Manitoba Mosasaur Fossil Linked to Local Find
Paleontologists report a mosasaur fossil found near Manitoba by Peter Roberts and Jack Westaway. The bone fragment, teeth and vertebrae were uncovered by a bulldozer and transported to Winnipeg under protection. Marcel Boule and Dick Sutton note earlier indications the species inhabited the area, with the first mosasaur record traced to the Meuse River in 1795.
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Bern
Mian Onan
Tahe
Manitoba
Marcel Boule
Boyle
Towch
Dick Sutton
Manitoba Museum
Winnipes
Sutton
Peter Roberts
Pembina Mountain Clay Co
Jack Westaway
Miami
Meuse
Holland
Reprieve in 1958 and traffic deaths trend in Canada
In 1957 Canada saw 3,579 traffic deaths, but in 1958 the tally dropped by about a hundred. The piece suggests more cautious driving, safer walking, and distant travel as possible causes, urging a continued decline and safer streets nationwide.
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D.B.S
Air Cadet Glen Coull wins Europe tour through trunk highway signs
WO2 Glen Coull of the Neepawa Air Cadet Squadron No 9 is chosen as one of 25 cadets to tour Europe, with a Netherlands leg. The trip starts July 18 in London, then The Hague, followed by Metz France, and ends August 14 back in Canada. New large roadside signs promote safe driving on Manitoba trunk highways.
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G. Coull
Europe
Neepawa
Wo2
Glen Coull
Neepawa Air Cadet Squadron No
Canada
Glen
Netherlands
Vincent Gaudino
Port Arthur
London
England
Hague
No 1 Fighter Wing
Metz
France
Trenton
Ont
J. A. McPhedran Saidit
Manitoba
Errick Willis
Public Works
Winnipeg
Brandon
Dauphin
Trans-Canada
Willis
Lemon French dressing for fruit and fish salads
A brief note describes thinning mayonnaise with lemon juice and zest for dressings. It suggests adding Roquefort, celery seeds, poppy seeds, red jelly or honey for variety and using lemon halves filled with lemon mayo as a garnish for fruit salads and fish salads.
Manitoba man named Wakaw high schools superintendent
Hon. W. déroule announced the appointment of C. D. Peters of Wakaw as superintendent of high schools. Born in Borden Manitoba in 191, he studied at Hepburn and earned a BA and BEd from the University of Saskatchewan in 1947. He served at Humboldt and Regina institutes before becoming Wakaw school unit superintendent in 1956 and will start August 1.
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Déoya
C. D. Peters
Wakaw
Borden Man
Peters
Hepburn
University of Saskatchewan
Humboldt
Regina
Frank Slade Abbott
Estevan
Saskatoon
Abbott
Campbell
College of Pharmacy
F. J. Fear
Merck
Carnduff
Motor Vehicle Registration Rates Shift 1958 Compared to 1950
In 1958 there was one motor vehicle registered for every 35 Canadians, compared to one for every 5.3 persons in 1950. This reflects a substantial rise in vehicle ownership over the eight years, highlighting growing affluence and mobility in Canada during that era.
Potatoes Boost Nutrition and Newfoundland Size Note
Potatoes provide vitamin C essential for gums teeth and tissues and benefit from scrubbing and eating skins. They can be baked or boiled in skins in reasonable amounts without causing weight gain. The island of Newfoundland is larger than Ireland.
Flying cat headline from Melville tale of Tuffy
Mr and Mrs Norman Ross received a flying cat from their daughter Norma now in Calgary. The tabby named Tuffy traveled by air and train from Saskatoon to Melville at a cost of eight dollars. The cat, with green eyes, has quickly settled in, while Norma values it highly.
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Melville
Salk
Norman Ross
Norma
Victoria
Calgary
Saskatoon
Ross
Tuffy
Rosses
Lady circumnavigates globe in record journey
Mrs Harnett Lawson, superintendent of the Prairie Pioneers Lodge, left Swift Current May 9 and plans to return May 26. Over 17 days she will cover about 20000 miles visiting Fiji, Auckland, Sydney, Richmond, New York City and Toronto, with stops in Vancouver and Regina along the way. She aims to attend a granddaughter’s graduation and wedding in Toronto before flying home.
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Ft Current
Sask
Phineas Fogg
Globe
Jules Verne
Mike Todd
Harnett Lawson
Prairie Pioneers’ Lodge
Swift Current
Fiji Islands
Auckland
New Zealand
Sydney
Australia
Richmond
Virginia
New York City
Toronto
Regina
Vancouver
Pacific
The
Prairies
Down Under
New York
Lawson
School Gourmet Lunch Aims For Nutritious Noon Meal
A junior’s school lunch should provide a nourishing noon meal and supply one third of the proteins minerals and vitamins needed daily. The goal is a balanced plate that supports growth and energy for the school day.
Pink card reciprocity unites four western provinces
Manitoba minister Hon. v. 8B Carrol announces a reciprocal pink card agreement among Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. The plan recognizes home province pink cards across western Canada aiding motorists and reducing enforcement hurdles. Negotiations with more provinces are planned to expand nationwide recognition.
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Carrol
Manitoba
Public Utilities
Saskatchewan
Carroll
Canada
Manitoba-Ontario
Vancouver Island
Counterfeiters Pass an Eighteen Dollar Bill in NC Trade
In New York State two counterfeiters flush with phony currency fear a loss. They drive to North Carolina planning to dispose of the bills. A country store cashier tests the bill and asks if they want three sixes or two nines, exposing the ruse.
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New York State
North Carolina
Tar Heel
It isn't how high you go in life that counts
A concise proverb reflecting on success focusing on the journey rather than the peak. It emphasizes effort, perseverance, and method over mere attainment.
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Ace Brook
Canadian Pacific Airlines
CPA
Ingelborg Laesacke
Germany
Frank Ling
China
Menno de Vries
Lisi Gayette
Semiko Ohara
Japan
Spud
Island of
Newfoundland
Treland
Lady
Gourmet
Price Breoks
Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
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