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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1960
Page
4
The Highway Safety Council reports enrolment in provincial high school driver training classes continues to rise. The program plans to reach about 32 000 driver trained students this year and maintain similar numbers annually using modern dual control cars and updated teaching methods to develop good driver attitudes and skills.
Errick French Willis, former provincial minister of public works, took the oath as Lieutenant Governor in a colorful January 15 ceremony at the legislative building. He succeeds J. S. McDiarmid, who served 60 years. Army bands and dignitaries attended as Willis read the Speech from the Throne on January 19.
Worrying over problems can cause accidents to drivers or workers with machinery or chemicals. Talking with a trusted friend can lessen worries. For health concerns, consult a doctor. Air contains about 78 percent nitrogen by volume.
A brief note describes a growing natural color cross stitch bouquet featuring lilacs and tulips. It highlights easy eight to the inch stitching for decorative cushions or chair tops and mentions a Cranafer color chart with a roughly dated catalog reference.
The Saskatchewan Council for Crippled Children and Adults operates a 1960 fund drive funded by the January March of Dimes appeal. Contributions to the 1960 campaign can be made to your local campaign committee.
The description notes that Hong Kong a British crown colony in China includes Hong Kong Island the Kowloon ceded territory and Stonecutters Island reflecting the geographic composition of the territory under British rule.
International Paints Canada Limited plans a Regina plant as the first prairie facility. A $300,000 investment will create a one story 7,000 square foot factory on a five acre site near Prairie Pipe and Liquid Carbonic. Production will cover household and industrial finishes for dwellings offices and oil industry use.
Oakville police chief Leonard Brown warns residents in the Oakville Trafalgar area that chain letters promising up to 64 bottles of liquor are illegal. He reminds the public that no one may possess liquor unless it was purchased with a valid permit.
A 12 year old girl fled from a wolf pack and sought refuge in a tree at a Belleville district farm. She described being chased by barking animals around 5 pm while returning from school. Residents fear the same pack has terrorized the area for over a week. Local hunter Percy Mulvey shot a 35 pound wolf earlier this week. A hunt is organized with cooperation from 40 airmen from the Trenton RCAF base to search for the pack.
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