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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
2
Jr Prote explains National Civil Defence Day and the need for public operation. Canada faces a nuclear war threat and calls for widespread dispersal with reception centres to shelter evacuees. Communities must plan in advance and rely on federal provincial and municipal cooperation to keep costs and effort from wasted.
Quick knits from pattern 7237 offer a cable stitch rug for bedrooms play rooms or baths. Send 35 cents for pattern and 25 cents for the needlecraft book to Household Arts Department Toronto with name and address.
A string of light jokes about farming life and modern gadgets contrasts two farmers with a two legged calf and a doctor’s aging patient. A grocer jokes about limburger cheese while cows appear contented by pricey meat. A suburban bus scene ends with smokers asking permission to light up.
A vast 18th century collection sails aboard the Cunard liner Saxonia bound for Canada. It will tour the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Art Gallery of Toronto from September to February 1958, featuring works by Reynolds, Gainsborough, Hogarth, and more. Queen Elizabeth I lends four pieces, and a 10-member British committee, chaired by Sir Philip Hendy, selected the works with Canadian input from Martin Baldwin Alan Jarvis and John Steegman.
The Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation demands a definite site title and construction start for the Senior Citizens Home project by September 30 or SVHC must reapply for a loan in 1958 at higher rates. CMHC loan is 260 000 dollars for a 300 000 dollar project.
Morden Town Council moved to speed up the 1957 road paving program before cold weather. Two shifts will run 12 hours daily to speed production as concerns were raised about budget adequacy and inclusion of 10th street in the current year's plan.
A broad survey notes nearly two hundred separate railroads operate across Cuba, signaling a dense network. The report highlights extensive track use, potential for regional trade, and the state's role in expanding rail mobility.
The Ways and Means committee of the local Jaycees reports plans for the Miss Swift Current contest are under way Letters have been sent to past sponsors inviting their participation again this year Out-of-town candidates will be included with September 27 chosen for the crowning dance at Elks Hall from 9 pm to 1 am A Swift Current queen will advance to Regina for Miss Saskatchewan Roughrider later this fall Past winners Lynda Fleming and Frances Stewart previously represented the province at the Grey Cup
Printed Pattern 4859 offers three apron styles for Misses Medium. Each uses one yard of 35 inch fabric with jiffy-cut pieces and printed directions. Send 40 cents in coins to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. at 60 Front Street W Toronto with size, number, address, and style number.
Civil Defence can teach Canadians how to save themselves from deadly radioactive fallout if people are willing to learn. The message urges public participation in preparedness training and awareness across provinces.
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