4 H Public Speaking Contest in Russell Roblin District
The Russell Roblin inter district 4 H Public Speaking Contest sponsored by the Kiwanis Club was held Friday at Knox United church. Four contestants faced judges L R Labossiere W W Wilson and Dr J Smart with Borris Bugera winning and advancing to the Winnipeg semi finals on July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel-Robiin
Spemeore Ty
Kiwanis Club
Knox United Church
Cheimar
Keith McComb
Russell
Borris Bugera
Tummer Calf Club
Conservation of Wold
Mary E Eahelby
Einecarth Clothing Club
Hazel Watsor Roblin
Pergy Witty
Russell Clothing Club
L. R. Labossiere
W W. W. Wilson
J Smart
Roblin
Labossiere
Boxer boss Norris ousted for illegal boxing monopoly
James D. Norris, president of the International Boxing Club, is found guilty of illegal monopoly and ordered to quit the game. The text notes a public tussle over control of pugilists and hints at broader press concerns since Gutenberg. The snippet ends recalling Paris 1784 as the first blind children's institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Norris
International Boxing Club
Sylvester J. Ryan
Norris
Jim
Gutenberg
the Enterprise
Yorkton
Sask
Post Office Move Planned Between July and August
Postmaster Bill Stephens announces the move to the new post office will occur between July 15 and August 15. Non-box holders with new-box arrangements should call after July 8 to pay rent and obtain keys. Existing box holders changing numbers follow the same steps. refunds, if any, after occupancy of the new office. Present holders of combination boxes may obtain keys after July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stephens
Mercury
Estevan
Sask
Public meeting on Estevan 1957 budget yields calm questions
About 80 attendees gathered Friday at the Legion Memorial Hall for Estevan's ratepayers meeting to discuss the 1957 budget and city affairs. Mayor Harry Nicholson city auditor W R Cannon city solicitor Robert Kohaly and five of six aldermen answered questions from the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Memorial Hall
Harry Nicholson
W. R. Cannon
Robert Kohaly
The
Mercury
Estevan, Sask
Saskatchewan editor Frederick Gardner dies after long illness
Frederick Thomas Gardner a longtime Outlook editor and publisher died at Saskatoon University Hospital on June 21 1957 after more than five years of illness. Born 1912 in Milden he worked for the Royal Bank of Canada before serving in the RCAF and later led The Outlook and The Delisle Advocate. He is survived by his widow Mary Butler a son and four daughters and by parents sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held in Saskatoon with Masonic and Legion honors.
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Frederick Thomas Gardner
University Hospital
Saskatoon
Milden
Sask
Fred
Delisle
Outlook
Royal Bank of Canada
Dodsland
Humboldt
Kingston
Second Avenue
RCAF
Delisle Advocate
Mary Butler
Frederick
Carol Ann
Tom Gardiner
W. Rankin
Beulah
J. Barron
Charles
Harry
Kerrobert
Ton
Edmonton
Stan
Camp Borden
Ontario
The
Canadian Legion
Outlook Sports Association
Park Funeral Chapel
W. A. Cross
St. Andrew’s United Church
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Legion
Masonic Lodge
Order
Morris Fair draws 1 100 visitors over two days
The Morris fair drew about 1 100 attendees Friday and Saturday with exhibitors from the Red River Valley and beyond taking part. Prize money totaling 1 262 dollars was shared by exhibitors. Colonel Ben Wiebe of Lowe Farm won the old car race in a 1928 Model A beating four other classics at the half mile track while Allan Covernton of Armour finished second in a 1928 Whippet.
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Red River Valley
Ben Wiebe
Lowe Farm
Allan Covernton
Armour
Wiebe
Echo
Estevan Bruins Named for Local Junior Team
Estevan's entry into the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will be known as the Estevan Bruins. Scotty Munro's junior A team, previously the Humboldt Melfort Indians, was named by C. H. Hook of Toronto who visited the city. Over 100 entries were received in the Mercury Office with several people submitting multiple names. Other contenders included Estevan Gushers Estevan Oilers Estevan Cubs Estevan Boomers Estevan Wildcats and Estevan Soo Liners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
Estevan Bruins
Scotty Munro
Humboldt-Melfort Indians
C. H. Hook
Toronto
Hook
Mercury
Estevan Gushers
Estevan Oilers
Estevan Cubs
Estevan Boomers
Estevan Wildcats
Estevan Soo Liners
the Mercury
Sask
Oil Wives Club Installs Officers for 1957 58
New officers of the Estevan Oil Wives Club were installed for the 1957 58 year at the annual meeting in the Legion Memorial Hall. The Mercury Estevan Sask July 4 1957.
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Estevan Oil Wives Club
Legion Memorial Hall
Mercury
Estevan, Sask
No. 39 Highway Progress and Detours Near Estevan
The Mercury reports seal coat finished on about five miles of No. 39 between Hitchcock and Macoun as crews prepare for blacktopping by Ramsay & Bird. Blacktop is not expected until August on the Halbrite to Macoun stretch while traffic shifts to the old highway. Grading and gravelling of 3 miles of No. 47 south of Estevan from Long Creek to the boundary is underway with traffic using the existing route until the new road is ready.
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Hitchcock
Macoun
Northern Gravel Co
Halbrite
Ramsay & Bird
Estevan
Wood End
Long Creek
The
Mercury
Sask
Mesquite Tree Roots Grow Deep Compared to Bush
A natural observation notes the roots of mesquite trees commonly extend three times the length of the Bush they support, indicating strong underground growth and resource reach.
Yorkton Kinsmen hear on Regional Health Centre plan
Yorkton Kinsmen Club heard Chris tian Smith of the provincial health department discuss the Yorkton health region. He noted 29 local governments have petitioned for regional authority and more resolutions are expected. He said ten positive petitions suffice to grant ministerial authority and expected residents will support preventive health services. June 27, 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincial Health Department
Yorkton
Christian Smith
Department
Alrready
the Enterprise
Sask
Leask Home and School Elect Officers
The annual meeting at Leask High School drew 27 present as the Home and School elected officers. The treasurer reported a balance of 35.45 dollars with 98 members enrolled. Letters of thanks were read from graduates and pins were presented to Mrs. H. McInnis and Mrs. Inglehart who are leaving the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leask
H. McInnis
Inglehart
the Times
Canwood
Sask
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Paris
High River
Alta
Nanton Boys
Saskatchewan
Masonic
Messrs
G. Erber
A. L. Jones
J. C. Davison
J. C. Carter
J. R. McGregor
H. Hanning A. Reynolds
A. Reid
L. Bishop
B. J. Bowes
O. Forsberg
J. Romanoski
W. Ironside
G. J. Brack
E. Davison
J. Cumming
R J. Dickinson R. Kozak
E Bell
the Eagle
Rosetown
Morris Fair
W. M. Dalrymple
Winnipeg
Clear Lake
Man
Prairie Command Headquarters
Kamsack
Col. Dalrymple
Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
United Kingdom
Italy
Europe
Yukon
Canada
London
Ont
Bruins
OIL Wives Club
Leask Home and School
F. N. Mayer
Virden
Tor Ken Kendrick
Reston
J. W. Godolphin
12Th Manitoba Dragoons
Camp Shilo
South Saskatchewan Regiment
Larry Burner
Duane Nesbitt
Richard McEachern
Shilo
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