Women From 42 Countries Meet at International Council Opening
Washington May 5 delegates from 43 countries gathered for the seventh quinquen nial session of the International Council of Women. Lady Aberdeen delivered a message and Lee Hoover spoke at the formal opening as Mrs Philip North Moore presided with the Marine Band providing music. Delegates urged relaxing U S immigration law to allow families abroad to join relatives in the United States.
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Washington
International Council of Women
Lee Hoover
Lady Aberdeen
da Provident
Council
Philip North. Moore
National Council of Women of the United States
Marine Band
Mong
Sym
Pathy
Immigration and Emigration Committee
United States
Festival Concert at St John’s Draws Local Notables
A Monday night concert at St John’s church drew an appreciative audience with many well known local artists in attendance. The event helped the public judge the standard of music for next week’s Lethbridge performances and gave competitors a chance to sing and play before a critical audience.
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St. John's Church
Lethbridge
Dress rehearsal charms audience at St Johns Festival eve
A local concert review praises Marsh, Cole and C Bell for standout performances while noting nerves affected several artistes. Junior section pleased, Ladies Choir underperformed, St Johns Choir praised for confidence and precision. Foresees strong final rehearsals with Mrs. Osborne and Mrs Dr Elder contributing piano and organ, Paul Knapper absent.
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Messrs
Marsh
Cole
C. Bell
St. John’s Choir
Fred Holmes
Paul Knapper
T. R. Osborne
Dr.) Elder
Calgary Pastor Invited to Med Hat United Congregation
At a first congregational meeting of Washington Ave Methodist and Knox Presbyterian churches on Thursday April 30 a unanimous invitation was extended to Rev. Robert A McGowan pastor of Hillhurst Presbyterian Calgary to become pastor of the United congregations No official reply yet but he is favorably considering the offer
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Washington Ave
Methodist
Knox
Robert A. McGowan
Hillhurst Presbyterian Church
Calgary
United Congregations
McGowan
Whist Drive and Dance at Park Noll on Friday May 8
A whist drive and dance event will be held at Park Noll this Friday May 8. Residents are invited to join for an evening of cards and music with refreshments provided.
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Park Noll
Ford comes cheaper to buy own and operate
Friday at Princess Cafe opposite Woolworths offers home cooking and dainty needlework as entertainment and shopping tied to the Ford feature.
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Ford
Princess Cafe
Woolworth’s
Salvation Army plans expanded youth work in Canada
Winnipeg May 6 Commissioner Charles Rich announces wider Salvation Army effort among youth through Life-Saving Scouts Guards Sunbeams and Chums. Adjutant Harry Dray named Territorial Scout and Guard Organizer to lead in four western provinces and travel to organize troops and train officers.
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Winnipeg
Charles Rich
Salvation Army
Life-Saving ‘Scouts
Life Saving Guards
Sunbeams
Chums
The
Army
Vancouver
Caligary
J3dmonton
Harry Dray
Finance Department
Hag
Territorial Scout and Guard
Great Lakes
Paelfile
Made in Canada slogan tied to labor and quality
The speech traces the Made in Canada campaign to 1705 and Madame Legardeur de Repentigny, arguing the slogan should signify value and quality. It warns that skilled labor and affordable prices drive genuine national industry and cautions against praising patriotism without supply and workmanship.
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Canada
Madame Legardeur de Jlepen- Hany
France
Quebec
Sam
Midlands
England
Lyons
Hia
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Thick Glossy Growth
A 1920s style advertisement touts Danderine as a scalp toning gift for neglected hair. It claims rapid improvement from thin or dry hair, restoring strength, color, and youthful beauty with a non greasy formula available at drugstores.
Canadian Goods and National Consumption Drive
The speaker argues for buying Canadian products to support farm and factory workers as the safest long term market. A successful campaign would foster a national attitude to spend in Canada, creating employment in farming, workshops, and railroads, and sustaining consumer power and living needs.
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Canada
Tribute to Rev J A Claxton from Knox church parishioners
Miss Jean de Simpson writes a farewell tribute on Rev J A Claxton B D resigning from Knox church pastorate praising his steadfast leadership over ten years. The poem describes his eloquence, courage, kindness, and spiritual strength guiding the congregation through sorrow and challenge.
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J. A. Claxton
Jean, de Simpson
Knox Church
There Shall We Reign With Christ Through All The Years
A solemn prayer and farewell tribute praising a devout life. The spirit of service is urged to carry grace to others as the speaker reflects on parting, faith, and the promise of reunion in a blessed afterlife.
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King
Grace
Chris
Opium In String Of Beads Found In Los Angeles
Detectives unveiled a new narcotics smuggling ruse when Miss Florence Humphreys broke a string of carved heads she bought from a Los Angeles importer and found opium inside. Police believe the supply was part of a larger quantity made in China for the underground trade and released into ordinary commercial channels by accident.
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Los Angeles
Florence Humphreys
China
Novel Dubs Experiment Connects Airborne Duet Across 40 Miles
In Johannesburg on May 4 a radio duet with violin and piano was broadcast while players were forty miles apart. Both used crystal seta heads and heard each other in perfect synchronization. The violinist remained in the studio. plane sounds traveled forty miles by land to the other musician.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Land Ine
Arbor Day North American Schools Targeted
Edmonton May 5 Arbor Day to be May 11 set by the provincial government. Schools have closed in past years as a general holiday. Minister Perren Baker urges observing the day for tree planting and grounds beautification while preserving the usual grant when schools stay open.
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Admonton
Fion. Perren Baker
Baker
Rifians Prepare Attack on French in Morocco News
Reports from Fez and Djebaj Bibant say Aeronauts warn of a three-pronged assault by Rif tribesmen on French forces in Morocco. Marshal Lyautey surveys the front as French intel notes three enemy groupings aiming at the left, center, and right sectors. For sale notices follow.
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Fez
Morroco
Pointes
Colombat
Colon
Djebaj Bibant
Marchal Lyautey
Abdel Krim
AiMans Ig
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Carrie Blanchard
Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Front St. East
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Ont
Nan
International Council
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Scouver
Sora
Osram
Banff
Lake Louise
Field
Emerald Lake
Glacier
Arrow Lakes
Sicamons
Okanagan Lakes and Crowsnest Line
Pacific
Pingle Drug CO
Fleming
Ladies’ CO
House of God
Aeronauts
Staunton
Marshall Book CO
Second Street
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