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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
6
A 24 year old writes of a strained marriage after her husband expresses intent to divorce and his mother’s influence. The counselor advises against fighting the divorce, suggests ending contact with the other man, and notes the impact on their child. The letter asks for Anne Hirat’s guidance.
A visitor describes adopting a stray black and white collie and a five month old German Shepherd collie mix, named Mae, from the Oakville Humane Society. The dog stirs tension with two resident cats, prompting a makeshift stair gate and adjustments at home. The diary notes other dogs, a three legged cat with kittens, and the busy, necessary work of the shelter amid spring scenery and local letters.
Colorful quilt pattern showcasing a zoo parade with baby animals for appliqué pieces. Includes transfers and pieces for a 32 by 44 inch quilt sent with 25 cents to Box 1 New Toronto Ontario for Pattern 654 and the Laura Wheeler Needlecraft 1955 catalog.
A quoted passage from The Story of Everest by W. H. Murray praises Sherpas as the happiest people and notes their sense that time has little meaning, contrasting them with the Scottish Highlands view of time.
The Sherpa porters of the Himalaya are described with respect by mountaineers. Many live permanently in Darjeeling near their homeland of Sol Khombu, about ten marches away. They are about five feet six inches tall with muscular build and carry loads on headbands. They wear a toga-like upper garment and have dark hair tied to the back.
The Sherpa people excel in high altitude due to nomadic village life and rapid acclimatization. They are tough, independent, self-reliant and cheerful, with strong practical intelligence driven by daily movement, trade, and weathered by experience. Their limited literacy does not hinder resourcefulness.
The passage urges family prayer to resolve quarrels and cites 2 Chronicles 30 1 6 12 and 9 Lord God is gracious and merciful to return to you if you repent. It notes Hezekiah inviting the northern kingdom to Jerusalem for Passover and stresses family altar unity.
The passage speaks of joy in Jerusalem as priests and Levites bless the people and prayers rise to heaven. It urges turning to God to relieve tensions and praises the bravery of being thoroughly well informed in every matter.
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