18 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1956
Page
1
St James civic officials tout a 629 day traffic fatality free period claiming a new record surpassing Medicine Hat and Fort William. Medicine Hat aims to beat Fort William’s 628 day mark, while St James seeks to extend its own dubious claim before any tragedy occurs.
Out of the saddle onto the horns of an 800 pound steer the decorator aims a ribbon on. Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede runs Jay 19 20 21 with Stan Walker defending the Western Canada steel decorating title. Tickets available beside city hall. The Smart Central Shoe Shine Stand earns special mention in the window contest.
Public notice outlines assembly at 8 30 and parade start at 10 00 with judging at 9 45 Vehicles enter by main gates off old No 1 highway or Ravine Drive Exit routes include Crescent View road back to No 1 highway and back road via feedlots Readers are told to keep clear of traffic officials and to cooperate with police chief A R Bull.
More than 56 cowboys from Montana British Columbia Saskatchewan and Alberta have registered for the 10th annual Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede a three day rodeo set to start tomorrow. Ellie Lewis of Penticton heads the list with entries in saddle bronc and bareback riding along with Bennie Reynolds of Melrose Montana. Ten Medicine Hat district riders are already listed with seven Taylors from Tabor and signers from Irvine Brooks Redcliff Box Springs Bow Island and other towns. The card promises a large turnout with registrations likely to grow past 100 before the event concludes.
Congratulations to Lorne Thompson on his city council bid announced this year. The piece notes his Rodeo manager fame and local support, including Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede volunteers. It also mentions the Stampede baby born to the Copemans and preparations for Miss Stampede 1975.
Weather bulletin from Edmonton notes a forming cloud mass over the prairies with possible showers this evening. Warm conditions are expected on Thursday across Saskatchewan and Alberta with highs ranging from the mid 70s to mid 80s and calm winds at noon.
Medicine Hat received a $2,200 insect spraying machine this morning. It will be deployed early next week to continue a city wide kill operation against flies and mosquitos. A borrowed unit from Suffield D.R.B. station is in use to spray stam pede grounds against skeeters.
The Medicine Hat Feed ing Co. confirmed a construction permit for a new feed mill near existing feed lots and a nearby abattoir. The 36 by 30 foot building, 53 feet high with a warehouse, will cost about 40000 dollars and serve 1000 head of beef cattle with custom and own feeds. Proprieties Lorne Thompson and Jim Taylor offer free feeding advice. Expansion возможна includes seed cleaning plant potential.
The Market Centre filled with sewing, crochet, knitting, and quilting entries for Medicine Hat Exhibitions and Stampede. Pies, cakes, cookies, and home canned goods showcased the talent of Medicine Hat women. Judging by Mrs. Norma Gray and assistants begins this afternoon at Stampede grounds. Registration desks managed by Mesdames Loikier, Bracken, Marshall, McLeod, and Egan with three young volunteers joining.
Orlando AP report describes 8 year old Mike Sibole losing sight after a 41 minute operation to remove his left eye due to retinoblastoma. The right eye had been removed earlier. doctors say hereditary disease probable. The boy is adopted to Rev. and Mrs. James M. Sibole.
At mid afternoon in Atlantic City N J Tom Park led Cliff Lumsden in a 25 mile championship race with Greta Anderson also in front among the women. Anita Long, 17, was rescued after her morning attempt in the Juan de Fuca Strait off Victoria B C three hours and three miles from her start.
Bill Scott, superintendent of the electric line department, told THE NEWS the mercury vapor street lamps are the most modern type. He said the goal is to replace old lamps and standards by mercury vapor lights to cover at least one block per year.
The News reports show two large replicas of the front page praising the Stampede and note thousands flocking to the city. The paper mentions the event timeline and days the city has endured the bustle.
Ten years ago today July 18 1947 saw Medicine Hat inaugurate its first Exhibition and Stampede revival. The 1956 10th annual three day Exhibition and Stampede starts tomorrow with a record outlook. Miss Stampede Marianne Massey to be crowned tonight at Athletic Park with a free street square dance ahead of the events.
Lorne J Thompson, co proprietor of Medicine Hat Feeding Co and longtime arena manager for the stampede, is a declared candidate for alderman. A Medicine Hat resident for most of his life, he built the cattle feeding and commission business with Jim Taylor over 23 years, now planning a feed mill as next expansion.
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