Roblin urges national conference on farm income policy
Premier Duff Roblin called January 24 in Winnipeg for a Canada wide conference on agricultural policy centered on farm income. He warned that without address to parity income the nation's food supply and farmers' livelihoods could be at risk, urging action by federal and provincial governments, universities, and farm groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff Roblin
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Canada
Brandon
Manitoba
Roblin
William Saunders
Canada Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Sir Charles Saunders
W. Saunders
Dominion Experimental Farms Service
TNS
Dads Battle Tom Thumbs In Close Hockey Clash
Dads face Tom Thumbs on Saturday January 21 in a tight rink contest. Oakner stars Lloyd and Jack Anderson energize the Dads while Howard McKinnon struggles in goal and son Dale anchors the Dads with solid play. Referee Ross Poole ejects Nellie Woods and Donald Rothney for fighting as Franklin Brooks triggers a brief shoving incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamieda Rink
Tom Thumbs
Anderson
Oakner
Lloyd
Jack
Howard McKinnon
Dale
Poole
Nellie Woods
Donald Rothney
Farmers' Bonspiel Opened in Toronto for 7th Year
Canada's largest Farmers' Bonspiel Massey-Ferguson Curl-O-Rama starts with over 25,000 farmers from more than 6,000 rinks. Dominion finals set for March 8-10 at St George's Curling Rink Toronto. Big Hector Gervais's Morinville Alta rink won last year defeating Doug Wankel Hanley Sask. Playdowns begin this month at dealership level then district and regional rounds leading to six rinks at Dominion finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
Massey-Ferguson
St. George’s
Hector Gervais
Morinville
Alta
Doug Wankel
Hanley
Sask
Gervais
Hospital District Ladies Aid Meets in Hamiota
The Hamiota Hospital District No 7A Ladies Aid met January 27 in the Community Room with Mrs Rankin presiding. Fifteen districts represented. Red Cross reports 216 donors at December clinic. treasurer shows 684.43 balance.
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Hamiota Hospital
Ladies Aid
Hamiota
Rankin
Red Cross
Attendance Fair At Band Concert Gains Snowbound Crowd
Despite blowing snow and icy roads a fair crowd of parents and friends heard the Sea Cadets Band directed by Mr. Ted Good of Brandon. Royce Riddell and Ronald Davis played a trumpet duet with Mrs. Walter Riddell on piano. A lunch followed and $25 was raised. The band plans a March visit to Hamiota and will attend Expo this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Cadets
Ted Good
Brandon
Royce Riddell
Ronald Davis
Walter Riddell
Manitoba educators respond to new school funding plan
The Manitoba Association of School Trustees lauds the plan for equalization and construction grants but cautions the Class 4 university degree teachers will receive only a $400 maximum grant, while Class 1 teachers gain $1,400. Alex Anderson urges higher grants to encourage teachers to upgrade qualifications.
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Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Association
Alex Anderson
MAST
Anderson
University Degees
Workman's Compensation Act Hikes Benefits and Ceiling
Government moves to raise the annual income ceiling for compensation from 6000 to 6600 and increases the monthly child allowance from 35 to 50. The bill, introduced by Labour Minister Obie Baizley, also extends coverage for deceased workmen's children over 16, allowing continued payments until they finish a technical course or obtain a first university degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obie Baizley
Renew Registrations Early for Manitoba Motorists
Manitoba motorists are urged to mail 1967 vehicle registration applications early. The motor vehicle branch sent out a record 385,000 forms and will issue about 157,000 registrations from Portage Avenue, with 75,000 by mail. Validation strips in purple and gold match centennial plates. without them, cars cannot be legally driven after February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Stewart E. McLean
Q.C
Portage Avenue
Crandall United Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Crandall United Church held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening with good attendance. Rev. Bowen chaired. Mrs. W. Long was secretary. Finances were praised. workers were lauded for insulation and renovations to church spaces. Nelson Henderson moved thanks to Bowen. Mrs. Harvey Hyndman seconded. Mrs. Herbert Johnstone to serve as secretary next year.
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Crandall United Church
The
United Church
Bowen
W. Long
Nelson Henderson
Harvey Hyndman
Herbert Johnstone
Crandall Bonspiel Results And Top Entries
Results list for Crandall Bonspiel with winners across categories including Merchants Citizens and Farmers. Notable figures: J Wall Isabella Hat Certificates, Don Kirk Hamiota Torches, G White Crandal Largest End, S Coupe Crandall Grand Aggregate, entries total 41, two up from last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wall
Isabella
B. Bailey
K. Hunter
Kenton
Don Kirk
W. Taylor
Crandall
S. Dowpe
W. Linscomb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom
Ross Poole
Franklin Brooks
Earl Johnston
Dale McKinnon
Jeff Sheardown
Stewart McConnell
Dennis Anderson
Vaughn Wilson
Jerry McNiven
Bruce Johnston
Brian Johnston
Lindsay Houck
Donald Sheridan
Andy Sharman
Dave Brooks
Cliff Sharman
Lloyd Anderson
Jack Anderson
Harvey Houck
Lorne Wagner
Bob Wilson
Wimp Sheardown
Mac Hamilton
Elgin McConnell
Nelson Woods
Don McConnell
Hospital District Ladies Aid
Harland
S. Doupe
Hamiota Hotel
A. Hirst
C. Mundell
N. Kreager
E. Johns
L. Cochrane
H. Andrew
S. Coupe
F. Rosenberger Decker
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