The Zoot Suit Dream Comes Alive in Winnipeg
The narrator recalls imagined appeal of Zoot Suits and finally spots a real wearer at the RC AF recruiting depot in Winnipeg. He describes a fawn coat, high wide lapels, and a sharp, eager manner, noting the contrast between fantasy and living color in the man before him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner
Kipling
Orient
Winnipeg
Faton’s
The
Bay
R C.A.F
Commercial Aviation
Personal and Local Notes From Gil der Plains and Area
Mrs J R Campbell of Gil der Plains visits at Mrs Waddy's home. Mrs F Emmitt of Winnipeg visits Mr and Mrs J A Williamson. Mrs Russell Jakeman leaves for Vancouver B C for months. Cpl FE, FF Robinson CWAC of Winnipeg visits her mother Mrs D F McWhirter. A B Glen C Waddy on leave from overseas visits parents. Mrs Frank Penas learns the old home near Minneapolis sold with personal effects after 51 years farming. Salsamen's Conference for Canada's Fourth Vietpox Loan draws many to Hotel sample room with L St John, G Smellie and J Burgess present. Slides shown. notes include odd humorous foreign details about a coat and trousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Campbell
Gilder Plains
Waddy
F. Emmitt
Winnipeg
J. A. Williamson
Russell Jakeman
Vancouver
B.C
Glen C. Waddy
Canada
L. St. John
G. Smellie
J. Burgess
Russell
A W Kleiforth to Speak at Roblin Victory Loan Meeting
A. W. Kleiforth American Consul General at Winnipeg will address a mass meeting in Roblin Manitoba on Thursday evening April 29 in support of Canada's Fourth Victory Loan. He cites close knowledge of Germany and the Nazi rise to power, plus familiarity with Poland and Russia, based on 15 years in Germany and time in Cologne during the war. The event follows a Victory Loan dance postponed to May 14 and features local church and community notices including Easter program and charity sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
A. W. Kleiforth
Winnipeg
Roblin
Manitoba
Germany
Cologne
Henry Funk
Bachelor Girls Club
W.A
Anglican Church
Richard Smith
United Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stanley
United States
Mr. Klieforth
Hitler
Poland
Russia
Lenin
Stalin
Fay
Will
Cky
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
National War Finance Committee
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