Saskatchewan microwave link expands long distance lines
More telephone channels went into operation on the Saskatchewan Government Telephones system between Regina and Saskatoon on Monday as the Saskatoon microwave link began. The upgrade eases rising long distance demand and will connect Saskatoon to CBC television programs when Winnipeg signals arrive via Regina on June 16. The text notes the Saskatchewan network area including Swift Current and Saskatoon.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
Saskatoon
CBC
Winnipeg
Swift Current
Painter Intervenes as Duck Roosts in Church Fireplace
Steve Rusnack, a noted painter, found a wild duck in the fireplace of the United Church manse early this week. He guided the soot-covered bird back outside where it flew away unharmed. The Globe Lacombe Alberta reports the odd encounter dated June 6 1957. It also notes that 35 gallons of sap yield one gallon of maple syrup.
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Steve Rusnack
United Church Manse
Steve
Globe
Lacombe
Alta
Memorial Day service honors Canadian and American veterans
In Sherwood North Dakota Canadian soldier apprentices led the 20th Memorial Day observance with a rifle troop and 24 piece band. Camp Shilo forces saluted with praise from American Legion leaders as observers from six Canadian Branches and Manitoba Saskatchewan and North Dakota veterans attended. About 1200 spectators watched a wreath at the Unknown Soldier memorial under joint flags with Major Frank Michie commanding the Camp Shilo group.
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Sherwood
North Dakota
Russell Steeves
Camp Shilo
Man
American Legion
Canada
Canadian Legion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Royal Canadian School of Artillery
U S.-Canadian
U.S
Legion
Gainsborough
Sask
Jack Burton
Cartevaie
Frank Michie
Kingston
Ont
Oxbow
Alameda
Storthoaks
Nottingham
Alida
Sidney Mann
Oxen to Feature Pion Era Show at Saskatoon
Four heavy Hereford oxen totaling over 7000 pounds are being prepared for the Pion Era show in Saskatoon on July 16. Owned by Joe Delfrari of Half Moon and Star Ranch near Catknife, they gained crowds at last year’s event and were kept fit with stone-boats and hauling feed. Veteran ox Big Sven, owned by Lloyd Bellows of Beechy, Sask, has arrived in Saskatoon and will reside at Intercontinental Packers until the show opens at the Western Development Museum grounds.
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Saskatoon
Department of Travel and Information
Joe Delfrari
Half-moon
Star Ranch
Catknife
Sask
Big Sven
Lloyd Bellows
Beechy, Sask
Intercontinental Packers
Western Development Museum
Clear site for new elevator at Grenfell
No time was lost by officials of the N. M. Paterson Co. after their elevator and annex burned at Grenfell two weeks ago. By mid last week the site was cleared of grain and debris and preparations were made for a new structure. A workshed has been built and a larger elevator is expected to start soon. The Sun Grenfell Sask May 9 1957.
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N. M. Paterson Co
Grenfell
the Sun
Grenfell. Sask
Loose hands and early swing boost fielding and tennis shots
The article urges players to relax hands and arms for better fielding and accurate, smooth movements. It stresses keeping wrists loose, shoulders relaxed, and learning to cushion contact. It also advises starting the swing early, cocking the racket position promptly, and practicing against a wall to build time and power.
Wrist watch prize for Maple Leaf team hitter
L F E Sillers of Sillers Limited Estevan announced on Friday a wrist watch prize to the Maple Leaf baseball player who leads the team in hitting at season end. The Mercury Estevan Sask June 6 1957.
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L. FE. Sillers
Sillers Limited
Estevan
Maple Leaf Baseball
The
Mercury
Estevan, Sask
Drowning at Pouce Beach Sends Boy to River Grave
A crowd at Pouce Beach watched in confusion as a 10 year old Dawson Creek boy drowned in the Pouce Coupe River Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred as weekend crowds were present at Pouce Coupe Park with many unaware of the tragedy unfolding nearby.
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Pouce Beach
Marrow Beach
Dawson Creek
Pouce Coupe River
Pouce Coupe Park
Tommy Yondo
Heraki Tribune
Grande Prairie
Alta
Foliage sprays for corn tomatoes show limited yield benefits
Three year study at Smithfield Ontario tested foliar sprays of 5-10-5 on canning crops with and without soil fertilizer. Tomatoes and corn showed small early yield gains only in droughty years, never exceeding soil fertilizer results, and cost makes sprays an emergency supplement rather than replacement.
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Horticultural
Smithfield
Ont
H. B. Heeney
Horticulture Division
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Telephone exchange switches to new switchboard Saturday
The Saskatchewan Department of Telephones marks a milestone as the Swift Current exchange moves to a new switchboard. The change, a purely mechanical operation, lasts about 15 seconds and will be largely unmarked by users.
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Swift Current
Saskatchewan Department of Telephones
Sun
Sask
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Duck
American Legion Post 215
Gainsborough, Sask
Vawuean Army
Gnr
Gary Roffey
Cobourg
Blaine Calhoun
Peterborough
Yeos
Canadian Amateur Sport and Physical Fitness Development Service
Lloyd Percival
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