It is 100 years since Madge Stevens was born - Pt 14

Picnics and outings were part of the lifestyle for the "Aren't we having fun" lady



Madge (cigarette) on usual back steps with David and Heather


Madge with David and Heather
07 Dec 1957, 8th grandchild, Judy Kim (Ian & Norma’s 4th)
1957 Songs; Young Love, All Shook Up, Love Letters In The Sand, Teddy Bear, Jailhouse Rock and April Love. Events; Edmund Hillary leads a team of five New Zealanders in support of the Trans Antarctic expedition of Vivian Fuchs, International Geophysical Year (IGY) begins for 18 months from July 1st. October 4th, the Russians launch Sputnik 1.

Early 1958, son David marries Heather Jean Symons



06 Sep 1958, 9th grandchild, Shauna born (David & Heather’s 1st)

1958 Songs; At The Hop, Don’t, Tequila, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Purple People Eater, Volare, It’s All In The Game. Events; In N.Z. April 1st, P.A.Y.E. (Pay As You Earn) taxation is introduced, The Explorer satellite is launched from Cape Canaveral, Charles de Gaulle becomes the new French President, The sack dress debuts, Rock singer Jerry Lewis marries his 13 year old cousin. The U.S. nuclear submarine ‘Nautilus’ makes the first undersea voyage across the North Pole.
04 Oct 1958, death of Madge’s second husband Frank Stevens, in Calgary



1959 The St. Lawrence Seaway opens along the U.S.-Canada border to facilitate shipping on the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Lake Superior. 1959 Songs