Ottawa Weekly Look at the Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Jim Greenblat outlines the Dominion Bureau of Statistics established in 1938. It employs 1,100 workers who compile vast data on many topics, aiding government war effort and public inquiry by providing quick, precise statistics such as July 1944 cheque totals and national registration figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Bureau
War Departments
Red Cross Schedules Cables and War Food Parcels
The International Committee of the Red Cross plans a ten word cable link between prisoners in Japanese camps and Canadian next of kin, with first messages around Christmas if Japan cooperates. Canadian Red Cross funds will cover two thirds of food parcels for allied prisoners, targeting 190 000 weekly parcels, costing 24.7 million dollars in 1944, including Europeans and Far East civilians. Nearby, labor rules shift allow direct hiring of hospital staff, while local offices retain placement mediation.
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International Committee of the Red Cros
Canadian Red Cross Society
Canada
Canadian Red Cross
British Red Cross
United States
Europe
Far East
Birthday Greetings from The Gazette
The Gazette offers best wishes to Dorothy Wareham on December 14 and Albert J Bowman on the 15th. Also marked are Mrs Robt Biccum on the 16th, Mrs A F Wyld on the 16th, Jack Hanlon on the 17th, J Howard Maxwell on the 17th, and Chas Nowe on the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Wareham
Albert J. Bowman
Robt. Biccum
A. F. Wyld
Jack Hanlon
J. Howard Maxwell
Chas. Nowe
Red Cross parcels aid prisoners and wartime shoe drives
Weekly editor notes Swiss Red Cross parcels for prisoners, eleven pounds each, packed with milk powder, butter, cheese, jam, luncheon meat, salmon, sardines, raisins, prunes, sugar, corned beef, biscuits, salt, tea, soap, and chocolate. It cites 11,327,974 parcels sent overseas by Aug 31, 1944. It also reports on winter health guidance for children, a rise in shoes produced in 1943 versus 1939, leather conservation tips, and Canada's 1944 leaf tobacco output rising 47.8 percent with acreage up 25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Red Cross
Geneva
Red Cross
WPTB
Canada
Red Cross meeting and social visits in Lothair
The annual Red Cross meeting was hosted at Mrs V Airey home with past officers reappointed. Dinner guests included Miss Gladys Haggerty of Vancouver and Mrs Carrie of Toronto. Additional visits featured Mr and Mrs J Airey and others from Lenore Rivers Neepawa and local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mrrs. V. Airey
J. Airey
Gladys Haggerty
Vancouver
Carrie
Toronto
The World of Wheat by H. G. S. Strange
The author argues unity across Canada despite racial origin differences. From Western Canada experience, he notes good neighborly relations, shared Canadian identity, and sons from all groups fighting in the war. He asserts the mosaic is fused by sacrifice and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Western
Prairies
Airey Family Visits and Rivers Weekend at Home
Last week in Winnipeg Mr and Mrs Chas Airey and family visited the home of Mr and Mrs A Airey in Kenton Miss Gladys Savagesp spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs J Melinchuk in Rivers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gerrard
Mrs. W. Trewin
Mr. Ab. Richardson
Hartney
Wes. Common
Harold Hart
Neepawa
Mrs. J. Hart
Chas. Airey
A. Airey
Kenton
Gladys Savagesp
Mrs. J. Melinchuk
Rivers
Red Cross Unit Holds Winter Quilting Meeting
The regular monthly Red Cross meeting met on Tuesday at Mrs. Herbert Frank's home with groups formed for winter quilting and related tasks. On Wednesday the Roseville Church W A met at Mrs. Bromley's with eight members, letters from overseas servicemen read, and Christmas parcels already sent. Mr Harry McAuley, once a patient at Brandon General Hospital, has recovered and returned home.
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The
Red Cross
Geo. Baily
the Red Cross
Herbert Frank
W.A. of
Roseville
Wm. Bromley
Harry McAuley
Brandon General Hospital
Ten Years Ago From the Gazette 1934 Highlights
Miss Rhythe Mitchell honored as organist at United Church. Mrs Chas Angel elected president of St James W A. Olive Ada Couch wed Eric Perrett with Rev W W Harland officiating. Ormond Butterill elected Praetor of the Taxis Group. Curling season opened with an open bonspiel. Daly Council drafts bylaw to pay 5 cent bounty for rat heads due to damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhythe Mitchell
Congregation of the United Church
Diver
Chas. Angel
St. James
W.A
Olive Ada Couch
Eric Perrett
W. W. Harland
Daly Council
Rural Municipal Council Minutes Show 1945 Budget Actions
Council minutes from the Rural Municipality of Dnly record approval of prior minutes and multiple resolutions. They authorize overexpenditure allowances for Councillors Wolfe and White, payments to health and road projects, Old Age Pension forwarding, expenses for delegates and medical officer arrangements, and inquiries to the Manitoba Power Commission for rural electrification. The Finance Committee approves ordered accounts and the meeting adjourns for the year.
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Ottawa
By Jim Greenblat
Anese
Dominion Department of Labor
Bradwardine
Elmer Hollingsworth
Very Johnston
Ladies Aid
Mrs. Trewin
Jack
E. J. Blatchford
Jean Houston
Winnipeg
Bruce Butler
Ida
Mrs. Maitland
Rod McRae
Brandon
Rapid City
Toronto General Trusts Corporation
Man
Turkeys
FOR Best
Silex
J. F. Topinka
Imperial Oil
the Gazette
Lothair
Mr. F. Paddock
Mrs. V. Airey
Royal Regiment of Artillery
England
London
Pacific Coast
Britain
8.C
North American Lumber & Supply CO. Limited
H. G. S. Strange
Four Star Theatre
National Grain Company
LTO
Carnegie
Ormond Butterill
Taxis
I’. Seens
Sec.Treas
Department of Agriculture
T.B Free Area
Wolfe
White
Frank Sedziak
H. J. Bell
Jas. J. McDonald
Forrest Rivers
Manitoba Power Commission
Counc
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