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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1954
Page
2
Swan River will name the old school the Duncan School in memory of John Duncan who served as principal from 1917 until his death in 1938. The new school becomes the Taylor School in honor of R. G. Taylor, Swan River leader, educator, and former mayor and school official.
Modern flush door design for cabinets with black front drawers. Pattern 223 shows 46 by 42 inch cabinet with three dimensional assembly and finishing sketches. Pattern bundles include Bedroom Furniture Set and Jig Saw Pack, with various shelves brackets and drawers priced from 35 cents to 1.50.
A collection of light quips and wry observations as guests trade jests at balls and parties. One liner exchanges cover fiances, weddings, lions, theater, and cat meat, with a gentle elder defusing the crowd as the line forms for service at a busy butcher shop.
PORT ALBERNI BC Paul Hertel logging operator has tamed two cougar cubs nine months old. The animals have a backyard pen but join the family at night, acting like house cats. Hertel aims to show extermination of species should be cautious and that wild creatures are often misjudged.
Eddie Kopp, a 10 year old survivor of a December car crash that killed his mother, father, and infant sister, nears release from Swift Current hospital. Nurses describe him as a wonderful patient as Kiwanis, O D E, and hospital staff rally with a birthday cake and gifts to lift his spirits during recovery.
Rosetown Sask reported its biggest year in 1953 for development with 330 dwellings and business places along water and sewer lines. About 200 of these are now using the service, reflecting expanded modern infrastructure.
The Federal Government plans about 151 million dollars for public works in 1954 55 with 20 million for the Trans Canada Highway and 15 million in 1953 54. Provinces will match funds and construction is expected to speed next summer as the 4900 mile project may exceed 300 million and push completion into 1957 or later.
CALGARY Saskatchewan has the most extensive highway system in western Canada. Highways Minister J. T. Douglas told the Alberta section of the Prairie Road Builders Association that rebuilding since 1944 is ongoing. He noted more wood pulp, new mineral resources, and a growing tourist industry driving further highway development.
Alberta begins to attract Ulster immigrants as the Northern Ireland Government notes most move to Ontario. A notable shift sees 35 Royal Ulster Constabulary officers joining Edmonton City Police. Next month 25 Ulster women will migrate to Alberta as shorthand typists.
Les Gilmore of Steveston B C buys a young bull from Carnation Farm Seattle tracing to the world champion Madcap family. The dam is a sister to Carnation Homestead Daisy Madcap, holder of a recent butterfat record. The acquisition, Hallrose Progressor, joins the high producing show line as Gilmore and the Fraser herd of Sea Island also use Spring Farm Fond Hope. One calf serves as junior herd sire at Frasea. August named after Augustus Caesar.
Crochet fans can obtain pattern 7228 by Wee Brookes featuring pineapples and scalloped edges. The 62 inch cloth uses heavy cotton and No 30 cotton for a 42 inch centerpiece. Send 25 cents to Prairie Publishers Limited, Toronto, with name and address for patterns and a collection of ten complete patterns.
Regina reports the discovery of carnallite in core samples from wells in the Biggar region. The mineral contains 26.8 percent potassium chloride and 34.3 percent magnesium chloride with 38.9 percent water, offering potential magnesium extraction though potash yield is limited.
A poem of loyalty and awe toward a curling skip. The chant praises the icy authority, the broom and weight, and castigation for misdraws. It ends with doubt over the captain's infallibility as a mortal page turns.
Many animals including cats dogs and mice gray with age just as humans do. Scientists note pigment changes in fur and fur color shifts occur gradually over years.
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