Shortage of stenographers in Great Britain
Britain faces a severe stenographer shortage as postwar demand surges. Agencies report 200 applicants per job while colleges say 8000 qualified annually fall short. Wages for secretaries and private secretaries are high, with perks like typewriters, vouchers, dress allowances, and travel benefits. Firms offer 35 hour weeks, four weeks paid vacation, and social perks to attract talent.
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United Kingdom
Britain
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Choic
Caf
Mann
Canadian Farm Safety Week expands nation wide observance
Saskatchewan leads in farm accident data as Canada moves to a national Farm Safety Week July 19 25 under the Canadian Federation of Farm Equipment Dealers with Len L Sykes guiding a national campaign. Alberta and Saskatchewan provide early data while provinces lack full statistics and health departments push for coordinated prevention and surveys. The effort aims to spur leadership from National Health and Welfare and the Health League of Canada, transforming a grave child injury toll into action rather than a holiday observance.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Alberta Safety Council
Department of Public Health
Canadian Federation of Farm Equipment Dealers
Toronto
Canada
Len L. Sykes
Farm Equipment Organization
Health Departments
Department of National Health and Welfare
Health Loancie of Canada
League
Economic factors of a pipeline discussed by Mr Black
Mr Black, president of South Saskatchewan Pipe Line Co, outlined two core needs for a viable pipeline: a steady supply source and an assured market. He warned capital risk remains high if throughput fails to cover financing, and noted long term contracts and favorable regulation are essential to attract investment. A stray sentence about swimming safety appears at the end.
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Johns. Black
South Saskatchewan Pipe Line Co
Saskatchewan Newsmen
Black
Mer Black
Blick
Trancomtustery
Week's sew-thrifty Printed Pattern for children
Printed Pattern 4506 offers a quick no waist seam dress with a matching bolero. Sizes 2 4 6 8 10 require small fabric amounts and printed directions. Send 40 cents, print name address and size, mail to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto.
Mrs. Frank Saunders Receives Morden Kinsmen Citizen of the Year
At a Canadian Legion dinner, Dr Chas Walker presents the Morden Kinsmen Citizen of the Year plaque to Mrs. Frank Saunders on the award’s 14th year. The petite teacher, beloved by five special students, embodies happiness in her classroom as the community applauds her dedication.
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Morden
Dr. Walker
Mrs Saunders
Mrs. Saunders
Mme Curie
Dr. Schweitzer
Arctic Circle
I Wish I Had Said That The Virtue Of Saying The Right Thing
A reflection on how precision and timing in speech shape understanding and outcomes in writing and conversation. It notes the lure of grand wording, the risk of pompous eloquence, and the regret of missed repartee. The piece ends with the quip echoing Oscar Wilde.
Water Safety Message Lights Week Campaign Tone
A letter from the Canadian Red Cross Society urges national National Water Safety Week and asks support to learn and practice water safety rules. Summer begins with drownings reported nationwide. families often feel accidents won't affect them, but many drownings last year prove otherwise. It stresses knowing and following water safety rules now before it is too late.
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Canadian Red Cross Society
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Great Britain
London
Churchill
Jasper Park Lodge
Bedford Basin
Toin
Canadian National Railways
Nova Scotia
CNR Photos
Anne Adams Pattern Dept. Department
P.P.L
Front Street
Hae
Helews
Oper
Joseph Johnson
Provincial Natural Resources Department
Prince Albert
Mikal Nostberg
Dove Lake
Candle Lake
Fishing Lake
Little Bear Lake
Nipawin-Whitefox
Man
the Globe, Lacombe
Alta
Canadian Red Cross
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