Loss of Roy Slemon Leaves Canadian Air Force Gap
A tribute notes Roy Slemon's departure to the United States after 40 years in the RCAF. He served in wartime leadership of the Bomber Group, worked at supreme headquarters, and ends his career directing an aerobase project at the Air Force Academy. The piece laments lost Canadian expertise and questions better domestic opportunities.
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Mallee
States
Ottawa
Roy Slemon
United States
RCAF
Black Mike” McEwen
Montreal
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers Europe
Colorado Springs
Air Force Academy
Canada
Off Season TV Woes Ya Know and Why
A reader critiques TV scheduling in Canada arguing summer offerings from BBC become the best shows while regular fall seasons disappoint. The piece blasts advertiser driven timing across CBC and FM, noting poor hours for quality dramas and comedies and the drift from music on AM radio.
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BBC
Tony Hancock
Eric Sykes
Tahasuyat
Canada
United States
Turkey
CBC
Govt Urged to Expand Crop Insurance Across Manitoba
Manitoba delegates at the annual Winnipeg meeting passed 13 resolutions urging full crop insurance for all farmers. Premier Roblin pledged to pursue a 99 downturn plan with federal approval, while Agriculture Minister Hutton noted only about 35 percent of farmland currently qualifies. A daylight saving proposal failed amid a tight vote.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Roblin
George Hutton
Showers Honor Miss Gloria Gibbs
A series of social events in MacGregor honor Gloria Gibbs bride elect for October 17. A church hall shower featured corsages from Rosie Hildebrand and others, with 70 guests. Additional gatherings included nurses from Winnipeg, a women’s tea on October 20, and small showers at friends’ homes with corsages, gifts, and light refreshments.
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MacGregor
Gloria Gibbs
Gr. Gibbs
Id. Nett
Rosie Hildebrand
Verna Hodge
Phyllis Vermeulen
Norma Calvert
Gloria
Mrs. Gibbs
Doris Thompson
Nancy Lloyd
Daisy Kalberg
Ethel Dickson
Barbara Pische
Betty Wiebe
Ruth Cott
Isabel | Wright
Gwen Hodge
Ida Hay
Gladys’ Hodge
Ruth Hodge
Lizzie Orchard
Grace Scora
Lola Tarr
Olive Palmer
Margaret Pennell
Doreen
Wiebe
Marion Frank
Muriel Pennell
Vera Chant
Moneta Faith
Margaret Yerkin
Helen Outhwaite
Rose Hildebrand
Olive Tarr
Mary Ann Cairns
Winnipeg
Irene Joseph Shuck
Gibbs
Davis Giesbrecht Wedding at Winnipeg Church
Grace Mary Giesbrecht wed Larry Blain Davis at Chalmers United Church Winnipeg on Saturday November 7 with Rev Barber officiating. Attendants Lynn Cracknell James Giesbrecht ushers Jake Giesbrecht and James Mackie. A reception and dance followed at the Scandinavian Centre.
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Chalmers United Church
Winnipeg
Grace Mary
Peter Giesbrecht
Larry Blain Davis
Barber
Bruce Pippy
Jake Giesbrecht
James Mackie
Young Street
Fifty Years of Service Monty Montgomery Retires
In Parliament Hill report, T R Montgomery retires after 50 years serving the House and community. The piece notes the clerical role guiding new members and upholding rules, and cites government orders and debates on the flag and redistribution measures as ongoing parliamentary affairs.
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T. R. “Monty” Montgomery
Speaker
Montgomery
House of Commons
House
Cyprus UN
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Macgregor Herald
Mt R
Showers
Thelma Gibbs
Sharon Boyle
Audrey Fiddler
C. Seramstad
R. Stevens
J Hicks
M. McCumber
G. Burnett
M. Swanson
H. Burnett
Judy Lynn Fiddler
Marsha McCumber
Davis - Giesbrecht
Lynn Cracknell
James Giesbrecht
Mrs. Davis
Ethelbert Street
Jos ‘Sendate
Bagot
MacGregor and
Austin Were
Parliament Hill
S. J. Enns, MP
Commons
Thompson
Africa
Ethiopia
Sre
Hansard
Macgregor Minor Hockey Club
Legion Room
Memorial Hall
Mantobs
Manitoba Hospital Commission
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