Memorial tribute for 175th Battalion soldiers at Riverside Park
Public invited to join members of the 175th Battalion in a commemorative ceremony at Riverside Park tomorrow afternoon. Veterans will form a parade from the Canadian Legion hall to the park and place a wreath at the memorial, with Rev J W Bainbridge conducting a short service.
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Riverside Ark
Canad
Fone Legion
Harade
J. W
Bainbridge
Nelson
Spencer
Premier Aberhart urges taxpayers to unite on economic policy
Premier William Aberhart of Alberta tells a service club that present government policies are driven by unseen international finance and urges rank and file citizens and business people to think seriously about economics and government administration. He says the government must reflect the consensus of taxpayers.
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Mancouver
William Aberhart
Alberta
Ham
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation meeting backs timely support
The Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday noon meeting at Assiniboia hotel chaired by G. M. Blackstock KC. Members unanimously approved a motion by A. P. Burns with Dr. Howard C. Dixon to inform all concerned of the chamber’s willingness to back any rehabilitation project and to establish C of C offices as local and district information hubs. Walter Huckvale reported on a Maple Creek gathering about forming a water users association for irrigation on Cypress Hills' forth slope. C A Anderson attended with the Medicine Hat Fish and Game association president. The report noted provincial water regulations cast doubt on Alberta water users’ eligibility for the association. Burns continued with his motion.
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Hat Chamber’ of” Commerce
Assiniboia- Hotel
G. M. Blackstock
K. C
A. P. Burns
Howard C. Dixon
Cypress Hills
C. A. Anderson
Medicine Hat
Japanese Marines Seize Shanghai District
Japanese marines with fixed bayonets seized police control of the Chapei district in Shanghai. Foreign residents condemned the move while Japan pressed Chiang Kai-shek to assume direct control of negotiations as tensions between Japan and China remained high after prior Shanghai shelling.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Kawagoe
Chiang iXai-shei
Canton
Chamber Stands Firm Against Intercity Talks for Bond Cut
The mayor and city council refuse inter city negotiations to proclaim an act cutting municipal bond interest rates from five to three percent. The Medicine Chamber of Commerce praised the stance at its general meeting. Motion by Walter Armstrong seconded by Lew Monkley commended the mayor and pledged citizen support. vote was unanimous. Edmonton power plant surplus for the year reached $177,409.
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Hat ‘Chamber
Walter Armstrong
Lew
Monkley
Alexandra High School Track Meet Postponed To Saturday
Rain and wind forced the postponement of Alexandra High School's annual track and field meet from this morning to Saturday at 10 a.m. in Athletic Park. Principal Riches said the sports program will proceed barring severe weather with a sharp rivalry anticipated as six groups compete after weeks of preparation. A large turnout is expected as records may be challenged.
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Alexandra High School
FP. Riches
Old Time Dance Feature Tonight in Medicine Hat
Last minute preparations set for a Kinsmen club sponsored old time dance at the badminton court in downtown Medicine Hat. The event runs from 9 p m to 2 a m with Jimmie Anderson and his old time orchestra providing lively music and cash prizes totaling 25 dollars in three events. A special loudspeaker hookup was installed this afternoon by Grant Anderson to boost announcements. Soft drinks and refreshments will be on sale, as a large crowd is expected for the festival style dance.
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Bray
Grant’ ‘Anderson
Ofa
Auction Puppy Draw At Hot Dog Stand Benefit
At the Av YP stand a fundraiser offers hot dogs and cold drinks for a chance to win a pedigreed wire-haired terrier. Mr HL Park of Medalla Kennels donates the puppy and every hot dog purchase grants one entry for the Saturday night draw.
War ace Capt. Fred McCall to speak at Scouts reunion
Cap Fred McCall, a Canadian war ace now living in Calgary, will speak tonight at St Barnabas Church in Obock during the Medicine Hat 175th Battalion reunion. The meeting open to all Scouts Cubs and Rovers with capacity for about 70 attendees.
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Tf St. Barnabas’ Church
Oblock
Fred. McCall
Df.c
Sand Bar
Calgary
Medicine Hat
175Th Battalion
Periei Eae
Trouble With Arabs Escalates in Palestine Clash
In near Jennin two sides fought as British troops and scouts faced Arabs. Nightfall paused the fighting. one plane was shot down and its pilot hospitalized while British forces reported no fatalities. An injury occurred near Hebron and martial law reportedly to be proclaimed Sept. 27 if the Arab general strike ends.
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Jerusalem
Jennin
Hebron
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Wathluieut
J. S. Will
England
Alberta to pay reduced interest on defaulted bond
Edmonton Sept 24 payment of interest on Alberta’s defaulted 3 200 000 bond maturing April 1 will be made Oct 1 at half the original rate under the Alberta Gazette order. Full interest will be allowed to June 1 with reductions after that date.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Holt
Charles Cockroft
Alberta Gazette
Parade Results Show Orange and Green Winners
Mary Starling reports the high school parade crowned the Orange group as the most beautiful. The Green group led by Paul Marsh earned judges praise for clever and original designs. Five judges announced the decision after the procession reached Athletic Park.
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Mary. Starling
S. Orange
Paul “Marsh
Athletic Park
Judes
Woo M. Currie
Dave W. Hays
C. W. Niblock
Bigin A
Bell
Howard, Dixon
Mary Starling
Mary of Orange
High School Parade Opens Medicine Hat Festival In Rain
Hundreds watched Alexander High School youngsters lead a colorful parade through downtown Medicine Hat as rain and wind tested floats. Principal Riches kept the show moving despite the weather while six rival groups displayed creativity in the annual shopping festival tied to the city’s Golden Jubilee.
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Alexandra High School
Medicine Hat
Breese. Co
Fourth Avenue
Fourth Street
P. L. FP. Riches
Insurgent Advance Near Toledo Reported in Spain
Conflicting dispatches from Talavera de la Reialna say advance guards of the southern insurgent army push within ten miles of Toledo. Headquarters claim a steady advance as government defenses crumble near Maqueda.
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Talavera DE LA Rielna
Toledo
Maqueda
Chamber Raps Debt Act Unanimously Endorsed by Chamber
Medicine Hat chamber of commerce unanimously backed the Canadian chamber of commerce stance opposing debt-slashing legislation seen as harming savings and provincial credit. It warned the act would hit private funds, discourage investment, and raise unemployment while reducing access to courts and judicial rights.
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Chamber of Commerce
Social Credit
Dominion
Chamber
Canadian Chamber Of*commerce
Alberta
Edmonton
Corts
Carindian
Martyn
Oliver
Sso
Hat Chamber
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