Review of Canadian Events Through 1954
A dense, collage like chronicle listing major moments from 1954 including political shifts in Ontario and Quebec, federal cabinet changes, Indochina commission service, St Lawrence Seaway project, Kingston penitentiary riot, Halifax and Toronto aviation notes, Marilyn Bell’s Lake Ontario swim, and Hurricane Hazel’s floods with associated casualties and regional impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Gowenky
Montreal
Ontario
Iminiater Doucett
PortWilliam Highways Division
ThSenate
Anprovess
Montel Pottee Claim &Reakwy
Tie
Wsix
SAN Balcombe
Marie
Anne
Carteret
St. Laurent de -Traie
Toronto
RCAE
Angus AN
Drew
Canada
Duke of Edinburgh
Kitimat
Roger Bannister
St. Lawrence
Cornwall
Kingston Penitentiary
Korea
Marilyn Bell
Lake
Alfred Lee Preads
Foundland
St. Laurent
Québec
Ye Plessis
Duplessis
Quebec
BNA
Herry—Hicks
CCF
William_Breckon Burtington
Royal Winter Fair
Elizabeth
Ottawa
United States
A. H. McDonald
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
Mainland
Cape Breton
Ai—Tca
Malton
Sydn
Lar
A. R. MacKenzie
China
Men's Jewellery In Watch Bands Trends and Cuff Links
Watch band designs now rival fine jewelry with colorful, stylish bands. Cuff links come in varied types and sizes as men embrace brighter, more decorative pieces. Tie bars and pins grow in popularity, with pearls gaining a niche thanks to the Duke of Edinburgh's fashion influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Edinburgh
Limehouse Couple Mark 65 Years of Married Life
Local readers report a Limehouse couple celebrating a 65th wedding anniversary. The Free Press notes Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Lindsay of RR 1 Limehouse observed their milestone on December 2.
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ThaPa
Limehouse
Lindsay
World News Fronts Highlights From Fifty Four
Canadian Press compiles key global events from 1954 including air crashes in the Mediterranean and New Zealand parliament openings, Algeria and Austria avalanche tolls, Mau Mau violence in Kenya, Indo China armistice notes, the US first H bomb test, Churchill and de Gaulle updates, and various political shifts worldwide.
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World‘s
Mediterranean
New Zealand
Austria
Britain
Kenya
St Laurent
New Delhi
Pakistan
Pacific
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington
Russia
Canada
Toronto East Yorks
St. Laurent
Ottawa
Australia
Vladimir Petrov
Athens
Roger Bannister
Oxford
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Iow
St. Lawrence Seaway Hill
Queen Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
London
Costello
Republic of Ireland
Menzies
Sir Winston Churchill
Garten
Pierre Mendes - France
Laniel
John Landy
Finland
Guatemala
France
Vietminh
Hainan _ts
Egypt
Suez Canal
Communist Party
Getulio Vargas
Brazil
French National Assembly
European Defence Community
Kurt Meyer
Ger
Manila
Move to Union Offices May Be Favored by Trade Doctrine
Financial Post writer suggests large corporations will shift managerial offices away from production plants to avoid disruption from picketing. He argues direct contact with operating staff is less vital in big firms and access to records may be restricted during strikes. The piece notes ongoing issues in mental health institutions nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Sandwell
Financial Post
Car
Births and Deaths Notice Stream From Local Papers
Murray and Joan announce the birth of Robin Bruce at Mourtfiton Hospital on September 10 1904. Kirkland Lake memorial shows a birth and family notes for Teddy and Catherine. Mr. and Mrs. C R Prosser announce a daughter for Marion and Roderick. Donald and Clare announce daughter Sharor on Anne at Brampton Hospital Christmas Day 1954. Alan Johnston dies at Flynn Nursing Home Acton in his 76th year. Catherine Loggie obituary notes at Rumsey Funeral Home Acton with service to follow. Neil Duncan McDonald dies in London Ontario in his 76th year. Funeral arrangements at Rumley Funeral Home Acton and interment at Fairview Cemetery.
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Britain
Europe
London
Italy
Yugoslavia
Trieste
Suez Canal Zone
NATO
Elizabeth
Columbia University
House of Re
Democrats
Republicans
Senate
National Party
New Zealand
Mohammed Naguib
Andrei Vishinsky
Russia
Churchill
Westminister Hall
Johannes Strijdom
South Africa
US Senate
Joseph ‘McCarthy
Sydn
Lae
Ash
MacKenzie
RCAF
Hong Kong
New York
Droop Murray
Joan Nee
Happy
Theatr
Robin Bruce
Mourt Fiton Hoapitht An Thut
Ember
Tar Teddy
Catherine
Deaa
Donald
Clare
Stewarttown
Sharor
Anne
Brampton Hospital
Johnston
Flynn
Alan
Loggie
Hamilton
Catherine ‘McEachern Allen
James Loggie
Rumsey Funeral
Acton
Prospect Cemetery
Toronto
McDonald
Neil Duncan McDonald
Rosa Liddard
Jean
David—Johnson
Allan Currie Wedding in Georgetown
In Georgetown on Friday December 31 1954 the Rev M McFarlane united George Frederick Allan son of Mr and Mrs Herb F Allan Acton RR 2 Ont with Audio of Mr and Mrs Alex Currie Limehouse in a ceremony at the Currie home. The note thanks friends neighbors and organizations for cards flowers fruit and candy sent during a hospital stay and says the kindness will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan-Currie
Georgetown
M. McFarlane
Alex Currie
Limehouse
Ito
George Frederick ‘Allan
Herb F. Allan
Acton
R.R. 2
Nassagaweya Branch Dance and Meeting Notices
Women's Institute Old Time Dance set for Friday January 7 in Brookville with admission details. Lakeside Chapter nomination rights noted for TM TO D E. meeting scheduled Monday January 10 at 8 15 p m in Legion Hall with emphasis on local community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Women's Institute
Brookville
Lakeside
D-E
Legion Hall
Campbelville
Durham
Ford Tractor
Deering
Ford Ferguson
M. H
Elliott
Sewing machines and vacuum cleaner sales and service
For sale ad lists sewing machines and vacuum cleaners with rentals and repairs offered. Georgetown and North Main Street shop promises guarantee repairs and a complete line of sewing aids. Also notes lower price tips for produce deliveries by Chas Cutts Acton with unconventional storage advice.
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Neigh’ Ed
Georgetown
Main Street North
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Stmere
Fate
Thysutay Aercon
Queidoir Marna
Corp
Renest Gardiner Nat Maten Mille
Dota
Guelgiy
Cotliaton
Eden Mills
Guelph
Bue
Union
Ever
U.S
Godfrey
Georgetown Arena
Rose Room
The
Modernaires
Free Press
Nh Shail
Blethen
TEAM
Fia
Engaké Invente
S. H- Lindsay
Ford Sale
IAF Condhotvoko
Fordson
Early Motors
EARLY
Motors
Milton Ont
Burt Lancaster
Jean Peters
Halton Centennial Manor
B. Clarke
Jersey
Devon’ Dairy
Don Timmings
Prop
Party “Technicolor
Cutch
King
George Formby
Gracie
Fields
Queen OF Hearts
Perfort Cordlitios
Tasiaka Eilat
Pee Wee Tee Sige Kent Sale
Phene Aia
PL Chey
Anthony-fiat- Stile Motors
Gfir
MOR Sale
Hardwick
Ange
Quaker—space
Henter
Fisher's
Fisher
Burlington
OntaZi
Kor Sale
Chas
Cutts
W. A. Holmes
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North
Galt
H.S. Holden
Optometrist
Douglas
Wan
Menen Wee
Siaania
Rabi Ns
Wren Tenaa
Poult
Kouttey
Gordon Young
Lamitr
Os Co
Belurgmxt
George Gib“son
J. McGeachie
Town of
Dreas
the Crescent
Milt St. Fimder
Free Press Office
White Cottage
Speyside
Chile
Kirkwood
Norval
Ae Demch
Kitchener
Bishop Certified Public Accountant
Main Street
Alfred J
Barlow
Milton
Streetsville
Aida
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