Obverse Photo

Reverse Photo

Cat #

Town/City

Obverse Content
(Reverse Content)
[Token and Text Colour]

Notes

 Type 

 Shape 

 Size 

 Rarity 

4200 r

Regina

W. Allen Regina Bakery
(Good For One Loaf Bread)

William Allen, a baker at the Best Yet Bakery, started the Regina Bakery at 1337 Garnet North in 1914. Tokens were issued around 1916 and used until it was sold in the fall of 1920.

 

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4210 r

Regina

Good For 1 Loaf Of The Best Yet Bread Phone 924
(Good For 1 Loaf Of The Best Yet Bread Phone 924)

Best Yet Bakery was started in 1906 by John McCarthy and in 1910 George Cook and Auguste Vanstone purchased the bakery. In 1916 Vanstone bought out Cook but shortly afterwards ran into financial difficulties and was forced into liquidation in 1919. Ed McCarthy purchased the bakery from the receiver in 1920 and operated it until sold in 1929 to McGavin's. It is thought that the first token was issued by Cook & Vanstone and McCarthy issued the other.

Smaller letters

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4210 r1

Regina

Good For 1 Loaf Of The Best Yet Bread Phone 924
(Good For 1 Loaf Of The Best Yet Bread Phone 924)

Best Yet Bakery was started in 1906 by John McCarthy and in 1910 George Cook and Auguste Vanstone purchased the bakery. In 1916 Vanstone bought out Cook but shortly afterwards ran into financial difficulties and was forced into liquidation in 1919. Ed McCarthy purchased the bakery from the receiver in 1920 and operated it until sold in 1929 to McGavin's. It is thought that the first token was issued by Cook & Vanstone and McCarthy issued the other.

Larger letters

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4210 r2

Regina

Best Yet Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Best Yet Bakery was started in 1906 by John McCarthy and in 1910 George Cook and Auguste Vanstone purchased the bakery. In 1916 Vanstone bought out Cook but shortly afterwards ran into financial difficulties and was forced into liquidation in 1919. Ed McCarthy purchased the bakery from the receiver in 1920 and operated it until sold in 1929 to McGavin's. It is thought that the first token was issued by Cook & Vanstone and McCarthy issued the other.

 

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4215 r

Regina

The Star Provision Co. Ltd. (Star) Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

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10

4220 r

Regina

Borden's Bread Co. Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Constantin Sawchuk started the bakery in 1940. Tokens were issued in 1941 and used until 1948 when they were withdrawn from circulation.

 

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4

4225 r

Regina

Capital Bakery Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

The Capital Bakery was started in 1927 by Maurice Fisher and Joseph Cohen. In 1930 Fisher sold his share to Cohen and he continued in business until 1933 when he just closed shop.

 

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4230 r

Regina

Cecil's Good For One Loaf Of Bread Tea Room
(uniface)

Cecil Babcock started a small confectionery at 2704 - 13th Avenue in 1918. Tokens were issued shortly after starting and were used until 1920 when the tea room was sold to Mrs. Emily Bell.

All details are incuse.

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4240 r

Regina

Clarke's Bakery 1846 Hamilton St.
(Good For One Loaf Of Bread)

James Clarke, a baker for Model Bakery, started his own bakery in 1931 but the depression was an influencing factor and he discontinued business in 1932 and became bakery foreman for Canadian Bakeries.

 

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4250 r

Regina

The Colonial 2127 To 33 South Railway St. Regina Good For One Loaf
({Horse Shoe} Good Luck Go To)

Spittle & Pym opened a bakery and general store on South Railway in 1908 and in 1914 sold to Mr. Findlay. Tokens were issued in 1914 and used until the business was sold in 1919.

Address says 2127 to 33.

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4250 r1

Regina

The Colonial 2127 To 23 South Railway St Regina Good For One Loaf
({Horse Shoe} Good Luck Go To)

Spittle & Pym opened a bakery and general store on South Railway in 1908 and in 1914 sold to Mr. Findlay. Tokens were issued in 1914 and used until the business was sold in 1919.

Address says 2127 to 23.

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29

10

4260 r

Regina

Crown Bakery
(Good For One Loaf Of Bread)

Nick Addems opened the bakery in 1905 and issued tokens around 1910 and were used until the bakery was sold to the Lake of the Woods Milling Company in 1928.

 

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23

8

4260 r1

Regina

Crown Bakery
(Good For One Loaf Of Bread)

Nick Addems opened the bakery in 1905 and issued tokens around 1910 and were used until the bakery was sold to the Lake of the Woods Milling Company in 1928.

 

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4270 r

Regina

Deluxe Bakery 2526 Eleventh Ave. Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Bread)

Frederick Kreutzer started the Avenue Bakery at 2526 - 11th Avenue in 1920 and in 1922 changed the name to the Deluxe Bakery. Tokens were issued around 1923 and were used until 1934 when the bakery closed down.

 

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4275 r

Regina

Sanitary Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

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10

4280 g

Regina

J. England Restaurant Regina, Assa.
(10)

John England started the confectionery in 1889 and in 1890 expanded to a restaurant. In 1904 the kitchen was changed around to include a bakeshop. The business was sold in 1907 to J. Smith and England moved to Kelowna where he started a bakery with a son. Another son, Frederick George stayed in Regina and started a jewellry store.

 

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10

4280 r

Regina

J. England Baker And Confectioner Regina, Assa.
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

John England started the confectionery in 1889 and in 1890 expanded to a restaurant. In 1904 the kitchen was changed around to include a bakeshop. The business was sold in 1907 to J. Smith and England moved to Kelowna where he started a bakery with a son. Another son, Frederick George stayed in Regina and started a jewellry store.

 

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28

8

4280 r1

Regina

J. England Baker & Confectioner Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

John England started the confectionery in 1889 and in 1890 expanded to a restaurant. In 1904 the kitchen was changed around to include a bakeshop. The business was sold in 1907 to J. Smith and England moved to Kelowna where he started a bakery with a son. Another son, Frederick George stayed in Regina and started a jewellry store.

 

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10

4280 r2

Regina

J. England Baker & Confectioner Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

John England started the confectionery in 1889 and in 1890 expanded to a restaurant. In 1904 the kitchen was changed around to include a bakeshop. The business was sold in 1907 to J. Smith and England moved to Kelowna where he started a bakery with a son. Another son, Frederick George stayed in Regina and started a jewellry store.

 

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10

4290 r

Regina

Fell's Confectionery Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Benjamin Fell started the confectionery in 1915 at 1865 Scarth St. In the late 1920's added the bakery counter as the kitchen was doing all their required baking. Continued in business until 1948.

 

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6

4295 t

Regina

Rene. R.Gaudry. Regina. Sask.
(Good. For. One. Drink. Beer. Token. 1920 Canada)

all incuse

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10

4297 pt

Regina

Glen Elm Park Dairy (Good For 1 Pint Of Milk)

On Feb 21 1934 the Glen Elm Park Dairy applied for a business licence in Regina.
On May 25 1935 G.A. Peters was denied a business licence for his dairy in Glen Elm Park because he did not sterilize the bottles and was selling milk in the village of Glen Elm Park (which is now part of Regina). It is unknown if or for how long these tokens were issued to the public.

 

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4300 r

Regina

Home Electric Bakery Phone Regina 6245
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

J. G. Taylor opened a bakery on 13th Avenue on October 13th, 1927 and in 1930 issued the round token, as a convenience to the routemen in delivering bread. These tokens were only used two years. In 1936, on opening another store on 12th Avenue, r1 was issued for use in both stores. In 1940 opened the Dewdney branch and he again started to deliver bread so issued the third token with the phone number so that anyone could call the head office. In 1942, due to gas restrictions, deliveries were discontinued so all tokens were withdrawn from circulation and destroyed.

 

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9

4300 r1

Regina

Home Electric Bakery Regina
(Good For One Loaf)

J. G. Taylor opened a bakery on 13th Avenue on October 13th, 1927 and in 1930 issued the round token, as a convenience to the routemen in delivering bread. These tokens were only used two years. In 1936, on opening another store on 12th Avenue, r1 was issued for use in both stores. In 1940 opened the Dewdney branch and he again started to deliver bread so issued the third token with the phone number so that anyone could call the head office. In 1942, due to gas restrictions, deliveries were discontinued so all tokens were withdrawn from circulation and destroyed.

 

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9

4300 r2

Regina

Home Electric Bakery Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Phone 6245)

J. G. Taylor opened a bakery on 13th Avenue on October 13th, 1927 and in 1930 issued the round token, as a convenience to the routemen in delivering bread. These tokens were only used two years. In 1936, on opening another store on 12th Avenue, r1 was issued for use in both stores. In 1940 opened the Dewdney branch and he again started to deliver bread so issued the third token with the phone number so that anyone could call the head office. In 1942, due to gas restrictions, deliveries were discontinued so all tokens were withdrawn from circulation and destroyed.

 

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23

9

4305 r

Regina

Hughes & Charbonneau Home Made Bread Phone 3165
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

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26

10

4310 r

Regina

Don't Say Bread Say Mcgavin's
(Good For One Loaf Mcgavin's Ltd.)
[Blue token color, White lettering]

McGavin Bakeries had its start in Edmonton. In 1912, James McGavin moved to Edmonton from Glasgow. In 1913, he bought the Stinson Bakery and in 1916 opened McGavin's Bros. Bakery with the assistance of his brothers back in the old country. The company grew, expanding to Vancouver in 1924 and taking over a couple of bakeries there in 1927. Over the next few years McGavin's opened locations in Saskatoon, Regina, Lethbridge, and Moose Jaw.

McGavin's had used paper tickets for years but in 1957 decided to try tokens. Due to an error in ordering tokens at the Edmonton office, they had an overabundance so it was decided to use these tokens at all the branches until used up. In 1962 Canadian Bakeries and McGavin's amalgamated and new tokens were issued at this time with the blue token being recalled.
As the new company still maintained two seperate sales organizations a token was issued for each.

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4310 r1

Regina

Good Eating Begins With Mcgavin's Made In Usa
(Good For One Loaf Mcgavin Sales Ltd.)
[Red token color, White lettering]

McGavin Bakeries had its start in Edmonton. In 1912, James McGavin moved to Edmonton from Glasgow. In 1913, he bought the Stinson Bakery and in 1916 opened McGavin's Bros. Bakery with the assistance of his brothers back in the old country. The company grew, expanding to Vancouver in 1924 and taking over a couple of bakeries there in 1927. Over the next few years McGavin's opened locations in Saskatoon, Regina, Lethbridge, and Moose Jaw.

McGavin's had used paper tickets for years but in 1957 decided to try tokens. Due to an error in ordering tokens at the Edmonton office, they had an overabundance so it was decided to use these tokens at all the branches until used up. In 1962 Canadian Bakeries and McGavin's amalgamated and new tokens were issued at this time with the blue token being recalled.
As the new company still maintained two seperate sales organizations a token was issued for each.

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4310 r2

Regina

Toastmaster Mighty Fine Bread Made In Usa
(Good For One Loaf Toastmaster Ltd.)
[White token color, Black lettering]

McGavin Bakeries had its start in Edmonton. In 1912, James McGavin moved to Edmonton from Glasgow. In 1913, he bought the Stinson Bakery and in 1916 opened McGavin's Bros. Bakery with the assistance of his brothers back in the old country. The company grew, expanding to Vancouver in 1924 and taking over a couple of bakeries there in 1927. Over the next few years McGavin's opened locations in Saskatoon, Regina, Lethbridge, and Moose Jaw.

McGavin's had used paper tickets for years but in 1957 decided to try tokens. Due to an error in ordering tokens at the Edmonton office, they had an overabundance so it was decided to use these tokens at all the branches until used up. In 1962 Canadian Bakeries and McGavin's amalgamated and new tokens were issued at this time with the blue token being recalled.
As the new company still maintained two seperate sales organizations a token was issued for each.

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4320 r

Regina

Mclaughlin - Macdonald Grocers Phone 2482 Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Fred McLaughlin and Charles MacDonald built the Regina Grocery and confectionery in 1913 at 2910 - 14th Ave. Late in 1915 MacDonald sold his share to McLaughlin, who continued in business until June 1920 when the store was sold to W. Bradd and J. Dudley.

 

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4325 s

Regina

Mcpherson & Mcdermott The Barbers
(Good For One Shave)

 

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4330 r

Regina

Maple Leaf Phone 5077 Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

John Santalab opened the bakery in 1933 and tokens were issued in 1934 for use in the delivery vans. Two different issues and 100 of each issue. In 1938 the bakery discontinued the delivery of bread so a new token was issued. These tokens were ordered three different times which could account for the minor varieties. 200 of each issue. Tokens were discontinued in 1958.

 

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4330 r1

Regina

Maple Leaf Phone 5077 Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

John Santalab opened the bakery in 1933 and tokens were issued in 1934 for use in the delivery vans. Two different issues and 100 of each issue. In 1938 the bakery discontinued the delivery of bread so a new token was issued. These tokens were ordered three different times which could account for the minor varieties. 200 of each issue. Tokens were discontinued in 1958.

Bar-Dot-Bar below 5077 on obv

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4330 r2

Regina

Maple Leaf No Delivery Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Bread)

John Santalab opened the bakery in 1933 and tokens were issued in 1934 for use in the delivery vans. Two different issues and 100 of each issue. In 1938 the bakery discontinued the delivery of bread so a new token was issued. These tokens were ordered three different times which could account for the minor varieties. 200 of each issue. Tokens were discontinued in 1958.

 

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4330 r3

Regina

Maple Leaf No Delivery Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

John Santalab opened the bakery in 1933 and tokens were issued in 1934 for use in the delivery vans. Two different issues and 100 of each issue. In 1938 the bakery discontinued the delivery of bread so a new token was issued. These tokens were ordered three different times which could account for the minor varieties. 200 of each issue. Tokens were discontinued in 1958.

 

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4330 r4

Regina

Maple Leaf No Delivery Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

John Santalab opened the bakery in 1933 and tokens were issued in 1934 for use in the delivery vans. Two different issues and 100 of each issue. In 1938 the bakery discontinued the delivery of bread so a new token was issued. These tokens were ordered three different times which could account for the minor varieties. 200 of each issue. Tokens were discontinued in 1958.

Same as 4330r3 but with upset reverse

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4340 r

Regina

Victoria Bakery Co., Ltd.
(Good For One Loaf)

George R. Fletcher started the bakeshop in 1918 at 2632 Victoria Ave. In 1924 moved to 2622 Victoria Ave. Tokens were issued around this time and used until 1935 when the name was changed to the Victoria Baking Company with Eric Fletcher as manager. A new token was issued at this time and used until 1940,

2 flowered dots on reverse

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4340 r1

Regina

Victoria Bakery Co., Ltd.
(Good For One Loaf))

George R. Fletcher started the bakeshop in 1918 at 2632 Victoria Ave. In 1924 moved to 2622 Victoria Ave. Tokens were issued around this time and used until 1935 when the name was changed to the Victoria Baking Company with Eric Fletcher as manager. A new token was issued at this time and used until 1940,

2 lines and 1 flowered dot on reverse

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4340 r2

Regina

Victoria Baking Co.
(Good For One Loaf))

George R. Fletcher started the bakeshop in 1918 at 2632 Victoria Ave. In 1924 moved to 2622 Victoria Ave. Tokens were issued around this time and used until 1935 when the name was changed to the Victoria Baking Company with Eric Fletcher as manager. A new token was issued at this time and used until 1940,

 

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4349 r

Regina

Phone 3079 John Forgie
(Good For One Loaf Excelsior Bread)

 

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4350 r

Regina

Washington Park Bakery Phone - 6254 John Forgie
(Good For One Loaf)

Mr. Et Mrs. John Forgie started the Excelsior Bakery shortly after arriving in Regina in 1909. They built the original oven with their own hands, did the baking in the morning and John Forgie delivered in the afternoon on foot. They issued a cardboard ticket in 1913, 'good for one loaf' size 60 x 34. In 1915 the name was changed to Washington Park Bakery and the first token was issued. In 1918 more tokens were needed and the tokens ordered had a larger phone number and is slightly different on the reverse. In 1920 the name was changed to Forgie's Bakery so new tokens were issued. These tokens were used until 1925 when they were withdrawn from circulation. The sons took over the bakery and ceased operations in 1971.

small phone number

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4350 r1

Regina

Washington Park Bakery Phone-6254 John Forgie
(Good For One Loaf)

Mr. Et Mrs. John Forgie started the Excelsior Bakery shortly after arriving in Regina in 1909. They built the original oven with their own hands, did the baking in the morning and John Forgie delivered in the afternoon on foot. They issued a cardboard ticket in 1913, 'good for one loaf' size 60 x 34. In 1915 the name was changed to Washington Park Bakery and the first token was issued. In 1918 more tokens were needed and the tokens ordered had a larger phone number and is slightly different on the reverse. In 1920 the name was changed to Forgie's Bakery so new tokens were issued. These tokens were used until 1925 when they were withdrawn from circulation. The sons took over the bakery and ceased operations in 1971.

large phone number

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4351 r

Regina

Forgies Bakery
(Good For One Loaf)

Mr. Et Mrs. John Forgie started the Excelsior Bakery shortly after arriving in Regina in 1909. They built the original oven with their own hands, did the baking in the morning and John Forgie delivered in the afternoon on foot. They issued a cardboard ticket in 1913, 'good for one loaf' size 60 x 34. In 1915 the name was changed to Washington Park Bakery and the first token was issued. In 1918 more tokens were needed and the tokens ordered had a larger phone number and is slightly different on the reverse. In 1920 the name was changed to Forgie's Bakery so new tokens were issued. These tokens were used until 1925 when they were withdrawn from circulation. The sons took over the bakery and ceased operations in 1971.

Formerly Washington Park Bakery, named changed to Forgies Bakery and this token issued in 1920. Tokens withdrawn in 1925.

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4360 r

Regina

Western Bread & Pastry Shop Regina
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Mr, Pisch started the bakeshop in 1932. Tokens were issued in 1938 and were used until 1946 when the bakery was sold to Canadian Bakers.

 

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4365 x

Regina

St. Joseph's Hospital Regina, Saskatshewan
(Radio Token Dahlberg)

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3

4400 t

Regina

Club 66 Regina Token For 1 Drink
(uniface)
[White token color, Black lettering]

 

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32

1

4405 t

Regina

5Th Wheel Club
(Drink Token)
[Light-Blue token color, Black lettering]

 

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29

1

4410 p

Regina

Regina Dairy
(Good For 1 Pint Of Milk)

 

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4410 q

Regina

Regina Dairy
(Good For 1 Quart Of Milk)

 

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10

4415 t

Regina

Saskatchewan Centre Of The Arts
(Not Redeemable For Cash)
[Blue token color, White lettering]

 

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38

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4415 t1

Regina

Sask. Centre Of The Arts Funfest
(No Refund)
[Red token color, Black lettering]

 

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2

4420 e

Regina

50¢ {A & W Logo} Token For Teen Burgers
(50¢ {A & W Logo} Un Jeton Pour Les Teen Burgers)

Large amount of text circling the rim of both sides. See photos for details. Colour altered in photos to aid viewing.

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4425 t

Regina

Region 1 Assembly Chapter 59 (T.P. Of A Logo) Saskatchewan May 8-10 1988
(Regina Sask. {Prairie Lily} Good For One Drink)

T.P. of A. stands for Telephone Pioneers of America.

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4430 z

Regina

Maple Leaf Shows
(uniface)
[Red token color, White lettering]

 

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