$3 Million pressure station plant started at Moosomin Sask
The World Spectator reports a three million dollar pressure station project northeast of Moosomin near Lie Bluff School on Ernie Crosson’s farm. Fraser Brac e Brown and Root form a joint venture to build the plant with over 200 workers at peak, 26 permanent staff, and early office setup. Construction may run through year end 1958 with housing for executives and workers arranged.
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Trans-Canada
Moosomin
Lie Bluff School
Ernie Crosson
Fraser-Brace, and
Brown and Root
CPR
Chamber of Commerce
World Spectator
Moosomin, Sask
Sew-Easy Pattern Promises Bright Summer Fashions
Vintage ad item for pattern 4532 by Anne Adams Pattern Dept offers Misses' T shirt with convertible neckline and slim shorts. Sizes 10 to 18 requested, fabric yardage listed, order form requests size name address and payment of 50 cents in coin stamps not accepted.
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Coina
Anne Adams
Department P.P.2
Front Street
Toronto
Souris hospital opens subsidized Lab and Xray unit
The Souris district hospital hosts a new Laboratory and X-ray unit the Souris Health Unit now in operation. W F Allison from the health department installed the modern equipment. Residents of Souris and Glenwood may access diagnostic services via referral with an eligibility certificate signed by their local secretary treasurer. Tests are free. X-ray films cost 1.00 for the first image and 0.25 for each additional up to 5.00 per illness. Non residents pay standard rates.
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Souris
Brandon Health
W. F. Allison
Department of Health
Souris District Hospital
Glenwood
Health Department
Plaindealer
Man
Prevention of farm accidents in farmyards
Hon. J. Walter Erb reported that over 57 percent of farm accident hospitalizations last year occurred in farm yards. Of 2,706 injured residents, 1,562 were hurt in their yards. A farm child died from a cut after falling on broken glass. He urged spring yard cleanup by rural councils to reduce hazards and keep yards tidy year round for health and morale.
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J. Walter Erb
Train service changes cancel several routes in Manitoba
Mixed trains between Portage la Prairie Neepawa and Dauphin on Fridays and Saturdays will be cancelled. Winnipeg Sprague trains on Tuesdays and Fridays will run only on Wednesdays. Trains on Tuesdays and Saturdays shift to Wednesdays and Thursdays. Schedules are affected.
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Portage la Prairie
Neepawa
Dauphin
Winnipeg
Sprague
Wool suit is best buy but more to it than fabric
A historical piece argues that male dress shifted as women gained social power and voting rights. It links grooming, status, and job prospects to wearing the right clothes. It outlines fabric choices, wool categories, and fabric weights for different climates and roles.
Timetable changes for Allerta trains in Western Canada
Timetable changes for Canadian National Railways passenger service in Alberta take effect April 27. Major shifts affect the Continental and Super Continental routes with adjusted Winnipeg arrivals and Saskatoon timings. Some Edmonton Whitecourt services are cancelled or reworked, while mixed Edson Foothills schedules are time adjusted and reduced in frequency.
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Canadian National Railways
Alberta
Western
CNR
Biggar
Armstrong
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Calgary
Dauphin
Hanna
Edmonton
Whitecourt
Edson
Foothills
Jasper
Bingo Jackpot Narrowed After Massive Call-In Chase
Keith Watson of the News office staff nearly won 1500 dollars in a Kinsmen Club of Ottawa Bingo game. Fifteen players yelled Bingo over the phone, trimming his prize to the 100 dollar minimum. By Monday he had five squares, with papers aiding on Monday and Tuesday. He needed B-12 and last night’s papers carried it, but fifteen others wanted the same square.
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Keith Watson
News Office
Kinsmen Club
Ottawa
Keith
The
Glengarry News
Alexandria
Ont
Tropical weight worsteds favored in warm summer months
Suits range from eight to ten ounces highlighting tropical weight worsteds. These fabrics are preferred during the warm summer months due to their light weave and breathable finish. Reports emphasize comfort and appropriate fabric choice for hot climates.
Long life mirrors Indian decline on Sakimay reserve
Quachecan, who died at 108 on the Sakimay reserve near Grenfell, witnessed the Indian warpath era, treaty days, and modern white life. The piece laments loss of citizenship rights, urges constructive legislation, and condemns ongoing injustices while praising Canada’s international stance.
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Quachecan
Sakimay Reservation
Grenfell
Prairies
Canada
Pinning hopes on the future amid youth political lethargy
A Times column argues that relying on the future is astigmatic when today’s youth show broad dissatisfaction with France’s political system government economy and housing. The piece blames wartime divisions and postwar turmoil for moral decline and warns that neglecting present foundations guarantees future disappointment.
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French Institute of Public Opinion
France
Europe
Political shafts and the election season satire
A satirical columnist riffs on political promises and campaigns. The piece mocks four day work weeks, provisional governments, sleepless speeches, and fundraising. It likens budgeting to family finances and warns voters not to overestimate promises as elections approach.
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Bob
Innisfail District Praised for Strong Farming and Livestock
The speaker extols Innisfail and Districts advantages versus Western Canada with top crops and award winning livestock. They highlight a supportive town office, good services, a swimming pool, an arena for 2 000 people, and pride in homes and gardens. The message urges publicizing local achievements.
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Innisfail
Canada
United States
Ponoka curfew by-law targets youth after nine PM
The Town of Ponoka has adopted a curfew by-law making it an offense for anyone under 16 to be on the streets unattended after 9:00 PM. The piece questions whether such a by-law will achieve the goal of responsible parenting and child welfare.
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Ponoka
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Sask
Price
MD Lee
Allerta
the Sun, Grenfell, Sask
the Times
Wetaskiwin
the Observer
Carlyle, Sask
Camrose
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