Ottawa week by week reports on Russian cattle deal
The House reconvened January 30 after the November adjournment. Discussion covered the proposed Soviet Russia cattle deal, a letter from Mgr Serkau, and government guarantees. Amendments to the income tax act, debt and interest questions, and bilingual currency provisions were debated. The reader’s concerns include provincial debt rules, interest caps, and potential moves toward a Cooperative Commonwealth Government, with a Duff Railway bill pending in the Senate and next week’s Commons agenda promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Serkau
Soviet Union
Black Sea
Serkau
Serkan
Russia
Senate
Duff Railway
House of Commons
Local Social Notes Highlight область Familial Visits
Cromarty Miss Alice Leslie visits Frank Collins and Mrs Chapman hosts. C Chapman attends Bran don Poultry Convention as delegate. Frank Collins returns from Mafeking after months away. Leslie and Joe Ward visit Mr and Mrs D Johnston. Mrs J McCorquindale from Deepdale stays with Mrs Hayes and Mrs Fred McDuffe. Ike Beattie and George Beattie of Makaroff visit the Robinsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McCorquindale
Deepdale
J. Hayes
Fred?McDuffe
Weather Woes Delay Farmer Meeting and Public Petition
Deepdale visitor Deepdale Miss D. Kelso attended Mrs. Fletcher's Monday gathering. A farmers petition is on view at Ike's store and should be signed promptly. Old Timer notes the cold earlier days and recalls last Wednesday's severe weather that postponed the meeting. another session is hoped for February 22 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss D. Kelso
Ike
Going Out With a Jest A Merchant's Odd Will Requests
A dying merchant dictates final wishes with dark humor. He instructs that his bank overdraft should go to his wife, his car equity to his son, goodwill to the unply houses, equipment to the junk man, and six creditors be pallbearers who have assisted him so long.
Resolutions Adopted By Roblin A F M At Meeting Feb 4
Resolved that purchasers of improvements be reimbursed if expelled and that private corporations control money and credit. The UFM pledges to push parliament to transfer control to a non political body, secure debt relief for farmers, and demand protective legislation. They urge action in Ottawa to curb long term indebtedness and reform the Bank Act, with calls to reduce car license fees and fund provincial highways. They also seek dissolution of the Manitoba Cooperative Marketing Board, lower interest rates, and an inter provincial conference to cut administration costs.
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Canada
Manitoba
Dominion
New Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation
Weu
Co-operative Commonwealth
UFM
Ottawa
Prairie
Bield News Roundup Mixed With Local Updates
Mrs L Chisholm has returned home from Winnipeg. An Indian passing through Deepdale was seen last week. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson on their newborn daughter. Mrs A L Anderson attends the Co operative Poultry marketing convention in Brandon. Mr David Chase remains in DauhIn hospital and is progressing well. A successful meeting of the Bield Co operative Elevator Association was held at Bield Hall with Mr John Quick as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
A. L. Anderson
Co-operative Poultry Marketing Convention
Brandon
Bield
The Serkau Cattle Barter and Mennonite Lands Deal
The note links Mr. Serkau to a Russia barter cattle scheme with a one cent per pound commission, and to a Whitewater Mennonite land deal where fees were collected while others bore losses. Taxes were unpaid and land listed for tax sale this year. Also reports a birth: on Feb 15 1933 Mrs Inman's nursing home welcomed a daughter to Mr and Mrs Donald Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Serkau
Russia
Mr. Serkau
Whitewater
Boissevain Recorder
Orn
Westwood leaves for Manitoba Legislature session
Local and General W J Westwood M L A left Winnipeg Monday night to attend the Manitoba Legislature. A concert and one act play Friday night at 8 p m sponsored by the Anglican society, admission 25c and 15c. The Review keeps its Family Herald and Weekly Star subscription offer to month end.
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W. J. Westwood
M.L.A
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Anglican “Hores
Family Herald
Weekly Star
Merridale Community Club hosts quilting fundraiser
A meeting of the Merridale Community Club last Monday focused on a ladies quilt benefiting the club. Fort Franc’s Mr L W Sanders won the rifle raffle. Farmers are informed that Kelly Cockerill’s mill has begun operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Sanders
Fort Franc’s
Kelly Cockerill
Church Notices from Roblin Area Churches
The United Church announces service schedules and preacher Rev G. S Philip leads. Anglican Church details Evening service and meetings. Methodist Church lists class prayer and Sunday services at Sunny Slope and Roblin with preaching times led by Wesley C. DeMille, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Church
Philip, Ee Rere
TENDERS for Tamarac Plank by Shell River Municipality
Sealed tenders are invited by the undersigned for the Municipality of Shell River up to March 1 for 6000 feet of green Tamarac plank three inches by eighteen feet long to be delivered to each ward. W J Westwood, Sec. Treas.
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Shell River
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. L. Bowman
M.P
Aluminum Company of Canada
Cromarty
Alice Leslie
Frank Collins
C. Chapman
Mafeking
Messrs
Leslie and
Joe Ward
Mrs. D. Johnston
Ike Beattie
George Beattie
Makaroff
C Robinson
Roblin A.F.M
Manitoba Co-operative Marketing Board
Mrs. L. Chisholm
David Chase
Daunhin Hospital
Abba San
Old Japan
The
Ladies Aid
T.C.C.F
C. & Matchett
Sheridan
Roblin United
John Jackson
Mr. Matchett
Merridale
the United Church
J Westwood
Sec
Treas
Roblin
CLARK
Beatty
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