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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jun 19, 1968

Page

2

Trudeau visit fuels Liberal hopes for a majority

The writer predicts a Liberal majority in the June 25 election with Bud Olson in the fold, citing Trudeau's Medicine Hat reception as a sign of national mood. The piece notes two speech points fiscal responsibility and one nation stance, but emphasizes Trudeau's personal appeal as the decisive factor in voters choosing him.

Trudeau Medicine Hat Liberal Party Bud Olson Riverside Park Stanfield Canada Quebec Pierre

Driver education program approved at McCoy High

Separate School Board approved a six week driver training course for McCoy High School in September despite a small interest survey. Principal P M Vaessen cited eight ninth and eleven tenth graders showing interest though cost and parental concerns may have limited uptake. The plan calls for ten hours of driving per student at 32 dollars each with an initial class of 24 and two more classes possible later if successful.

McCoy High School McCooy High P. M. Vaessen Vic Schafer

Truck Driver Injured After River Plunge

Roy Geddes, 27, of 1112 Ross St., was treated for cuts and bruises after his truck left North River Rd near Police Point, struck dirt piles, and rolled into the South Saskatchewan River at 12:50 a.m. The vehicle did not overturn and police cited no warning lights or signs at the site. Report by Robert Deleau.

South Saskatchewan River Roy Geddes Ross St North River Rd Robert Deleau 242Nd St. N.E

BC Faces No Clear Federal Issue in Tight Campaign

In British Columbia the federal election race shows few dominant themes with local concerns often trumping national topics. Crowds gathered in Vancouver and Victoria to hear Liberal leaders while NDP and Conservative figures rally in Burnaby and Vancouver, as redistributed ridings reshape the province’s 23-seat map.

Victoria British Columbia Vancouver Trudeau NDP Burnaby T. C. Douglas Tommy Douglas Robert Stanfield Federal Social Credit Organization Liberals Conservatives Social Credit Canada Prince George Peace River Skeena Roberts Bank National Unity Douglas Stanfield A. B. Patterson National Social Credit Robert Thompson thei\Conservatives Fraser Valley B.C Arthur ‘Laing Vancouver South Jack Davis Capilano Burnaby- Seymour Ray Perrault

Ralston School Sets Awards Night and Staffing Changes

The Ralston School plans its eighth Annual Awards Night on June 21 at 7 30 p m in the Ralston Theatre with a social evening to follow at the Suffield Officers Club. Sealed tenders for Slanecoota lighting renovations at St Marys due June 25 with openings at 5 05 p m in Administration. Resignations from Mrs E C Stroh grade 2 and Miss Aschuk grade 5. New hires: F J Senger as principal of St Thomas Aquinas Brian C Fisher at St Marys and Kathleen Wingenbach for elementary staff. Chaperones named for Moncton exchange are Mr and Mrs Watson.

Ralston School Ralston Theatre Rye Suffield Officers’ Club Slanecoota St Mary’s E. C. Stroh Asuchuk F. J. Senger St. Thomas Aquinas Brian C. Fisher St. Mary’s Kathleen Wingenbach

Adventist Leader Elected President of Pacific Union

William J. Blacker of Seattle has been elected president of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Blacker is a graduate of Canadian Union College in Oshawa Ontario.

Glendale Calif William J. Blacker Seattle Wash Canadian Union College Oshawa Ont Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Allied Arts Council elects new president and officers

Mrs. John Komanchuk was elected president to replace Doctor Leo Lewis. New officers include L J Phillips as 1st vice president Jim Horsman as 2nd vice president Mrs Max Shindelman recording secretary Miss Kay Cooney corresponding secretary Larry Townsend treasurer and Ronald McAffer publicity. The council plans a fall meeting to choose directors. A sixth show will open August 8 at the Towne Theatre titled Wonderful Town featuring Banff School Fine Arts students.

John Komanchuk Allied Arts Council Leo Lewis L. J. Phillips Jim Horsman Max Shindelman Kay Cooney Larry Townsend Ronald McAffer Towne Theatre Banff School Jeunesse Musicale

All Breed Horse Show to Run in Medicine Hat

An all breed horse show will be held in Medicine Hat July 22 and 23. Halter classes start 8 am Monday and Tuesday, with performance from 1 30 pm to 6 30 pm and jumping in the evenings. The Southern Alberta Cutting Horse Assoc. will perform both nights. Entries due July 15 to the secretary at 413 6 Ave SE.

Medicine Hat Stampede Co Southern Alberta Cutting

Dodd's Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Backache

A woman relieved by Dodd's Kidney Pills after bladder irritation caused backache and fatigue. The ads claim the pills stimulate kidneys to ease the condition and improve rest. A new large size is advertised as money saving.

Dodd Dodd’s

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