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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1959
Page
5
The Alberta weekly press shows pride in beating deadline under harsh conditions. Breakdowns in press or linotype rarely delay issues, with editors noting overtime or contracted help to honor promises to readers and subscribers. Names like Bob Edwards appear as noted in publishing lore and timing.
91 year old Mrs. J. C. Desear, North-West Territories first newspaper woman, will unveil a bronze plaque at Battleford on June 6 to mark the site of the pioneer newspaper the Saskatchewan Herald. The event honors the Laur ie family era with Jessie Desear, daughter of founder Patrick Gammie Laune, as sole survivor, and notes battles, Rail line telegraph link, and the paper’s long history and struggles. The unveiling will be led by Hon. Russ Brown with Canadian Historical Association guests attending.
Fraser River salmon species include sockeye pink cohoe chums and springs with life cycles ranging from two to six years. Senators from British Columbia oppose dams on the Fraser fearing harm to spawning beds and rising overcrowding in 1946.
The Enterprise notes Imperial Oil Limited wants to drop its comma and operate as Imperial Oil Limited. Directors passed a bylaw last February, shareholders approved at a special meeting, and the company will apply to Ottawa for supplementary letters patent under the Companies Act. The comma would be dropped only if granted, a move not yet certain. Statistics show Canadians’ largest use of personal savings is for new housing.
Canada reports 8.6 million egg settings from January through March 21, with mature and broiler turkey weights up 28 percent and 72 percent respectively. If hatch rates hold, output may reach about 10 million pounds more than 1958’s first quarter, as Easter sales ease storage pressures and prices drop.
Directors of the Canadian Press accept Red Deer Advocate application for mem bership as an evening daily to start publishing this fall. Preparations continue with plans for a new building expected to be announced in May.
The Saskatchewan forests director announces eight or nine painted fire prevention slogans on highways near Prince Albert. Messages like Prevent Forest Fires It Pays and Please Use Your Ash Tray will brighten four foot letters in yellow on Highways Two and Three, readable without diverting drivers.
In Ontario's northwest districts Patricia Kenora Rainy River and Thunder Bay population averages about one person per square mile. Alberta's 67 mile four lane divided highway from Red Deer to Calgary cost just over $200000 per mile to build.
Instructions from The War Cry share simple steps to wash colored scarves without colors running. Use warm soapy water and gentle swishing, dunk badly soiled scarves in clean tepid water, roll in a Turkish towel to remove moisture, then air dry or lightly iron on the wrong side.
Acne is a common teenage issue and home remedies are unwise. A doctor should be consulted for treatment and dietary guidance. Cleanliness is advised, soft drinks should be limited, and water milk citrus fruits and moderate fruit juices can aid a clearer complexion.
Delft in Southern Holland has lent its name to a style of china ware. The label reflects the historic pottery tradition associated with this Dutch city and its long standing porcelain craft.
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