Citizens urged to donate to Canadian Legion War Services
Canadians are asked to contribute to a 500000 appeal by the Canadian Legion War Services, a subsidiary of the Legion. The organization aids education for servicemen, morale through entertainment, and guidance on war duties, supporting men in England and Canada. The North Norfolk Branch committee accepts gifts large or small.
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Canada
Canadian Legion War Services
Canadian Legion
England
Rae
Legion
North Norfolk
The
MacKenzie Re-Nominated by Neepawa Liberals
F D MacKenzie was renominated as Liberal Progressive standard bearer for Neepawa at a Gladstone convention attended by about three hundred delegates. Two candidates stood, MacKenzie and James Adamson, with 296 delegates backing MacKenzie on the first ballot. Adamson was re-elected president of the Neepawa Liberal Progressive Association.
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F. D. MacKenzie
Neepawa
Gladstone
MacKenzie
James Adamson
Adamson
Neepawa Liberal- Progressive Association
Ted Sirrett
A. Arbuckle
Yeanee H. A. Lye
MacGregor
Lord Tweedsmuir
T. A. Crerar
Midget Hockey Tourney Delayed to Later Date
The midget hockey tournament scheduled for February 24 in this city has been postponed to a later date. The death occurred in Pem broke Ontario of George J. Freeman age 66, longtime Canadian Pacific agent at Carberry.
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Pembroke
Ont
George J. Freeman
Candian Pacific
Carberry
Co operative Commonwealth Federation Candidate Appeals to Electors
Neepawa Man February 19 1940 the Co operative Commonwealth Federation nominee appeals to Neepawa federal voters urging policies to win the war while opposing compulsory service until wealth is conscripted. He calls for higher taxes on top incomes and war profits and promotes social economic justice.
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Neepawa, Man
Neepawa Federal Constituency
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Woodsworth
C.cf
England
Tribute to Lord Tweedsmuir Memorial Services Held
Memorial services for the late Lord Tweedsmuir were held in Anglican Churches at Austin and MacGregor last Sunday. Rural Dean G L Armstrong spoke on the Governor General’s life and the loss to Canada. Canadian Legion LODE Boy Scouts and Girl Guides attended in good numbers.
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Lord Tweedsmuir
Austin and
MacGregor
G. L. Armstrong
Canadian Legion
L.O.D.E
Boy Scouts
Girl Guides
Portage Mutual Holds 56th Annual Meeting in Portage la Prairie
The Portage la Prairie Mutual Insurance Company held its 56th annual meeting on Thursday February 8 at Portage la Prairie. The Portage Mutual Agents Association also met for its 9th convention with many agents and policyholders in attendance. President M G Tidsbury praised the report noting a million dollars of new business last year and now a two million goal met in 1939. Net insurance in force rose to 77 317 131 99 and the company remains Manitoba’s largest single fire underwriter. AH Thorpe secretary manager reported a surplus of 429 736 60 and total assets of 726 254 67 up 57 928 65 from the prior year. Net premiums earned reached 325 689 52 with 706 over 1938. Directors Jos McKenzie J C Miller KC and Jos Trimble were unanimously re elected.
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Portage A Prairie Mutual Insurance Company
Portage la Prairie
Portage Mutual Agents Association
M. G. Tidsbury
Manitoba
AH. Thorpe
Jos. McKenzie
J. C. Miller
K.C
Jos. Trimble
McNee Family Reconnects in Town Amid Overseas Service
Mr and Mrs Jake McNee of Govan Saskatchewan renewed old friendships in MacGregor last week while guests of Mrs H B Hay. Their daughter Lillian McNee a registered nurse trained at General Hospital Toronto has volunteered for overseas service with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.
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Jake McNee
MacGregor
Govan, Sask
H. B. Hay
Lillian McNee
R.N
General Hospital
Toronto
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Osteopathic Doctor to Visit MacGregor Areas Fridays
J. G. Leslie osteopathic physician from Portage la Prairie will tour MacGregor Austin Sidney and nearby along No. 1 highway beginning March 1. Those wishing to consult may write Portage and he will visit homes. cures include foot ailments and nervous or organic diseases treated by manipulation and adjustment.
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J. G. Leslie
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor
Austin
Sidney
No. 1
Portage
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture Meeting at Beaver
A meeting of the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture is set in the Beaver hall on Tuesday February 27 at 8 30 p m. A varied programme is being prepared under group leaders.
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Manitoba Federation of Agriculture
Beaver
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