Norway's ship adoption unites students and sailors
Norway's merchant marine program links 500 schools with ships through letters, bulletins, and gifts. Initiated before World War I, it grew after the war and now connects students with crews in Norwegian ports and inland areas, fostering lasting friendships and mutual learning.
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Norwayia
Knut Utatein Kloster
Shipa
Magne Graff
Caraten Braun
Kloster
Skolen Og
Skuta
Journal of Shipping and Commerce
Norway
Kongsgaard
Langfonn
Stavanger
Journal of Commerce and Shipping
Parkland barley rejected for Alberta 1957 seed list
Parkland barley seed, distributed by the Canada Department of Agriculture, was not added to Alberta's 1957 recommended varieties. The Alberta Varietal Zonation Committee cites insufficient regional data and potential late maturity and weak straw, with seed eligible for C. W. grades. It must prove malt quality in large scale tests before final acceptance. Alberta Publication January 15 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland
Canada Department of Agriculture
Alberta
L. C. Halmrast
C. W
C.A.C
Red Cross Pledges Aid Across Disasters
The Canadian Red Cross proclaims its readiness to respond to floods fires and famines with swift aid and ongoing support for affected communities across the country.
Five commissioners release Royal Commission forecast for Canada 1980
The Royal Commission on Canada's Economic Prospects projects Canada as of 1980 with population of 26.65 million and 21.01 million urban residents. Manufacturing jobs rise to 2.39 million, GNP per capita grows to 2859, and real incomes after tax climb about 65 percent since 1956. Population growth drives domestic market expansion across cities, farms, and factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission
Canada
New power plant to be constructed at Selkirk
Manitoba Hydro plans a steam electric plant on the east side of the Red River opposite the golf course in Selkirk. J R Rettie told the Selkirk Chamber of Commerce that the project will boost the economy. Two 66,000 kilowatt generators will be installed for a 260,000 kilowatt output. Construction starts April and runs to November 1959 for the second turbine. Payroll during construction may reach 300,000 monthly.
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Manitoba Hydro
Red River
Selkirk
J. R. Rettie
Manitoba Hydro- Electric Board
Selkirk Chamber of Commerce
Tribune
Enterprise
Man
Funny and otherwise jokes from a bygone era
A collection of humorous exchanges and quick quips. Jokes touch on cigarettes and exercise, family mischief, a mistaken mystery ending, a canny Scot with a fare dispute, and a sudden train incident leading to a comic misunderstanding. Written in a light, period-appropriate tone.
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Sandy
Hosiery Prices to Rise in Spring in Canada
Canadian women can expect a small rise in nylon hosiery prices this Spring. Manufacturers inform retailers that this is the first increase in six years, driven by higher yarn and machinery costs. The jump will likely affect cheaper qualities rather than branded lines, with Easter timing noted. Canada’s newest Red Cross Outpost Hospital is at Carbonear, Newfoundland.
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Canada
Red Cross
Carbonear
Nfld
Cut those apron strings for parents and youth
A Camrose Canadian column urges parents to let teens make their own choices to foster growth. It cites how overprotection hinders responsibility, sharing examples from education and biographies like Zane Grey, and urges parents to cut apron strings to support mature decision making.
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Camrose Canadian
Camrose, Alta
Attractive signs pattern details and kit offer
This notice describes taped patterns on wood and traced saw lines to create realistic color spots for decorative figures. It explains silk screen printing frames to speed decorating and mentions Pattern 400 with frame directions. Patterns 308 and 400 priced 35c each. Lawn and Garden Figures Packet is $1.50 postpaid.
Plymouth bench pattern for Pilgrim era coffee table
A Plymouth bench pattern inspired by Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony offers actual-size cutting guides and directions. The pattern, number 218, mailed for 35 cents and is part of the Early American Reproduction Packet priced at 1.50 dollars.
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Plymouth
Plymouth Colony
Cribbage Hand Delights Rev Elstoke Player
Tommy Renyard held three fives and the king of clubs in a recent cribbage game. The turned up five of clubs on the cut gave him a 28 count. The Review, Rev elstoke, B.C. dated January 10, 1957. Also noted: the most read enemy of the walrus is the polar bear.
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Tommy Renyard
Revelstoke
B.C
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Steve Libb
Canadian Red Cross
P.P.L
Front Street
Teronte
Saskatchewan Red Cross
Regina
Kismet
By Nancy Cleaver
Zane Grey
Peera
Department P.P.L
West Lud Avenue
Vancouver
8.C
Fleischmann
Fas
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