Flying Aggie

A crowd of agriculture students gathers to watch what appears to be the University of Manitoba's first successful attempt at human flight.  Bonus points for striking a killer pose in mid-air.

Source: Faculty of Human Ecology fonds (PC 49, A.86-42), Box 2, Folder 45, Item 32

Movember Memories

As the month of Movember draws to a close, I would like to honour a few of the more unique mustaches to have ever graced this fair city.  Exhibit A: real estate agent and singer, John Yuzyk.

Date: February 1975; Photographer: Gerry Hart

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10696, Item 6

Exhibit B: economist and natural resource consultant David A. Young

Date: September 1977

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10694, Item  3

Exhibit C: Rob Kitching, flanked by his employees Coral McKendrick and Arlene Scherbain.  Bonus points for displaying his handlebar in such an affectionate manner.

Date: December 20, 1975; Photographer: Jim Wiley

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 8, Folder 10266, Item 17

Exhibit D: Dr. Charles Faiman.  The mustache/pipe combo is killer.

Date: January 1979; Photographer: Jon Thordarson

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 5, Folder 10146, Item 6

I know what you're thinking.  It's nearing the holidays and all of these men have everything they could ever want already: a fantastic mouth brow.  Well, do not despair.  You could always be like Professor Victor Leathers here and purchase a collection of mustache cups.  Their stache no longer has to be a tea strainer.  Happy Holidays to the mustachioed set and a Merry Movember to everyone!

 

Date: November 24, 1969; Photographer: Frank Chalmers

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 9, Folder 10295, Item 4

Milking It

A photograph of farmer Keith McPherson, his cow Jennie, and Brandon mayor Bill K. Wilton.  I'm not sure if there was a competition involved or if these two just made some admittedly awesome overalls and decided this was a good photo op.  Either way, if I were them, I would not be putting those bottles anywhere near my mouth.  The woman in the background shooting a look of shock and disgust their way is an absolute classic.

Date: June 25, 1970; Photographer: Frank Chalmers

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10682, Item 2

Winnipeg's Illustrated Rock History - Part 5: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

 Deluxe Chance Band: Terry Barnett, Paul Bergman, Randy Joyce, and Harri Vallittu

Date: December 20, 1975; Photographer: Gregg Burner
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 4, Folder 10113, Item 3

 

Wood 'n Hannah Band: David Wood, John Hannah (of Harlequin fame!), Harvey Kostenchuk, and Bob Wallace.  I can see many of these fashion choices making a comeback but let's all agree that the shirt Mr. Wallace is rocking should remain in the past.

Date: May 6, 1976; Photographer: Jim Walker

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10684, Item 9

 

Woodwork: Kathy Brown, Stan Bedernjak, David Wood, and Brad Meadmore

Date: September 8, 1979; Photographer: Gregg Burner

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10687, Item 11

 

Jazz-rock band Zdenka: Steve Hegyi, Kerry Ladyshewsky, Danny Pelfrey, Greg Black, Glen Hall, and Bob Fuhr.  Apparently history has decided that the most awesome location to photograph rock bands (and jazz-rock bands) is the stairwell.

Date: February 17, 1977; Photographer: Jim Wiley

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10697, Item 9

Charlotte Whitton: Feminist Trailblazer/Ninja

On this day in 1951, Charlotte Whitton was elected the first female mayor of a major Canadian city.  In this photo, the mayor of Ottawa appears to demonstrate her little-known deadly karate skills while speaking at an event in Winnipeg.

Photographer: Hugh Allan; Date: April 7, 1965

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 18, Folder 10671, Item 11

Just Chillin'

A photograph of actor and singer Chill Wills with local model Zorica.  Famed Western actor Chill Wills was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1960 but, according to his IMDb profile, his shameless and embarrassing campaign for the award not only cost him the Oscar but exposed himself to a great deal of humiliation.  I find that hard to believe ...

Date: June 18, 1970

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10678, Item 15

Winnipeg's Illustrated Rock History - Part 4

Continuing with our ever-popular Winnipeg rock history theme, I present one of the many incarnations of the popular Ukrainian cover band, the D-Drifters.  L-R: Tony Roman, Mike Klym, Dave Roman.  I need help identifying the guys on the far right.  Fun fact: Fred Turner of BTO was once a member.

Date: November 16, 1971

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 3, Folder 10104, Item 3

 

And Crow Cuss! L-R: Hermann Fruhm, Greg Leskiew, Larry Pink, Marc LaFrance, and Bill Wallace.  Here is a recipe for awesomeness: Add equal parts coats with shorts, colourful knee-high socks, and tubas.  Mix well with 3 mustaches, 2 exaggerated hand movements, and 1 bad pun.  Voila!

Date: August 18, 1977; Photographer: Gregg Burner

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 18, Folder 10654, Item 11

Floral fashion fiasco

Mary Beighton (wife of T. E. Beighton), Louise Isabel Willis (wife of Errick Willis), and Beryle Ciley (wife of C. D. Ciley), as shown left to right. The women are cutting a cake for the fiftieth anniversary of a Winnipeg municipal chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, and all are wearing I.O.D.E. pins. Little do they realize that a florist's shop has just thrown up all over their formal wear.

Anyone interested in seeing more fashion fiascos?  Believe me, there are lots.

Date: March 21, 1963

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 15, Folder 10676, Item 15

Lance Armstrong's grandpa?

86-year-old Thomas Cosford demonstrates some amazing flexibility for his or any age while riding his bicycle.  86?!  Are you kidding me?!  I am less than half this man's age and I can barely lift my legs out of bed in the morning.  Rumour has it that Mr. Cosford attempted to enter this year's Tour de France but was denied entry due to speculation of steroid abuse. 

Photographer: Jeff Debooy; Date: May 1975

Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 3, Folder 10091, Item 13

Fatty Fine Arts

Diane Coulter, Miss Dominion of Canada, poses next to a sculpture of Prime Minister John A. MacDonald made of styrofoam and shortening.  How glamourous!  I must say, this is by far the best sculpture of a head of state made from animal fat that I have ever seen.  By far!

Date: March 8, 1967
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 3, Folder 10092, Item 8