This was a habit decades ago men chewed plugs of tobacco, the Canadian Pacific Railway accommodated the gentlemen that enjoyed it on their trains.
Today in History, June 22 1941:
Ed Bradley, American Journalist Born.
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Local Toastmaster Phyllis recieves certificate from President Phil.
The club meets tuesdays at the library.
Today in history , June 21 1957 Canada gets first women Cabinet Minister.
old court house gallery .
Old court-house that houses art galley somehow arranges for good light and shadow in their yard as well.
Today in history, June,18 1945:
Lord Haw Haw charged with treason.
Looks like the Osprey population has a new addition .
Today in history, June 17th 1987
With the death of the last individual the Dusky Seaside Sparrow becomes extinct.
any landing a good one...
Bird comes home to chicks on the Nicola River,near Merritt.
Today in History, June 16th 2000
Israel complies with UN resolution 425 after 22 years. But not completely it still occupies the Sheaba Farms, of Lebanon.
Movie Mart going out of business. these fellows were using sandwich boards to advertise a bargain as Movie Mart closes here and elsewhere in the province.
The company filed for bankrupcy in the US.
Today in History, June 15th,1916
US president incorporates boy scouts.
Run and walk for minor sports access
Merritt Country Run.
The weekend saw a run for a fundraiser for better access to minor sports including equipment and registration costs.
Today in history, June 14th 1941:
Anne Frank begins to keep a diary.
Few weeds
The city maintained parks have green grass that are well cut. Flower beds now planted are not yet in full bloom.
Today in History, June 11 1825
First cornerstone laid for fort Hamilton New York City.
Old five
Another old five, a good one, shows up at the Coldwater Hotel in Merritt .They post that they are not taking old bills so go to the bank with them.
Today in History, June 10th 1940: Canada declares war on Italy
Van for tour
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Als ride across Canada ” Going the distance for Dad”, the driver said that her daughter was cycling across Canada for awareness . The event, the driver of the van says, was inspired by loss of the lady’s father some 7 years ago. The plates are from Nova Scotia and we presume that its closing in on its end but that was not confirmed ,the web site says its Vancouver to the east and have raised about six thousand dollars of a 25 thousand dollar goal. So don’t presume that it s finishing by the vans plates. Merritt becoming a frequent stop for bicycles rideing on cross Canada tours.
The web site is:
http://www.als.ca/events/mysite.aspx?fid=3365
Today in History, June 9th 1973:
Race horse secretariat wins Triple Crown.
Ball fields full last night, weather better…
Today in history, June 8 1783
Icelandic volcano kills , 9000 people and starts a 7 year famine.
Vision Quest
Harvey the proprietor of vision quest optical is giving his best impression of Jack Benny. Jack was a stand up TV comic. Harvey has worked in hollywood as a set builder on films such as volcano and has built facades for the Country Music Capital of Canada theme around Merritt, including the header on my blog. We like Harvey’s spirit he is at this time of to Edmonton for a bit to do some façade work.
Today in History, June 7 1099
First Crusade the siege of Jerusalem begins.
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