Arrow River native John Fleming named Queen's Counsel
John Fleming of Minnedosa is among thirteen Manitoba lawyers chosen for Queen's Counsel in the New Year honors. A 33 year barrister and 30 year police magistrate, Fleming was born in Arrow River in 1884. He studied law in Winnipeg and graduated in 1914 and has led the northern Manitoba Bar Association district as president for two years.
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John Flemming
Minnedosa
Manitoba
Fleming
Arrow River
Brandon
Winnipeg
Northern Judicial District
Manitoba Bar Association
Wm. Carnegie
W. S. Johnston
Nipawin
Sask
R. E Clegg
Welwyn
N. E. Lockhart
Virden Hospital
Rhoda O’callaghan
Tim
Bassano
Alberta
Alan
Atikokan
Ont
Margaret
Wallace
Virden
W. Carnegie
Mabel
Harvey
Pas
Bill
Jack
Nora
Arrow
Bell Couple Celebrates Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Bell marked their 60th wedding anniversary on December 21 1957 at Hamiota after marrying in Fordwich Ontario in 1897 in a double ceremony. The couple lived on Manitoba farms before settling in Hamiota. Over 150 guests signed the guest book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bell
Hamiota
A. L. Decker
H. J. Bowman
Portage la Prairie
Bell
Ewart Whitfield
Gorrie
Ontario
Mr. Bell
E. Sunley
Annie Sutherland
Birtle
CKX TV Channel 5 Program Schedule Highlights
A scanned schedule lists CKX-TV Channel 5 programs across dates January 9 to January 18. It includes Sport Scope, Teletime, I Search For Adventure, Douglas Fairbanks Presents, Meet McGraw, Climax, Music Makers 58, Folio, CBC National News, Open House, Howdy Doody, Mighty Mouse Playhouse, CKX News, Weather Views, Fashions on Parade, Oh Susanah, Highway Patrol, Calvacade of Sports, Jim Coleman Show, Last of the Mohicans, Plouffe Family, Big Record, Country Hoedown, Wrestling, Zorro, Wild Bill Hickok, NHL Hockey Montreal, Perry Camp, Cross Canada Hi Parade, Sheriff of Cochise, Amos Christmas, Wayne and Schuster, I Love Lucy, Swing Your Partner, Rin Tin Tin, Mr. District Attorney, What's News, Kiddies on Kamera, Telenews Report, Disneyland, Wyatt Earp, Kraft Theatre, Sport Scopes, CBC National News.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Meet McGraw
Ckx-Tv
Montreal
Radisson
Cochise
Showtime
Wayne and Schuster
Lacy
Couple Honored in Virden Wedding Reception
The Hamiota and Isabella W. 1s honored couple and Mrs. Les Shoemaker of Virden were celebrated by relatives and friends with a presentation of money. Rev. Ken Moffatt led a blessing, a luncheon followed, and Congratulations poured in from Queen Elizabeth II, John Diefenbaker, and others. Out-of-town guests arrived from Ontario and Saskatchewan communities including Gorrie, Beamsville, Central Butte, Brandon, Boissevain, Birch River, and Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Isabella W. 1
Les
Virden
Bell
Ken Moffatt
Ken Fraser
H. Harrison
A. McKeen
Wm. Bell
Card of Thanks for 60th Wedding Anniversary
We extend sincere thanks to friends and relatives for good wishes and donations given on our 60th anniversary celebration. Mr. and Mrs. John Bell.
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John Bell
As I See It: New Year's Morning Adrift in Revelry
A columnist recalls New Year's Day after a lively night, detailing chaotic scenes in homes with empty glasses and discarded decorations. He shares personal morning mishaps, a playful wife joke, and light notes on resolutions for 1958 including cutbacks on smoking and drinking and small daily exercises.
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Main Street
Puttering in a Garden and Resolutions in 1958
A fragmented column notes casual January garden puttering and a resolved stance on resolutions. Will Deacon jokes about joining AA and drialing alcohol anonymously amid Temperance talk. The CBC hints at a screen flash about temporary TV trouble. The writer comments on foreign influx and a suggested name change for Christmas to Christnik, wishing a good week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Deacon
CBC
Cristmas
Christnik
Manitoba sportsmen look back on an eventful 1957
A year in Manitoba for anglers, hunters and shooters with highlights from January to December. Snow and ice, wolves, trout festivals, provincial angling events, and record catches feature amid archery, deer and waterfowl seasons. The piece notes prize draws, banquets, and a hopeful outlook for 1958.
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Manitoba
Pas
Manitoba Federation
F. J. Schlingerham
Rifle Club
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Game and Fish Association
Buddy Haack
Transcona
Westbourne
Russell Popp
Whitemid
Lake Winnipegosis
Bill Everhard
South Dakota
Clear Lake
Fort Chutehall
H. S. Perdue
Flin Flon
Curly McKay
Brandon
Lake Manitoba
Crane Bay
Game Branch
Neepawa
Pete Martin
Bill Love
Plumas
Duck Mountain
The Passing Show Year In Review Sparks Reflections
The Cynic notes a year of surprises and shifts across politics science sports and world events. Sputniks space launch shocks Western complacency while a Liberal government rise reshaped Canada’s federal scene. Baseball surprises include the Braves upsetting the Yankees.
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Russia
Space
U.S.A
Liberal Party
Braves
Yankees
Reflections on defeats and the New Year challenge
The piece argues defeats in sports and geopolitics reveal necessary truths. It cites the Eskimos and Bombers, NATO unity, and Kipling to urge turning disasters into stepping stones. The New Year is a time for self review, courage, prudence, and purposeful resolve to improve.
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Kipling
NATO
Mystery Killer Cancer Early Diagnosis Message
Despite advances in medicine cancer remains mysterious with some cures in certain forms. Early discovery is essential and any suspected cancer symptoms should be discussed with a doctor for immediate treatment.
Philtres and Physics Cures and Claims in Historical Medicines
The article traces how 1800s manufacturers claimed cures for cancer and age defiance, prompting legislation that banned the use of cure claims. It notes modern manufacturers avoid explicit results in advertising and labeling, offering patented medicines without definitive outcome statements.
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A. C. Hill
Mrs
D. M. McCallum
Rod & Gun
R. T
Bill” Robinson
Ron Tuckwell
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