Saskatchewan highway construction viewed by chief engineer
W A Bill Sheard head of the Saskatchewan Department of Highways explains the construction branch role as watchful cost managers and field engineers. He notes the focus on materials costs haulage, bidding data, and Montana where road projects rise in scope as costs climb and new links like Lac la Ronge Uranium City expand the system.
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W. A
Bill” Sheard
Department of Highways and Transportation
Bill
Saskatchewan
Sheard
Teneis
Lac la Ronge
Uranium City
Strde
Now dog tractor driver in action
William Howell, a noted Hogadone District farmer, set an unusual record when his family dog accidentally touched the tractor clutch twice. The dog leaped onto the tractor during a hay load and moved the vehicle forward on both occasions, with the dog typically leaping off after each ride.
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William Howell
Hogadone
Howell
Innisfail
Alberta
Western Development Museum aims and radio programs outlined
A meeting among CFQC staff and museum leaders resulted in plans to promote the Western Development Museum through a new radio program West of Yesterday hosted by Russ Down with Frank Callaghan. The piece seeks to draw visitors, feature Saskatchewan history, and air old dance bands on For Dancers Only Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Russ Down
Frank Callaghan
Western Development Museum
Saskatchewan
Dance music debates shape youth taste and steps
A column discusses what dance music and steps youngsters find acceptable. The term jiving is noted alongside tango and Viennese waltz as examples, with readers reminded their letters help shape broadcasting choices.
Cute crib pattern 7176 for baby embroidery
Advertises Pattern 7176 for transfer of nine baby heads with hair bows and ribbons for a pass and play activity. Includes directions and finished piece size 54 by 74 inches. Send thirty five cents with plainly written name and address to order. stamps not accepted. Works describe a company and product aimed at babies and craft sewing.
Spring arrival of prairie birds inspires nature essay
A lively prairie piece notes birds migrating north to nest, describing horned larks, crows, ducks, geese and meadowlarks, and urges readers to preserve nesting sites. It promotes the Saskatchewan Natural History Society’s Blue Jay subscription and lists De George Ledingham as the contact in Regina for a yearly dollar rate.
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Great
Saskatchewan Natural History Society
de George Ledingham
Fadlur
Athol Street
Regina
Canada tuberculosis deaths dip as 1957 toll hits 1183
The tuberculosis death rate in Canada is falling steadily, yet the year 1957 saw 1,183 deaths from the disease. This sharp tally highlights ongoing struggle despite overall progress in public health efforts.
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Canada
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Department of Highways
Melfort
Sask
la Ronge-Waden Bay
Pembina Triangle
Winkler
Man
Penner’s Meat Market
Winkler Drugs
G. W. Neufeld Implements
F. J. Dyck Woodworks
South End Motors
Home Lumber
Winkler Produce
Winkler Hardware
Winkler Shoe Clinic
Winkler Photo Studio
MacLeods
E. S. Miller Hatchery
Mid-Town Motors
CFQC
Roy Currie
Bernice Norman
George Sheppard
Bud Hafsteinn
Household Arts
Front Street
Toronto
Vancouver
B.C
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