Oshawa Times (1958-), 26 May 1966, p. 34

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THE OSHAWA TIMES, Thursdey, Mey 26, 1966 SA Edwin Brokovsky, editor of the| The town of Wilno, near Ren- Manitoba Gazette; Sir Casimir |frew, Ontari, founded in 18 6 0, Noted early Canadians of Po- lish origin include Alexandre Kierzkkowski, a member of the first Parliament after Confed- New Medallion Commemorates M1U AMULUVYCLSaLy This beautiful medallion com- memorating the 1,000th anni- versary of Christianity in Po- land (966 - 1966) is a valuable addition to any collection, or an excellent souvenir of these millennium celebrations. The impressive design of the obverse side features the mag- nificent Polish Eagle, which was the symbol of the Jagiel- lon Dynasty (1386 - 1572). Dur- ing. this period Poland was at the peak of its greatness This particular eagle has been offi- cially accepted by the Executie Committee of the Polish Mill- enium. The Eagle symbolizes Polish Nationality and Unity, and the words. Polands Millen- nium', and '"Milenium Polski' with these two translations se- parated by the dates 966 and 1966, The reverse side bears a Po- lish Millenium crest. The Eagle and Cross in the centre, is en- closed within the English letter- ing. "Poland's Millennium of Christianity" which is in turn surrounded by the Polish Trans- lation of this '"Tysia Cle Cie Polski Chrzescijanskiej", These medallions have a width of 114". They are struck in four dif- ferent metals by Welling Mfg. Co, 67 Richmond st, E. Toronto HISTORIC ROLE A Seczepanski of Oshawa wecentiy played the role of Boleslaw Chrobry in a Po- Bish pageant presented here. Boleslaw became as iat crowned tang ot Poland im 425. Under his leadership, the borders of the country were expanded to the shores of the Baltic and the Black Sea. Chrobry was the son of Mieszko, who became the first Polish Prince. ~--Oshawa Times Photo eration; Charles Globensky, a| Gzowski, noted engineer and ed-| was the first Polish settlement member of the House in 1875; | ucator. | inhCanada, Your Mills Men and their Family of Fine Products Extend -- Congratulations to Our Oshawa Polish Community Your Millenium Marks a Time of Historical Value and Prestige For Your People. We Are Proud to Have You a Part of Oshawa's Community. THE | CLIFF MILLS MOTORS LTD. © PONTIAC @ BUICK @ VAUXHALL @ VIVA ACADIAN © GMC © BEDFORD 266 KING ST. WEST PH: 7234634

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