Glaucoma research at Saskatchewan University eye centre
Dr. H. M. Drance leads glaucoma research at the University of Saskatchewan aiming to improve early detection in borderline cases and to develop a drug that reduces ocular fluid production. Funded by the National Society to Combat Blindness and Upjohn Co, the work also explores a new tablet to replace waning effectiveness of existing meds.
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University of Saskatchewan
Drance
Dr. Drance
National Society To Combat Blindness Inc
New York
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Goat distribution among domestic animals contrasts with dog
Among domestic animals goats are the most widely distributed after dogs, reflecting their adaptability and wide-ranging use in farming societies.
Tips for Parents by Helen Hewson
A aunt and nephew navigate overnight care with planning. Parents and stand-ins should align on meals bedtime play areas and limits. Plan treats and activities appropriate to the child and listen to special requests without overreaching.
Mental illness seen as a treatable ailment over time
The article notes shifting public views on mental illness from hushed stigma to openness. It urges families to seek medical attention through the family doctor at first signs of disturbance and to follow advised next steps.
Senior citizen clubs aid social life and health
In many towns and cities clubs for older people offer meeting spaces and activities to combat loneliness. Churches, service clubs, and other groups help provide venues and furnishings while communities seek support from focal mental health clinics to assist seniors.
Printed Pattern 4607 and 4615 sewing patterns offer coordinated outfits
Advertises Christmas gift patterns from Anne Adams for Misses and Children. Pattern 4607 for sizes 10 to 18 yields a blouse and skirt with a dresslike look. requires 2 1/2 yards of 54 inch fabric for size 16. Pattern 4615 for children's sizes 2 to 6 features a coat and leggings set with bonnet. size 6 outfit uses 2 3/4 yards of 54 inch fabric. Send payments and mail to Front Street addresses listed.
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House number sign pattern 446 crafted from old coach sign
A quaint sign carved from a cutout of a coach sign and painted black serves as a stylish house number sign for modern homes. The item features the distinctive pattern 446 and reflects rustic reuse in contemporary decor.
Useful Cut-Outs Packet No 57all for $1.75 sale
The 446 Grove Street design provides full-size tracing with alphabet and numerals priced at 50 cents. Buyers may add their name to the sign. This pattern is one of four in the Useful Cut-Outs Packet No 57all offered for $1.75.
Plywood Frame Patterns for Shelves and Tables
Plywood frame patterns offer easy cutting guides for picture frames shelves and small tables. Pattern 301 with actual size cuts is 50c and appears in packet 33 with over a dozen jig-saw guides for 1.75. Pattern 387 provides similar size guides and is part of the Small Shelf and Stand Packet for 1.75.
Handsome Bird Cage Patterns For Parakeets
A decorative bird cage pattern set demonstrates a 24 inch by 22 inch design with construction steps and a smaller 13 inch by 14 inch cage. Patterns 433 and 432 are available for 50 cents each, with orders to Home Workshop Department P.P.L. in Vancouver BC.
Dangers in the Home Endanger Young Adventurers
The piece lists common hazards for children in and around homes such as medicines cleaning fluids polishing pastes alcohol cosmetics and even milk. It notes children as young as 18 months can stray onto roads or into traffic and urges guardians to provide vigilant supervision to protect Canada’s few children.
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Canada
Planning leisure years before retirement
About ten years before retirement, plan to use leisure days to avoid boredom. Consider boosting the pension if finances change. Cultivate talents that could become financially valuable through study and practice to market dormant abilities. Part time jobs may suit an older person able to work.
Saskatchewan Dial Telephone System Extended to 1970
The Saskatchewan government announces a staged program to convert manually operated offices to dial operation starting in 1961 with a goal of full dial service by 1970. It notes 78.15 percent of system owned phones are already dial, and only 11,979 of 50,510 rural phones are dial type.
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Saskatchewan
The Hazards of Getting Drunk by a Medical Foundation
This piece warns of the dangers of alcoholic intoxication and its social toll. It stresses weekend bingeing, injuries, and deaths linked to drunkenness, urges prevention through education, and outlines steps for helping intoxicated individuals including medical evaluation, possible hospitalization, police intervention, and seeking treatment at Alcoholism Foundation facilities or AA.
Relief to payrolls: Cincinnati co op aids hotel work
In Cincinnati a labor union hotel association and the county welfare department run an 80 hour training program for relief roll workers to become maids or housemen. Thirty nine people completed the course. sixteen secured jobs and all are expected to receive hotel pay within weeks. The program, with the help of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and a local high school, aims to cut relief costs.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
United States Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
Hotel and Restaurant Employees’ Union
Howe Nears 1000 Points In NHL Career
Gordie Howe begins his 15th NHL season just 23 points shy of 1,000. The Detroit star ended last year with 446 goals and 531 assists for 977 points, the top career total in NHL history.
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Gordie Howe
National Hockey League
Detroit
N.H.L
Howe
Safe Shopping Under Food and Drugs Act Inspectors
Canada shoppers may safely buy foods cosmetics and drugs at Her stores with inspectors enforcing the Food and Drugs Act to ensure items are clean pure wholesome and not injurious to health.
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Canada
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