Canadian Aid to China Fund Appeals for Canadians
Dr. Robert R. McClure of Toronto advocates the Canadian Aid to China Fund seeking 2500 dollars to aid postwar relief. He says China remains poor a year after VJ Day and the fund will supply seeds, sewing machines, medicines, and equipment to farmers and small industries, stressing it as a voluntary investment in world citizenship.
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Robert R. McClure
Toronto
Japan
China
McClure
Canada
Ottawa
Chinese War Relief Fund
Ays
Aid To
St John’s Ambulance meeting plans nursing course in Roblin
A public meeting at Mrs Robt McBride’s home on Wednesday February 5 at 3 p.m. invites residents to organize a St John’s Ambulance Centre in Roblin. The Ladies Auxiliary B E S L sponsors a home nursing course starting by April 1 with eight or more weekly lectures plus practical work and a one dollar registration fee refundable on request.
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Robt. McBride
St. John’s Ambulance Centre
Roblin
B.E.S.L
Walter Sorbo
Hicks
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Installs 1947 Officers
At Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No. 41 meeting on January 9 1947 Mrs J M Thom assisted by Mrs J Adams installed officers for the year. List includes P N G Mrs H Cross N G Mrs H H Simpson V G Miss Doris Johnston Rec Sec Mrs B Arnott F I Mrs S Simpson Tress Mrs W Kerswell Conductor Mrs J Haines Warden Mrs I Young Chaplain Mrs W Sorbo 16 Mrs I Hembroff O G Mrs M Bowley RS N G Mrs J Scott DL S N G Mrs D Law R S V G Mrs F Lawrence L S V G Mrs F McDuffe Pianist Mrs W Ford and Mrs H Cross selected as representative to the Assembly. A luncheon followed.
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Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No
J. ML. ‘Thom
J. Adams
P. N.G
H. Cross
N.G
H. H. Simpson
V.G
Doris Johnston
B. Arnott
F.I
S. Simpson
W. Kerswell
J. Haines
I. Young
W. Sorbo
I. Hembroff
M. Bowley
Rs.n.g
J. Scott
S.N.G
D. Law
R.S.V.G
F. Lawrence
Ls.v.g
F. McDuffe
W. Ford
W Ford
J. M. Thom
Winnipeg Hosts 38th Annual Manitoba School Trustees Meet
Over 600 Manitoba school trustees gathered in Winnipeg for the 38th annual convention. Leaders spoke on funding, salaries, pensions, and program expansion, while resolutions urged higher transportation grants and Grade XII provisions. Officers elected included President George A. Fitton of Brandon and Vice President Bert McLeod of Shoal Lake.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
George A. Fitton
J. C. Dryden
A. W. Trueman
University of Manitoba
Stuart Garson
Brandon
Bert McLeod
Shoal Lake
Robert Tove Melita
H. E. Batters
Portage la Prairie
James Cuddy
Sandford
P. McDuffe
T. J. Mitchell
Roblin
Edmond Prefontaine
St. Pierre
WT. Shore
Eepawsz
C. W. Wiebe
Winkler
Shortage of Nurses Across Canada Reaches Acute Proportions
Regional Superintendent Fred J. White of the Unemployment Insurance Commission Winnipeg says Canada faces a shortage of 8 700 nurses across all branches. Hospitals need 7 000, private duty 1 200, and public health 500, with 1 100 graduates required in the Prairie Region immediately. He notes a high demand for aides and sub staff and urges women to enter nursing.
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Fred J. White
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Winnipeg
Canada
Prairie
White
Mr. White
London children immunization gains cut death rate
About 70 percent of London's children were immunized against diphtheria, with the ten years earlier death-rate seven times higher. Improved child health is linked to school meals and daily milk, benefiting 151 346 youngsters in 1945.
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London
Chidren’s
Britain develops new artificial hand for disabled
Britain reveals an artificial hand with a jointed thumb operated by shoulder action enabling easier and clearer writing. The Ministry of Pensions limb fitting centre in London oversees the device and aims to improve it further so all fingers can move.
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Britain
Ministry of Pensions
London
Heavy Exports O Britain Thoroughbreds Feature December Sales
The December sales at Newmarket England highlighted exports of British thoroughbreds to global buyers. Export figures top $400,000 with UK overseas sales this year around $1,000,000. Notable consignments include Irish Derby winner Slide On sent to Sweden and Frans Fancy to Canada’s Thoroughbreds Association president.
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Britain
Newmarket
England
United Kingdom
Slide On
Frans Fancy
Thoroughbreds Association of Canada
Nearing Prewar Production Level in UK Motor Industry
The United Kingdom motor car industry has reached about 95 percent of prewar output, with Mr. R. G. Cooke noting an estimated 45,000 commercial vehicles and cars produced in 1945 versus just over 500,000 before the war. Export production in October neared 12,000 cars, compared with roughly 4,500 monthly in 1935.
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United Kingdom
R. G. Cooke
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
United Kingtom Motor Car Manufacturer
Britain to Use Atomic Materials for Cancer Treatment
Britain will use atomic materials from Harwell to treat cancer, supplementing radium. Professor Cockcroft says piles will produce cobalt pieces placed for a month to gain radium-like activity, with a small cobalt piece equaling the largest radium source used medically.
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Britain
Harwell
England
Cockcroft
United Kingdom
Director of
Atomic Research
Overcoming Evil with Good and Tempered Circumstances
The quotation contrasts Mary Baker Eddy urging victory over evil with patience and wisdom, to satisfy temper with circumstances. A second thought notes Hume on character and adaptability, praising virtue in aligning temper to any situation.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Hume
Rust-Resistant Schools: Manitoba Education Reform
Editorial voice imagines Pioneer ghosts returning to a transformed Manitoba. It argues rural schooling is out of date in an automobile age and urges reform. The Special Select Committee recommends examining the entire educational system to meet present needs.
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Manitoba
Knusis
Rel Fife
Special Select Committee
Salmion
Manitoba Normal School Trustees Dinner Highlighted
Manitoba's Normal School held a dinner for 625 trustees served by students and staff. Premier Garson spoke at the event while Hon. J. C. Pruden presided. Following the meal the students presented an entertainment program for attendees.
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Manitoba
Premier Garson
J.C
Legion Auxiliary Membership Drive Meeting Notice
The Ladies Auxiliary of B E S L will meet Wednesday February 12 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Dave Tressider’s home. The drive supports the Community Hall project and fosters fellowship. Prospective members are welcome and encouraged, including those with relatives in the forces.
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Ladies Auxiliary
B.E.S.L
Dave Tressider
Britain plans vast expansion of scientific training
The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee has presented to the Chancellor a report calling for a capital outlay of 400 million dollars to expand university facilities in Britain. The goal is to raise qualified UK scientists from 55,000 to at least 90,000 within ten years, prioritizing quality in scientific work while meeting anticipated manpower needs from ambitious postwar developments.
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Britain
United Kingdom
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