Winnipeg Free Press

Friday, March 09, 1956

Issue date: Friday, March 9, 1956
Pages available: 42
Previous edition: Thursday, March 8, 1956

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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - March 9, 1956, Winnipeg, Manitoba Pace 2 Winnipeg free press Friday March 9, 1956 saturday shop hurl Rinir piano Hon addicts now comes n Dri Matlion aspirant this time at Columbus Ohio. Jimmy Kouts has set up shop in a Columbus music store where he Horm s to drum for More than 68 hours 11 minutes and 47 seconds Trio world s record. The record was set in 1955 by Sam l Lano and is recognized by the american drummers association. New school in of f ins for Carman special Carman consolidated school area Board is considering building a new school for the town. Board chairman l. B. Shilson revealed the trustees plans wednesday in an address to the chamber of Commerce Here. He said current overcrowding and the prospective school population revealed in a census covering the next four years had forced the step. The school Board has set up a three mar committee himself l. ,1. Bennett and Noble Shaw to begin the project. Or. Shilson said. The building originally would contain four rooms with provision for additions. Looking i backward eighty years ago March 9, 1876 i blizzards were raging in Mani 1 Toba and in the territory just j across the Border and Snow plows on the Northern Pacific j were having a stiff time keeping the Dakota division of the Between Fargo and Clear of Snow. Years ago March 9. 1896 Aid. Alfred Andrews of the Winnipeg City Council went to to see the government about ing a canal at St. Andrew s rapids i fifty years ago March 9, 1906 Andrew Strang Winnipeg s first commercial traveller in an inter View with the free press cried the introduction of the first j goods from Eastern Canada on the Winnipeg Market just before Manitoba s confederation Date Ini i860, when Winnipeg was but a Hamlet and a fort. Suit against doctors City proceeds forty years ago March 9, 1916 Charlie Chaplin starring along with Mabel Normand who had also been seen in person on the stage in Winnipeg As had Chaplin him self were drawing gales of laugh Ter at starland in the comic Pic Ture adventure in a cabaret. Written argument is being pre years a _ March g 192g pared in he damage suit Prince Louis of to by Durrell Milton Staple of car the free Lin. Man against two doctors it the the t he and the of Winnipeg. Go hide to share evidence in the Case was heard throne and was coming Over monday and tuesday before to look for one at Justice Kalph Maybank. Or. Beach i Staple is claiming damages on his own behalf and on behalf of years 0. 1936 son. Ear Albert Staple. He claims j archbishop s. P. Matheson in the doctors operated or. His son s his series of articles on life in Normal left foot instead of the the red River settlement in which right leg which had been dam his Grace had been born in 1852.il aged by polio. Devoted the current column to a the operation look place of the religious life o f Princess Elizabeth Hospital nov. I the Selkirk settlers and their Des 10. A pendants. Most of the original set in the suit a r e tiers of 1812-15 had been alive or. Charles r. Hollenberg or when the archbishop was born. Max do Marnis. Specialist in Phy Sical Medicine at City municipal hospitals and the City of Winni Peg owner of the Hospital where the operation took place. 124 Al jul ii flu Llull j Al y j. W. Wachniak r sons March 10 at 2 pm and 7 . I i Phil pro Clerc. For Dirr Mot fat dec. Ranch . Automatic Gas Roffiel elec. Ninn Cle mix master 7 pee. Tit. Red i. Stp., China wardrobe Chrome tables and chairs Dav purports. Dressers Chester Fields and chairs _ _ studio Lonnie and 2 chairs k. Cabinets. Aid. Peter Taraska chairman o radios one. Chairs end tables Coffee the civic safety committee an mirrors carpets a tons elec. Bounced thursday that 124 and t00 5 men had applied to write examinations for the position of battalion w ave chief and Deputy chief on March 2si Locan ave 27 and 28. He said the men will have to _ specify which of the two positions h warholak a sons phone j13-8321 auctioneers they Are writing for but the re suits of those rejected in the Deputy chief s examination will be considered in the selection of the battalion chief. J the Deputy chief will probably 1 succeed chief David Clawson upon his retirement later this year and the battalion chief will probably become Deputy. I civic safety committee wednes a Day at a closed session also struck off a sub committee to decide who May write examination for vacancies in the District chief and Cap Tain ranks. By Max Steiman sons so rapidly do bacteria multiply j that it is said by scientists one Bac Jillis in a 24-hour period May pro i Duce upwards of 16.5 million others. Auction Sale of an almost or neral electric 21 Inch Convol Model the Vislen a Quantity of new Ibi Iles Milts and Attr Model Al citric it Fri dec. Word mar Beautiful carpets a lond bedroom str. M Loti b in Rte double Dresser Lovely Davin port and Chesterfield stes. Chrome kit Chen St. Machler and hundreds of other valuable household pieces including. Rhina. Linens clothing so Alvares. Etc. Carter s auction rooms 309 Carlton Street saturday night. March 10th at 7.30 . Max Steiman auction res m. K. I h. Ii. Strini Tii evaluators phone 92-3397 used building material Sale now demolishing a Large residence at 282 Broadway ave. Doors Complete with hardware windows Kitchen Cabi nets Hardwood flooring Baths sinks radiators cast Iron and Stoker. Building will to Opan for sat. March 10th, 9 . To 3 . For appointment phone or. Buhay. Atlas wrecking co. Ltd. 625 Marion St. Phone 20-1121 combination screwdriver sets regular 1.75 special 99c an extremely useful kit in plastic Roll containing 1 regular screw Driver Blade also two sizes of Blades for Robertson socket head screws and two sizes for Phillip s screws. All fit in adjustable plastic handle. 14-Inch pipe wrenches special 1-79 a Strong serviceable pipe wrench in a practical size for most jobs around the House. 40 it. Roll 1-Inch Felt weatherstrip regular 1.00 half Price top Quality firm Grey Felt weatherstrip 1-Inch wide and thick. Ideal for windows doors and Many other purposes. Automatic household push drills plastering trowels 3.95 regular 5.85 special _ a Handy trowel for the Odd All Metal with Chrome plated plastering or Cement Job around finish and fitted with set of 8 assorted Drill Points in handle handle. Nest of Scure fas special a Handy set i of Combina Tion saws that fit in the handle. Set consists of 16-Inch Ordinary Cross Cut saw 10-Inch Hacksaw 12-Inch flooring saw 12-Inch Keyhole saw and 12-Inch Metal cutting saw. Tool dept., main floor North. Ibs than half Price men s first watch expansion bracelets Gold filled with stainless steel backs. Reg. 6.95 special 2.98 cutlery dept., main floor front. Demonstration of Gyp Tex texture paint All Day tomorrow saturday March 10 and continuing All next week in our paint department come in and learn about this distinctive Type of Wall and ceiling decoration which goes right Over your old Walls. Anybody can apply and texture with Gyp text no tinting required As it comes in ready mixed tints of Blue Ivory Buff Green Pink Grey and White. Simply add water mix. To a heavy paste and Brush it on. Don t miss this interesting and practical demonstration in our paint dept. Main floor rear. Chrome Tex rubber base paint quarts Reg. 2.35 Gallons Reg. 7.90 1.69 5.29 a first Quality rubber base Interior paint for Walls at a bargain Price. Ready for use with Brush or roller. Requires no primer on any surface. Has no paint odor and dries in about an hour. Suitable for plaster wallpaper and Wallboard. One coat covers most surfaces. Ideal for living rooms dining rooms and bedrooms. Choice of Harvest yellow. Shell Coral foam Green Norway Green Blue Belle tapestry Blue Lime Green hindu red Grey Mist Sunset and White. Paint roller and tray regular 2.25 1 special Al. An efficient paint rolling outfit that will simplify the Job of painting Interior Walls and Ceil Ings. Mohair roller is suitable for applying any paint or enamel. Similar to illustration. Paint dept., main floor rear. Sale of venetian blinds with baked enamel steel slats steel headboard and Matching plastic tapes Here s a Chance to save on first Quality venetian blinds in most wanted sizes. Popular egg Shell color with plastic tapes and easy working tilt gear. Brackets and screws included. All 64 inches Long. Sizes 18 24 26 sizes 30 32 34 27 and 28 inches. And 36 inches. Special special 5.49 Parkhill mor rest Tress 39.50 regular 59.50 value for Here it is the famous Parkhill Post sized mor rest mattress similar to illustration at a 20.00 saving. It features High Coil count Superb Post sized Comfort pre built ver tical stitch Sag proof Border and deluxe decorator designed cover. Choice of 4 6" 4 and furniture dept., fourth floor. Ciiarin6athaifprki cigars seconds of a Well known Loc Cigar boxes of 50 2.50 these Are seconds from a regular Loc line of Benson Hedges cigars fresh from the factory and guaranteed All Long fillers. Tobacco dept., main floor front. Sylle priced 4 6-cup teapots serviceable teapots that Are attractively decorated and highly glazed. 4-cup size regular 1.05 6-cup size regular 1.25 China dept., third floor. 79c 98c big 17-Inch toy Road graders regular 3.75 special 2.95 big value in an action toy that will Appeal to the average boy. Made to scale from heavy gauge Metal with plastic make believe motor and heavy rubber tires. Scraper Blade rotates rises Lowers and tilts by lever control front wheels steer. Finished in authentic Highway color. Overall length 17 inches. Toy dipt., second floor. Main St., at Bannatyne ave. Phone 96-1163 store hours 9 to 5. Wednesday 9 to 12.30. Open All Day saturday no mail orders for Sale Price items. Auto exhaust Extension and Deflector regular 1.80 special 98c no . Phone orders a limited number of triple Chrome plated exhaust deflectors. All have built in baffle for longer life. Strap on tire chains to fit 6.00x16, 6.50x15 and 6.70x15 tires regular 1.65 special .29 each Handy strap on chains to give you traction in Snow or mud. Easy to put on and remove. Similar to illustration. Clearance of Auto tire chains size to fit 6.00x16-6.50x15 and 6.70x15 first Quality medium weight chains _ that will give you Valu to 13 95 traction in Snow or special mud. Adjustable Side View Auto mirrors special 1.09 an exceptionally Low Price for a smart Side View Mirror for your car. Beautifully Chrome plated and has 4-Inch, non Glare Mirror. Mounts on either left or right Side and fits most makes and models of cars. Aura accessories main floor North. All Metal bed lamps 98. Usual 1.75 value special no . Phone orders a practical bed lamp in Ivory or Brown finish to harmonize with your bedroom. Fitted with clips to fasten Over end of bed also push through switch. 2-licht fluorescent Kitchen units usual value 10.95 special an outstanding value in a modern unit for your Kitchen or rumpus finished in White enamel and supplied with two 20-Watt fluorescent lamps. Wired ready to install. Similar to illustration. Appliance cords with off and on switch regular 1.39 special 98 a practical Cord for Irons toasters or Waffle Irons. Fitted with off and on switch and easily removed plug. 9-ft. Extension cords special 89 a Handy Extension Cord with 3-Way connection at one end and moulded plug at the other. Similar to illustration. Electrical dept., main floor North. Sani Queen Rustproof Kitchen cans regular 8.50 special 5.95 a big Beautiful first Quality can for Kitchen refuse enamelled on top of. Aluminium so that it cannot rust. It features modern Square design with rolled edges removable aluminium in Ner can that won t rust and rubber sealed lid. Size inches. Choice of yellow red or White. Canister sets 1.49 regular 2.25 special attractive enamelled Metal canisters with colourful Cluster fruit or Floral decoration. Choice of White yellow or Black with White. Kitche Wartt third floor ;