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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 10, 1959

Page

9

Pioneer optometrists honored at Golden Jubilee convention

Eleven pioneer Saskatchewan optometrists with a combined 475 years of service will be honored at the Golden Jubilee convention of the Saskatchewan Optometric Association in Regina during February 15 to 19. The event, announced by Dr Hugh Markerue, lists veterans from Saskatoon, Shaunavon, Weyburn, Estevan, and other towns, with several having held the presidency or secretary roles in the association and others serving on its council.

Saskatchewan Regina Hugh Markeruue Livariwater Culp Prime Albert Werburn Baskatoon Victoria BECO A Cochran Shaunaven Noe G McLean Saskatchewan Optometric Assolation F. D. Culp A. McCuaig H.C. Arnold W. W. Forsyth F. B. Probert Association

Mental illness burden in Canada highlighted by studies

Present data shows nearly half of hospital beds in Canada occupied by patients with serious mental illness. Over 6 per 1,000 adults incapacitated by mental or emotional illness, at least 1 in 10 impaired to 10 percent function. One study cites 370 per 1,000 adults affected.

Canada

Heart massage saves boy's life in medical emergency

Five year old Billy Lapeter of Cabri nearly died during a tonsillectomy when his heart stopped for two minutes. Dr M Ruthven of Cabri performed rapid chest massage and reopened Billy’s heart within two minutes. He was moved to Saskatoon University hospital for specialist care as his condition improved. This was the doctor’s second time massaging a heart back to life in 13 years.

Wily Lapeter Cabn Saskatoon University Hospital Billy William Lapeter Cabri Phyvatoaan Dro M. Ruthven Bily Ife Hilly University Hospital

Collie Pup Adopts Pig as Mother in Alberta Farm Tale

Sam Maley recalls a Hanna Herald story about Frank Olson's farm where a collie pup and a pig litter were born simultaneously. A pup wandered into the sow's pen and milked like a piglet, then nursed with the pigs. Weaned and moved to another farm, the sow fought to keep her adopted son while the pup, raised with pigs, squealed like a pig. The account is described as true by Sam.

Sam Maley The Herald Sam Frank Olson Hanna Hanna Herald East Central Alta News Hannah, Alta

Sunspot Storms Said to Affect Earth Weather

Weather on earth is described as influenced by sunspots seen as great storms on the sun. The piece notes money moves silently, implying unseen economic forces at play in daily life.

Earth

Record Library at CFQC Pulls Strings Behind Airwaves

In Saskatoon CFQC radio the Record Library runs daily music programming under Eleanor Cailes, the trained librarian. She audits new releases, manages cross file catalogs by title and artist, ships tapes to stations, returns programs to owners, and coordinates with departments to ensure accurate on air music and commercials.

Eleanor Cailes Royal Schools of Music London England Canada CBC Calgary Vancouver Clef Society Saskatoon CFQC Dessels

Misses Waist Sizes Skirt Pattern With Ribbon Trim

Fall wardrobe pattern feature promotes a slim sleek skirt with ribbon trim using one yard of fabric per piece. Printed Pattern 4500 offers misses sizes 24 through 30 with 34 inch fabric option. Include 40 cents, print name address and size, mail to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto.

Anne Adams Department P.P.L Front Street Toronto

Saskatchewan throne speech reply moved by two MLAs

Allan Brown of Bengough will move the throne speech reply with Eldon Johnson of Kerrobert Kindersley seconding. The third session of Saskatchewan’s thirteenth legislature opens February 12 at Regina with debate to begin February 11. Both men are longtime farmers and active in community affairs.

Allan Brown Bengough T. C. Douglas Eldon Johnson Kerrobert-Kindersley Saskatchewan Regana Allan Lister Samuel Brown CCF Mr. Brown Readlyn University of Saskatchewan Brown Allan Public Accounts

Western farm women shape CBC policy says Mrs Armstrong

Mrs Ellen Armstrong of Hussa r Alta a CBC director and Western farm women advocate has long pressed for better legislation affecting women and children. She urges CBC to coordinate Canadian viewpoints embracing eastern and western cultures and diverse ethnic groups without losing Canadian individuality.

CBC Ellen Armstrong Hussar Alta Khown Farm Women's Union of Alberta Alberta Federation of Agriculture Inter-Provincial Farm Union Council Canadian Federation of Agriculture Alberta Child and Family Welfare Council Armstrong Calgary America England

Slow me down prayer echoes in the Mirror tribute

A quoted poem from The Mirror in Maidstone Saskatchewan requests divine pace to notice blessings and help others. The anonymous author speaks of slowing down to see good things, walk with angels, and share aid during hard times, reflecting a devotional tone from a local publication.

Unkown Maidstone Sask

Heart Day Volunteer Calls Bring Family Warm Welcome

A Home Heart Day message invites a volunteer to call at your residence on February 22 offering a friendly welcome and guidance. It also urges generous contributions for personal heart health and for each family member to support heart care.

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