Prairie spirit and stubborn unity in Canada West
A Fort Lauderdale style editorial argues Canada West will not separate from Canada East. It highlights prairie self reliance, cooperative movements, and regional pushback against Eastern policies, noting high voter turnout in 1929 and the enduring commitment to national unity despite discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada West
Canada East
Britain
Ukraine
East
Winnipeg
Toronto
Grain Exchange
Timothy Eaton
Social Credit
The
Progressives
Ccf-Ndp
United Farmers
Saskatchewan
McConnell WI Meeting At Home Of Eileen Paterson
The McConnell Women's Institute met January 13 at Eileen Paterson's home with five members and one visitor. The agenda included the W I Creed treasurer report minutes, correspondence, Red Cross canvass materials, and donations to the March of Dimes Arthritic Society and Hamiota Agricultural Society. A gift to Mrs Betty Riley was discussed. Hospital report given by Mary Thompson. A McConnell History discussion followed lunch. Next meeting is February 10 at Mrs Sharon Desrochers.
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Mary Thompson
Sharon Desrochers
Parkissimo Lodge News Highlights and Social Notes
The Golden Age committee met in Mabel Stowe's room to plan the January meeting with baby Trisha as guest of honor and Teresa attending U.C. Choir practice. Whist at the Drop-In on Wednesday saw Evelyn Inglis top the five tables while Reg Attwood placed last. Regular whist occurs on the second and fourth Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Drop-In centre. Margaret Foster stayed with grandchildren Monday. she also attended Two Creeks W.I. meeting with Mrs. Alice Morton. Jack remains in hospital care. Mrs. Merle Hill reported a favorable doctor’s visit during a Roblin trip. Mabel Stowe joined a birthday party for twins Dora and Dorothy at Johnny and Dolly Finkbeiner’s home. A family supper for 12 plus cousins followed. Other twins present included Elsie and Lana, and Lyn and Murray Stowe Beulah.
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Mabel Stowe
Baby Trisha
Teresa
U.C
Lodge
Evelyn Inglis
Reg. Attwood
Margaret Foster
Cheryl
Murray
Two Creeks
W.I
Alice Morton
Margaret Frazer
Hamiota
Jack
Merle Hill
Roblin
Dora
Dorothy
Johnny
Dolly Finkbeiner
Isabella
Elsie
Lana
Lyn
Murray Stowe
Beulah
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Arm River
T. D. Regehr
Canadian Northern Railway
CPR
Moose Jaw
Seaboard
Ottawa
Jerusalem
Ered McGuinness
Manitoba Crop Insurance
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
W.I. News
Parkissimo Lodge News
R. Finkbeiner
Florida
Tampa - ST Pete
Tampa
Wardair
Gulf
Disneyworld
Cypress Gardens
Monitours
Lake Winnipeg
M.S. Lord Selkirk II
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