Canadian Pacific to Receive 273 Streamlined Cars
At the Budd Company plant near Philadelphia a large Canadian Pacific order advances toward delivery. The $40,000,000 pact covers 273 rail cars including 71 deluxe sleeping cars to start in June, with 1955 completion and 15 transcontinental trains fully equipped. The package also contains 36 scenic dome cars, 30 coaches, 18 diners and 18 baggage dormitory cars.
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Budd Company
Philadelphia
Canadian Pacific Railway
First Bonspiel In Pratt Curling Club Rink Enjoyed
The first bonspiel in Pratt’s new curling club rink concluded early Wednesday after a three day event on one sheet. Twelves rinks entered with local members hosting visitors. two events produced three prizes each and a large crowd praised Pratt’s community effort and planning for next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Pratt Curling Club
Pratt Club
Keith Okford
Betty Bickford
Norma
Ikes
Francis North
Wic Gregor
Lily Parkess
Jimms
Gerald Cathcart
Geo
G2 Hyde
Grace Birch
Andy Meffen
Ted Watkins
Roy Kilfoyle
Marion McGregor
Tom Pukes
Charlie Youds
George Wood
Dorothy Hyde
Grant McDonald
Milford Kilfoyle
George Early
Gertie McGregor
Ronald Nott
A. Strain
Earl Hod.ins
Mavis Purkess
A.M. Cathcart
Reg Purkess
Clayton Cathcart
Lily Early
Fred Hodgins
Harry Painter
Doug McGregor
Margaret Ho
Albert North
Leslie North
Sidney News Makers Share Weekend Visits and School Events
Mrs M Ham reports Mrs Sapstorn and son spent a week in MacGregor visiting Mrs M Kilfoyle. Norman Cuming and Kell of Winnipeg visited Vic and Mrs Jim Edmondson. J Hellin and Lynn of Miami visited Harvey O Bri tt. Sheila Ham toured Carberry while caring for an arm injury. Donna secured a job starting March 22. Jessie Ruffleck spent days with Edm Wheaton and is recovering from goitre surgery. Dentville visits, Ravenshoe and Firdale pupils helped at clinic. Alton’s class hosted a birthday party for Mrs. Alma Dankesreiter. CGLT girls met at Mrs. Howard Thorn’s. mothers joined for tea after.
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CGLT
Howard Thorn
R. Wright
Alma Dankesreiter Thane
Mra Wright
W I March Meeting At Calvert Home Notes
The W I March meeting gathered twenty two members at Miss T Calvert’s home. President Mrs Reg Calvert led the business session. educational segment ran by Mrs E Calvert with Miss Calvert and Mrs Oscar Dunton presenting three films. Recital and lunch followed. Watch for posters about the April 1st Super and Concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Calvert
Reg. Calvert
Dankesreiter
E. O'Brien
Film Night and Tea Guests Fill Local Town Social
Thuressy night featured film night hosted by the WI. A number of ladies attended the YPO Tea in Austin last Saturday. Captain Beeby of Winnipeg visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Tyreman. Mrs. Martin Olson of Portage was at the home of Mrs. D. Beswitherick. Miss T. Calvert spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown at Firdale. Mr. and Mrs. J. Goudy hosted Edvans for a Sunday visit with R. Maben. Mr. and Mrs. B. Smitland and family were Sunday guests at Shilo.
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The
Y.P.O
Austin
Captain Beeby
Winnipeg
C. Tyreman
Martin Olson
Portage
D. Beswitherick
T. Calvert
Firdale
Mrs. H. Brown
Friends Pay Final Respects To Life Of Sidney Old-Timer
Funeral services were held at the Anglican Church in Sidney on Monday March 15 for M Elias Lyle Ruth 84 who died at Fox Memorial Hospital Carberry after a long illness Archdeacon Bridget Brandon officiated Ruth born in Omemee Ontario moved west to Carberry later Austin where he ran a livery business In 1919 he joined the CPR pumphouse in Sidney retiring in 1938 He married Grace Annett in 1907 They Leave two daughters Nan Meyer Virden and Mary Clive Glenboro three sons Lyle Winnipes Warren East Brain tree and Bob with the RCAF at St Johns Quebec One sister Mrs J Beckell Peterborough Ontario Pallbearers were Reg Calvert Jack Calvert Ernest Calvert John Hay Jim Hay Wilf Peck Flower bearers Sam O'Brien Co K McIntyre Fred Wright White's Funeral Home handled arrangements and interment was in Sidney Cemetery.
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Sidney
M. Elias
Lyle) Ruth
Fox Memorial Hospital
Carberry
Bridget
Brandon
Ruth
Omemee
Ont
Austin
C.P.R. Pumphouse
Grace Annett
A. Meyer
Nan
Virden
E. Clive
Mary
Glenboro
Lyle
Winnipes
Warren
East Braintree
Bob
RCAF
St. Johns
Quebec
J. Beckell
Peterborough
Easter Seals drive urged by Kinsmen clubs
Manitobans are urged to buy Easter Seal sheets sent to households. The appeal highlights how Easter Seal dollars aid needy and crippled children in the province, with Kinsmen Clubs promoting the campaign.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mambley
Hambley
LYE Motors
MacGregor
Canadian Pacific Photo
McKillop’s
Portage LA Prairie
MAN
Dangerfield
Sidney News
Mrs. M. Ham
Norman Cuming
Kell
Wnnipeg
Vic
Jim Edmondson
J. Hellin
Lynn
Miami
Harvey O'Britt
Sheila Ham
Coin Campbell
W. Peck
Donna
Jessie Ruffleck
Jessie
Ravenshoe
Mrs. B. Smitland
Shilo
J. S. Thomson
Montgomery’s Drugs
Oliver Diesel
Oliver Tractors
Stan's Service Station
Esso
ADVAR
Tages
Imperial Oil
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