Look Backwards A Husky Arrival Prompts Housing Shortage Notes
A four month old female husky arrived from Watson Lake BC and rode a self described kite from Wat to Havith Bakery. Ten years ago Mrs. Thirty Years Age died, and a roller rink near Bradwardine prompted remarks. Housing shortage cited as about £0 tents were used as Mrs. Joseph Havyik moved from Port Arthur to Rivers to join relatives.
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Watson Lake
Wat
Erloo
Bradwardine
Joseph Havyik
Port Arthur
Jet Plane Travel Labeled Motionless Ride by Press
The RCAF organized jet flights for press and radio to show jet travel is simple. Reporters praised the quiet, smooth experience with no perceived speed and minimal vibration, while pilots quickly preferred jets over propeller planes.
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RCAF
Defence Minister Described as Man Who Never Sleeps
Brooke Claxton Canada’s defence minister is hailed as the “Cabinet minister who never sleeps” by Maclean’s Blair Fraser. The ex-skinner is under heavy fire, with reports of stubborn stances and aggressive press scrutiny. Claxton urged St Laurent to stay in public life by offering external affairs, a plan King initially resisted but later tested, and it worked.
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Maclean's Magazine
Blair Fraser
Claxton
St. Laurent
King
Liberal Party
Birds steal keys and more in quirky Cheshire notes
Quick Glances surveys oddities from Corky the crow in Cheshire to a baby deer in Trenton and a nail detector from Berlin. Airlines plan six hour check-in ahead of June flights with penalties for unused reserved space while a Minnesota girl wins permission to keep a fawn. A 11-week premature Medicine Hat baby born weight two pounds grows to six pounds at discharge.
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United States
Trenton
Dawn Duncan
Medicine Hat
Alta
Gary Anderson
Speaking Contest Winners at Rivers School
Eight contestants took part in a W I sponsored public speaking contest at Rivers school. First prize went to Wesley Paddock of Pettapiece with Donald Stewart of Rivers in second. Judge lineup included Group Captain H G M Colpitts and Rev F W McNally. Awards were given by Mrs J Hart, W I president. About 25 000 Canadians live in the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
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Rivers School
Wesley Paddock
Pettapiece
Donald Stewart
Rivers
C. J. McFadden
H. G. M. Colpitts
F. W.mccnally
J. Hart
Women’s Institute
Hepay Birheday Friday to Monday Weekend Names
A listing of people by day including Sharon White H J Chapman Brandon Maurice Pearce Hradwardine Saturday Mrs BE Steggles Mrs E Owsianski Winnipeg Ronnie Forman Darlynne Brown Sunday Miss Edythe Mitchell Winnipeg G E Brown East Kil donan T W Dobson Flin Flon Mrs J A McKenzie Monday John Bridgeman Mrs Gordon Smyth Tuesday Gordon Seaborn Ted Bowman Marie Stratford Thursday Miss Islay McMannus.
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Sharon White
H. J. Chapman
Brandon
Maurice Pearce
Hradwardine
BE. Steggles
E. Owsianski
Winnipeg
Ronnie Forman
Darlynne Brown
Edythe Mitchell
G. E. Brown
East Kildonan
T. W. Dobson
Flin Flon
J. A. McKenzie
John Bridgeman
Gordon Smyth
Gordon Seaborn
Ted Bowman
Marie Stratford
Islay McMannus
Beavers Create Natural Dam Forming Lake Near Russell
The Han ner reports a beaver built dam now creating an artificial lake within walking distance of Russell. For years locals sought a manmade dam but failed until beavers moved in and quickly backed water about a half mile, depth estimated six to eight feet. Local groups may aim to turn the area into a small park.
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Russell
Hanner
Animal Kingdom
Beavers
Russell Organizations
Kitchen Planning Booklet Offers Farm Home Guidance
A new public booklet on farm kitchen and utility room planning aids farm families building or remodeling homes. Based on a prairie farmhouse survey, it emphasizes storage, equipment layout, and efficient work space. Copies available by writing to agriculture departments in Winnipeg Regina or Edmonton.
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Prairies
Winnipeg
Regina
Edmonton
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Havith Bakery
THE
RED & White
R &W
Hawes
Canadian Legion
J. W. Hanlon
Mr. W
Canada
Brooke Claxton
Cheshire, Conn
Paul Zentek
Corky
Heinz Freund
Berlin
Carlyle, Sask
Carlyle Chamber of Commerce
Carol Jane Braun
Horndean
Portage la Prairie
Yukon and
Northwest Territories
Africa
Pecialisis
World Health Organization
WHO
Sudan
C. A
F. M. Kaul
Masters
Fraser Funeral Chapel
Eleventh ST
Gilchrist's
New Sarum
Powerglide
Medea
Borden Motors Ltd
Panogen
Otter &Ually
Barley Improvement Institute
Grain Exchange
Shea’s
Winnipeg Brewery Ltd
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