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St. Croix Courier

Jan 15/1953

Charlotte County Hospital construction reaching final phases.

Dwight David Eisenhower

34th President of the United States
(January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961)

Nickname: "Ike"

Born: October 14, 1890, in Denison, Texas
Died: March 28, 1969, in Washington, D.C

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Jan 22/1953

Photo of 2x3 foot Christmas Card sent by cast of Sonja Henie Ice Revue to St. Andrews, addressed to W. C. O'Neill.

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Jan 22/1953

Ottawa Girl wins Long Suit for Pool Injury

Marilyn Noell injured in June 23, 1949. Dove off float into 3 feet of water; sluice gates had been opened. Was employed as waitress at Algonquin. Has obtained BA from Queen's extramurally, studying between operations. At present taking course in social work at U of T; only wheelchair student in residence. Awarded in excess of $9,000 plus $300 per month for life out of court and payment of all legal and medical expenses. Settlement described as "one of the highest settlements for personal damages that has ever been made in Ontario." 22 years old (b. 1931) Suit of $170,000 against CPR.

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Feb 5/1953

St. Andrews to appeal decision by Charlotte County Court to reduce tax assessment of CPR/St. Andrews Land Company properties. Long article only partly visible. 23 acres. General dispute over rate at which Hotel taxes rising with respect to Town. In 1948 $5,300; 1950, $9,560: 80 percent increase, whereas Town taxes rose only 35 percent. 1952 Algonquin taxes $15,920—up 66 percent, town only 3 percent.

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Feb 19/1953

News Notes. Original painting by Grace Mowatt placed in Prince Arthur School. An arrangement of Salpigosis in Apostle jug.

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March 5/1953

C. F. Boyle New Owner of Park Hotel. History of Boyle's involvement in hotel business—mostly Fredericton and New Brunswick. "Mr. Boyle and his associates intend to make extensive renovations of the Park Hotel and to cater especially to commercial travellers and businesspeople." 52 bedrooms. All but 5 with private baths or running water.

Report shows this Province Hay Fever Haven. "All out ragweed eradication program inaugurated by province last spring." Campaign to continue this summer. New Brunswick travel Bureau publishing leaflet advertising low ragweed stats.

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March 22/1953

News Notes. Hosmer Curling Trophy won by Jim Skinner's team.

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March 19/1953

News Notes. 50 years ago (1903) old Catholic Church moved to present location at Andraeleo Hall "where it now stands as the stage part of that building."

"Bonzo goes to College" showing at Marina Theatre.

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April 2/1953

New Manager for Algonquin Hotel. E. C. Fitt transferred to Lake Louise. D. A. Williams, asst. manager at Empress since 1941, will as of April 1 manage Algonquin. Fitt joined Hotel department in 1927 in Montreal. Assistant manager at Louise from 1946. Prior to Algonquin was acting manager at Hotel Saskatchewan and Royal Alexandra in Winnipeg. Moved to Empress in 1941. Photos.

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May 14/1953

Band members from April 28/1910 concert at Andraeleo Hall.

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May 14/1953

Plan Expanded Advertising. Hotels look for Big Season Ahead. C. F. Boyle of New Brunswick Hotel Association says will be attempting to lure more Ontarians and Quebecois to province as part of larger "See Canada First" national association campaign.

Queen of England

Elizabeth II

(Elizabeth, Alexandra, Mary)

1952-

Crowned June 22/1953

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June 4/1953

David Walker receives Governor General's Award for "The Pillar." 42 years old.

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June 11/1953

Rotary International Conference coming to Algonquin June 15-17. Golf and tour of town on slate. Ladies to be hosted at Ballantyne estate. Governor's ball with special floor features will close conference.

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June 25/1953

News Notes. Convention Season. The Algonquin has been host to four well known groups: The Maritime Hospital Association, Rotary, New Brunswick Barristers, Pharmaceutical Assoc.

Today Confederation life Assoc. arrives by special train from Montreal. 300 strong. Probably only special train for June conventions.

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Aug 13/1953

News Notes. Myrna Loy back at St. Andrews this time for three weeks.

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Aug 27/1953

News Notes: Convention Season Again at Hotel. Now Maritime Senior Golf Assoc, Medical Association, Crown Life. Hotel to close labour Day.

Louis Kronenberger, "a smallish sort of man with the appearance of being deep in thought at all times," one of the editors of Time Magazine, in St. Andrews for summer, where he spends most of the time at a typewriter desk at second story office on trips from cottage on hill.

Crown life at 400 too large for Algonquin; 40 put up at Seaside Inn. Sept. 3/1953

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Aug 20, 1953

Cottage Directory

Senator Mathias, Judge Barry [sic], Coven Hoven, Van Horne's Estate, Minister's Island.

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Sept 10/1953

Margaret (Harrison) Dickenson passes away Sept. 6. Algonquin employee 27 years. 1926. Pall bearers Barker Campbell, Hazen McGee, Peter Monaghan, Boyd Merrill.

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Sept 24/1953

D. A. Williams announces record season—fewer conventions but more guests. Digby Pines and Lakeside in Yarmouth similar. August especially heavy. More from Southern States and Mexico. The three hotels employ a total of 500 university students. Only skeleton staff remaining now.

Guy Lombardo dance in Saint John.

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Oct 8/1953

Dr. Mowatt speaks on democracy to IODE

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Oct 18/1953

Side-wheeler Rose Standish Leaving St. Andrews Wharf. Photo, with Algonquin in background. Brief history. Last side-wheeler to be used on St. Croix. Elegant when new.

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Oct 29/1953

Dr. Mowatt's Third Book

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Nov 5/1953

Charlotte County Hospital Officially Open Friday. Photos, praise. "Magnificent New Hospital." Whole issue dedicated to building.