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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
2
The 1949 Nobel Peace Prize honors Lord Boyd Orr, noted agriculturalist and former FAO director general, praised for leadership in social thought and a world food board concept based on need rather than money. The committee gives no reasons for selection.
The Nobel Prize fund established in 1896 by Alfred Nobel in Norway governs nominations by parliaments governments and university scholars. No prize awarded in 1948 with 1947 honoring the American Friends Service Committee and Friends Service Council of London. prize amounting to 21889 dollars. Lord Boyd Orr plans to use the prize to promote world peace.
Lord Boyd Orr born 1880 Angus Scotland educated Glasgow University medical science arts pursues farming and nutrition work. He advocates a world food plan to double production and urges government cooperation amid political obstacles. Nobel Peace Prize 1949 confirms his impact on global hunger and agricultural improvement.
Carl Arthur Goresky of Castlegar B C collects scholarships as an educational hobby. He recently added two awards from Queen's University Kingston Ontario and Montreal's McGill. He accepted McGill's $300 yearly award and plans a McGill science course before medical school. He previously won a $200 University of British Columbia Royal Institute scholarship.
Glenboro report says a four point antlered deer routinely visits farmer Erwin Campbell at his Campbell farmyard. The animal drinks at the watering trough and uses a salt block with apparent fearlessness.
Stettler Alberta built in 1906 grows from an estimated population near 2000 as oil fields in the district spur new arrivals. About one quarter moved in during the last three years, showing economic influence on the small town.
Drain syrup from cherries. Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon and tapioca. Add syrup, bring quickly to boil over direct heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add butter. Cool, stirring occasionally. Add cherries, pour into pie shell. Top with meringue and brown in 400 deg F oven. Serve at once.
Scald milk and whisk eggs honey vanilla cinnamon. Combine and blend with salt then pour into custard cups. Place cups in a pan of hot water and bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes until firm. Cool and dust with cinnamon. Yield six portions.
Washington. Dr Henry B Collins Jr of the Smithsonian reports evidence of a cultured Arctic race that inhabited Canadian wastes over 500 years ago. He identifies the Thule people and cites ivory carvings stone houses a pottery lamp and a sealskin bag for whale oil as specimens.
The article explains that cattle allowed to suffer severe lice infestations develop dry coats, hair loss, skin exposure, and poor condition. It notes reduced milk yield and slower growth, with higher maintenance costs. Early detection and prompt treatment with sprays dips or powders prevent adverse effects.
Edson's volunteer fire department led by 30 year old Chief Don Riggan has outperformed other brigades in provincial hose laying, laying 200 feet in 32 4 5 seconds in Calgary. They also completed a hospital safety drill evacuating walking patients in 19 seconds and moving bed-ridden patients via a fire chute in the same time, underscoring weekly practice and vigilance.
A collection of light hearted exchanges featuring Johnny and family moments. A mother and child banter about heirlooms, long legs, and a doll bath. A city girl on a farm asks about the cost to keep a cow chewing gum while a Quaker warns a burglar with restraint.
Boston Bruins lead with four rookies including Jack Gelin eau Phil Maloney Dave Creighton and Zelfio Toppazzini. New York Rangers and Chicago Black Hawks follow with three rookies each. Detroit two. Montreal one. Four Western Canada rookies include Jim Bedard Bert Olmstead Gus Kyle and Bing Juckes.
The Football Association plans a tour of Canada with 10 matches for next year. The squad will depart England around late April 1950 and return in early July. Final itinerary will be set after the Canadian Football Association director visits England in November.
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