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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 01, 1961

Page

2

Build a Character House For Time Or Eternity

A meditation on personal character as a self-built inner house. Each person chooses the type of life and the kind of person he becomes by daily choices. Build for time or eternity. yesterday’s success becomes today’s average. every step forward moves away from earthly temptations toward a temple of the living God.

Dieted prisoner escapes through prison walls

Sylvia Elaine Samar, 19, weighed 100 pounds when jailed for burglary in Washington state on March 18. She dieted to 85 pounds and squeezed through a 7 by 10 inch window grill, climbed vines, then slid down an 18 foot wall using two extension cords tied to a light fixture to gain freedom.

Sylvia Elaine Samar Washington State Sylvia

Home Workshop Fences Four Fence Designs Pattern 395

Four designs for high fences are shown with post setting to prevent rot and spacing guidance. The pattern promises privacy and view control and costs 50 cents. Also included in the Home stead Improvement Packet No. 30 for $1.75 with three other full size patterns. Home Workshop Patterns Department P.P.L. 4483 West 5th Ave. Vancouver.

Department P.P.L West 5Th Ave Vancouver

Home Baked Rye Bread Gains Popularity in Canada

A growing interest in making yeast breads in Canada boosts rye loaf popularity postwar. The recipe yields two loaves using light or dark rye flour with optional caraway. Steps cover yeast activation, milk mix, dough development, shaping, rising, and a 425 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Canada

Cherries in Season From British Columbia and Ontario

Fresh cherries arrive in July with sweet Bing and Black Tartarian varieties leading the market. Montmorency sour cherries follow for pies and jams. Ontario and British Columbia fruit come packed by basket or pound with Canada grade marks. Store refrigerated and wash just before use.

British Columbia Ontario Schmidt Napoleon Lambert Van Canada Montmorency Canada Department of Agriculture Ottawa Canada Orchard

Parcel rates to be reduced by air mail

The post office department announced cuts in air parcel rates to Canada and overseas effective Sept. 1. Canada rates fall about 17 percent, with England cuts of 15 cents and Germany for a one-pound parcel down 30 cents. A Ottawa to Vancouver one-pound parcel drops to 80 cents from 70. Savings rise with weight.

Post Office Department Canada England Germany Ottawa Vancouver

Bookworms Are Scholars Read More Win More

A survey shows students who win scholarships read far more than non winners and are likelier to advance in readership. The Rimbey Alberta Record notes educated readers tend to achieve greater positions through reading.

Rimbey Alta

NAME KNITTED BLOUSE LEAFLET KS-461 PRAIRIE PUBLISHES

Leaflet KS-461 is issued by Prairie Publishes and requests readers mail to 1410 Scarth Street Regina Sask for the knitted blouse inquiry and distribution.

Prairie Scarth Street Regina SASK

Lightning Kills Dog As Boy Survives in Ontario

Richard Cuthbertson aged 15 from Coldwater Ontario was struck by lightning while stroking his dog. The bolt traveled from a nearby tree through a chain to the collar, killing the dog and leaving the boy unconscious before his father carried him to safety.

Richard Cuthbertson Coldwater Ont

Canadian berries in season and use worth knowing

The Consumer Section in Ottawa highlights four berries blueberries gooseberries raspberries and strawberries available across Canada from July to September. Guidelines cover selection washing storing handling and uses from desserts jams and jellies to freezing. Three free booklets from Agriculture Canada offer tested methods for home canning jams and freezing.

Canada Atlantic Ottawa Canada Department of Agriculture

Travel wardrobe planning for versatile trip outfits

Plan a compact travel wardrobe around a neutral palette plus one accent color. Choose a travel coat, wrinkle resistant knits, simple lingerie, shirtwaist dresses, and Jersey fabrics. Pack two skirts, three blouses, a few sweaters, and minimal footwear with two bags for day and evening use.

Jersey Adgdrers Proce Cvaablishers Coop Ltd Mill Searth St Regina

Changeover to all numbers in Saskatchewan phones

Telephone minister C. C. Williams announced a gradual switch to numeric telephone numbers across Saskatchewan. The move aims to greatly increase available numbers in North America by removing letters from exchanges.

Saskatchewan C. C. Williams North America

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