legible, well constructed copy so editors can avoid using the big blue pencil. The idea aims to improve transmission of news from writers at home and abroad.
Help wanted for a guest ranch in Onanole Manitoba. A good plain cook is needed for summer duties in a modern kitchen with family style meals for $30 per week plus board and lodging. Also a girl is sought for cabins at $20 per week. Contact Ralph Frith or Erickson at 312-14.
A humorous collage recalls inflation era wit with a river case, a couple honeymooning in a thin-walled hotel, two New York sculptors at the door, a parrot reunion, barber fare, and a long war tax joke. The tone mimics light weekly humor notes amid everyday life and romance.
Backward children, often termed retarded, may become useful citizens through targeted training and education, enabling them to earn a living. This education approach aims to integrate them into society with practical skills and independence.
The article notes that Britain relies on imports for more than half of the food consumed by its population, highlighting international trade and agricultural policy factors affecting supply.
The Southern Manitoba Music and Speech Arts Festival marks its 25th anniversary with opening sessions in Morden. Mr. C. C Strachan officially opened the 1957 sessions noting the milestone. Day one at the Collegiate Auditorium showcased the Morden Instrumental classes with adjudicator Filmer Hubble deeming performances enjoyable and interesting and generally of fairly good standard.
A satirical piece notes traffic court absurdities with jokes about automobiles that cushion you while it won t run. It mentions newspaper readers on buses and trolleys and describes Blue Monday as the sky s color after two days of bad weather.
Moosomin Union Hospital District negotiations proceed after local councils meet Moosomin Hospital Board. Officials discuss Whitewood area joining the district and building a hospital here amid unclear word from the Hospital Planning Commission.
Advertisement for a sewing pattern by Anne Adams offering a printed pattern 4673 for waist sizes 30 to 46 inches. Includes simple 8 gore skirt, tab detail option, fabric suggestions, and yardage for 39 inch fabric. Orders to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto with 40 cents.
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