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Resume of '52(From the files of TheJANUARY2—Charles Duffield dies of monoxide poisoning; tenders called for Saskatchewan river bridge: many cases of measles in the ’Hat.3—The ’Hat’s fifth bonspicl planned for January 28; council arranges for pickup of Christmas trees free; annual ice derby planned.4—Oil strike in Saskatchewan at Fosterton; a one-legged robinspends winter in the city; Rev. Sigmund Manx goes to Lemberg, Sas.; F.O. Donald McCracken promoted Fit. Lt.; proposed railway bridge to be 40 feet above ice level.5—Calgary Power and Gas adds Medicine Hat to chain; city tax payments increase; one in every 3.3 in the ’Hat owns a ear; sinking fund trustees redeem $192,000.00 sinking fund bonds.6—Car sales in city high; one in every 3.3 in city drives a car.8—Labor in city set at 9,000: hotel-Motel in Glass House are planned; start setverage system survey in Redcliff; Rev. R. L. Taylor speaks of visit to Holy Land.9—Driver of school bus, Bob Mc-Lanc, commended in fire case; start driving steel piling for power job; Jay-cees investigate fluorin-ation of drinking water.10—Manybcrries Range station may be moved nearer Medicine Hat for more territory; irrigation means more mosquitos; expect 85 rinks at bonspicl.11—Wounded pelican helped by Sven Bayer, bird dies.12—J. Castle re-named Scout commissioner; Edmonton arranges rat menace convention at Hanna; early start at two new bridges.14—Special legislation confirms Calgary Power deal; Ogopogo egg offer of $100.15—Shop wing of new high school may cost $375,000; YWCA host to New Canadians; hospital plan 1951 cost $25,570.16—Tax payments city 20 per cent ahead of 1951: Wm. Strand*, 80, celebrates.17—Moreton rink wins tops at Lethbridge ladies’ ’Spiel—Polly Beaton, Mioly Clary, Elsie Grant, Julie Moreton, skip.18—Terrific storm misses city; Orville Rea, Redcliff, gas victim, improving.19—Kershaw school opened at Bow Island.21—Severe blizzard hits the city.22—Local bonspicl prizes valued at $3,500.23—Fred Fritz manager new branch of Bank of Nova Scotia.24—Inspection of SAR Reserves. -Tourists visit Altaglass fac-25-tory.26-gio.n27-Gordon Simmons heads Le--Immense crowd enjoys skating revue.28—Redcliff urges sewerage system.29—Education costs up: high school pupils each $250, public school students each $136.30—YWCA re-organizes for year; work outlook good; DPs not staying long on farms.31—Local banks deside to stay open Saturday mornings.FEBRUARY1—Rats reported numerous at Drumhellcr; bus service discussed.2—Western stockmen at 56th annual convention.3—Plan expansion Brooks pheasant farm.4—Stewart rink of Maclcod wins 13 games without defeat.5—29 girls pass first aid and home nursing exams.6—King George VI dies after reign of 15 years. City,council passes new bylaws for hospital and recreation.7—Stockmen double reward for cattle rustling.8—Sale of city utilities reaches all time record.9—Five inches of snow in southern Alberta. Losses to Alberta cattle men through diseases total $15,000,000.10—Twelve student nurses receive caps at candlelight sendee.11—New Bank of N.S. officially opened. James Shannon 94.12—Canada’s population passes four millions.13—New C.P.R. train through Crow’s Nest cut off six hours.14—Irrigable lands at Taber sell at S60 an acre.15—Andy Anderson at Redcliff retires.16—Start search for first car in Alberta. 117—Memorial services throughout empire and the world.18—Canada’s new Governor-General, Vincent Massey.19—Ben Van Der Heyden, city, 80 years old.20—New hospital board named.21—PFRA head warns Albertans of scarcity of water.22—Foot and mouth disease causes much local worry.23—Charlie Wagstaff, 88, remembers C.P.R. in 1882 to 1885.24—Suffield reports 65 below.25—AMA plans new office building here.26—Alberta’s hospitals number 7.3 each person.27—Local cancer work commended.28—City finance committee plans to reduce tax rate.29—Chamber of Commerce discuss rat problem.29—Chamber of Commerce discuss rat problem.Medicine Hat News)MARCH1—Plans made for EducationWeek.2—Red Cross target set at $9,000.3—Ban on F-M makes stockyard shortage.4—City plans commission to handle Police.5—Recreation commission named.6—VON grants boosted to $500.7—City back clubhouse for new greens.8—^Dead rat found in freight car.9—lFormer Medicine Hat woman, Mrs. Mcllvenny, with the Salvation Army, returns after 21 years in east, Pakistan, etc.10—Moreton curling rink in provincial playoffs.11—Hector Lang, pioneer business man and educator, Medicine Hat, dies; blood costing $6 a pint, available through Red Cross free.12—St. John awards to first aiders.13—C.C. asks blacktop to Redcliff and better train service.14—Monalta highway blocked with snow.15—Macleod Presbyterial meets in Medicine Hat.17—Crescent Heights wants better roads.18—City backs Lethbridge in plea against new legislation giving grants to Calgary and Edmonton.19—City in 25 zones for Red Cross canvass.20—Friday to end ice derby.21—Threat of stop In bus servi22—Library shows increas!usage.23—First aid taught by Con!(Continued on Page Bight)*SPECIALBUSINESSLUNCHEON£mmA complete mealExtra coffee if desiredTry it.SAVOYA,CAFEOpen every day this weekGardner MotorsV -LimitedHOLIDAY HOURSTo enable our employees to spendNew Year's with their families thefollowing hours will be in effect onNew Year's Day10:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.rVGardner MotorLimitedrxto wish you all alt; *Happy, Healthy, ProsperousNEW YEAR* 4And may the best of all that is worthwhile in lifebe yours all through 1953.MSHUTCHINGS.i
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