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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 18, 1958

Page

2

Hutterite Hearing Dates Set for Alberta Investigations

The Hutterite Investigation Committee schedules public hearings in Lethbridge Calgary and Edmonton on December 2 10 and 16. Submissions must reach Secretary G G Rourke four typed copies at the Highway Building Edmonton at least six days before each date. The inquiry covers land acquisitions by Hutterite Brethren and colony establishment in Alberta under The Communal Property Act.

Hutterite Investigation Committee Lethbridge Calgary Edmonton G. G. Rourke Highways Building Alberta

Meteors Burning Up Daily as They Enter Earth's Atmosphere

Scientists estimate that 15 million meteorites penetrate the earth's atmosphere each day but most burn up in mid air due to intense friction from their high speeds.

Earth

Tree Planting Car Visits Western Canada in 1958 Campaign

The Tree Planting Campaign opened in April 1958 and ran to mid October with the Canadian Forestry Association’s Tree Planting Car led by Mr. Alex Paton visiting 123 communities in Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It held 223 meetings drawing 14 495 attendees amid dust storms and drought fears. Paton called a Conquest Saskatchewan visit a revelation noting 700 miles of field shelters and six million trees protecting 272 square miles. The car highlighted soil conservation and the growing use of tree planting machines that plant up to 1500 trees per hour.

Canadian Forestry Sociation Alex Paton Alberta Manitoba Saskatchiewan Ters Saskatchewan Conquest Paton

Britannic to sail 66 day Mediterranean Cruise with port menus

The Cunard liner Britannic will depart New York on January 24 for a 66 day Mediterranean cruise. The ship plans exotic dishes reflecting each port and will load local fruits vegetables and seafood at destinations such as Funchal Alexandria Haifa Athens Istanbul and Venice. The voyage covers 14 414 miles, visits 22 ports, and includes Cherbourg Southhampton and Mesina as memories of the trip.

Cunard Britannic New York Funchal Alexandria Haifa Athens Villefranche Barcelona Algiers Istanbul Mediterranean Madeira Casablanca Tangier Malta Rhodes Dardanelles Greece Dubrovnik Yugoslavia Venice Cherbourgh Southhampton Messina Naples Palma Malaga Lisbon Gibraltar

Saskatchewan graduate wins $1000 agriculture scholarship

Lucien Joseph LaCroix of St. Louis Sask received the Saskatchewan Agricultural Research Foundation Graduate Scholarship, part of eight awards announced by Dr. W. E. Graham. He studies toward a PhD at Iowa State College and is a field husbandry specialist.

University of Saskatchewan Lucien Joseph LaCroix St. Louis Sask W. E. Grham College of Agriculture Saskatoon Herschel Tisdale Wawota Carrot River Netherhall Silton LaCroix Saskatchewan Agricultural Research Foundation D. W. Staniforth Iowa State College Staniforth Hantelman

Common Element Silica in Glass and Soil

Silica, principal ingredient of glass, forms the basis of clay soils and is a common element in the earths crust, highlighting its ubiquity in geology and industry.

Glass

Winnipeg Fort William Run Debuts Piggyback Train Service

Canadian Pacific introduces piggyback truck trailers on flatcars as part of a passenger train. Two Reimer Express trailers left Winnipeg headed for Lakehead, with five trailers per day across ten western and eastern Canadian cities. First shipments began in March and new points follow as the service grows.

Winnipeg Fort William Reimer Canadian Pacific J. B. Allen C.P.R Lakehead

New Lone Scouts Welcome and Achievements

The paper welcomes George P. Michell of St Boswells and Anthony Tunbridge of Oungre as new Lone Scouts after their slenderfoot tests. Congratulations go to Gregory Fox of Star City for earning Camp Cook and Angler badges, with praise for his fishing and cooking skills.

George P. Michell St Boswells Anthony Tunbridge Oungre Richard Hornung Grayson Harry Morse Stewart Walton Palmer Gregory Fox Star City Greg

Dominion wide Canada Savings Bond campaign urged for individuals

The 1958 Canada Savings Bond drive emphasizes easy entry for individuals through banks and dealer sub agents. Buyers can use instalment plans with bank deductions or cash payments, including payroll deductions for workers, and bonds are cashable at par plus accrued interest. The plan suits savers targeting specific goals with Dominion backing.

Canada Canada Savings Dominion of Canada

Wormy ducks reported in district concerns by shopper

The Enterprise notes that some ducks shot in the district are wormy under the skin and through the breast meat. Observers suggest freezing ducks for future use may hide the issue. Shallow dirty sloughs are blamed for the problem.

Enterprise Consort Alta

Please Help My Little Girl Cross Safely

A father recalls his six year old daughter who averted a fatal accident as she walked to school. He pleads for drivers to slow down near schools and intersections and to watch for children darting from behind parked cars. He asks drivers to protect all vulnerable pedestrians.

Mae Warner Cocker Sparmie Scoot Santa Claus Paddy

Province sells hydro bond issue at 4.22 percent cost

Premier Duff Roblin announced the sale of a 3,000,000 four year debenture for hydro electric purposes. The issue sold Thursday at a cost to the province of 4.22 percent and was discounted to 95.55 cents on the dollar. Annett & Co. purchased the bonds.

Duff Roblin Roblin Annett & Co Vr. Roblin

New NHL Captains for This Season

Two teams name new captains Gordie Howe leads Detroit replacing Red Kelly while Eddie Litzenberger takes Chicago helm, with Fern Flaman Maurie Richard George Sullivan and George Armstrong remaining as repeat captains for Boston Montreal New York and Toronto. Chicago previously used four alternates last season.

National Hockey League Tvo Gordie Howe Detroit Eddie Litzenberger Chicago

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