Canadians Watch U S Election With Interest In 1950s
The column surveys Canadian interest in the U S presidential race. It notes Truman’s underdog comeback and praise for his anti-Communist stance, outlines Adlai Stevenson’s radio appeal, and highlights Dwight Eisenhower’s enduring popularity. It argues cross border cooperation will persist regardless of winner, ending with a quip about professions prospering from society’s faults.
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United States
Harry Truman
Mr. Dewey
Canada
Washington
Adlai Stevenson
White House
Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
Roblin W I Flower Show Highlights Regional Exhibits
The Roblin W I hosted its annual flower and vegetable table show with Mrs. John Collins opening the event. Judge W Cummings spoke on judging, and Mr Van Drecht of Makaroff discussed gladioli growth. Prizewinners included R Arnott, Mrs L Sanders, Mrs G Kelso, and E McDonald among many others.
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Roblin W.I
John Collins
W. Cummings
van Drecht
Makaroff
R. Arnott
L. Sanders
L. S. Sanders
Nasturtiums
Clarkia
H. R. Mitchell
Marigoods
G. Kelso
Asters
Pansies
Zinnias
H. Robertson
Petunias
E. McDonald
E. Jakeman
T Taylor
Skinner's Nursery
Erickson Institute Ladies Tour Dropmore Visit
The Erickson Women’s Institute organized a motorcade on Thursday August 14 with 30 people in five cars traveling west to Russell and Dropmore to visit Skinner’s Nursery. Mr W A Cumming led a grounds tour and outlined breeding programs for trees shrubs and perennials. An outdoor picnic followed at the nursery then the party toured Mr and Mrs Robertson’s flower gardens near Gilbert Plains before returning via Riding Mountain National Park. The group closed with a sense of wider knowledge of Manitoba’s regional offerings.
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Erickson Women's Institute
Russell
Dropmore
Skinner’s Nursery
W. A Cumming
Robin
Ciff Robertson
Gilbert Plains
Riding Mountain
Institute
Manitoba
August Meeting RM Shell River Minutes of August 6 7 p.m.
Reeve Clarke chaired the meeting with all councillors present. Minutes of July read and approved. Accounts totalling 16069.70 passed for payment including many local provider cheques. Various maintenance and tax adjustments approved. By laws for road and hospital additions discussed. Dredging at Ostrowski bridge requested. Prairie Farm Assistance Act submission considered. Meeting adjourned.
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Fival
Reeve Clarke
Adel Sanders
Beaver Lumber Co
Hans Olsen Ett
R. F. Cockerill & Co
Stinson Cane
J. Sanders
I Ferguson
A. Smigelsky
Ees
N. Smigelsky
W. Repka
Freisen
O. Kendrick
W. Eckert
J. Hay
Boyce
H. Irvine
Bell Auto Service
Togo
Lizette Garage
San Clara
DD. Lindsay
H.C. Cranwell
E. K. Ward
A. Nostrom
M. Melville
Rogers
Department of Health and Welfare
Boyce-Sanders
Sorochuk - Edel
Ostrowski Bridge
Sanders-Boyce
Regina
Sorochuk-Edel
The World Ablaze by Exaggeration and Restraint Button
The world overvalues closeness and admires extravagance, yet a slack hand signals weakness while a tight hand signals strength as implied by the quoted line attributed to Button.
August Weddings Spark Togo Pas Church Nuptials
Multiple weddings reported across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Wilda Maxine Jackson and Norman Kirton wed at The Pas with family reception at the Cambrian Hotel, then honeymoon at Clear Lake. Elaine Mills married William Schultz at Central Presbyterian Church. Donna Powne and Robert Bogle unite at Melita United Church in a formal gown, with elaborate reception and Calgary residence planned after honeymoon. Edna Klein and Paul Schwab tied the knot at Zorra Lutheran Church MacNutt in a candlelit ceremony followed by a lawn reception. Each ceremony featured floral arrangements, attendants, and post ceremony travels to new homes in Canada.
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Togo
Christ Church
The
Pas
Wilda Maxine
George Jackson
Norman Dwight
William Kirton
Sask
R. W. Millburn
Terry Gamache
Leslie Kirton
Cambrian Hotel
Clear Lake
Winnipeg
Elaine Adelaide Mills
Frank L. Mills
Francis Street
William George Schultz
Oxford Street
David Gowdy
Central Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Lumber
Russell Johnson
Hespeler
Schultz
Ontario
Lavins Street
Victoria United Church
Melita
Donna Murile Powne
W. G. Powne
Robert Richard Bogle
Richard Bogle
Roblin
Manitoba
A. H. E. Barber
Hamiota
Yorkton Bride Wears Lace Gown In Elegant Manitoba Ceremony
The Yorkton Sask bride wore a white strapless lace gown with a chantilly lace jacket and bouffant overskirt, a nylon tulle veil, and carried white and red gladiolis. Matron of honor Freda Klein and bridesmaids Joyce Eslinger and Eldora Recksiedler wore dotted organdy over yellow and mauve taffeta gowns.
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L. Watson
Merle Madeland
John Bogle
A. Barber
Betty Bogle
Violet
Marjorie Russell
Winnipeg
Anne Dee
Beverley Bogle
Nice
Richard Bogle
Clear Lake
Calgary
26Th Ave
N.W
Freda Klein
Joyce Eslinger
Eldora Recksiedler
Sharon Belkey
Kenneth Stumph
Clyde McDougall
Harold Klein
Phil Zyprick
Yorkton Enterprise picks four-man All Star Team
The Yorkton Enterprise sports section announced an all star team from the Man Saskatchewan League. Catcher Stempak Grandview first base Len Tucker Kamsack second Obodiak Yorkton short Tex Conley Roblin third Metro Crystal Yorkton left field Stan McPhee Dauphin center Hubchuk Grandview right field Shiner Roblin utility Ed McDonald Gilbert Plains pitching staff Beast Roblin Wiley Grandview Parker Gilbert Plains Stacko Dauphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton Enterprise
Stempak
Grandview
Len Tucker
Kamsack
Obodiak
Yorkton
Short
Tex Conley
Roblin
Metro Crystal
Stan McPhee
Dauphin
Hubchuk
Shiner
Utility
Ed McDonald
Gilbert Plains
Beast of
Wiley
Parker
Stacko
None of the quotes form a clear news item
A fragmentary collection shows quotes from Franklin and Hannah More on economy and understanding. The text lacks identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or events to produce a proper news card.
Winnipeg Couple Weds After Clear Lake Honeymoon
The bride wore a Pistachio knitted gown with yellow and green accessories. The couple plans to reside in Winnipeg after a honeymoon at Clear Lake.
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Clear Lake
Winnipeg
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Adlai
Ike
Shell River
U.N
West Africa
United Nations Trusteeship Council
Togolands
Cameroons
Roy Peachey
Australia
Robert Scheyven
Belgium
H. K. Wang
China
Roberto Quiros
el Salvador
Kirton — Jackson
Elaine Mills
William G. Schultz
Bogle
Powne
Schwab — Klein
Zorra Lutheran Church
MacNutt, Sask
Edna Helen
Jacob Klein
Paul Schwab
George
Franklin
Hannah More
S. N
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