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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1953
Page
2
A detailed preview of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation with London preparations, decorations, seats, and routes. It outlines the procession order from St James Palace to Westminster Abbey, royal attire details, planners including the Duke of Norfolk, and the ceremonial schedule beginning at 845 a.m. through the royal entrance and anthem.
Belated Molson notes salute Jean Opye recovery after a hospital stay. Joyce Appel wedding in Vermilion Bay Ont to Henry Appel's daughter. Johnny Kozier returns from five months training to California Halifax leave. farewell wallet gift and navy assignment. Local visits include Beltramenellis Milwaukee trip and Sabat-Tyndall Kenora weekend with a Mother's Day program.
A Greek Catholic committee whist drive at Thalberg North school on May 17 awarded ladies winner Mrs M Bendera and men’s winner H Prokopec with consolation prizes to Pearl Lesko and the Saleteski brothers. A lunch followed. Gull Lake field day set for June 1 with Glenmoor Greenwald Brodie Thalberg South and Thalberg North entered. Various local social notes and anecdotes conclude the column.
The document outlines Queen Elizabeth II's coronation with six Maids of Honor, Westminster scholars shouting Vivat, a 2 to 3 hour service, and her ceremonial attire. It describes the procession, 31,000 troops, 15,000 sailors soldiers and airmen, flypast, Buckingham Palace balcony appearances, and two state banquets on June 3rd and 4th for 450 guests each. It notes the return journey to Buckingham Palace and a significant Commonwealth audience. It also mentions India's 21 privately-owned railway lines totaling 1033 miles.
Elaine Molinski celebrated her 10th birthday on May 1 with relatives including Mr and Mrs J Trojanoski Diane and others from Thalberg. Winnipeg weekend guests and multiple Beausejour and Winnipeg residents visited relatives, with newborn Johnny Trojanoski a Beausejour hospital birth on May 18 reported.
Mr and Mrs Michael Luch announce the engagement of their daughter Gloria to Leo Evanochko son of Mr and Mrs J S Evanochko of Niddrie Ont wedding set for May 30 Also notes on hospital stays visits and travels of local residents including Mrs Sam Gulenchyn in Winnipeg General Hospital and trips to Port Arthur and Lewis Man for summer work.
Jacob Schulz president of the M F U spoke at Local 18 River Hills on May 11 about a farm leaders delegation to Ottawa and discussions with government leaders on agricultural problems. He noted a discount buying plan aiding union farmers and saving money. William Gander district director attended and urged more farmers to join. Mrs. Fred Badke elected to attend Women's Week in Winnipeg June 3 to 6.
The Most Rev. Leon Grochowski, primate of the Polish National Catholic Church in the United States Canada and Poland, will visit St. Joseph's mission in Beausejour on Wednesday June 17 during a Manitoba missions tour. He will celebrate 10 am CDT Mass and a reception will follow.
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