Indomitable Toronto widow defies big oil parking lot plan
Mrs Isobel Massie, a 70s widow on Forbar Road, refuses $100 000 to sell her home amid Imperial Oil’s 19 storey office building and parking lot. Her stand against expropriation, while the company funds roof repairs and landscaping, earns respect from other small property owners and highlights the clash between progress and individual rights.
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Toronto
Isobel Massie
Forbar Road
Imperial Oil
Massie
Hospital Week Praises Grand Forks Facility and Staff
The Gazette notes the shift in view of hospitals from feared places to centers of healing. It lauds Grand Forks Community Hospital for its four doctor team, modern equipment, and strong care record. An open house Saturday invites inspection and thanks to doctors and nurses.
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Grand Forks Community Hospital
Slim and smart fashion pattern from Anne Adams
The advertisement promotes a Misses pattern 4778 offering a sheath style with buttoned shoulders pleated back pockets and large pockets. Sizes 12 through 20 with 16 needing 4% yarns for a 35 inch fabric. Instructions are fully illustrated and pattern costs 40 cents sent to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto.
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Flere
Heirloom scrap quilt patterns advertised for readers
An old fashioned nosegay scrap quilt pattern 7010 invites readers to send five cents for instructions and charts. The ad promotes a book Alice Brooks Needlecraft with dozens of easy handwork designs and a 25 cent copy offer.
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Eritky
Alice Brooks
New era in publishing and training for weekly newspapers
The piece recalls early hand setting in Lachute Watchman, then contrasts with today’s high speed presses. It highlights Ryerson Institute of Technology in Toronto offering two three year diplomas in Journalism and Printing Management. It notes a $5000 bursary fund from All Canada Insurance Federation and invites readers to visit the plant to see modern news gathering and printing.
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J. S. Giles
John Giles
Lachute
Que
Ryeson Institute of Technology
Toronto
Progressive College
Canada
Ryerson
Weekly Press
All Canada Insurance Federation
Crow Origin Ties to Cockfighting Victory
The term crow used to brag originated from cockfighting, where the winner crowed over the defeated opponent. The article notes the linguistic link between the animal crow and boastful shout accompanying victory.
Clean-Up Time Sparks Civic Pride Across Canada
Communities rally for a banner clean-up with a centennial push in British Columbia ahead of the province’s 100th birthday. Local efforts urge painting, planting, and tidying to attract tourists, raise property values, and boost business while instilling pride in residents.
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B.C
Centennial Committee
Peace River
Smoke Signals and Spring Fire Cleanup
Smoke signals rise from backyards as leaves and dead grass burn. Neighbors tidy debris and rake the soil to refresh lawns. Even the family dog helps uncover buried bones as spring greens begin to show.
Local color brightens Humboldt as spring spurs town spruce up
A spring awakening in Humboldt prompts residents to paint porches mend potholes and tidy up Main Street. Travelers notice fresh flower beds and cleaner streets, while merchants hope improved appearance boosts summer business and prevents a ghost town image.
Firearm Use by Young People Sparks Parental Debate
The Clarion discusses spring firearm use by youths, noting risks and benefits. It cites a Rosetown Eagle editor who urges a safety test for youths and parental or police guidance before first handling a gun.
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Rosetown Eagle
Rosetown
Gardening and Spring Sport in a Rainy Week
A short reflective piece ties spring gardening to sport, citing Pindar and Marvell and noting the mood of a rain drenched week. It muses on effort versus ease, the growth of new muscles, and renewed possibility as spring activity resumes.
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Pindar
Andrew Marvell
Marvell
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