Missionaries Alton and Phyllis Gould in Hong Kong
Rev Alton Gould and Phyllis Joynt from Brockville Ontario have served five years in Hong Kong among refugees. The couple, now planning to return, opened three chapels and hope to establish another, sharing the Gospel amid rapid urban growth and influx from the mainland. Their faith sustains them through sickness and trials as they minister to Chinese refugees.
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Alton Gould
Brockville
Ont
Hong Kong
Toreys
China
Vancouver
Mission Board
Kingston General Hospital
Phyllis Joynt
Saskatchewan Wheat Queen Contest 1959 entrants rise
Twenty four Saskatche wan girls enter the Wheat Queen competition to be decided during the Provincial Exhibition in July. Chairman William Palin aims for at least thirty entrants with a prize package including an expense paid trip to Victoria B C and other rewards. Proceeds support Mental Health Research and TB preventive work.
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Saskatchewan
William Palin
Regina
Associated Canadian Travellers
Victoria
B.C
Ladies In
A.C.T
Regina Club
J. A. Peters
Broad St
Grant Approved for Six-Bed Nurses Residence at Mankoto Union
The Mankoto Union Hospital Board earned approval from Hon. J Walter Erb minister of public health for a six-bed nurses residence and a grant of 4500 dollars toward costs. A matching grant will be sought from federal health authorities.
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Mankoto
New Animal Husbandry Building Opens at Saskatchewan
President W. P. Thompson formally opened the $475,000 Animal Husbandry Building at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon on June 13. The ceremony began at 1 p.m. with University Chancellor F. H. Auld acting as chairman. The event drew government, breed associations, feed manufacturers, and meat industry representatives. The Hon. I. C. Nollet delivered the main address and turned over the keys to Cr. Whiting, who then handed them to Dr. Thompson for the building’s formal opening, followed by a tour.
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
W. P. Thompson
J. C. Nollet
Saskatchewan
U. of S
University
F. H. Auld
Dr. Auld
Provincal
I. C. Nollet
CNR April 1959 earnings and income figures
Cana dian National Railways reports April 1959 operating revenues of 63 045 000 with expenses taxes and rents at 60 537 000 yielding a net operating income of 2 508 000. April 1958 showed 56 403 000 revenue and 59 989 000 expenses for a net operating income deficiency of 3 586 000. figures exclude fixed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Canada starts canning surplus pork amid market efforts
A senior Agriculture official in Toronto says 70 million pounds of pork held by the Agricultural Stabilization Board are being canned. Foreign markets are being explored, though sales would incur losses. Bennett notes domestic consumption rising and calls for a five to ten pound per capita increase to clear stocks. Production shows hog cycle peaks with high marketings, while distribution progress remains strong. Domestic weekly hog intake climbed from 98 000 to 145 000 in March, reflecting industry success.
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Agricultural Stabilization Board
Canada Department of Agriculture
Toronto
R. K. Bennett
Bennett
Canada
Mr. Bennett
Maron
Prize herd of cattle given to Boys' Town
A prize herd of Highland cattle, 17 animals including two newborn calves, has been donated to Boys' Town in British Columbia to form a ranching and exhibiting project for needy boys. The herd will be moved to the 1000 acre Hope Princeton highway site where the town is being developed.
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Edmonton
Alta
B.C
Hope-Princeton Highway
Fur trade areas Aklavik center of vast fur region
Aklavik in Canada's Northwest Territories stands as a hub in one of the world’s largest fur trade areas. The article notes today’s woman often knows what she wants and is adept at obtaining it.
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Aklavik
Canada
Northwest Territories
Regina may launch sports scholarship plan for Pats
The Regina Pats hockey club considers offering first year training at Regina College to junior players this fall. President Bud Ramsey cites prior US college scholarships as a model while critic C W Blight notes many athletes fail to balance studies with hockey. Cooperative player buy in is essential.
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St. James
Mar
United States
Canada
Regina Pats Punier Hockey Club
Bud Ramsey
Refina College
Pats
Hegina
C. W. Blight
Regina College
Morrison stable shines with Circuitous leading prairie runners
The Alberta Life profiles Calgarian trainer Tommy Morrison and his stable. Circuitous, the winningest horse with nine wins in 14 starts and 6255 in purses, leads a band including Plucky Moon with nine victories and 8360 in purses, Little Peep with two wins, and Silent Flak with one win and five thirds. The roster, highlighted by Circuitous and Plucky Moon, underscores Morrison’s reputation for sharp openers as prairie racing returns.
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THE
Alberta Country Life
Edmonton
Alberta
Prairie
Calgarian ‘Pooh
Pomimy' Morison
Tonmany
Winniopest
Cire Cuitous
Cirenitots
Haonceyway Cirecassia
Plucky Moon
Calgarian Midway
Tommy Morrison
Little Peep
Silent Flak
Prairies
Odd Indian Pemican Found During Ploughing in Killarney
Kenny Cumpston discovered a well preserved Indian pemican ball while ploughing in Henderson school district near The Guide office. The piece shows ancient venison and buffalo meat paste formed into carkes for hunting trips and prompts renewed note of local Indian life despite crude methods.
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Killarney
Henderson
Kenny Cumpston
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Lee
A Barclay
Pomel
S. Photo
K .Ce Hadland
Saskatchewan Wheat Queen
Elaine Williams
B.P.O. Elks
Melville
Mary Pilat
Bp.o. Elks, Glaslyn
Gayle
Sept
Burstall Community Hall Assoc
Marlene Lila Moore
Ladies Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Carlyle
Donna Booker
Canadian Mental Health Assoc
Sask
Violet Swetleshnoff
Canora
Curling Club
S. J. Chagnon
Amile Cheneau
Laura C. Pepper
Marjorie Ellwood
CNR
Sharon Ward
Order of Forresters
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