Yorkton museum a heritage beacon for all ages
The Western Development Museum near Yorkton houses priceless 175 year old documents, giant steam engines, early autos and threshers. A grade six class from Fairview School visited, praising the educational value and nostalgic link to Canada’s heritage. Curator Sherwood offers tours, advising visitors to spend at least two hours exploring the exhibits.
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Seakatchewan
Highland Mary
Western Development Museum
Fairview School
Visi
Yorkton
Sherwood
Crop insurance and pension reform studied by premier
Premier Duff Roblin announced work has begun to prepare data and legislation on crop insurance and supplementary old age pension provisions. He said the vital legislation could not be ready for the fall special session but hoped for the winter session. The fall session would focus on an industrial development fund to aid small businesses agriculture credit and education finance.
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Duff Roblin
From Sinful Woman to Grateful Convert in Christ
A gospel reflection recounts Jesus at a Pharisee's home where a penitent woman anoints his feet. It follows the story of Lawrence Runkle, who, after a life of crime and prison, sought forgiveness in church in 1933 and became a devoted Christian, warning others against sin and praising Christ's deliverance.
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Jesus
Simon the Pharisee
Lawrence Runkle
Christ Jesus
Jesus Christ
Rats Arrive in Winnipeg by Canadian National Express
The arrival of large, long tailed rats with pink eyes drew attention at Winnipeg unloading from the westbound CNR Continental. Bred for scientific testing, they were delivered to the University of Manitoba and other labs, shipped by Canadian Research Animal Farms of Brantford with guinea pigs and rabbits accompanying.
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Winnipeg
Canadian National Express
CNR Continental
University of Manitoba
Brantford
Ont
Indian Rain Dance Unites Reserves In Saskatchewan
The Journal reports the rain dance bringing rain after gathering of Indians from Red Earth Duck Lake Punnichy Nut Mountain and Chagoness reserves with the Indian band. Admission was $1 for spectators while cameras were barred. A note adds a palfrey is a saddle horse and the hyena laughs while hungry.
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Red Earth
Duck Lake
Punnichy
Nut Mountain
Chagoness Indian Reserve
G. Wingham
Pleasantdale
Melfort
Sask
Power Corporation wins third CEA Safety Award
Saskatchewan Power Corporation receives its third accident frequency reduction award from the Canadian Electrical Association at the Banff convention. J C Dale presents the certificate noting a 25 percent or greater reduction in 1957 from the prior three years. General Manager David Cass credits training and safety programs for the continued decline amid growth and new staff.
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Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Canadian Electrical Association
SPC
CEA
Banff
J. C. Dale
Association
Canada
SPC General
Ris
David Cass
Indica
International Joint Commission conducts basin inspection tour
Members of the International Joint Commission travel through the Columbia River basin on a tour of inspection. They will survey the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers in both Canada and the United States, visiting sites along the basin.
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International Joint Commission
Columbia River
Kootenay
Columbia Rivers
Canada
United States
Revelstoke
B.C
Memento of 100th Anniversary Celebrated at Lourdes
Pattern 7009 offers a 14x17 inch picture chart embroidered by a child to cherish the Lourdes memento. Send thirty five cents in coins for this Household Arts Department release from Department P.P.L. Front Street, W Toronto. stamps not accepted.
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Lourdes
Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Blood donor races to beat closing time at Milton clinic
Roy Goodwin of 5 Mill Street West nearly missed the Red Cross blood clinic in Milton, phoning to confirm hours and arriving at 8:02 p.m. He donated a pint despite staff cleaning up, then headed home. The Acton Free Press notes the timely generosity.
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Roy Goodwin
Milton Blood Clinic
Mill Street West
Canadian Red Cross
Mr. Goodwin
Red Cross
Milton
Milton Legion Hall
Goodwin
Free Press
Acton
Ont
One Thing About People Who Live In The Past
A brief wry remark noting that those clinging to bygone times may manage memories more cheaply than others. It hints at nostalgia as a frugal indulgence without specifics or names. The line captures an ironic social observation in concise form.
Lawn Furnishings Pattern Offer From Rome Workshop
Pattern 279 shows every step to build a set of detachable benches that slide under a table and double as benches and tables. The trough under the big table holds supplies. The five patterns in Lawn Furnishings Packet No 37 are priced at 1.75 dollars, from Rome Workshop Patterns, 4433 West Sud Avenue, Vancouver, B C.
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Rome
Department P.P.L
West Sud Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Unusual Fishing Tales From Petaigan River
The Observer reports at Petaigan River Helen Miller, her husband, and Vern Parkinson caught a seven pound jack on two hookups while a peculiar species resembling a carp was frozen for identification. Hjalmar Sand also netted a 29 pound jack, 40 inches long and 18 inches around the girth, in a season of notable catches.
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Helen Miller
Petaigan River
Vern Parkinson
Hjalmar Sand
Carrot River
Sask
Nepotism and Polo Origins Brief Note
A brief note explains nepotism as favoritism toward relatives. It also states polo originated in India, noting the sport's ancient regional roots.
Printed Pattern 4591for Baby Wardrobe All Three 80
Advertising copy for a Printed Pattern 4591 offering a princess dress petticoat and playsuit in sizes 6 months to 3 years. Includes yardage details and printed directions. Requests 40 cents payment and mailing address in Toronto for order.
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Anne Adame Fattern
A Pacific Island Solution For Doukhobor Tensions
A columnist argues for isolating Doukhobors on a remote Pacific island to end terrorism and police costs in southern British Columbia. The piece notes Russia’s failed incentives, sect beliefs against education and arms, and concludes only a nonviolent, distant settlement could remove the threat while avoiding annihilation.
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Russia
Canada
Sons of Freedom
British Columbia
Stalin
Hitler
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Lost burial ground swallowed by St. Lawrence dam waters
Archaeologists uncovered a burial mound dating about 35 centuries ago between Cornwall and Kingston amid early St. Lawrence exploration. Pottery and artifacts shown valuable to historians, but cremation of sites by cofferdam A-1 flood erased the area, though plans exist to mark remains and convert sites into parks and memorials.
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Canada
St. Lawrence
Cornwall
Kingston
The
International Power House
First aid guidance on stopping hemorrhage and tourniquet use
The guide explains controlling bleeding by finger pressure on proper points and warns against untrained tourniquet use. It notes training courses offered by St John Ambulance and local Civil Defence on proper injury management.
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St. John Ambulance
Trichinosis warns against raw pork tasting tests
Trichinosis caution explains humans may contract the disease from undercooked pork. Butchers should never taste raw meat when testing flavor. Pork must be thoroughly cooked to a white-grey doneness, not pink, to ensure safety.
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Enterprise
Anne Adams
Firfitual
Travel
CN Express
10Th Medium Regiment
Royal Canadian Artillery
Militia
Camp Shilo
Man
Wayne Harker
Regina
Larry Carswell
Ed Tymchatyn
Saskatoon
Power Corporation
Inspire Family
Wie
Barekes
Sawbuc
India
Leduc
Alta
the Guide Advocate
Watford
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