Parity prices and farm cash advances debate in parliament
In a Canada House of Commons address dated January 19, the speaker argues that cash advances for stored grain are not enough. He stresses agriculture needs a fair national income share and advocates parity prices to prevent a widening gap between farmers and others. He cites subsidies, tariffs, and the 1946 wheat price ceiling as examples of policy imbalance. Continued on page 4.
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House of Commons
Canada
East
West
Vancouver-Burrard
Vancouver-Burrard (Mr. McDougall
Speaker
Great Britain
Editorials show limits of daily readers and pace
The piece reflects on daily editorials racing out quickly and becoming superficial. It cites a Globe and Mail editorial claiming Canada should fund arts with 24 billion next year, about 280 million, a level deemed absurd. The author argues weekly editors lack context and distrust government subsidies for culture.
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Globe and Mail
Zanter
Winnipeg
Canada Council
Massey Commission
CBC
NFB
Bield Trustees Regular Meeting Held January 16 1956
The Bield Trustees Regular meeting on Jan 16 was attended by A Lovas F Bailes A Rice and A Dobranski. Minutes of previous meeting were adopted and tenders for caretaking were opened. Levy set at 6800 with a list of purchases from Taylor's Hardware Roblin John Peats Trucking and Roblin Co op Coal totaling 30.
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Bield Trustees
Bield
A. Lovas
F. Bailes
A. Rice
A Dobranski
B. Chase
A. Burns
F. Burns
D. Chase
W. Shiner
J. Yakimyshen
Stanley
D. Bailes
Taylor’s Hardware
Roblin
Taylor's Hardware
John Peats Trucking
MacLeods
Roblin Con. Coop Coal
Coffee Contains Niacin Rich Vitamin Source
Scientists report that well brewed coffee contains about one milligram of Niacin per cup, making coffee one of the richest natural sources of this B complex vitamin. Five or six cups can supply about half of daily Niacin needs, announced by Eugene G Laughry of the Coffee Brewing Institute at a West Coast meeting.
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San Francisco
Eugene G. Laughry
New York
Coffee Brewing Institute, Inc
Laughery
New Square Dancing Classes Hailed at Roblin Memorial Hall
Monday night spotlighted square dancing sponsored by the Roblin Legion with Earl Park of Yorkton as instructor. About thirty couples attended as the Sait coats Club performed demonstrations. Participants praised the lesson quality and urged others to join next Monday January 30 at 8:00 p.m. sharp.
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Roblin Memorial Hall
Roblin
The
Canadian Legion
Earl Park
Yorkton
Earl
Ion
Saitcoats
Roblin W I Report On January 1955 Club Meeting
The Roblin W I held its last meeting of the 1955 program by the United Church on Thursday evening January 19. Members arrived to a lively sing song and roll call of a Scottish tune. Business included March of Dimes, catering for the Lady Curlers banquet, and a thought on local government attendance. Mrs Souter spoke on current events and Mrs Nowasad reported on a Brandon leadership training course. A Burns life paper by Mrs R W Jakeman captivated attendees, blending Rabble's Struggies with Burns poems. Mrs H R Mitchell displayed colour slides from Scotland England and Canada. The 1956 program plan sought two representatives for Village Council meetings. A key item will study a Manitoba women pamphlet by Mildred Mc Murray QC. Copies provided by the Attorney General's department. studies begin next meeting. Miss McMurray will address the September meeting. Tea and lunch ended the evening.
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United Church
Robert Burns
R.W. Jakeman
Women’s Institute
Manitoba
Mildred McMurray
Q.C
Manitoba Department of Health
Attorney-General
Miss McMurray
Ladies' Aid Meeting at Mrs Sorbo's January 4th
The Ladies Aid of United Church met at Mrs C H Sorbo's home on January 4 at 3 pm. Rev Waddell led prayers and installed 1956 officers: President Mrs A Britcher, 1st VP Mrs J Adams, 2nd VP Mrs T Kelso, Secretary Mrs G Souter, Treasurer Mrs J Goodbun.
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Ladies Aid of the United Church
C.H. Sorbo
Waddell
Felows
A. Britcher
J. Adams
T. Kelso
G. Souter
J. Goodbun
Newton Welfare
Rebekah Lodge 41 Installs New Officers
Rebekah Lodge 41 installed new officers on January 12 at the Masonic Temple with Mrs L Heming named Noble Grand. District Deputy President Mrs D Bowley led the ceremony with help from Mrs J Adam and other officers. list includes Doris Waters, Lillian Heming, Vivian Hembroff, Betty Large, Marg McKay, Beryl Stevenson, M Fisher, Jim Stewart, H R Mitchell, Milly Ashby, Julie Mitchell, Dolly Rogers, Ejsie Lawrence, Ruby McDuffe, Essie Cross, Marg Sorbo, Ina Simpson appointed as degree captain.
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L., Heming
Noble Grand
Masonic Temple
D. Bowley
J. Adam
Doris Waters
Lillian Heming
Vivian Hembroff
Betty Large
Newton
Marg. McKay
Beryl Stevenson
Ladies Auxiliary Annual Meeting Officers Named
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion B E S L held its annual meeting in Legion Club rooms with Mrs. Laurie presiding. Nominations were announced for President M J Bouter Vice President J Currey Secretary E Walley Treasurer M Curle Welfare Convenor J Adam Ways and Means Convenor D Zielke Social Convenor M McFayden Entertainment Convenor D Hutchison Publicity Convenor R Hanson Hall Committee Rep D Zielke Red Cross Rep Souter Hospital Aid Rep L Kerr and R Hanson Rep on Hospital Aid were listed.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
B.E.S.L
Legion Club
Laurie
M. J. Bouter
J. Currey
E. Walley
M. Curle
J. Adam
Ways and Means
D. Zielke
M. McFayden
D. Hutchison
R. Hanson
Hall
Red Cross
Souter
L. Kerr
Square dance invite to hall next Monday night
A casual notice invites neighbors to a square dancing evening at the hall next Monday night. Participants are encouraged to join for music, dance, and social gathering.
Around Town Lydia Miller Returns From Winnipeg
Mrs Lydia Miller has returned home after two weeks in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Robert Arnott and Robert Jr left for Winnipeg on Wednesday night to spend the weekend there. Mrs John Hawryschuk has returned home from a six week holiday in Toronto visiting her two daughters and friends.
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Lydia Miller
Winnipeg
Robert Arnott
Robert Jr
John Hawryschuk
Toronto
M F U R Meeting Discusses Farm Aid and Parity Prices
The M F U R meeting on Thursday January 19 reviewed a central office report on proposed federal aid to cover wheat carrying costs above normal. A Saskatoon Grain Conference resolution advocating aid, passed by three western Farm Union conventions, was noted. Mrs. Frank Curle spoke on parity prices and potential acreage controls, urging practical proposals. Ag-Rep Cam Brown introduced films and promised more at the next meeting.
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George Gove
Central Office
St. Francoise Xavier
Saskatoon
Frank Curle
Cam. Brown
Frank Price
Brown
Chamber Seeks Greater Winnipeg Paper Coverage
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 5 at the Masonic Hall discussed boosting publicity in Winnipeg daily newspapers. They also planned a Hospital Aid queen campaign, urged highway improvements to Highway 83, and announced draws winners Hazel Mitchell, Mrs. John Gardner, L Harper, and Mrs. Edward Andres. Next meeting set for January 31.
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Roblin and
J. Cam Brown
E. Orke
C. E. Riach
R. D. Robertson
Roblin North
Benito
Hazel Mitchell
John Gardner
L Harper
Edward
Ice Carnival at March 9 Benefit for Country Hospital
A community ice carnival on March 9 supports The Country Hospital. The event features fancy skaters and a royal pageant as townsfolk praise the humble doctors who comfort and heal, contrasting city hospitals with country care and honoring caregivers who dedicate themselves to saving lives.
Aches and Pains From Curling After Monday Practice
Women complain of muscle soreness after curling sessions held Monday afternoons. The piece notes a rise in aching among participants on Tuesdays, not from washing activities but from exertion. It highlights elbow and shoulder discomfort and suggests rest and stretching as remedies.
Money Well Spent at Hall-O Roblin Memorial Hall
Money raised at the Hall-O event has funded interior upgrades at Roblin Memorial Hall, leaving the venue looking sharper and more inviting. The improvements reflect community support and careful budgeting by organizers.
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Hall-O
Roblin Memorial Hall
Schooling or Coal Shoveling Debate in Kindergarten Air
A columnist asks if kindergarten programmes could be restructured so pupils avoid lying on the floor during lessons. The piece critiques current lessons and questions whether air time serves proper schooling or wastes time.
Patriotism plea urges viewers to show respect for The Queen
A brief exhortation asks theatergoers not to leave before the end of a film so others can see the climax and to stand at attention for a minute to demonstrate patriotism toward Her Majesty The Queen.
Locals Sought for Paper Print Submissions
Readers urged to send locals and notices for print. No charge for News Write ups of Meetings and Locals. telephone 12 to submit and ensure publication.
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Parliament Hill
F. 8. Zaplitay, MP
Roblin Curling Club
Banquet & Dance
Pat Powell
Ladies’ Aid
Rebekah Lodge
Ejisie Lawrence
Ruby McDuffe
Essie Cross
Marg. Sorbo
Ina Simpson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
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M.f.ur
Chamber
Res
CNR
F. Price
Masonic Hall
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