Music So Sweet Easing Heartaches at Bea's Cottage
Earnie and Bea confront grief after his mother’s death and Bea’s distant father. In a quiet moment they bring out a guitar and piano, inviting Bea’s father to join as he plays violin, allowing music to soften pain and bring connection. The scene centers on shared solace through song and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie
Earnie
Bea
Wheeler Newspaper Syndicate
Grandmother Returns to High School in Athol
In Athol Massachusetts 51 year old grandmother Mrs William Taylor resumes high school after 33 year gap. She left in 1914 to care for her mother and later married. Now she pursues fourth year English third year French first year Latin typewriting and shorthand aiming for a June diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol
Mass
William Taylor
Crows Recognized as Most Intelligent Birds
A reader notes that crows are widely regarded as the most intelligent birds due to problem solving, tool use, and social learning. The observation highlights their adaptability and complex behaviors across environments.
Pattern 4911 Tunics and Skirt Promised by Anne Adams
Advertises Anne Adams pattern 4911 with tunic and pencil skirt options in sizes 12 through 20. Instructions, fit tested, fabric yardage for size 16 noted, and price 25 cents. Orders to Winnipeg Pattern Dept. Winnipeg, Man. Include name address size and style number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Small World Find in Richmond Veteran Purchases Returned Trousers
An American war veteran shopping in Richmond discovers a pair of surplus trousers he had turned in upon discharge now for sale and buys them back showing how small the world can be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Saskatchewan Grandmother's Funeral Excuse Could Lead to Fine
Saskatchewan statute under the Masters and Servants Act allows criminal action for minor breaches such as absence without leave or improper conduct. Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon still enforce it, though Labour Minister C. C. Williams calls it medieval. The act fines workers up to 30 and can jail up to a month, though few employers use it amid labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
Yukon
Northwest Territories
C. C. Williams
Shooting Safety Ten Commandments for firearms handling
Clear guidelines list ten rules for gun safety. Emphasizes treating every gun as loaded, keeping it unloaded in transit, ensuring barrels are clear, controlling muzzle direction, identifying targets, never aiming at unintended objects, never leaving loaded guns unattended, not climbing with a loaded gun, avoiding shooting at flat surfaces or water surfaces, and not mixing gunpowder with alcohol or gasoline.
NBC Bars Crime Themed Radio After Nine-Thirty
The National Broadcasting Company announced it would stop airing detective crime or mystery programs before 9 30 p m New York time starting January 1 NBC said the move aims to reduce exposure of juvenile and adolescent minds to crime ideas It does not ban current shows but creates a code for future programs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
National Broadcasting Company
New York
NBC
Chocolate Layer Cake with Fudge Frosting
A chocolate layer cake recipe using 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder and 4 tablespoons shortening. Cream sugar with shortening add egg alternately with milk and flour, then bake in 8 inch pans at 375 F for 25 minutes or 350 F for 50 minutes in a single 8x8 pan. Frost between layers and on top.
Rich Chocolate Frosting From Scratch
Combine Baker's unsweetened chocolate with milk over low heat until smooth. Stir in sugar salt and corn syrup. boil without stirring until a soft ball forms in cold water. Remove from heat add butter and vanilla cool to lukewarm and beat to spreading consistency.
Turkish President Has Largest Private Yacht
Collier's reports the Sava Rond built in Germany in 1931 at 4.5 million dollars for Mrs. R. M. Cadwalader of Philadelphia now serves as the presidential yacht of Turkey. The 408 foot steamship measures 4700 gross tons with 13 staterooms and a crew of 72, costing about 25000 dollars monthly to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
Germany
R. M. Cadwalader
Philadelphia
Turkey
May Raise U.S. Tourists Quota Of Soods
New York report says a proposed bill would raise the duty free allowance for U S tourists to five hundred dollars bringing home Canadian goods to help balance Canada’s growing trade deficit with the United States. The Herald Tribune noted American trade circles expect passage when Congress reconvenes probably early in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Congress
Canada
The
Herald Tribune
High Prices Hit Demand For Women’s Apparel
New York reports show a sharp drop in women’s apparel sales as buyers resist high prices rather than fashion changes. NRDGA President Lew Hahn warns the era of fantastic prices may end, urging retailers to avoid further markups and limit losses by resisting price increases in purchasing markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lew Hahn
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Hahn
Mr. Hahn
N.R.D.G.A
War brides in U S seek return to Australia soon
Immigration Minister Arthur Calwell said after visiting the United States that at least 80 percent of about 10,000 Australian war brides desire to return home with their husbands and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Arthur A. Calwell
United States
Etiquette Note on Handshake Etiquette
A guide notes that a gentleman does not offer his hand unless the lady does and if he does she must respond with her hand. The observation reflects traditional manners for introductions and greeting gestures.
Fats and Oils in the Human Diet
Fats and oils are essential components of a balanced diet providing energy and carrying fat soluble vitamins. They support cell function and absorption of nutrients while contributing to flavor and texture in meals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Matthew F. Christopher
Aspiri
Richmond St
Toronto
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
U.S.A
Jack Sutherland
Hanna
Alia
Roger Morin
National Film Board
Texas
Sutherland
Henna
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
North Dakota
Sutherland Combine
Malcolm McGregor
Brandon
Manitoba
Exhibition Grounds
Mecca
Lydia E. Pinkham
U.S
Bill
Lydia
Pinkham Eyesons