Local social notes and travel scenes from Manitoba
Pope D J Robertson returns by Monday's train from St. James and John Sims and sons visit from Winnipeg while holidaying in Birtle. Wm Angus celebrates a long marriage, prize winners at Hamida Fair are noted, Arnold Gray receives a Jubilee dollar, and families from Prince Rupert, Brandon, and Clear Lake are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sims and Sons
Winnipeg
Birtle
Man
A. MacKay
Wm. Angus
Sil
God's Acre
A. Gilmore
Belmont
Hamida Fair
Echo
Liitl Arnold Gray
Col. Mullins
M.P
Canada
King George V
Col Malling
Mea Wright
Prines Rupert
Retland
Brandon
Mra
Clare Anderson
W.B
Strachan
Clear Lake
Experimental Farm Notes on Moisture Storage in Crops
Experimental observations at Brandon recommend early ploughing of sweet clover stubble to conserve soil moisture. Summerfallow proves most effective for moisture storage, but ploughing after the first hay cut yields near wheat yields to summer fallow if done promptly. Delays after mid July harden soil and reduce future yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Dominion Parliament Prorogues After Five Years of Strenuous Times
The Dominion Parliament prorogued on July 6 after five years of strenuous times. The speaker notes the government worked for the masses with advanced social legislation and asks electors to keep an open mind until key issues are presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Scotia Couple Honored at Colden Wedding Celebration
Loxcoch farmstead hosted the July 16 1935 golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Wm Angus Sr of Scotia near Logoch. The couple who wed August 15 1885 on their farm were visited by relatives from Canada and Scotland, and guests enjoyed bagpipe music, a three tier gold leaf cake, and traditional toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxcoch
Wm Angus
Wm. Angus
Hythie
Aberdeen
Scotland
Canada
Scotia
Elizabeth Ingram
Gamrie
Banffehire
Angus
Logoch
Reil
James Angus
Donald
Quayle
Walker
Carter
Los Angeles
U.S A
Donall
Winnipeg
Lang
Penticton
B.C
Hamiota Fair Large Success At 43rd Exhibition
The 43rd annual Hamiota Agricultural Society show drew strong crowds with heavy horse judging led by J Burnett of Napinka. Despite fewer cattle sheep and hog entries due to slow numbers, quality remained high. Vegetable classes suffered from late spring. Hospitals ladies aid served meals. Hamiota band performed. Four teams contested the junior base ball tournament with Hamiota beating McConnell and Kenton, then Hamiota over Kenton in the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Agricultural Society
J. Burnett
Napinka
Hospital Ladies’ Aid
Hamiota Band
Hamiota
McConnell
Kenton
Isabella
Weddings in Rapid City and Lenore mark 1935 unions
A quiet July 1935 ceremony at United Church Manse Rapid City united Anne Paterson and Robert Arbuthnott with Rev. Hunter officiating. A second wedding July 20 at Lenore home joined Elva Jane McLenehan to Albert L Richardson, with Rev. Robinson officiating and a reception amid pink and white decor. The Richardsons will reside in McConnell, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Rapid City
Anne Paterson
A M. Paterson
Mr. Paterson
McConnell, Man
Robert Arbuthnott
Wm. Arbuthnott
Mc Connell
Man
R. J. Hunter
Robt. A. McLenehan
Lenore
Elva Jane
Albert L Richardson
T. Richardson
McConnell
Rev. Robinson
Mather
Lobegrin
Gertrude E Me. Lenehan
Briercliff
Madine Lorimer
Catherine Bray
Points East
Mrs. Richardson
Oakner United Charge Schedule
Oakner United Charge lists service times for Oakner Scotia and Chumah. Oakner 11 a.m. church service and Sunday School, Scotia 1 30 p.m. service and 2 30 p.m. Sunday School, Chumah 2 15 p.m. Sunday School and 3 p.m. church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakner United Charge
Scotia
Pacifier habits and dangers urged by medical letter
A medical letter argues against pacifier use, calling it a harmful habit that irritates both baby and caretakers. It cites risks including dirty devices spreading disease, dental deformities, adenoids, and drooling, recommending elimination and never letting a baby sleep with objects in its mouth.
Notable CP pursers deepens trans-Atlantic ties
Have You Met Mr. Pearch a renowned Canadian Pacific pursers with long service. He earned many friends among regular travellers aboard the Empress of Scotland and on global routes, making places such as Bombay and Hong Kong as familiar as his Southampton garden.
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Mr. Pearch
Canadian Pacific
Bombay
Hong Kong
Southampton
Canada Year Book 1934 35 announced by Dominion Bureau
The General Statistics Branch announces publication of the 1934-35 Canada Year Book a thorough statistical volume of over 1250 pages. It covers resources, history, institutions, demography, production trade transportation education finance and more with updates through press date. It highlights Chapter topics including Standard Time Representation Act 1933 census results religious origins and cross classifications birthplaces empire areas 1931 to 1931 world data and new analyses in public finance external trade and labour and wages with royal honours section.
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General Statistics
Dominion Bureau of Statistica
Canada
Dominion
P.c
Bank of Canada
Canada Year Book to Charge All Recipients
The latest Canada Year Book will be distributed with a price of $1.50 to individuals due to economy in publication. Ministers of religion bona-fide students and school teachers may obtain copies for 50 cents each. Copies are available from the King's Printer Ottawa while supply lasts.
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Ottawa
Bowling Schedule 1935 All Star Match Nights
Bowling schedule lists dates from July 24 to August 26 1935 pairing players such as J McConnell M McNaughton J P Moore and Dr Hudson. Games begin at 7 pm with notes to please be on time and several matchups include E Melintosh Venables Caldwell Beattie and Curll among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J McConnell
Mr. McNaughtoa
J. P. Moore
Dr. Hudeon
W. O. Cnarll
E. MelIntosh
Mrs. Caldwell
Mres. Beattie
Mrs. McNaughton — Venables
J. G McConnell
W.onurll
Hudeon
Mre Caldwell
Beattie
J. McConnell
Dr. Hudson
C. Venables
E. McIntosh
W. Curll
Mrs. McNaughton
Mra. McNaughton
W. O. Curll
CO. Venables
Mre. Beattie
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. J. Robertson
St. James, Man
Electors of
Marquette
Colden
Minaki Lodge
Ete Tne
Arbuthnott— Paterson
Richardson— McLenehan
Rev. J. Dunnett
Oakner
Chumah
Hamiota Hospital
Anitobes
A. L SurHervano
Miairman
Health Service
Canadian Medical Association
College Street
Toronto
W. S. Pearch
Britain
Namiota
Eho
W. Venables H. Josey
Agsaress
Wy Fluous
Implete
Benatar
Werhout
Ness
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