Housing growth seen from Rotarian talk in Estevan
Estevan Rotary Club discussed housing demand driven by aging families and World War II born children nearing marriageable age, plus population shifts toward cities for education and jobs. Mr. Klaassen urged efficiency in building, new materials, and project versus custom builds, noting 14 day above-slab construction possible with careful planning. He highlighted affordable methods like slab foundations, panel construction, and durable exterior finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Rotary Club of
Estevan
Mr. Klassen
Klaassen
Klassen
The
Mercury
Sask
Parking Ticket Tale from Binscarth to Russell
In Binscarth and Russell the article tells of small town parking rules and a comical case where two women receive an illegal parking ticket while shopping. After delays at the town office and with RCMP unable to help, a town constable accepts payment as a temporary receipt, prompting humorous warnings about marital grocery money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Russell
Sbinscarth
RCMP
Express
Canadian quiz questions and answers quick facts
A compact set of five trivia questions with answers on Canadian arts policing and geography. Key points include the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts linkage to the National Gallery, PEI versus Vancouver Island area comparison, hidden taxes costing Canadians about 15 million weekly, provinces with RCMP policing versus provincial forces, and agriculture leading production in three provinces with manufacturing leading in the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Vancouver Island
Prince Edward Island
P.E.L
Sask
Alta
Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
National Gallery
Ottawa
Ontario
Quebec
RCMP
Pei
Quick Canadian Facts
Makeshift boiler heats hospital in Manitoba town
Jack Lechner devised a makeshift heating method for Morden District General Hospital after furnace flues leaked. He used Adolph Kru shel’s steam engine to heat water and powered a hose into the hospital system, restoring heat to the 56 bed facility after a one week layoff. The Times Morden Manitoba April 2 1958. There are 254 religious bodies in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morden District General Hospital
Jack Lechner
Mr. Lechner
Adolph Krushel
Lttle
the Times
Morden
Man
For Sale Circular Offer Otani Correspondence Courses
Classified ad offering bookkeeping and salesmanship courses free circular No 35 from Otani Correspondence Courses at 1290 Bay Street Toronto Also for sale a Cleaver Brooks heavy oil burner with two 250 gallon tanks Burna No 5 Oil suitable for small commercial building price 400 plus steam boiler low water cut off and steam pressure control Apply 2265 Lorne Street Regina Sask 84-98
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Otani
Bay Street
Toronto
Cleaver Brooks
Lorne &T
Regina
Sask
Emerson Chamber Re organizes Amid Enthusiasm
The Emerson Chamber of Commerce re organized at a Brown Derby supper meeting with Mike Zacour of the Border Cafe elected president. The board of directors includes eight businessmen. Plans include park improvements such as picnic facilities a swimming pool and a children’s playground. A large fundraising drive for the pool is in planning. A membership drive during National Chamber of Commerce week April 13 to 19 aims to enlist local businessmen and community supporters. Mayor Careless noted a new dry cleaning shop is a definite possibility and a meeting with Minister Jobin of Industry and Development is planned.
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Emerson Chamber of Commerce
Mike Zacour
Border Cafe
National Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Careless
Jobin
Industry and Development
the Journal
Emerson
Man
Clever color cut dress pattern for slim figure
A Printed Pattern 4644 offers a half size dress pattern with sizes 14 and 1642 1815 20s 2232 2415. Size 1645 needs 3% yards of 39 inch fabric. Directions printed on each pattern piece. Send 50c in coins to Anne Adams Fatters Dept Gh PPL Front Street W etc.
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Anne Adams
Spring Wool Sports Coats Lead Fresh Look For Men
Wool coats for spring feature updated hacking style inspired by English riding coats. New details include removable sleeve cuffs, flapped chest pockets, leather piping, and bi swing pleats, with muted tweed stripes and checks in Shetland wool.
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Men’s Apparel Council
Scout bun sale a successful fundraising drive
Muddy roads and bad weather did not stop 25 Scouts Cubs and parents from a door to door sale of Hot Cross Buns on April 2 to raise funds for the Scout camp Hut project. About five to six hundred dozen buns were sold netting roughly 80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Wetaskiwin
Alta
Cashmere Goats and Ancient Greek Colonies Fact Mix
A note on cashmere goats stating about 40 animals needed for one overcoat. A separate historical fact indicates Greece had as many as 250 colonies in 600 B.C. This blends two distinct points from different contexts into a compact curiosity item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Greece
Civil Defence auxiliary firefighters begin 16 weeks training
A 16 week training course in fire fighting opened in Hanna under Civil Defence sponsorship. Twenty one men enrolled, training held in the public school loaned by the school board. C D coordinator Clarke said the Hanna fire truck is here to train auxiliary firemen, not just to house HQ. Edmonton CC authorities will keep equipment in Hanna until July first. Hanna police assist, with Cst Redding outlining the program and Cst Redingfield covering fires and equipment. Don Cassidy to assist, bringing 19 months firefighting training from Kindersley.
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Hanna Civil Defence Organization
H. B. Clarke
Civil Defence
C.D
Hanna
Civil Defence Headquarters
Mr. Clarke
C.C
Edmonton
Milton to build provincial school for the deaf
Ontario Government Services reports two year completion for a new residential school for the deaf on Highway 25 Milton site. The project costs range from 3 million to 3.5 million and covers 97 acres of former Kingdon farm land near Halton Manor, similar to the Belleville model.
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Provincial School For the Deaf
Highway 25
Milton
Ontario Government Services
Belleville
Kingdon Farm
Halton Manor
Ont
Fresh Water Sources From Subterranean Springs
Fresh water is found in several ocean regions due to springs escaping from subterranean rivers. The water originates underground and enters ocean basins through natural springs.
Demand grows for larger Bible Society subsidiary
The British and Foreign Bible Society has tripled scripture production in a decade yet unfilled orders total hundreds of thousands of dollars due to funds. Rev K G McMillan notes 70 percent of scriptures are sold below cost and calls for a larger subsidiary as literacy and population climb in countries like India, presenting a global challenge for Bible Societies.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
K. G. McMillan
Canada
Mr. McMillan
Foregn Bible Society
India
Bible Societies
Bible Origins From Hebrew Aramaic And Greek
The Bible’s earliest writings emerged in Hebrew Aramaic and Greek reflecting a diverse linguistic heritage. Scholars note involvement of ancient Jewish communities in Hebrew and Aramaic texts alongside early Christian writings in Greek.
Pattern for Misses Maternity Top and Skirt
Advertising a Printed Pattern 4752 for Misses sizes 12 to 20 with a size 16 maternity top and matching skirt. Includes fabric yardage and contrast, claiming easy sewing for beginners with a round week mix and match wardrobe. Send 40 cents and details to Anne Adams Pattern Dept in Toronto.
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British Columbia
United States
Suorroits Gervice Dewdney & Albert
Silver Spring
Maryland
U.S.A
Emerson Chamber
Boy Scout
Civil Defence Auxiliary
Don Cassidy
Kindersley
the Herald
Anne Adams Pattern Dept
Department P.P.L
Orient Street
Heppy
Renee Toke
Ted Sedicin
Vp c
Venille
Aven
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