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Newspaper

Lethbridge Herald

Location

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jun 14, 1948

Page

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Nobleford Man Passes In City

John Mathew McMurren of Nobleford dies at 76 after a short illness in a local hospital. Born in South Dakota, he moved from Edmonton to Cranbrook then Lethbridge before settling in Nobleford. Survived by two sons George and Henry, two daughters Irene Titsing and Jessie Stegen, and a sister Agnes MacCallum. Funeral Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. at Martin Bros chapel with Rev. E L Garvin officiating. interment Mountain View cemetery. No flowers.

John Mathew McMurren Nobleford McMurren South Dakota Edmonton Cranbrook Lethbridge Mary Jessie George Henry Irene Titsing Jessie Stegen Brooks Agnes MacCallum Leduc Martin Bros E. L. Garvin Mountain View ABE

Police Court Fines In Lethbridge And Nearby Towns

In city police court Monday morning Andrew Farion of Lethbridge was fined $5 and $3 costs after pleading guilty to failing a report a motor accident. Alex Vogh of Lethbridge was fined $5 and $3 costs for speeding between 50 and 55 mph on Mayor Magrath Drive. Henry O Buckle of Trail BC was fined $20 and $450 costs for unlawfully having liquor where not authorized, and Carl Larson of Calgary was fined $20 and $3.20 costs for a similar offence. Fines of $5 and $3.20 costs were imposed on Dean Hansen Tanner of Cardston Woodrow B Wilson of Lethbridge J Achtem of Lethbridge and Adam Hoss of Picture Butte for driving across streets at nonintersections. Donald Baker of Raymond was fined $5 and $3 costs for failing to have a driver's license, and Ryutari Nakayama of Lethbridge was fined $2 and $3 costs for parking in a lane.

Andrew Farion Lethbridge Dean Hansen Tanner Cardston Woodrow B. Wilson J. Achtem Tethbridge Adam Hoss Picture Butte Donald Baker Raymond Ryutari Nakayama

Tea and pantry table at St Augustin's church hall

Announcements note Mrs Melling's and Mrs Brown's St Augustin's W A will hold a tea and pantry table on Wednesday June 16 at 3 pm in St Augustin's church hall 785.

Births of two sons announced for Kristianson and Ponech families

Mr and Mrs Minde Kristianson announce the birth of a son Brian Peter on June Lith at Galt Hospital. Mr and Mrs Tom Ponech announce the birth of a son at St Michael's Hospital on June 12.

Minde Kristianson Margaret Aitchison Brian Peter Galt Hospital Tom Ponech Amy McMillan St Michael’s Hospital

Death notices from city retirees and families June 11 to 13

Death notices list Delane Suzanne Sivyer infant daughter of Herbert Sivyer of 949 16th St S with funeral at Christensen Bros Chapel and burial at Mountain View cemetery. Also Bourassa infant Richard Leodas Bourassa of Macleod dies age 1 with funeral at Holy Cross Church and family plot burial. John Mathew McMurren aged 76 of Nobleford dies. funeral at Martin Bros Chapel with Rev E L Garvin and Mountain View cemetery. No flowers by request.

Delane Suzanne Herbert Sivyer 16th St. South Christensen Bros Mountain View BOURASSA Macleod Richard ‘Leodas Leodas Desire Bourassa Holy Cross Maretin Bros

In Memoriam Isabella nd Dear Wife and Grandmother

In loving memory of Isabella who died June 14 1943. May heaven's winds blow softly over the sweet spot where she lies asleep and will never be forgot. Ever remembered by husband Jack and granddaughter Baily. 769

Isabelland Jack Baily

City Visitor Robt Burke Pays Herald Fraternal Call

Spokane printer Robt Burke, who once worked with the Edmonton Bulletin under the late Frank Oliver, visited the city with Mrs Burke on Monday, taking a holiday and stopping by the Herald. Stanley G Tobin, 77, Liberal MLA for Alberta between 1917 and 1926, died in Toronto after leaving Alberta years ago to lead Glenora Gold Mines, Ltd. The Herald apologizes for misplacing opinions by Miss F Yanosik and Miss Collin in a previous What Do You Think column and any inconvenience caused.

Robt. Burke Spokane Frank Oliver Edmonton Bulletin M.L.A Stanley G. Tobin Alberta ced Toronto Ontario Glenora Gold Mines, Ltd the Herald F. Yanosik 4. Collin The Herald Collin Yanosik

Alberta Supreme Court Opens with Divorce Docket Heavy

The Alberta Supreme Court planned to open June sittings this Monday afternoon with Justice C C McKain presiding. The docket features more than 10 divorce actions and three judicial separations, centering the court’s calendar on matrimonial cases. An author from southern Alberta, Adam J. Schlosser of Grassy Lake, has work published in Talent Song Writers and Poets of 1947 by Haven Press.

Supreme Court of Alberta C. C. Mc!aurin Alberta the Haven Press Herald today Adam J. Schlosser Grassy Lake

Grassy Lake Crop Prospects Invite Optimism

Grassy Lake reports reserve moisture is best in years and crop prospects are promising. Pall rye heads are long and filling from about an inch of rainfall last week. spring crops progress well though weedy in places with worm damage and some re-seeding. Young gophers and grasshoppers appear. mosquitoes are very bad amid numerous sloughs. fields hold abundant wild ducks. lambing is finished and sheep dipping season begins as farmers plan summer fallowing.

GRASSY LAKE

Claresholm High School honors 20 graduates in 195- commencement

Twenty grade 12 students at Claresholm High School received diplomas during Thursday night ceremonies after a 6 30 banquet in the recreation hall. Principal E L Pitt addressed the class and the event featured music, skits, awards and numerous community presenters including C V Bennet and the L O D E group.

CLARESHOLM HNS Claresholm high school IOOP hall Leonard Burbank Ethel Hrychuk Marjorie Morrison Henry Waack Bill Chilton Claresholm Broadcasters Alex Ritzen E. L. Pitt C. V. Bennet Macleod Stanley Darch A. MacDonald Students’ Union C.F Marion Seymour Stanley Lewis Gordon Donaldson Leonard Rice Alexander Ritzen Gordon Dickson Velma Keer Bernice Stange Joyce Larsen Shirley Schram Marlene Whitehead Joan Amundsen L.O.D.E Betty Powers Robert Fairbairn Donena Miller EB. L. Pitt Doc lores Simpson M. Burke M. Jones John lies I. I. Jenns

Covered Wagon Days Reach North America Trail Fever

A four vehicle Alaska bound caravan passes through Lethbridge on the Oregon Trail motif. Among travelers are newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Detling of Elizabeth Pennsylvania who plan a honey moon by trailer in Alaska. Others include Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lewis of Lusk Wyoming Miss Donna Manley of Wilsonville Nebraska and Miss Charlotte Lewis of Kansas City Missouri. Destination is Matanuska valley Alaska. Detlings hope to open a trailer dealership or homestead if needed.

North America Oregon trail Lethbridge Herald vania Archie Lewis Lush Wyoming Donna Manley Wilsonville Nebraska Charlotte Lewis Kansas City Missouri Pennsylvania central states Matanuska valley Alaska Mr. Lewis

Anxiety over Cattle Embargo In Commons

Ottawa June 14 Donald Fleming sought in the commons to learn when Canada will lift the beef export embargo to the United States. Finance Minister Abbott said the matter is not in his department. Agriculture officials say lifting the ban will be delayed for some time. Other sources indicate continued uncertainty.

OTTAWA Donald Fleming P.C Toronto Eglinton United States Abbott finance department Agriculture department

Canada to move beef cattle to market this summer

Agriculture Minister Gardiner plans to recommend moving beef cattle to market starting around July 15 in Ontario and September 1 in western Canada. He is currently in western Canada supervising the action and will bring the proposal to cabinet for final approval.

Ontario western Canada Gardiner

Tremor Strikes Arezzo Region Killing Woman

An earthquake in the Arezzo zone of Tuscany on Sunday left one woman dead and four others injured, triggering widespread panic and disruption across the area.

Arezzo Tuscany Italy

Weather Synopsis and Forecast for Western Canada Regions

Dry conditions dominated prairie areas this weekend with showers along foothills and western Alberta resorts. Saskatchewan cools slightly while Alberta remains mild and dry. Lethbridge and Medicine Hat: cloudy today with a few showers or thunderstorms, clearing tonight, briefly cloudy Tuesday afternoon then clearing, light winds. temperatures low 50s tonight to high 70s tomorrow in Medicine Hat.

prairies Alberta Saskatchewan Lethbridge Medicine Hat

Private Funeral Held for Emanuel Morris at Christensen Bros

Emanuel Morris died in the city on Wednesday after a month in hospital. A private funeral was held Saturday afternoon at Christensen Bros chapel with Rev. Gerald Ward officiating. Pallbearers were H. M. Jarvie W. M. Jarvie J. M. Guise Jack Williams J. P. Walker and P. Tompkins. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.

Christensen Bros Emanuel Morris Gerald Ward Mr. Morris H. M. Jarvie W. M. Jarvie J. M. Guise Jack Williams J. P. Walker P. Tompkins Mountain View cemetery

Stolen 1947 Mercury Sedan Sought by RCMP

The RCMP are seeking the thief or thieves who stole a light green 1947 Mercury sedan from in front of City Hall at 10 30 a m Monday. The car owned by J W Miner of 1209 Seventh Ave S and employed by Tuckett Tobacco Co is described with Buckingham letters on the side doors and trunk and Alberta license 21 340 Mr Miller chased in another car but lost sight near Henderson Lake.

R.C.M.P J. W. Miner Seventh Ave. S Tuckett Tobacco Company Alberta Miller Henderson Lake

Expenditures for air force to surpass navy in Canada

Defence Minister Claxton announced in Montreal that for the first time the country expects to spend more on the air force and air arm than on the navy. This shift signals a major reallocation of defense resources toward aviation capabilities amid evolving strategic priorities.

Defence Claxton Montreal Canada

Wheels Out of Balance Warning Prompts Free Balance Check

Relying on our experience we warn that wheels on even new cars may be out of balance. Visit today for a free test as shown in the illustration and ensure safe smooth operation.

New Wheat Cornell 595 Trial Sparks Ontario County Interest

At Whitby on June 14 a five acre stand of Cornell 595 fall wheat on Jim McMorrow’s farm three miles west shows five feet tall growth. The variety, developed by Cornell University, is untested in Ontario County. McMorrow expects at least 62 bushels per acre by early August, well above normal Ontario yields of 40 to 43 bushels.

WHITBY Cornell Jim McMorrow Cornell University Ontario

Notice of 48-hour Lead Time for Concrete Orders

The sender requests a minimum of 48 hours' notice for concrete orders over the next two weeks due to improvements and additions at the concrete plant. They thank the recipient for cooperation.

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