Purple and Gold winners gain extra two weeks of break
Three Grade IX students and five Grade X students earned an additional two weeks of holidays free from exams. Named recipients include Harry Brydon Kenneth Curle Bertha Kroll Audrey Adam Grace Horby Grace Starkman Bette Jakeman Phyllis Kelso.
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Harry Brydon
Kenneth Curle
Bertha Kroll
Audrey Adam
Grace Horby
Grace Starkman
Bette Jakeman
Phyllis Kelso
Equipment Funds and Staff Departures at Local High School
Equipment valued at ten dollars was earmarked for a lantern slide projector. Teachers Miss Martin Miss Leach and Mr Kearney are leaving after contributing to the High School for three to five years each. They leave with thanks and memories. Final exams began June 15 and were eased by cooler weather though still rainy.
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Miss Martin
Miss Leach
Mr. Kearney
Teach
Memorial Gift for Miss Martin by Col legiate Students
On Friday June 12 the collegiate students presented Miss Martin with a pen and pencil set as a token of appreciation and regret at her leaving. Ethel McBride delivered the gift to her.
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Miss Martin
Ethel McBride
Cadet Corps to Build Backstop in School Auditorium
The School Board approves the Cadet Corps to construct a backstop in the auditorium to meet district safety rules. Cadet Officer says the boys will begin work with hammer and saw next Saturday.
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Cadet Corps
War Savings and Salvage Drive Boosts at Local Schools
Students collect rubber salvage and contribute to a wartime drive while planning rifle training sessions from headquarters. The piece notes a $506.75 tally from War Savings Stamps and reflects on graduation as students prepare for new jobs, hoping for safety and success in future endeavors.
Manitoba Ex h ibition urged to boost support and attendance
Brandon Fair calls for strong support of the Manitoba Provincial Exhibition to aid agriculture and home life. It warns against postwar rebuilding and promotes advance strip tickets at four admissions for 1.00, valid until Saturday June 27, after which 50 cent gate price applies.
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Brandon
Manitoba
Birth of The Blues at Roblin Theatre This Weekend
The Birth of The Blues screens at Roblin Theatre with Bing Crosby and Mary Martin in lead roles. The musical showcases nine classic numbers and Crosby’s renditions including Melancholy Baby, with Brian Donlevy on trumpet and Eddie Anderson providing humor.
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Roblin Theatre
Bing Crosby
Mary Martin
Crosbie
Bing
St. Louis
Brian Donlevey
Baby Caroline Lee
Mary
Eddie Andeson
Rochester
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Roblin
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