Folklore Magazine - Autumn 2005

Poetry:

River Mist - by William Wardill
My Grampa’s a boy - by Gord Braun
Who hears the late night trains? - by Marilyn Paul

Features:

Hilton Hide-Out? - by Peggy Hayes Looby
The suspected purpose of a hidden shelter near Bjorkdale.

The Old Quilt - by Evelyn Banks
The history of Matilda Hosick’s “hope chest” quilt from 1885.

Ken Mitchell a truly Saskatchewan native - by Margaret Lees
The early life and career beginnings of aspiring cowboy to well known writer, Ken Mitchell.

Our Little House on the Prairie - by Lois B. Lee
The author’s memories of living in a Saskatchewan hamlet in the 1940s with well water and a backhouse.

First Baptist was packing them in - by Kay Parley
American Black tenor, Luther King and his remarkable presence on stage and message of Black rights in the Regina First Baptist Church.

A Boy’s Willow Craft - by Victor Carl Friesen
Instructions on how to make whistles, slingshots and bows and arrows from green willow branches.

The SPP - by Jack Ives Sr.
A snapshot of the author’s father’s career with the Saskatchewan Provincial Police. This particular story alludes to the corruption of the force.

When war in Europe ended, did Regina break the news? - by Robert Thompson
The author’s memory of working at CKRM Radio in Regina and scooping other media with the news of war ending in Europe.

One Bottle of Beer - by Glenn B. Cross
The results of ‘straight laced’ C.N.R. Conductor Alex Connon’s encounter with a bottle of beer.

Wolseley Memories - by Ruth Jeeves
Longtime resident Annie Edward’s detailed memories of people and happenings in Wolseley, spanning 80+ years.

Star City’s Bank of Commerce - by Dorothy S. Armstrong
The various uses of the bank building and the names of its employees and tenants. This building is now a Saskatchewan Heritage site.

Columns:

Depression Ingenuity - by Jack Driedger
How to scoop up grasshoppers for fishing bait with a net and a
Model T.

Looking Back - by Jack Driedger
The importance of a Livery Barn when traveling from Osler to Saskatoon by train.

Working - by Robert Thompson
Dave Wightman’s memories of operating the General Store in Richlea.

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