Death of Hon J O McLenaghen Provokes Eastern Manitoba Tributes
Obituary and reflection on the sudden death of J O McLenaghen attorney general of the province. The piece recalls his public life, local ties, and the loss felt by Eastern Red River communities. Personal anecdotes about WWI veteran Alex Barbour and notes on Mile Six mosquito battle, plus parliamentary remarks on judges’ expenses and letters from readers.
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J. O. McLenaghen
Jim
Uncle Jim
Red River
Dad S
Wham
Woosh
Mike
Gadzooks
Godfrey
Sirree
Skeeter
Steve Stephaniuk
Old Mike
Skeeters
Steve
Mile Six
Roy
Parliament Hill
Ottawa
Dominion
J. S. Sinnott
M.P
Springfield
St. John’s West
Mr. Browne
Nursing opportunities at Brandon Hospital for Girls
Classified ad outlines 1950 nursing training at Brandon Mental Hospital with affiliations to other hospitals. Details include 18 to 20 month diploma path for RN, 2 year psychiatric nursing diploma, first year stipends of 50 dollars and final term 60 dollars, plus full maintenance. Post graduate 6 month course offers supervisory roles. Applicants require junior matriculation or grade X, with opportunities in Canada.
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Brandon Hospital
Brandon Mental Hospital
R.N
Canada
New Weight Gain Tablet Ad Promises Healthier Flesh
An old advertisement touts a toning tablet claiming quick gains in flesh and vigor for men and women. It markets a “new acquainted” size at 60 cents and urges purchase through druggists.
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Lyric Theatre
Beausejour
the Golden Stallion
Roy Rogers
Trigger Estellta Rodriguez
William Tracy
Joe Sawyer
Jean Porter
Bagdad
Maureen O’hara Paul Christian
Vincent Price
PARTY
W. W. Childe
Folks
Manitoba
Bob Hayes
G. M. Huntley
G. H. Yule
West Selkirk
Selkirk
R.Q.M.S
Alex. Barbour
Battalion
Frank Blue
Cliff Brown
Lorne Blue
Alex
France
Belgium
Witley
Godalming
Folkestone
Shorncliffe
Boulange
Stapes
St. Elois
Neuvelle
St. Vaast
Maison Blanc
Lens
Leos
Vimy
Bers
Booth Fisheries
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet Highway
Roy Dulden
Riley Hill
Smith Siding
Moose
Skeetas
Ontario
Keewatin
Kenora
Dryden
Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls
Grand Beach
Mars
Beausejour and
District
Leader
Cheerio
Britain
United Kingdom
God
Martin Luther
Opye's
Barn Dance
FARGO
A. D. Friesen
Beausejour Hotel
Mrs. F. Hayes
Beausejour, Man
CKRC
Brad ‘‘the Happy Clown
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
Monn
Boy Rogers
Libby
Farmer's Store
John Deere
Massey-Harris
Eastern Sales & Service
Plymouth
Chrysler
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