Premier Duff Roblin Sets Sights on Churchill Trade Link
Manitoba Premier Duff Roblin flies to Australia for Commonwealth Conference talks and to press for greater use of Churchill Port for export to Central Canada. He notes Churchill's growth will influence Manitoba and its northern economy as by-elections stir and political organizing intensifies.
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Duff Roblin
Australia
Commonwealth
Canada
Premer
Manitoba
Churchill
Central
Wilf ‘Service
Indian ‘Alaire
Earth
Manitoba Gatee
Unsung pros keep democracy alive says campaign booster
A speaker defends professional party workers as the backbone of democracy praising their work to recruit and mobilize supporters. He warns that without organizers campaigns stall and governance would be left to a vocal minority of autocrats, urging gratitude for those who prod citizens to participate.
Canadian Junior Red Cross Week Highlights Small Change Impact
The 1 304 662 Canadian Junior Red Cross members raise funds through school and community projects to aid handicapped children at home and abroad. Last year they contributed 248 268 for medical care, food, clothing and supplies, plus donations toward a Convalescent Unit for the Children's Hospital in Manitoba. They volunteer toys, hospital aides and visits, promoting citizenship and world peace through youth cooperation in 72 countries.
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Canadian
Junior Red Cross
Red Cross
Canada
Manitoba
Canvassers Persist Through Mud For Charity Drive
Three Children's Aid Society canvassers in central Manitoba braved snow and mud around Morden to gather support. Mrs. Arnie Gillis used horses and a sleigh after car failure, netting about two dollars per family. Mrs. Reynolds Rothenburger recruited locals along busy routes, while Mrs. Philip Kunzelman rode in a five ton truck with her husband to reach farms, even needing a tractor pull. The 1958 drive proved tough but rewarding with strong community response.
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Manitoba
Children’s Aid Society of
Central Manitoba
Philip Kunzelman
Kunzelman
Waterloo
Canadian West pioneers recalled in Liberty Magazine letter
A letter from Frank Rasky, editor of Liberty Magazine, requests reader memories of settling the Canadian Prairies and mountain country. He aims to collect recollections from individuals and families to support a forthcoming book on pioneers and regional history.
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Oir
Canada
Prairies
Mountain Country
Frank Rasky
Liberty Magazine
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Manitoba Mirror
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