Subscriptions and hometown news stir reader opinions
The notice surveys readers renewing local subscriptions amid changes in the paper, with some upset by edits or price increases and others praising new ideas. A West Coast subscriber values home-town news and a Rivers exile seeks steady access, while Canadians overseas request two-year gifts for relatives. Local readers urged to subscribe or renew.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Hudson’s Bay
California
Canada
Jelliff Quartet Leads Neepawa Bonspiel Victory
George Jelliff and his foursome won six of nine at the Neepawa bonspiel to finish with a strong score. A total of 54 rinks competed with modest spectator interest. Two rinks plan to join Brandon’s January 21 event skippered by Jack Gilchist and James Frame. Final school bonspiel results list Alan Wareham and Tom Nolan in Grand Challenge, Frank Stewart and Alvin Karleng, in Consolation.
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George Jelliff
Col
Neepawa
Jack Gilchist
Alan Wareham
Tom Nolan
Frank Stewart
Alvin Karlenzig
Prayerful Vigil and Gratitude in Colossians Verse
A short biblical reflection urges readers to persist in prayer and stay vigilant with thanksgiving. The quotation from Colossians 4:2 emphasizes devotion, Watchfulness, and gratitude as steady spiritual disciplines for believers.
European general manager named for Canadian Pacific Railway
In preparation for reviving trade and normal relations, John C. Patteson has been named European general manager for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in London. He has nine years with the company, four of those on war work loaned to the British Government, and returned to London in September 1944 from Ottawa where he served as Canadian representative for the British Ministry of Supply.
Quoting Others No More Glass Eyes
The Manchester Guardian notes that the Optical Appliances Section of the Ministry of Pensions is producing plastic eyes which may end the use of traditional glass eyes. The old eyes, prone to breakage, have been largely absorbed from wartime stocks. Before the war several firms operated in the artificial eye trade, with about 10 000 wearers and ongoing injuries from industry contributing to demand.
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Manchester Guardian
Ministry of Pensions
Border crossing rules may be simplified for easing travel
Windsor Star notes a joint Canada United States effort to reduce border formalities while keeping immigration safeguards. The Kingston Whig Standard adds context on butter ration cuts and Ontario dairy data suggesting excess milk consumption contributes to shortages.
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Windsor Star
Canada
United States
Kingston
Bible as Guide to Civilization and Peace
Stabilizing Influence Yer argues civilization rests on liberty and that the Bible is the oldest guide to a better world. It notes many soldiers and civilians seek comfort in scripture during war and urges wider, habitual Bible reading to reduce injustice and violence.
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