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The Leader-Post from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada • 2

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The Leader-Posti
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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TWOFestival entries due by April 12 SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. (Staff' -W. M. Benson, secretary of the Swift Current music festival Wednesday urged all prospective entrants to get their entries in prior to April 12. This year's festival will be held May 1, 2, and 3.

Adjudicators will be Mrs. Jean Bradley, Regina, vocAl, and Lyell Gustin, instrumental. YOU CAN WIN FREE GRUEN Diamond Watch Value 200.00 Canadian Wm. A. Rogers 3-Pc.

Tea Service and Matching Tray Value 147.50 BLUEBIRD Diamond Ring Value 100.00 FOURTH--FIFTH AND PRIZES Engine-turned Banker's Model Ronson Lighter Value $9.60 Here Is How! Write in your own words (not more than 300) accompanied by a picture if possible of some interesting or noteworthy happening 25 years ago in Saskatchewan. (Any interesting happening, on any day, of any month during the year 1928.) Clarity, authenticity and human interest shall be the important factors in deciding the winners. The decision of our judges shall be final and all entries submitted will become the property of J. Alex Mackenzie Limited. All entries must be mailed and postmarked not later than midnight of April 26th.

DON'T DELAY GET OUT THE SCRAPBOOK TODAY! Address All Entries to-4 "IT HAPPENED 25 YEARS AGO" CONTEST J. Alex Mackenzie Limited 2001 Twelfth Avenue Regina, Sask. J. Alex. MacKenzie MANTED JEWELLERS REGINA MOOSE JAW PRINCE AlgERT Financial report presented YORKTON, Sask.

(Staff). A comprehensive report of the finances of the Yorkton board of trade was presented to the board meeting Tuesday by E. S. Ross. chairman of the finance committee.

The meeting endorsed the recommended new fee schedule agreed that the should be strictly adhered to, with no reduction in any membership fee accepted. Attempts will be made to raise $5,000 a year in membership fees and to retain revenue from the auto camp for major projects. The board accepted an invitation to send representatives to a dinner meeting of the Hudson board of trade, April 23, when step will be taken to focus attention on the possibility of developing tourist trade in the Representatives will also, attend the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Associated Boards of Trade in Saskatoon April 30. The annual Yorkton board banquet has been arranged for April 18 and guest speaker will C. Winspear of Edmonton.

The second annual district ference of the associated boards con-. of trade in Yorkton will be held during the day, and secretary Jack Matheson said outstanding speakers have been secured. The meeting was under chairmanship o. Ken Mayhew, board president. Good response to Red Cross drive 11 points exceed campaign quotas ESTEVAN, Sask, to final reports of the annual Red Cross campaign for funds 11 points in the Estevan zone had oversubscribed their Service held at Moosomin MOOSOMIN, Sask, service for David.

Yule, 78, a pioneer resident Martin district south of here, was held recently in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, with Rev. C. M. Bater of Fleming officiating.

Burial was in Moosomin south cemetery. Born in Scotland Mr. Yule came to his homestead in the Martin district in 1905, and had resided there until recent years when he made his home with members of his family. He had served for many years as a member of the Martin district school board and was active! in other community affairs, Predeceased by his wife in 1934 he is survived by three daughters; Mrs. J.

Thompson of Rocanville, Mrs. E. G. Hill of Red Jacket and Mrs. H.

F. Arm-, strong of Moosomin and son David. Two sisters in one, Scotland 'also survive. Ban on non-approved extinguishers asked The provincial government has been urged to ban the sale of nonapproved fire extinguishers in Saskatchewan. A conference of fire chiefs and deputy chiefs from 37 towns and cities meeting in Regina urged that only extinguishers approved by Underwriters' Laboratories' Inc.

be sold in the province. Speakers at the conference, called by Fire Commissioner R. E. Tiffin, said some extinguishers Injuries revealed WEYBURN, Sask. (Staff).

A report of injuries received by three Weyburn businessmen involved in a head-on collision near here early Wednesday was released Wednesday afternoon. Condition of George Burge was described as "fair." while the condition of Albert Onstad and Vince Leier was said to be "good." The three were injured when a car driven by Mr. Onstad and a panel truck driven by Mr. Leier collided head-on about a mile morthwest of Weyburn on highway No. 39.

Mr. Burge a passenger in the Onstad car. Cause of the accident was still not known Wednesday afternoon. Injuries received by Mr. Burge were fractured ribs, internal injuries, lacerations and contusions and other possible undetermined injuries.

His condition was described as fair. Mr. Onstad received fractured ribs and sternum and severe cuts and bruises. His general condition was said to be good. Mr.

Leier received fractured ribs and severe cuts and bruises. His condition was described as good. The accident occurred at 12.10 a.m. Wednesday. Damage to the Onstad car was estimated at more than $1,000, while damage to the Leier truck was set at $500.

Weyburn R.C.M.P. are investigating. were being sold which had little or no value. They said few extinguishers of this nature were being sold by permanently established fire equipment sales firms in the province. Mr.

Tiffin said the unsuitable equipment was mainly being sold by "fly-by-night" salesmen who went through the country ing sales directly to individuals. makeAnother resolution put the fire chiefs on record as favoring the adoption of five-thread-to-theinch fire hose couplings. Speakers said this would have many advantages in equipment exchange between cities in emergencies. It was also a specification recommended to the provinces by a special fire service committee headed by F. F.

Worthington, director of civil defence for Canada. One resolution expressed disof automatic gasoline dispensers for service stations. The fire chiefs felt the attendant should be constantly on duty! while dispensing gasoline. Another resolution urged that before the fire commissioner's office issued licences to installers of oil burners, the installers should be required to pass examinations on the subject. Church group elects slate WEYBURN, Sask.

(Staff). Qu'Appelle Mens' association, of all Saints Anglican church, held its annual meeting Tuesday night, electing Cpl. S. Green as president. He succeeds R.

Buckley who has been president for the past year. Other officers elected were Don Jewitt, vice-president; and Cliff Wiley, secretary-treasurer. Films were shown by Phil Kempton, and the membership took drivers' tests, conducted by Mr. Jewitt, highway traffic officer for the Weyburn area. Around the house, or into town; Grandma Smith just won't slow down.

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necessary for good health. 23-51 -THE LEADER-POST, REGINA, quotas, zone chairman George Tedford announced Wednesday. Mr. Tedford stated that the community of Benson, with an original quota of $25 had raised more than seven times that amount. Subscriptions here totalled $180.

Other points that were heavily oversubscribed were: Lake Alma with a total of $256.82, which topped their $150 quota by $106; and Western Dominion coal mines with $106 over the set quota. "These two final reports, both of them showing quotas exceeded, indicate that the campaign in the Estevan zone should reach well over the $5,000 mark this year," commented Mr. Tedford. Other final reports showed Outram with $200 subscribed, Hitchcock $48, Macoun $80, Torquay $77, Beinfait $78, Mines $95, Oungre $65, Roche Percee $26 and Minton $50. Estevan although slow in getting started is now well under way and Tuesday was only a few dollars from the $2,000 quota.

"This figure will not only grow from town collections, but as yet the rural reports for the Estevan district have not come in." campaign headquarters reported. Much of the success of the campaign throughout the zone, according to Mr. Tedford, is due to the fact that the general public recognizes the importance and value of the work done by the Canadian Red Cross. WADENA, (Special). More than 60 young people from various churches in the district met here recently in the United church the of a series of interdenominational youth rallies.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1952 WILL aNOT RO WI SNOW OR BALAS AT CARS SWEARS OFF: Nine-yearold Pearson carries a sign reading: "I will not throw snowballs or rocks at cars," as for throwing punishment, Minneapolis motorist. The lad's father printed the sign and made his stand on busy corner Group elects new officers MOOSE JAW, Dowling Tuesday night was re-elected president of the Children's Aid society at the organization's annual meeting held in Y.M.C.A. Mrs. L. Davies elected first vice-president, Miss HI.

Haigh, second vice-president, Mrs. H. R. Nichelson, secretary and Dan Rogers, treasurer. Directors named include: J.

Bannister, D. Martin, J. Hampson, of J. G. Gagne, Mrs.

R. L. Slater and Mrs. J. H.

Kern, Jr. BARGAIN Big IVORY Coons THE SOAP New HEAVYWEIGHT CAMAY size HURRY SPRING Addition to lab opened Wednesday SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. (Staff) -The new $35,000 addition to the soils research laboratory at the Dominion experimental station was open to the public Wednesday afternoon, when work of the laboratory and its staff, under Dr. J. L.

Doughty, was explained to an interested audience. Staff at the laboratory at present is 11, and with the new addition which gives a third working space, an increase three or more, four qualified technicians is expected. Among the important phases of work carried out at the soils research laboratory are the conservation and use of water, the effect of raindrops on soil, and water erosion. This laboratory was one of the first in the world to use a wind tunnel to determine rates of wind erosion. Dr.

Doughty said that alkali salts in prairie lands came in for a lot of study, necessitating the analysis of many types of soil and salts thus making it. possible to ascertain what soil is suitable for irrigation. Dr. Doughty has been with the soils research laboratory here since 1936. -Prior to that he was connected with the Untversity of Al- Labor official booked for Moose Jaw meeting MOOSE JAW, April 3 (Staff), Williams, Regina, inspecfrom the the wages and provincial hours department partment of labor, will address next regular meeting of the Moose Jaw Trades, and Labor Council Tuesday, April 15, according Andy Tait, Moose T.L.C.

secretary. BASKET! Money IVORY WOMEN DISHES denies rumors berta from 1921 until the time he came here. Several new pleces of scientific equipment have been added to the laboratory since the new addition has been completed, and will greatly aid the work of the labora tory, Dr. Doughty said. Festival planned YORKTON, Sask.

(Staff) -Canada's second international 16 millimetre film festival will be held Yorkton October 15 and 16 officials of the Yorkton Film counreported Tuesday. When the Yorkton council sponsored the first such festival here years ago it gained considerable prominence in the film world the attracted entries from 10 countries, not including Canada or the United States. that time films were entered from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Holland, the British information fice. India, Switzerland, New Zealand, France and Brazil. Miss Kryski, council secretary, said that year the amateur class will open to all residents of Saskatchewan rather than restricting to photographers in the northeastern section of the province.

All entries must have been produced since Oct. 1, 1950, and tries are to be submitted to Yorkton Film council not later than Sept. 15. Entries will be cepted in the following classes: agriculture, sociological, general non-theatrical and cultural, such music and art. IN -Saving yours SWIFT CURRENT, Sask.

that he would allow his name to stand at the C.C.F. nominating convention to be held here April 12, were flatly denied by Mayor Ken Rutherford Wednesday. Mayor Rutherford confirmed a statement he had made earlier this year that he had no intention of running on any ticket in the next provincial election. Rumors were also afloat that Carl Kjorven, a pioneer Cabri farmer, and for several years chairman of the Swift Current health, region No. 1 would also contest the Swift Current C.C.F.

nomination. Mr. Kjorven is at present at the west coast, but had sent definite word to his family that he would not consider the nomination. Party members in Swift Curapproached Wednesday, said party members here did not believe that either Mayor Rutherford or Carl Kjorven would accept nomination. The convention will get under way at 1.30 p.m.

Saturday, and Premier T. C. Douglas will address a public meeting in the Legion hall at 8 p.m. GROUP FORMED the was -J. tor the AMAY BEAUTIFUL TO WADENA, (Special), A new group known as the Wadena and District -operative Skating Rink association has been formed here to make plans for the construction of a new skating rink.

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