Parties divide on civil marriage bill in Manitoba
Debates in the Manitoba legislature feature Conservative opposition to allowing civil marriages. The bill to amend the Marriage Act would empower county court judges to solemnize civil ceremonies with a $5 fee, pending a law amendments committee review. Supporters include Liberals Breakey McKay and others. opponents cite religious fidelity and tradition.
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A. J. M. Poole
J. H. Edmison
Brandon City
Linford Evans
Lso
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Birtle
Young People Debate on Capital Punishment Held
In the United Church Monday night a debate titled Re solved that capital punishment should be retained featured Grant Fotheringham and Gerald Marsh of MacGregor supporting the motion, while Ronald Duff and Pat Anderson of Austin argued against it.
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Austin Society
Grant Fotheringham
Gerald Marsh
MacGregor
Ronald Duff
Pat Anderson
Austin
Debaters Win McRae Shield First Round
A representative gathering heard a well prepared debate in favor of abolishing the issue as judges Mrs. T Poyser Austin Mr. B Richardson Beaver and Mr. J P MacKinnon MacGregor ruled for the affirmative. The McRae Shield competition advances with the winners set to meet Carberry next with date to be announced.
New Club Plans Pancake Social and Dance in Orange Hall
The E D R A N S E A C W announces a pancake social and dance at Orange Hall on Friday February 20. Pancakes with cake tea or coffee priced 15 cents children 5 and 10 cents admission to the dance 3 shillings. Proceeds go to the Anglican Church.
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Paterson
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H.A. Or
Regallard
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Anglican Church
Crowd at rink draws hundreds for MacGregor hockey night
About five hundred fans packed the local rink for games featuring Gladstone Westbourne and MacGregor. Gladstone and MacGregor tied 4 4 after periods with scoring in each frame. Westbourne edged MacGregor 3 2 in a following match.
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Sidney
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Canadian Pacific
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Canadian Pacifics
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United Church Service Notice and Choir Practice
Rev. R. H. Fotheringham will lead Sunday services on February 15 at 11 am and a 7 pm evening service. Sunday School offered. choir practice held at 8 pm Thursday evenings at the church.
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R. H. Fotheringham
Ash Wednesday Service Planned at Saint Pauls
On Ash Wednesday February 18 at 3 p.m. a Holy Communion service will be held at St Pauls. The bulletin notes observe Quiquagesima Sunday with a morning service at 9 a.m. and confirms the upcoming liturgical schedule.
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St Paul's
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