Retribution condemned in modern penal system talk
L R Canning president of the John Howard Society argues against retribution as a sole aim of punishment. He says most inmates will rejoin society and stresses home care, emotional problems, and rehabilitation over harsh penalties. The speech notes the society’s work with parolees and 1000 plus aid applications in 1958.
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L. R. Canning
John Howard Society
Canadian Progress Club of
Montreal
Windsor Hotel
Canning
the Star
Quebec
Canadian vet named first permanent IEO envoy
K F Wells Veterinary Director General has been appointed Canada's first permanent representative to the Office International des Epizooties. Dr Wells attends the Paris meeting on May 18 and will join the International Veterinary Congress from May 11 to 15.
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Er. K. F. Wells
Canada
Office International Dea Epizooties
Dr. Wells
Orean
Paris
France
Arthritis education program launched nationwide in Canada
The Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society announced a nationwide education drive led by Saskatchewan Division president Mrs. Eva Thurston. She notes arthritis remains a major problem with no cure, but early diagnosis and prompt treatment prevent disability in most cases. The division offers consultative clinics, physiotherapy services, and research and treatment centers at Regina’s Grey Nuns Hospital and Saskatoon’s University Hospital. In early 1959, 173 patients attended clinics, 380 received 2,169 physiotherapy treatments, and 32 were admitted for 807 hospital days.
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Arthritis and Rheumatism Society
Eva Thurston
Saskatchewan
CARS
Thurston
C.A.R.S
Regina Grey Nuns
University Hospital
Saskatoon
Urea sprays after bloom may harm Spy apple storage quality
Urea sprays applied after bloom on the Spy variety of apples can have an adverse effect on the quality of fruit after storage, potentially reducing storage performance and market value.
The Smart Woman Pattern Advertisement
An Anne Adams pattern promotes a smooth flattering overblouse with a slim ming skirt in wool cotton or crepe. Printed Pattern 4827 offers sizes 36 to 48 with fabric needs and printed directions. Send 40 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto for pattern 4827.
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Anne Adams
Front Street
Toronto
The Making of a University of Saskatchewan
The book Saskatchewan the Making of a University traces early growth from 1909 to 1914, naming key figures such as Reginald Bateman Edmund Oliver George Ling Arthur Moxon and later W P Thompson F H Auld T T Thorvaldson. It details campus origins in Saskatoon, appointments, affiliations with St Chad's Emmanuel and St Andrew's, and governance changes.
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Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
Carlyle King
A. S. Morton
University of Toronto Press
Dr. King
Board of Governors
Saskatoon
MacMillan
Emmanuel College
Murray
Reginald J. Bateman
Edmund H. Oliver
George H. Ling
Arthur Moxon
Moxon
W. P. Thompson
F. H. Auld
T. T. Thorvaldson
University Council
Senate
St. Chad's
Regina
Emmanuel
Church of England
St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian
United Church of Canada
Birth of a Prairie University The University of Saskatchewan Story
The narrative recounts Saskatoon’s early college growth from makeshift shacks to Emmanuel College and the subsequent university founding. It covers 1909 to 1913 milestones, wartime disruptions, student life, early faculties, and postwar expansion shaping the University of Saskatchewan’s first five decades.
Behind Safe Bars for Cribs and Playpens
Advice warns caregivers to ensure proper bar spacing to prevent wedging and to keep crib sides locked when a child is left alone in the room. The guidance emphasizes safety and vigilance to avoid accidents with young children.
Canada conducts first national farm safety survey
Canada's first national survey on farm safety will run in May and June 1959 with 73,000 4-H Club members reporting home-farm accidents. Coordinated by the Canadian Council on 4-H, provincial agriculture departments, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Department of Agriculture, and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Questionnaires cover January 1 to December 31 last year, with results expected by mid-summer.
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Canada
Canadian Council On
Provincial
Departments of Agriculture
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canada Department of Agriculture
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Indians Stage Colorful Pow Wow at Punnichy Hall
The Touchwood Times reports Indians from Gordons Poor Man Day Star Muscowpetting and Muscowequan reserves held a pow wow in Punnichy Memorial Hall from 2 pm to 2 am. Four drums beat as men women and children danced in vivid costumes. Hoop twirler Stewart Dustyhorn won applause. Homemakers' Club served refreshments as plans grow for a larger pow wow for Jubilee on June 8.
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Touchwood Times
Punnichy
Sask
Gordons
Poormans
Day Star
Muscowpetting
Qu'Appelle Valley
Muscowequan
Punnichy Memorial Hall
Stewart Dustyhorn
Stewart
Punnichy Homemakers
Mechanical planters seed forest west of Big River
Widespread planting of 170000 jack pine and 30000 white spruce will occur this year in northern Saskatchewan’s timberlost area west of Big River. The project runs about two weeks starting May 4, using mechanical planters on Crown lands abandoned as farms. Seedlings come from Big River Nursery with labor supplied by inmates of Prince Albert Gaol.
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Big River
Saskatchewan
Silviculture
Natural Resources Department
Forestry Branch
W. R. Parks
Parks
Big River Nursery
Prince Albert
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College of Shacks
Presbyterian General Assembly
E. H. Oliver
College
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College of Law
Pharmacy and Engineering
Students’ Representative Council
Howard McConnell
Pente Kal
Scott
Regina Morning Leader
Bateman
Pharmacy
The
Red River Valley
Altona
Man
Dave M. Loeppky
Altona Public Works
Isbrand Rempel
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