United Farmers of Canada Introductory Article No 2
The piece traces Western Canada farm organization origins from Saskatchewan in 1901 through postwar shifts, noting the rise of the Farmers Union and its amalgamation with the Saskatchewan Grain Growers to form the United Farmers of Canada Saskatchewan section. It cites leadership comments by A J McPhail and outlines future coverage on the union’s constitution aims and education plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Farmers of Canada
Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association
Farmers’ Union
Nhen
Saprio
Canada
Western
Saskatchewan
West
Union of Canada
Saprio Plan
Western Wheat Pools
Washington, D. C
A. J. McPhail
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Central Canadian Wheat and Grain Pools
Hich
Washington, D.C
McPhail
Farmers Union
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan Grain Growers
Poo
Wawanesa Mutual Annual Meeting Reports 1926 Insurance Growth
The 81st annual meeting notes a record 20 004 policies issued for 51 428 7662 and total insurance in force at 125 749 692.00. Assessments brought in 449 767.61, cash premiums 122 502.51, losses paid 224 910.11. Bond holdings rise to over 687 000.00. cash assets reach 873 045.89. Volume climbs to 195 million with an 18 cent loss per 100 dollars of insurance, a strong farm business year for Western Canadian companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawanes Mutual Insurance Company
1.C.C.F. Hall
Wawanesa
Obituary for Lizzie Haig Lammie at Deepdale
Mrs. Lizzie Haig Lammie of Deepdale dies at 57 after moving from Scotland thirty eight years ago with husband Robert Lammie who died in 1929. She helped settle Tummel district and was active in Tummel church. funeral at Deepdale and Tummel cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Thomas Kelso of Winnipeg and sons John of Saskatoon and William at home. The piece also notes a Feb 28 UF M meeting with discussions on Equal Rights and poultry marketing and three month membership drive led by J F Bassa and Jas Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepdale
Robert Lammie
Lizzie Haig
Scotland
Rounthwaite
Brandon
Tummel
Lamimle
Hubert Smith
United Church
Tummel Cemetery
Thomas Kelso
Winnipeg
John
Saskatoon
William
U.F.M
Equal Rights
Burrell
J. F. Bassa
Jas. Johnston
Silverwood Fire Benefit Draws Big Support
Mr and Mrs Irvine thank friends for help after a recent fire that destroyed their home and contents. A box social last Friday raised 869.25 for the Irvine relief. The U F C prize drawing and a quilt draw are planned for Friday March 11 with a concert program and sketches including Harmony Junction. Proceeds go to the half fund as the community is urged to attend and help.
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Irvine
U.F. of C
Harmony Junction
Nod
Local Social Roundup at Silverwood and Nearby
Mrs Walsh visits Mrs Sangster at Silverwood while Mrs Murray visits her mother Mrs Burrell for a few days. A Saturday dance ends early. Prov Con Pat Riley from Roblin spent days here with friends at Happy Lake and Grand Prairie. A February 25 benefit box social at Clemenenceau school raised funds for 101 year old Mich el Laroque, once Hudson Bay Scout, supporting granddaughter Mrs Adolphe Lucier. box social realized funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Riley
Roblin
Happy Lake
Grand Prairie
Clemenenceau School Hous
Michel Laroque
H.B. Co
Militia Department
Hudson Bay
Adolphe Lucier
Local Notes and Stage Highlights from Roblin Area
Community updates report Mr C Vansickle trapping two wolves and Mr McDowell recovering from illness. Roblin hosts prayer at Roy Chase home and Mrs Snowdon notes her London father’s passing. Local theater features High School sketches Spooks by Three, Who Killed Cock Robin, and a Private Secretary play in Davis Hall with Roblin cast delivering standout performances.
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McDowell
Wells
Merrell
Rev. Smith
Roblin
Roy Chase
W. Snowdon
London
England
Wm. Grassie
Johnsons
S. May
Mylor
Saskatchewans Wheat Pool
Cock Robin
Jas Topham
W. Topham
E. Swain
Alva
Davis Hall
W. A
G. Phillips
T. Cameron
Cattermole
Grort
Mrs Barber
Miss Marslard
D. Fisher
Eva Webster
G. A. Burkett
Douglas Cattermole
Ry. McConnell
Marsland
L. Fox
Harry Marsland
Knox
Mrs Yeo
Togo News Highlights Local Visits and Society Event
Captain Donald Sinclair visited Winnipeg this week while Miss Mollie McTavish spent several days in town. George Lee of the C N R staff returned from Rama. Tom Gillespie stayed with his brother Fred. Reeve R J M Parker attends Saskatchewan municipal societies convention at Prince Albert. A large Davis Hall entertainment by the Togo Agricultural Society drew a full crowd on Friday February 18 with Judge Painter hosting and Miss I Craig performing.
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Valley River Reserve
H. Jaasund
R. Wenner
Roblin
Winnipeg
Riskin
L. Olson
Leo
Donald Sinclair
Mollie McTavish
George Lee
The
C.n.rtaff
Rama
Tom Gillespie
Town
Fred
Reeve R. J. M. Parker
Saskatchewan
Prince Alberta
Togo Agricultural Society
Davis Hall
Judge Painter
Miss I. Craig
Card of Thanks from Mrs Grassie and Family
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during our bereavement. Mrs Grassie and family.
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Grassie
Salvation Army Leaders Promote Young People Event
The Salvation Army Captain W. J. Manta and Lieut V F. Ribo announce that next Sunday will hosting the Yonng Peoples Annual meeting. The young people workers and the children will be responsible for the meetings.
Roblin and Kamsack Hockey Girls Hostesses at Pleasant Party
Mrs C Barber acted as charming hostess at a dainty afternoon in Longiven in honor of the Kaimsack High School Hockey Girls with many local attendees. Roblin players hosted the visiting team at a party after the game, featuring dancing and a light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Barber
Kaimsack
Old
Mitchell
Coppinger
Newton
Stratton
Joe
United Church News Special Service for Youth in Roblin
Sunday March 6 service features Tummel and Bield An Ut termost Salvation and The Eagle and Weaver. Roblin presents A Royal Challenge with a Hata Flower Children Address. Junior Bible cling gifts to church. Women’s Missionary Society to sell home cooking, afternoon tea, and hot supper March 5 in Union basement. Impounded hay colt, 3 years old, white face, owned by Adam Buver, Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
The
Women’s Missionary Society
Union Arch
Adam Buver
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Wawanesa Mutual Annual Meeting
Silverwood
Grand Narrows
Walsh
George Murray
Alv
Bield Locals
Mr. C. Vansickle
Togo News
Salvation Army
W. J. Manta
F.ribo
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
C.F
Roblin War Memorial
Kameack High School
Union Church
D. van Alstyne
K. Smale
E. Hartmeir
Slim Merrell
Ech
Wacummittee
Trinity Lodge
Lodge
United Church News
Robert Harvey
M.A. R.D
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