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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

6

Blind Man Heads Braille Institute of America

The Braille Institute, led by Bob Atkinson who became blind at 25, grows from a garage operation to a major publishing plant for the blind. It uses double-plate Braille embossing and a portable Braille typewriter, with a welfare program and research, serving readers from Bible to western stories worldwide.

Bob Atkinson Atkinson Braille Institute of America India China Los Angeles Braille Institute United States

Grassland Day events expand across Ontario

Ontario plans three Grassland Day demonstrations this summer with initial June 24 in Alliston at W H Ruthven farms, July 22 at Kemptville Agricultural School, and August 4 at George Innes farm in Woodstock. Also notes cattle feed tips, soil tile acidity, alfalfa timing, and mustard control for grains.

Ontario Woodstock W. H. Ruthven Alliston Eastern Ontario Kemptville Agricultural School Kemptville Western Ontario George Innes

Government quiz notes Mrs. Jones as housewife

An official records Mrs. Jones as housewife no occupation after she lists daily tasks. The incident highlights a bureaucratic labeling moment during a government quiz.

Always- A Payor KANN BEMIS

Henry Hall discovers money hidden in his wife Grace's books and becomes obsessed with a found old brown suit. A mistaken theft accusation leads to a police review. Mandy reveals her fiancé bought a white electric refrigerator, while Henry learns his former life and fortunes have shifted.

Henry Mandy Grace Henry Hall Griss Griscom

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