Canadian nurse wins Florence Nightingale Medal honor
Helen McArthur national director of nursing services for the Canadian Red Cross Society receives the Florence Nightingale Medal from the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. Emory presents the award at the York Club as officers of the Canadian Red Cross applaud.
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Florence Nightingale
Helen McArthur
Canadian Red Crom Society
International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva
York Club
Canadian Red Cross
Florenter M. Emory
Canadian Red Cross Society
Miss McArthur
Emmory
University of Alberta Hospital
Columbia University
New York
High River
Alberta
University of Alberta
Alberta Department of Health
League of Red Cross Societies
Korea
Korean Red Cross
Red Cross
Republic of Korea
Canadian Nurses’ Association
Alberta Association of Registered Nurses
Canadian Public Health Association
M. Macdonald
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Anne Hartley
Department of Pensions and National Health
Vivian A. Tremaine
Red Cross Seaport
Jean I. Gunn
Toronto General Hospital
Jean E. Browne
Canadian Junior Red Cross
E. Kathleen Russell
Red Cross Nursing
School of Nursing
University of Toronto
Florence H. M. Emory
Toronto
Reilly Named to Bus Company Sales Post
Ralph Reilly of Regina named Sales Manager of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company succeeding R. G. Molleken. Reilly born in Stoughton Sask started in 1933 in buses with a six year Canadian Army war service. He joined STC in 1946 as travelling passenger agent and rose to Rates and Schedules Supervisor before this appointment.
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Ralph Reilly
Regina
The
Saskatchewan Transportation Co
R. G Molleken
W. W. Flynn
Mr. Reilly
Stoughton
Sask
Saskatchewan Transportation Company
Reilly
Jiffy-Cut Pattern 4855 for One-Yard Aprons
Printed Pattern 4855 offers three apron styles for Misses' Medium, all cut from one yard 35 inch fabric. Pattern parts printed on a single tissue piece with applique transfer. Send 40 cents in coins with name address and style number to receive.
Highest Bridge: Royal Gorge Over Arkansas River
The Royal Gorge Bridge claims the highest bridge status above water, spanning 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River in Colorado.
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Royal Gorge
Arkansas River
Colorado
Dangerous toy pistols set off fire risk warning
A Saskatchewan News editorial cautions readers about dangerous toy cowboy pistols with a Japanese trademark. Fire Chief Ross Switzer reports a Moose Jaw house fire caused by a child firing the pistol at a toy dog, where the sparking mechanism produced flames three to four inches long.
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Saskatchewan News
Ontario
Ross Switzer
Moose Jaw
Manitoba health plan under way relief for long hospital stays
The Manitoba government reports that 168 patients have had hospital bills absorbed under the new hospital relief plan. An additional 35 applications have been received. Patients with over 180 days of care may apply for full reimbursement. First outlined by Health Minister R W Bend and effective April 1, the plan aims to ease financial hardship for long stay patients.
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R. W. Bend
Manitoba
Bend
Bond
Taxes rise for Canadians in wartime prosperity
In Canada the total tax bill today surpasses the WW II peak, with Na tional Income up two percent from 1944 yet taxes rising to 140 percent in real terms due to higher incomes. The Canadian Red Cross Film Service screens period films to hospitalized veterans in 52 institutions. The amount noted is $250.
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Canada
Canadian Red Cross Film Service
Standard body sizes to guide children’s clothing
Indian Head Sask May 16 1957 The Canadian Association of Consumers Sask branch says standard children’s body sizes are being accepted for clothing specifications. Once fit tolerances are agreed, Canada Standard sizes will move forward quickly, making shopping easier by body measurement rather than age.
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Canadian Association of Consumers, Sask
Canada
CAC
Sask
Winds blamed for Humboldt power outages in brief pattern
High winds caused a power outage in Humboldt and district last Wednesday and Thursday. Saskatchewan Power Corporation stated power first failed near noon on Wednesday, returned in town by 2 PM, but not in the district until about 7:30 PM. Recurring brief outages followed on several occasions.
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Humiboldt and
Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Humiboldt
Journal
Humboldt, Sask
I Dling Rate: Resting Heart Pumps Four to Six Quarts
A grown man at rest circulates about four to six quarts of blood each minute. The figure highlights the heart’s steady output under normal conditions and reflects the body’s circulatory efficiency.
Rose blooms emerge from Mrs Barnett garden find
In Selkirk Manitoba May 1957 Mrs A Barnett reported a rose plant she had overwintered in a basement. After watering through winter it sprouted buds and a deep red double bloom appeared as soon as warm weather arrived, then the plant was placed in the garden.
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A. Barnett
Population growth boosts Canada domestic market
The text notes EXTRA WINNIPEG during 1996 Canada immigration raised population by 516,000, creating an extra Winnipeg and expanding the domestic market while reducing reliance on the international market. It also mentions aging goldfish losing color.
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Canada
Winnipeg
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