Dress Rehearsal Confirms Exie as H.M.S. Pinafore Cast
The Empress Theatre presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore with an outstanding local cast led by Exie. A two hour show delights 250 guests, praised for acting singing and scenic effects under R. T. Thompson. Performances continue tomorrow night and Saturday.
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Exie
Empress Theatre
Operatic Society
Anon Wugcrell
R. T. Thompson
Ralph Rackstraw
Wattip
Thane Tha Eatlava
United States Found Guilty of Obstructing Grain Market
London reports that the International Wheat Marketing Committee named the United States among countries hindering world grain recovery. It cites the Pacific Northwest Emergency Export Association operating in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana as depressingly loss making, with the federal government subsidizing sales mainly to China and Central America.
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London
United States
International Wheat Marketing Committee
Pacific Northwest
Emergency Export Association
Association
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
China
Central America
Prices lowered for H.M.S. Pinafore by Operatic Society
The Operatic Society offers tickets for one dollar to this year’s H.M.S. Pinafore production, promising unchanged high quality. Cal cal l seats remain available for all performances with seat sales at Pingle’s. Book yours now.
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Operatic Society
Pingle’s. Bock
Hat Pioneer Dies in New Westminster
William Henry Elson, 71, superintendent of the Inter-urban line of the British Columbia Railway, died today in New Westminster. He earlier worked as a conductor on the Northwest Coal Company line between Dunmere and Lethbridge.
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New Westminster
Canadian Press
William Henry Elson
British Columbia Railway
Northwest
Dunmere
Lethbridge
Windsor Investigation Reveals Mercury Tablets Used At Shelter
Windsor reports that 1400 bichlo ride of mercury tablets were bought for Windsor Children's Shelter in January 1932 and allegedly used in the Baths of Shelter wards, according to witnesses.
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Windsor
Prake Hs
Notes from Redcliff Christmas events and birthdays
Notes from Redcliff report several local happenings. Bob Thacker confined by a back strain. Byars ill with appendicitis at home. St Ambrose Young People's Association plans a Christmas party for December 26 with many invites. High School Literary Society holds its annual Christmas party on December 22 at Clift Hall. Legion and Ladies Auxiliary schedule a December 21 tree and social at I.C.C.F. Little Bobbie Wyatt celebrated his eighth birthday with a large gathering at his home including games and a lunch hosted by Mrs. J. W. Wyatt.
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Bob Thacker
Gordon
Byars
St. Ambrose
Young’ People’s Association
Fas
Legion and Ladies ‘Auxiliary
I.C.C.F
Wilk
Legion
Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Bobbie Wyatt
J. W. ‘Wyatt
Christmas Cheer Fund Event At Monarch Theatre
Sunday night at 9 the Monarch theatre presents its annual Christmas programme to raise funds for the Christmas Cheer Fund. The committee urges donations even as small as two bits per person with a suggested 25 cents from each on the night to support the cause.
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Monarch Theatre
Oxford Beats Cambridge 3 0 In Inter Varsity Soccer
London December 14 Oxford defeated Cambridge 3 to 0 in the annual inter varsity soccer match. Calgary December 14 Public Schools readers not introduced into Alberta next fall costing 30000 too high, says Hon. Perrin Baker. San Juan Puerto Rico December 14 Lindberghs bound for Miami after 753 mile flight from Port of Spain Trinidad. London November 14 British government urged public declaration on disarmament policy aiming complete abolition within five years for types forbidden to Germany.
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London
Oxford
Cambridge
Calgary
Canadian Press
Alberta
Perren Baker
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Miami
Home
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Nec
Germany
Lord Cecil
Great Britain
General Council of the Llague of Nations Union
Contributions Report From Medicine Hat Amuatsur Society
A community ledger lists various donations and expenditures in Medicine Hat. Items include $100 from Joseph Freedman, $10 from Rotary Club, $25 from Murray Chapter Order of Eastern Star, a $25 purchase from Peco Store for 100 lbs bulter, and $12.09 in bakery loafs. Other entries name Martyn Oliver, Neott's Funeral Chapel, and local organizations such as the Liberal Club and ILODM. Total contributions amount to 34.00 (likely misprinted).
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Medicine Hat Amuatsur Operation Society
Joseph Freedman
Medicine Hat Typographical Union
Rotary Club
G.la
B. of L.E
David Bayne
Neott's Funeral
Murray
Order of Eastern Star
Bulter
Riverside Bakery
Martyn Oliver
D.M
Boyd Ands
Local Wheat Prices From Ogilvie Grain Dept
Prices supplied show Dec at 59 3 4, May 62 7 8 to 7 8 ere. July 64 asked, No 1 Nov 59 track. Street 40 1 2.
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Ogilvie Grain
Dépt
Highway Transport Services Discussion in Ottawa
Canadian press report notes Ontario and other provinces discuss unifying highway laws. Dominion government will not intrude on provincial jurisdiction while seeking uniform regulations for interprovincial highway operation. R J Manion opened the discussion outlining the approach.
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Ottawa
Canada
R. J. Manion
Conservative View of Vimy Memorial Debate
Ottawa December 14 Conservative Minister Hon R J Manion criticized the Vimy memorial saying it is magnificent yet excessive. He suggested Canada should have limited spending to 200000 instead of 2000000 and spoke at the University Club of Ottawa.
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Ottawa
R.J. Manion
University Club of Ottawa
Canada
Chinese Tong War in Montreal Injures Six Wounded Report
Six Chinese men were wounded and three critically injured in a Chinatown club clash between two rival tongs over gambling-house tribute. Police arrested 16 suspects and took them to headquarters as reserves contained the disturbance.
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Montreal
Warring Tongs
Chinatown
Lethbridge Lad Pleads For Reformatory Sentence
Matthew Hewitt a 17 year old from Lethbridge confessed to writing extortion letters. He appeared in Calgary court and pleaded for a reformatory sentence. He requested sentencing on Saturday after revealing a plot against Dr. H L Freeland and his son Robert to obtain a reward.
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Calgary
Matthew Hewitt
Leth
Ridee
Robert
Hewitt
Alberta Conservative Convention Set for Edmonton
A provincial convention of the Alberta Conservative party will be held in Edmonton early in January. MLA D. M. Duggan announced the plans noting Premier Bennett is invited to speak. A new provincial platform will be adopted and organization plans for the next general election discussed.
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Edmonton
Canadian Press
Alberta Conservative Party
D. M. Duggan
M.L.A
Bennett
Mail Early for a Merry Christmas Postage Reminder
Office urges sending Christmas mail in advance to ensure timely arrival. Provinces lists postal deadlines: Maritime by Dec 15, Ontario and Quebec by Dec 16, Manitoba by Dec 17, Saskatchewan and British Columbia by Dec 19, Alberta by Dec 20. Earlier mailing prevents late arrivals and heartache for friends.
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E Post
Maritime
Ontario
Québec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British, Columbia
Alberta
Medicine Hat Seen Through a Visitor's Eye in 1905
Mary Markwell, writing as Mary Markwell, recalls her 1905 visit to Medicine Hat, praising its intellect and civic promise. She notes the city’s lights controversy, praises a local pupil turned successful citizen, and praises the women’s literary life and receptions observed during a weeklong stay.
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Simpson-Hayes
Winnipeg Free Press
E. M. Cawker
Mary Markwell
Medicine Hat
a.Fupil
West
Wiia
Robartois Stevear
Ballentrae
Conti
Irish Senate Weighs Ban On Blue Shirts Movement
The Irish Senate discussed banning General Eoin O Duffy’s Blue Shirts as an illegal body. Ministers accused the group of seeking a dictatorship while opponents urged outlawing the IR A and similar organizations. The debate adjourned with Milroy’s motion carried amid tense exchange.
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Dublin
Senate Today
Eoin O'Duffy
Blue Shirts
Sean Milroy
P. J. Buttiledge
Mr. Ruttledge
O’duffy
Eamon de Valera
J. P. O'Hanlon
Senate
Irish Republican Army
National Army and Guards
Milroy
Cra'e
Grattan Esmonde
O'Duffy
British Ex-Service Men's Pensions Not Reduced At Present
Edmonton reports the British Minister of Pensions pledged no pension reductions for at least five years. The Canadian branch of the Ex-Service Men's Association, via R. B. Thornton, aims to align pensions with local currency values in Canada Australia and New Zealand and to secure living pensions for disabled ex service members to ease labor market integration.
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Edmonton
David Gedden
Canadia
R. B. B. Thornton
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Thornton
Bank Clearings Report for Clearing House This Week
Clearing house figures show this week totaling 186 982 dollars while last week reached 249 139 dollars and the same week of last year logged 155 339 dollars.
Williams Family Welcomes 29th Child in New London
In New London Wisconsin on December 14, Philip Williams aged 52 and his wife 40 celebrate the arrival of their 29th child a girl Only nine of the children survive to date highlighting a long lineage and ongoing family story of challenge and endurance.
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New London
Wis
Philip . Williams
Nnine
Winter frost cripples towns as fires leave homeless
London reports the coldest winter morning with five degrees of frost. At Winslow Buckinghamshire a fire destroyed six houses and stores leaving fifty people homeless. Eleven deaths were reported in France as transport ground to a halt. Five crew members remain missing.
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London
Winslow
Buckinghamshire
France
Destruction of School Building Cited in Fire Report
Fire departments battled a blaze described as destroying a school building. Poor water supply hindered suppression while air fighting apparatus prevented serious efforts to subdue the flames. Weather noted as cloudy and cold with temperatures around 82.
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Puire
Germany seeks death sentences in Reichstag fire case
Leipzig Dec 14 Canadian Press Germany urged death penalties for Ernest Torgier and Marinus Van Der Lubbe as the Reichstag fire trial closed its case. Prosecution sought acquittal of Bulgarian Communist defendants. five defendants heard the 10 hour summation and returned to their cells.
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Leipzig
Germany
Ernest’ Torgier
Marinus Van‘Der Lubbe
Trea ‘Son
Aed
Kart
August Wi
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Hanworth Aerodrome
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England
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