Manitoba Legislature Set to Open January 21
The Manitoba Legislature will open on Tuesday January 21 following a Bracken government meeting. The session will address transfer of natural resources from Manitoba to the province and ratification of a federal Manitoba agreement. It will also consider College grounds as a site for the University. Two seats will be vacant: H A Robson KC and Dr M Cleghorn.
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Manitoba
Bracken
H. A Robson
K.C
Manitoba Court of Appeal
M. Cleghorn
Mountain
Crerar Joins Cabinet as Forke Goes to Senate in Canada
Hon. T. A. Crerar was appointed minister of railways and canals in the King cabinet, while Hon. Robert Forke became senator and resigned his portfolio. Crerar seeks election to the House of Commons for Brandon, likely by acclamation, with nomination February 5 and polling February 12. If elected, Crerar becomes Brandon’s fourth cabinet minister, a longtime farmer and grain industry leader born in Ontario.
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T. A. Crerar
King Cab
Robert Forke
Senate
House of Commons
Crerar
Brandon
United Grain Growers Ltd
Ontario
Russell Manitoba
Entertainment At Home In Rural Towns And Districts
A fragment discusses how rural communities face youth restlessness and demand more recreation. Parents lament depopulation and the lack of amusement in small towns, noting excuses offered for the younger generation’s discontent. The piece reflects on how to provide engaging home entertainment and activities in rural areas.
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Jack
Lome
Community spirit and local merchants urged to build town centers
A plea to residents to support home town efforts to provide recreation and venues like community halls and skating rinks to keep youth from drifting to cities. Merchants are profiled as key backers, with calls to back projects and foster a shared sense of place and responsibility.
Whist Drive and Dance Planned at Community Hall
A whist drive and dance will be held at the Community Hall on Friday January 18. A New Year's Eve event drew a large crowd with prizes going to Mrs. D. E. Barber and Ross Thompson in first place and Miss L. Lamb and R.O. McKelvy in consolation. Season's score leaders include Mrs. A. Walker and Mrs. W. Gilbert top with Connie Barber, Ross Thompson, F. A. Grant, and F. Hodgins close behind.
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D. E. Barber
Ross Thompson
L. Lamb
R.O. McKelvy
Mra. A. Walker
Mra. W. Gilbert
Connie Barber
F. A. Grant
F. Hodgins
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