Royal Visit Brings Canada Together During Elizabeth Duke Tour
A common bond through the Royal Tour of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh drew wide attention in Canada. Newspapers radio and public chatter framed the visit as evidence of continuing ties with Great Britain and respect for the Royal Family amid Canada's growing independence. The tour united Canadians in welcoming the royal couple.
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Royal Visit Highlights Canadian Communities and Port Towns
The article notes Canadians learned much about their country through radio broadcasts and press coverage of the royal visit. Kapuskasing in Northern Ontario is described as a modern planned community with a key economic role, while Nanaimo on Vancouver Island greets the royal couple with schoolchildren and coastal scenery.
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Ontario
Mary
Nanaimo
Vancouver Island
A Symbol of Unity Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh in Canada
Broadcasts from the prairies united eastern and western listeners who had never met, as the Royal Visitors received warm welcomes across Canada. The tour underscored the Crown as a symbol of unity in a changing empire and highlighted the Royal Family as a powerful force for shared purpose.
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Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Canada
Moose Jaw Horse Auction Sets Record Prices
Moose Jaw hosts its 29th annual horse sale with 153 head sold at average 60 to 70 dollars. A roan gelding owned by George Radatzqe of Moose Jaw brought 145 dollars to B. H. Moore of Drinkwater. Red Kare of Winnipeg paid 240 dollars for a team from George McKenzie of Belbeck. Auctioneer Laurie Drackett cites horse scarcity and rising demand as factors boosting prices as farmers buy for transportation on bad roads and meat consumption grows.
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B. H. Moore
Red" Kare
Winnipeg
George McKenzie
Belbeck
Laurie Drackett
Uncooked Poultry Prohibited in British Parcels
Canadians sending Christmas food parcels to Britain are urged to omit raw poultry. The British Agriculture Ministry enforces a ban on import of carcasses from Canada Holland and Jersey to prevent fowl pest.
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Funny Punchline Jokes Through the Ages In Comedy
A string of light hearted quips and puns features a jockey tribute a gossiping couple a would be gift buyer and a series of knockabout one liners. The humor plays on misread words social mishaps and quick witted comebacks reflecting classic punchline style.
Montreal's Curry Nets Hat Trick In Royal Visit Game
Montreal Canadiens right winger Floyd Curry scored all three second period goals in a 6 goal game during a royal visit by Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. It was Curry's first hat trick of the season, a feat last achieved in the NHL by Maurice Richard and Bert Olmstead in earlier seasons.
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Black Hawks
Nick Mickoski
New York Rangers
Delvecchio Debuts as Top Red Wings Prospect in NHLL Sweep
20 year old center Alex Delvecchio, 5 foot 11, 180 pounds, joined the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday October 27 and is hailed as a top prospect by manager Jack Adams. Born in Fort William Ontario, he starred with the Oshawa Generals in the OHA Junior A League last season with 120 points and recently played for the Indianapolis Capitals in the AHL, where he assisted four times in a 6 5 overtime win over Providence.
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Advice When Skating On Thin Ice
Red Cross urges caution for ice emergencies noting many deaths occur when skaters try to scramble to their feet after a break. If submerged, break toward solid ice, kick to prevent further submersion, and use a reaching aid or form a human chain if rescuers are present.
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Leeks Traced From Prehistoric Mediterranean Roots
A historical note links leeks to prehistoric times in Mediterranean regions, tracing the vegetable's long cultural lineage and early cultivation origins. This summary highlights the long standing recognition of leeks across ancient locales and eras.
Amazing fast relief from itching with DD Prescription
Advertises a trial bottle for 43¢ of a pure cooling medication claimed to relieve eczema pimples rashes athlete's foot and other itch ailments. Promises money back if first application does not ease intense itching and urges asking a druggist for DD Prescription ordinary or extra strength.
Gardiner Sees Need to Alter Seeding and Harvesting
Ottawa Agriculture Minister says farmers may have to change seeding and harvesting methods to avoid crops being buried by snow. He notes Marquis wheat addressed early ripening, but modern machinery and late seeding can still cause frost losses and snow cover. He cites equipment limits and tractor performance under certain weather as drivers of late seeding and harvest.
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Montreal is No 1 City in Canada by 1951 census
Ottawa reports population rankings for 14 major Canadian cities based on the 1951 census with Montreal leading at 1,370,044 residents, followed by Toronto 1,108,532 and Vancouver 524,339. Ottawa and Quebec sit mid-pack, with Hamilton and Edmonton also listed.
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Manitoba Lady Curlers To Play Provincial Tourney
Manitoba Ladies Curling Association plans the province s first ladies provincial championship with two districts to be chosen later and playdowns modeled after Saskatchewan and Alberta. Dates to be set eventually aim to host western Canada championships with four western provinces competing.
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Habit Wife Did Not Want Broken Habit
DETROIT A married man was brought to court for one armed driving but was freed when the driver was revealed as the suspect’s husband wife Annie Mason testified she had his arm around her and it was a habit she did not want broken Traffic referee Rollin D Shull dismissed the case noting the five year marriage and Mrs Mason swore to their arrangement.
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Alberta girl presides over national farm club week
Dana Merkeberg 18 of Markerville Alberta was elected president of the Boys and Girls farm club, the first girl to hold the post in the clubs 21 year history. Lawrence Brack 17 of Clark's Crossing Saskatchewan elected secretary as 63 boys and 55 girls from across Canada attended National Club Week at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
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Markerville
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Lawrence Brack
Clark’s Crossing
Sask
Canada
Frank Duizer
Aulac
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Gail Haight
Saskatchewan
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