Dominion Plans Savings Certificates For War Fund
The Dominion government expects huge sales of savings certificates or baby bonds to fund the war effort. Subscriptions have risen in the Old Country with £69,144,874 in certificates and £66,375,296 in defence bonds since last November 22. Canadians are urged to participate as a strong response is anticipated, following a $200,000,000 war loan over subscription on its first day.
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Dominion
Old Country
National Savings Committee
Founding a War Chest Drives Vancouver Charity Union
The Community Chest plan unites all war organizations in Vancouver for a single annual drive to raise funds for auxiliary aid to His Majesty's forces at the front. Subscribers give once and budget gifts, reducing multiple appeals and preventing fund-competition. other cities may imitate next year.
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Vancouver
Unshrinking Wool Process Debuts From Australia
The Australian Wool Board says McMaster Laboratory in New South Wales developed a new wool unshrinking method not costing more than six cents per pound. The simple process has low plant costs and no fumes. A ton was tested and sent to customers for feedback as sales value data roll in. If successful, it could expand wool markets hindered by shrinkage fears. England had two similar methods, but Australia claims the most effective.
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McMaster Laboratory
New South Wales
Australian Wool Board
England
Model Airplane Meet Slated in Medicine Hat
Young aviation fans in Medicine Hat plan the first model airplane meet on May 24. Competitors will vie for prizes and aim to beat existing records, depending on rising air currents. Several classes cater to different wing spans as the sole measurement.
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Medicine Hat
Model airplane meet promises thrilling flights and crashes
Spectators will witness tiny scaled planes performing powerful climbs and glides with spectacular crashes. A prize will be offered for the most spectacular crash of the day. Entries must be in by May 22 at Marshall's Book Store, with multiple planes allowed per entrant.
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Marshall's Book Store
Social Credit and New Democracy Linked in Alberta Caucus
Fresh light on Alberta Social Credit politics as federal caucus picks J H Blackmore as House leader in Ottawa, dropping W D Herridge and claiming his New Democracy party. A spokesman says Social Credit and New Democracy share the same philosophy, while Premier Aberhart calls them co related terms.
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Social Credit
Alberta
J. H. Blackmore
Ottawa
W. D. Herridge
New Democracy Party
Federal
New Democracy
Aberhart
Odd Accidents and Medical Mishaps Across America
The Worth family of Gamnes Illinois report their baby Joanne swallowed four safety pins two pearl buttons two celluloid hair clips a metal clip and a celluloid stickpin requiring bronchoscopic removal. In Arizona Miss Marjorie Volke paid a $50 traffic ticket before court and then caused a hydrant geyser after a parking ticket slid under her windshield wiper.
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Alberta Safety League
Marjorie Volke
Tuscan
Ariz
Threefold thrust threatens neutrals aiding Germany
London editors argue neutral states harming Britain by trading with Germany risk disrupting coal, iron and steel, fertilizers, oil, rubber and tin supplies. They claim neutral overbidding to pay cash weakens Germany and intensifies the economic war, risking total war.
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London Daily Mail
Germany
Britain
J B T hosts visitors discuss cooperative trade efforts
Members of the Junior Boards of Trade and Junior Chambers of Commerce of Alberta met in Medicine Hat to discuss cooperative strategies, tourism promotion, and urban rural collaboration. Speakers included J B T delegates and Maple Creek Hilda representatives highlighting community projects and future events.
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Mrr. Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Ken
Swift Current
Cypress Hills
Current
Maple Creek
Medicine Hat
Redcliff Social Notes Share Farewells etc
Mrs FE Martin of Manyberries visits son Ernie in Redcliff while Mr and Mrs Vogstad leave for Burnaby BC after 17 years. The Vega Rebekah Lodge plans a May 29 card party with prizes and a coffee table drawing. Red Cross and Scout meetings scheduled. local youths on leave, plus campus news from University of Alberta or local students.
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FE. Martin
Manyberries
Ernie Martin
Martin
O. Vogstad
Redcliff
Coast
Burnaby
B.C
Vogstad
St. Ambrose Church
S.W.A
Vega Rebekah
Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hicks
Pat Thacker
Medicine Hat Hospital
J. Dutton
J. Balmer
B. Collard
G. Newnham
J. McFadden
A. Harris
T. Harris
FE. Fairhurst
T. Maskell
J. Jackson
G. Kitchen
M. Waskeine
J. Murray
Carol Sellhorn
University of Alberta
Edmonton
George Ballantyne
Red Cross Society
Ralph Hargrave
Alberta University
Slovak Language Play Featured at Tilley Theatre
A Friday night Slovak language play directed by M. Koza drew a large audience at the Tilley theatre. Cast included Mary Hlusty Emilie Husty Antonia Suchy Joseph Husty Victoria Calpag George Calpas Steven Koza and Steven Fulmek. A dance followed with B McIntosh and C Pierce at the hockey dance in Brooks.
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Tilley
Tilley Theatre
Atlas Lumber Yard
Arrowwood
Jill Fllenwood
Medicine Hat
George Bain
Calgary Highlanders
Calvary regiment member returns from Tuiey visit
Norman Woods of the Calgary Highlanders left Monday night to rejoin his regiment after a few days in Tuiey visiting old friends and departing on Sunday night.
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Tuiey
Calgary
Norman Woods
Calgary Highlanders
U S Ready to Enter War Says Clergy Leader
Toronto dispatch reports Dr. Frederick S. Fleming of Holy Trinity Church New York tells St James Cathedral synod that US entry to the current war is only a matter of time. He says Christians cannot be neutral once dictatorship is opposed, and compares to the last war.
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U. S
Toronto
United States
Frederick S. Fleming
Holy Trinity Church
New York City
St James’ Cathedral
Dro Mlenmungge
Doomed Fire Claims 103 in Sandona Town Hall Tragedy
A fire during a patriotic celebration at Sandona town hall killed 103 people, injured 205, including 62 children, as the blaze swept through the building in Pasto district 350 miles southwest of Bogota.
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Pasto
Colombia
Sandona
Bogota
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P.O
Mr.armer
J.B. OF Trade
Hilda
Harry Jackson
Canada
Maple Creek Ken Club
Kelowna
W. Roxburgh
W. M. O. Rose
J.B.T
H. Leinweber
Leinweber
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CVPAR
A. J. Calderhead
J. Tanner
Bank OF Montreal
J. Galbratth
Tiley
Foreign Exchange Control Board
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