Outlook Land Development plans $500000 investment in Outlook
Outlook Land Development Ltd announces a half million dollar investment in Outlook including a modern motor hotel adjoining motel trailer court housing program and a commercial block. Architects Webster Forster and Scott design the projects. The company is public inviting local participation with Foster Matheson handling share sales. Local council chamber praised sewage and water extensions aiming for a permanent population of 4000 in five years. Local contractors to bid on construction work.
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Outlook Land Development Ltd
Outlook
Webster, Forester
The
South Saskatchewan
Thee Outlook Land Development Ltd
Foster Matheson and Co
Box 417
Chamber of Commerce
Outlook Chamber of Commerce
Delisle Advance
Sask
Pay dirt at public accounts hearing on 1957 costs
The public accounts committee examined Auditor General Watson Sellar's report revealing a failed naval electronic device project. Costs soared from 1 million to 6 million with an estimated completion at 19 million before abandonment, while a similar UK device costs 900 thousand. The Hull Printing Bureau total rose from 6 million to 15 million, and a civil servant vehicle study saw $169,000 in paid claims with only 863 dollars deducted from those involved.
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Public Accounts Committee
House of Commons
WatsonsSellar
Navy
United Kingdom
Government Printing Bureau
Hull
Rabies Outbreak In Ontario Spurs Dog Vaccination Drive
Ontario reports ongoing rabies in wildlife with cattle losses modest. The Department of Agriculture confirms cases in cattle horses sheep swine and a goat while wildlife, especially foxes, account for most infections. No human cases and vaccination clinics continue in central and eastern Ontario to prevent canine transmission.
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Ontario
Douglas S. Harkness
Animal Pathology Laboratory
Crochet Patterns for Chair Back and Arm Rests
Pattern 7050 offers filet crochet with a spider web design to make a 14 by 16 inch chair back and 7 by 12 inch arm rests. It calls for mercerized string and notes a price of thirty five cents, with stamps not accepted. Send name address and pattern number to Household Arts Department, Department PPL, Front Street, W Toronto.
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Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Princess Margaret Visits Skotheim Farm Near Prince Albert
The Skotheim family near Prince Albert hosted Princess Margaret on July 29 30. Alvina and Pete describe the royal visit from initial approach to the call and tea with dignitaries. The family recalls reporters crowds and a shared moment when a requested family photo with the Princess was approved.
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Princess Margaret
Prince Albert Farm
Skotheim
Pete
Alvina Skotheim
Princess
Prince Albert
W.A
Diefenbaker
Golf ball loss rate in U S produces half lost each year
An estimated 25 million golf balls are produced annually in the United States and about half are lost.
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United States
Seven is lucky number in Manitoba oil fields
Manitoba oil production hits substantial gains in June with 777 wells in operation or new production, raising daily output to 16,703 barrels and 501,080 barrels for June. Government minister Gurney Evans notes two wells shut and five new ones brought on, keeping cumulative production near 22 million barrels and value around 53 million dollars.
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Manitoba
Wella
Gurney Evans
Evans
Bow City Name Adopted Replacing Eyremore in Alberta
The Post Office will recognize Bow City effective Aug 23, replacing Eyremore, a name in common use for 40 years. After decades of effort by resident Ted Brunsden, federal member of parliament, the change has been approved by postal authorities.
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Bow City
Eyremore
Ted Brunsden
Bulletin
Brooks
Alberta
Flax Crop Rotation Rule Cited
A traditional agricultural guideline notes that only one crop of flax can be grown on the same soil every seven years. The rule reflects long standing crop rotation practices to maintain soil health and fiber quality.
Vancouver man named assistant to CPR Prairie VP
Walter M. Harrison of Vancouver is appointed assistant to the vice-president of the Canadian Pacific Railway Prairie Region with headquarters in Winnipeg. He succeeds Murray A. Keays after 32 years with CPR all in Vancouver and having served as assistant to the vice-president there since 1952.
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Walter M. Harrison
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prairie Region
Winnipeg
Mr. Harrison
Murray A. Keays
The
Railway
The Eternal Optimist Coleridge Chooses Self Care
The Herald notes Eustace Coleridge vows to live forever by strict self care. He brushes teeth twice daily, eats protein and vegetables, avoids smoke and drink, travels only in good weather, and has regular checkups. Funeral of the late Coleridge is set for Monday. he is survived by many health specialists and antiseptic manufacturers.
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Coleridge
North Battleford OKs 213000 Railway Avenue upgrade
North Battleford voters gave City Council strong backing for a 213000 project to reconstruct Railway Avenue with 90000 from the city and the rest funded by Saskatchewan government money. The plan requires provincial funds by March 31, 1960 to start a storm sewer and begin road work next year.
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North Battleford
Railway Avenue
Government of
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
L.C
Calls to curb public fire following amid bad fire risk
Police warn public behavior around fire sirens remains improper. Curious bystanders hinder firemen doctors and police efforts. Proposed fire law changes would curb public following to address the trouble. Current law lacks power to handle a serious fire situation.
Princess Margaret visits Saskatchewan menu mishap tale
A Prince Albert National Park report claimed Princess Margaret enjoyed a Saskatchewan meal during a royal visit. The menu listed Lake Waskesiu pickerel and Saskatoon dishes, provoking a sharp jab at Saskatoon’s Star-Phoenix for the error and lament over the missed Saskatoon pie.
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Prince Albert National Park
Margaret
Saskatchewan
Our
National Park
Saskatoon
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Skotheims
Alvina
Arlene
Regina
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