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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 11, 1958

Page

4

Farm tour of Alberta farms planned by Drake forum

A bus tour for farmers in Agricultural Representative District 20 runs November 10 to 15 with headquarters at Wynyard. It will visit hog barns dairy herds and beef herds in Vegreville Chipman Wetaskiwin Lacombe and other points, with a $23 fare and a $10 deposit. Seventeen farmers have applied and deposits are due by November 1.

Alberta Drake Farm Radio Forum Group Agricultural Representative District 20 Wynyard Vegreville Wm. Melynk & Sons Chipman Alta Roy Balhorn Aberdeen Wetaskiwin Lacombe Nobleford High River Cardston Lanigan Elmer Ewert Drake Farm Radio Forum Lin Boyes’ Ag Rep

Samuel Champlain and the Lake Champlain discovery

The first recorded white visitor to the Vermont region was Samuel Champlain, hailed as Father of New France. He is noted for entering the lake he named Lake Champlain on July 4, 1609, a landmark in early exploration history.

Samuel Champlain Vermont New France Lake Champlain

Imperial Oil Regina fire drill showcases trained crew

An asbestos suited employee exits a controlled blaze at Imperial Oil Regina refinery after extinguishing a ruptured pipe fire. The company emphasizes safe bystander distance to keep access clear for firefighters and ambulances. About 270 trained staff are on call. 103 drills last year, 33 by Oct 16 this year.

Imperial Oil Ltd Regna

Mild winter forecast by Gordondale sage Day

Norman Day of Gordondale west of Spirit River predicts a mild 1958 59 winter based on wildlife signs. He notes shorter finer animal hair and beavers raising their dams as indicators and says the forecast is not as cold as last year with limited spring runoff and little snow.

Norman Day Gordondale Spirit River Herald-Tribune Grande Prairie Prairie Alta

Venus The Second Planet With Notable Orbital Eccentricity

Venus ranks second in distance from the sun and orbits with the smallest eccentricity in the solar system. Its mean distance from the sun is about 67.2 million miles. Vermouth is an alcoholic beverage made primarily from white wine.

Venus

Baby sitters bank aids parishioners in New Zealand

The Mothers Union of an Anglican parish in Havelock North Wellington offers a baby-sitters bank. Parishioners provide reciprocal child care without cash, trading duties by sitting for others to repay debts. It aims to help couples go out together and strengthen parish bonds.

Mothers’ Union Havelock North Wellington New Zealand Mrs. A Mrs. Z

Vatican City Size Described as World’s Smallest State

Vatican City in Rome is about the size of an 18 hole golf course, making it the smallest state in the world. The tiny state is surrounded by Italy and serves as the spiritual center of the Catholic Church with its own government and sovereignty.

Vatican Rome

Bow and Arrow Hunters Score Big Deer in District

Local bow and arrow hunters Rudy Thommes and George Mason returned this Friday with a deer hauled on their car. The deer was shot from 45 yards and pierced the shoulder to a depth of 10 inches in the district near Watrous Manitou Saskatchewan.

Rudy Thommes George Mason Mr. Thommes Watrous Manitou

Potatoes Weigh Five Pounds Each At Local Garden

The Bulletin reports Mrs. John Till Jr. of south of the Aqueduct grows Kenebec potatoes famed for size. Roger Bouvier notes rival prizes at Vauxhall Fair while noting entries from Gravelbourg Sask and the Eastern Irrigation District.

John Till Jr Aqueduct Till Roger Bouvier Bulletin Gravelbourg Sask

Saskatchewan Physical Education Conference set for November 7 8

The first Saskatchewan Conference on Physical Education moves to Fort Qu Appelle Valley Centre with leaders from 19 sponsoring groups. STF chair Lorne Daverne says the event aims to stimulate intelligent active interest in physical education and provide leaders and educators a chance to exchange ideas and see demonstrations.

Valley Centre Fort Qu'Appelle Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Fitness and Recreation Branch Department of Education Lorne Daverne Regina STF Conference On Education Saskatchewan

Canadian textiles boost fashion for all classes

Canada’s textile revolution has made man made fibers affordable and durable using local wood and coal. Blended with cotton and wool, fabrics now offer luxury at lower cost, enabling broader fashion accessibility for all social groups. A new health and physical education program began in 1956 37, with experts noting kids' stamina and fitness lag behind Europeans. The Saskatoon convention will feature Louis L Means and other education leaders to discuss funding, standards and time for physical education.

Canada Cylon Doris W. Plewes National Health and Welfare Royal Bank of Canada Saskatchewan

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