Portage la Prairie Mutual Insurance shows record year
Portage la Prairie Mutual Insurance celebrates its sixtieth anniversary with a record year in 1945. Assets surpass one million dollars for the first time, rising 14.6 percent to 1 138 382 611. Fire insurance in force totals 94 108 546 and windstorm 3 221 150, with overall assets exceeding liabilities by 666 233 10. President Tidsbury notes prosperity, praises agent performance, and announces a $25 000 addition to the investment reserve.
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Portage LA Prairie Mutual Insurance Company
Portag la Prairie
Whic
Tidsbury
Aso
M. G.tidsbury
E. H. Muir
Artur Sullivan
K.C
E. D. Alder
Andy Hardy Double Life and Watertime Screen Showing
The local theatre shows Andy Hardy's Double Life with Mickey Rooney in the title role plus Watertime featuring Sonja Henie and an ensemble cast. The program runs next Monday to Wednesday with lighthearted plots and romance, as audiences enjoy a lively, melodic film lineup.
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Beth Andy Dard
Mickeys Rooney
Andy Hardy
Andy
Sonie Henie
Jack N Makie
Cesar Romero
Carole Landis
Local Notes Highlight Social Events And Community Concerns
The column covers a range of items from a carnival invitation and a presbyterial meeting to bridge cup winners and a Winnipeg education trip. It notes a quiet Roblin wedding, a Grandview bonspiel lineup, and congratulates Mrs. Robertson on her birthday. It urges dental care and supports mobile clinics for home front health.
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Walter Robertson
Robertson
Thompson
Dauphin
Home Front
Tomorow
Will Tariffs Be Lowered for All Canada’s Farmers
Searle Grain Co Ltd argues that postwar wheat sales depend on reducing production cuts and lower prices through Free Trade. The letter questions whether Canada’s industrial East will stand for tariff relief, asserting farm interests outweigh East manufacturers in high priced goods protection.
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Liberal
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Howe of Commons
U.S.A
East
Canada
Curling Notes Prizewinners at War Savings Event
Local notes show prize winners from curling events with first place J Adam and second F Partridge in the first event. In the second, ALG Cowtun led ahead of J Adam with W DeLaMare and Geo Kelso following, plus consolation winner Geo Aitken. Organizers plan a reorganization and another competition after the square draw, with details to come.
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Cowtun
J. Adam
Srd
W. DeLaMare
Geo. Kelso
Post War Planning for Boissevain and District
Boissevain and district planners discuss post war needs including a larger auditorium or community centre, improved water works and sewerage, and a modernized hall for large gatherings. Discussions focus on using land from tax sales for an integrated public facility with gym, rest rooms, and updated amenities to serve residents after WWII.
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Dominion
Board of Trade
Io Th Board of Trade
Cottage Hospital
Poissevain
Boissevain and District
Building blueprint urged for town and rural councils
The Recorder Boissevain urges consideration by town and rural councils and local groups for adequate accommodation and reading rooms. A blue print of a building is proposed to allow informed discussion among local organizations and societies.
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Board of Trade
Recorder
Boissevain
Swine Breeders Sale Set for Brandon March 16
The Swine Breeders Association will hold its bred sow sale in Brandon on March 16 at 11 a.m. Farmers will have a chance to buy a bred sow. The note adds that Britain's 1944 coniditions will accept Canadian bacon output and Manitoba swine production should stay at the 1948 level.
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Swine Breeders’ Association
Brandon
Britain
Canada
Manitoba
Brandon Cattle Breeders Sale Planned for March 16
The annual Cattle Breeders sale is set for Brandon on March 16 starting at noon. The event will include bulls from three beef breeds and aims to minimize buyers’ expenditure under the wartime economy. It offers a chance to acquire good bulls through a buyer seller meeting format.
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Brandon
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Lost Waterman Fourtic pen sought in Grey mottled gift
A lost Waterman Fourtic fountain pen in grey mottled color, a gift, disappeared from a view office last Wednesday. It has an extra fine nib. a reward is offered for its return.
Notice to Creditors Estate of Albert Ostroski Manitoba
Notice to creditors for the estate of Albert Ostroski late of Hillsburr Manitoba farmer. Claims must be filed with McGirr and Katz Dauphin Manitoba on or before March 20 1944. Dated Dauphin Manitoba February 15 1944. McGirr Katz solicitors for W R Scott the administrator.
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Albert Ostroski
Hillsburr
Manitoba
McGirr and Katz
Dauphin
McGirr & Katz Solicitors
W. R. Scott
Church Notices from United and Free Methodist Parishes
United Church led by Rev David Conly offers BA services at Tummell with Sunday School and multiple services. Free Methodist Church under Rev JF Cowan states Sunday School at 11 am with worship at 1 pm and 7 pm plus a Young People's Service.
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Tummell
Bield
Bield Yam
Roblin
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