Dynamite used to clear stubborn field boulders in Saskatch ewan
A Churchbridge Agricultural Society demonstration shows how dynamite removes large ground rocks quickly and cheaply on Alvin Boreen’s east central Saskatchewan farm. Jack Peck of the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture explains safe blasting methods while Russell Kingdon notes the benefits of removing boulders that hinder tillage and damage equipment.
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Alvin Boreen
Churchbridge
Saskatchewan
Boreen
Jack Perk
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Mr. Peck
Mr. Boreen
George Whitlock
Reading rack pattern 319 offers handy home furniture
A top shelf reading rack suitable beside an easy chair is described. Made by Dad or a student in shop class, the pattern includes actual-size cutting guides and instructions. Pattern 319 is 40¢, part of five patterns in the Useful Tables and Stands Packet No. 26 for $1.75 from Home Workshop Patterns in Vancouver.
Blind Parkhill girl Mary van der Vleet becomes CNIB home teacher
Six years after a shotgun accident blinded her at 17, Mary van der Vleet, now 23, arrived at CNIB Sudbury to start as a home teacher. She arrived from Holland, learned English and Canadian customs, excelled at Brantford School for the Blind, and credits Miss Mary Lammie for early instruction. Her story showcases resilience and commitment to CNIB services funded by The Gazette in Parkhill Ontario.
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Parkhill
Mary van der Vleet
Mary
CNIB
Sudbury
Canada
Holland
Ontario School For the Blind
Brantford
School For the Blind
Mary Lammie
London
van der Vleet
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
the Gazette
Ont
Simple Seasonings and Sauces for Cauliflower
Cauliflower served with seasoned toppings for six. Instructions include cheddar dusting on buttered florets and optional sauces. Choose from spicy cream blends with nutmeg horseradish or mustard, or cheese sauces with cheddar pimiento Worcestershire or cayenne for finishing.
Welfare transfer payments rise in Canada since 1947
Since 1947 welfare transfer payments in Canada rose from 559 million to 2428 million. The figures indicate steady growth in non tax funded social support programs over the period.
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Canada
Goose Hunting at Winisk Out of This World Tale of 66 Geese
An Indian Chief at Winisk far north of Ontario bagged 66 geese in a single hunt. The camp, on the Mid Canada Line, hosts up to 250 men with TransAir flights to Ottawa, Montreal, The Pas and Winnipeg. Hunters use traditional methods while avoiding guides, and the Chief still uses an old rusty musket kept outside his house.
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Winisk
TransAir
Hudson Bay
Ontario
Catholic Church
Ottawa
Montreal
Churchill
Pas
Winnipeg
Lacombe Hogs Brought to Selkirk Farms
Lacombe swine breeding stock was distributed to H B Riese of Little Britain and Searle Farms of East Selkirk. The new breed, combining Danish Landrace Chester White and Berkshire blood, promises faster maturity lower costs and higher grading percentages. The Enterprise, Selkirk Manitoba.
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Selkirk
H. B. Riese
Little Britain
Searle Farms
East Selkirk
Berkshire
Man
Community Service Idea for Youth in Bashaw
The Star suggests scouts cubs and girls groups survey the town to find how many older residents need help with tasks like carrying wood errands and mail. Then organize regular assistance to teach youth the spirit of helpfulness and care.
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the Star
Bashaw
Alta
Canadas fish valued as fine food for nutrition
The article notes that Canadians are not large fish eaters, missing delicacies from lakes rivers and seas. It argues fish provide protein calcium iodine and vitamin D and should appear more often on menus, highlighting fish livers and nutrition.
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Canada
Northern Mail
Pas
Man
Crochet patterns and order form for floral doilies
Begin with a brief notice on crochet patterns 7296 listing charted instructions for a 12 inch square and a 38 inch cloth. The ad requests thirty five cents for the pattern to be sent to the Household Arts Department, Department P P L, 60 Front Street, Toronto.
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Ausehold Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Torounto
Tourism Drives Northwest Saskatchewan’s Modern Growth
Saskatchewan tourism official Harvey Dryden highlighted resident impact at Meadow Lake meeting, noting that 12 daily visitors equal a $100,000 payroll. The Northwest’s hotels, roads, and attractions spurred holiday spending, attracting Canadians and Americans alike as towns like North Battleford, Battleford, St. Walburg, and Meadow Lake benefited from a decade of tourist influx.
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Saskatchewan
Northwest
Harvey Dryden
Northwest Tourist Association
Meadow Lake
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
North
Battleford
St. Walburg
Turtleford
North America
Northland
Imhoff
Fort Battleford National Historic Park
Western Development Museum
North Battleford
Golden Gate Wild Animal Park
Manitou Lodge Opened In Watrous After Two-Year Effort
Ribbon cutting and presentation of keys marked the completion of a senior citizens residence in Watrous. The project began two years ago with the local Chamber of Commerce and involved a committee, Regina visits, and a financing and construction plan by a representative board. Municipalities organizations and individuals contributed, and eight municipalities cooperated to make the home a credit to Watrous and surrounding areas. The home serves residents of the area and is increasingly valued by the community.
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Manitou Lodge
Watrous
Chamber of Commerce
Regina
Lodge
Bible in Royal Household and Royal Nation
The Royal Family’s links to the Bible span generations as Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother support the British and Foreign Bible Society. The King James Bible remains a cornerstone, with England’s Bible printing overseen by Royal Charter and the Duke of Edinburgh often reading scripture at services. Canada’s leadership is framed by the Bible’s early influence on its foundations.
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Bible Society
England
Elizabeth
British and Foreign Bible Society
Duke of Edinburgh
Canada
KEEP CHILDREN HERE IN HUNTINGDON TOWN PROMISES
Town officials urge actions to keep children in Huntingdon Quebec from leaving for opportunities elsewhere. The plea stresses making the area attractive for families so youths grow up loving their home and plan to work locally.
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Huntingdon
Que
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