Deepest Saskatchewan Oil Drill Abandoned in Williston Basin
The Big Muddy No 1 well near the Montana border reached nearly two miles deep before abandonment after five months. It cost about $600000 and left cement plugs to seal the well. Supervisor F M Stewart remained optimistic that oil lies somewhere nearby as exploration records grow.
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Saskatchewan
Williston
Montana
North Dakota
Shell Big
Oil Company
F. M. Stewart
Former Hamiota Man Promoted To Group Captain
Wing Commander C. G. Ruttan of Belleville Ontario has been promoted to Group Captain and serves in the Service Requirements Branch at Air Force Headquarters Ottawa. A RC.A.F. veteran since 1938, he earned pilot wings in 1939 and commanded 415 Night Torpedo-Bomber Squadron in 1942. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ruttan of Hamiota and is married to Doris Irene Younge of Belleville.
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Ottawa
C. G. Ruttan
C.D
Belleville
Ont
Air Force Headquarters
GC Ruttan
R.C.A F
Brandon College
Ruttan
RAS
Canada
Toronto
Rc.a.f. Staff College
G. H. Ruttan
Hamiota, Man
Doris Irene Younge
Christmas Thoughts on Love and Peace Across Time
A collage of classic Christmas quotes from Mabie Deland Cameron Carryl Eddy and Van Dyke extolling love, mercy, and divine blessing. The excerpts celebrate the season as a call to compassionate action and faith in the enduring power of love.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Bethlehem
Henry van Dyke
Quick Canadian Quiz and Answers
A compact Q and A column asks facts about Canada including city with highest elevation and present federal tax payment, number of tree species, 1950 and 1951 wage totals, and which Great Lake has the largest Canadian side area, with answers found in another column.
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Canada
Great Lakes
Swellfish Among Fishes That Inflate Bodies
Swellfish are among several species that inflate their bodies with air or water to appear larger. These dramatic changes aid protection and may deter predators in their habitats.
Mounties Visit in Britain Sparks British Children's Interest
Letters from UK youngsters pour in as five Royal Canadian Mounted Police visit London with Prince Edward and Princess Elizabeth. An RCMP official says more than 50 letters entered the pile, with many kids asking for autographs or aspiring to join the force.
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Husky R.c.m-P
Princess Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Montreal
T. A. Mathews
Revelstoke
B.C
I. C. Shanks
Melville
Sask
M. F. Anthony
Ottawa
J. T. Quimet
Rock Island
Que
Britain
London
Chester
Cheshire
Clifton
Yorkshire
Manor Park
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
R.C.M.P
R.C.M P
Canada
M. F. E. Anthony
Duke of Edinburgh
Car Breaks Down, Bringing German Refugee to Winnipeg
Willi Neuendorff, 54, a German artist, arrived in Canada after his 1929 car broke down near Winnipeg in September 1949. His son Gert and three Baltic friends were with him. the car failed before Saskatchewan. Gert, in Canada a year on Ontario farms, sought work to fund the family’s move. An art firm hired him and filed admittance for Willi and his wife. They now share a tiny upstairs studio. one early painting is a portrait of Princess Elizabeth.
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Winnipeg
Willi Neuendorff
Canada
Dominion
Willi
Gert
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Princess Elizabeth
Man-Made Eclipse Of Sun Possible
BERKLEY Calif Astronomers will soon study the sun with instruments that create artificial eclipses Dr Walter Orr Roberts of the University of Colorado says the coronograph can cut off sun light to reveal the outer atmosphere The work includes studying the solar corona and the source of northern lights and solar radio static that disrupts radio reception
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Berkley
Calif
Walter Orr Roberts
University of Colorado
University of California
Roberts
Housewives Steal Prize Potatoes at Nova Scotia Fair
BRAS D'OR N S The prize winning potatoes disappeared at the Farmers' Association Fair. Spud King George Young led a search and found the spuds in the fair kitchen after the judge's decision.
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Bras D'Or
N.S
Farmers’ Association
George Young
Spanish Main Term Describes northeast South American Colonies
The phrase Spanish Main historically referred to Spanish colonies along the northeast coast of South America, signaling the empire's maritime frontier and wealth routes. It denotes a historical geographic and colonial concept rather than a current political entity.
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South America
New Status Sought for Farm Experts
London Ontario a dinner meeting of the Western Ontario branch of the Agricultural Institute of Canada heard H S Fry of Winnipeg call for endowing agricultural scientists with professional status like doctors and lawyers. Fry, senior editor of the Country Guide, noted graduates are the only university group not professionalized and cited diverse post graduation careers as a key issue.
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London
Ont
H. S&s. Fry
Winnipeg
The
Agricultural Institute of Canada
Country Guide
Fry
Western Ontario
A.I.C
Funeral for Beloved Dog Costs $1000 in Denver
Fred Schmitt buried his 15-year-old dog Pat with a funeral costing about $1000. Dozens attended as Pat lay in a mahogany casket. The obituary notes Schmitt’s deep affection for the pet. England has more than 60 000 lakes.
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Denver
Fred Schmitt
Mr. Schmitt
Pat
Pal
England
Slimmer Tongue in Water with Raisin Sauce
A recipe outlines simmering tongue in water with bay leaf onion and pepper for one hour per pound. Cool, skin, trim, and slice the tongue. Arrange around a bowl of raisin sauce and garnish with olives and parsley.
Mix and pour brown sauce with mustard and cornstarch
A simple sauce mix combines brown ingredients with 1 percent dry mustard and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, then water is added slowly and the mixture served hot.
Savory Tongue Dishes and Creamy Horseradish Sauce
A cream based horseradish dip blends cream with prepared horseradish salt and dry mustard suited for tongue slices. Cold tongue pairs with sandwiches, or is mixed with eggs olives and mayonnaise. leftovers yield creamed tongue with peas on toast or biscuits. Tongue features in noodles with soup, tongue and cheese rarebit, and scalloped corn or lima dishes.
Ontario Leads NHL Players as Ontario Births Dwarf Prairie Totals
An NHL study shows 43 of 101 players were born in Ontario, with Quebec in second. Prairie provinces combine for 37 players, led by Saskatchewan with 20, Manitoba 13, Alberta 4. Other birthplaces include New Brunswick Ireland Scotland Finland Wales USA and more. Winnipeg tops cities with 11 players, Montreal district 10, Greater Toronto 9. Edmonton and Calgary each contribute two and one ambassador respectively.
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Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
National Hockey League
Prairies
United States
Scotland
New Brunswick
Wales
Finland
Ireland
Dick Gamble
Canadiens
Jimmy McFadden
Chicago
Jack Evans
New York
Winnipeg
Canada
N.H.L
Saskatoon
Terry Sawchuk
Jim Henry
Edmonton
N.H
Red Wings On Road Run After Nine Games
Detroit Red Wings leave the road unbeaten after nine games with six wins and three ties. The club shut out opponents in two contests as they traveled from the Detroit Olympia.
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Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Olympia
Red Wings
Harness driver Herb Dickenson joins Rangers in NHL entry
Herb Dickenson, once a Buffalo Toronto harness driver, was called up from Cincinnati to the New York Rangers becoming the second harness-horse driver to join the NHL this season. He was scouted by Andy Brown in Hamilton, Ontario. Jack Mehlenbacher from Hagersville Ont is the Rangers’ new referee and linesman. Margot Richard, sister of Maurice Richard, serves as an usherette for Montreal Canadiens home games.
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Herb Dickenson
New York Rangers
Cincinnati
National Hockey League
Herb
Buffalo
Toronto
Jack Mehlenbacher
Hagersville
Ont
Dickenson
Mehlenbacher
Rangers
Andy Brown
Boston
Adam Brown
Brown
Hamilton
Ontario
Maurice “Rocket’ Richard
Montreal Canadiens
Margot Richard
Forum
Quick Quiz Answers From Canadian Facts
Answers include 5 Lake Huron 3 More than 170 1 Calgary 4 4628 million and 2 11 a week. Material supplied by the Editors of Quick Canadian Facts the handbook of facts about Canada.
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Lake Huron
Calgary
Quick Canadian Facts
Handbook of Facts About
Canada
Indian Act Translation Planned for Cree Language
John Tootoosis president of the union of Saskatchewan Indians announces the new federal Indian act is being translated into Cree. This move aims to improve accessibility and understanding of federal policies among Cree-speaking communities.
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Cutknife
Sask
John Tootoosis
The
Union of Saskatchewan Indians
Piglets fed antibiotics boost growth claims farmer says
Clov erdale British Columbia farmer Dave Hunter credits antibiotic feed with transforming under sized piglets into market ready stock. He fed aureomycin five pounds per ton, sold 17 pigs at six months, and reports a second experiment of eight to nine week olds averaging 209 pounds in 26 weeks. Hunter plans to expand, with 50 eight week old pigs currently fed narcotics and a goal to double.
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Vancouver
B.C
Dave Hunter
Cloverdale
Hunter
Guernsey
Westerners Grow Sentimental Over Ducks on Frozen Waters
In Winnipeg Westerners express concern for ducks trapped on ice rimmed waters by game rules. Ducks Unlimited says rescuing is a government matter not season or bag limits. Some propose shooting to push flocks south, but the group notes ducks must fend for themselves.
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Winnipeg
Ducks Unlimited
Alberta
Household Tips for Diet, Cleaning, and Repairs
This column offers practical advice on gaining weight with cream or olive oil after meals, removing burnt food with washing soda and boiling, making a wood polish with olive oil and vinegar, and shaping an ironing board cover by wetting the cloth before tacking it to the board to ensure a smooth tight fit.
Smile of the Week Bystander Caller Moment
In a busy store two shoppers collide in a humorous stand off as each tries to go around the other. A grey haired man jokes I will jump over you if you will stand still reflecting a lighthearted social moment.
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Hamilton Wright Mabie
Margaret Deland
W. J. Cameron
Guy Wetmore
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Panmunjom
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Usherette
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