Margareine ban vote exposes urban rural split in legislature
The session’s pivotal margarine coloring ban vote drew sharp lines between urban and rural members. Premier Campbell called the issue unimportant, but the 22 to 32 result and cabinet dissent reflected deep public interest. Plebiscites and protests pressured policy before a possible repeat in the next session.
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F. L. Jobin
D. L. Campbell
Campbell
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Pleo
Bok
C.C.F
Speaking at Robln Free Methodist Church May 15
A public notice invites all to a talk at Robln Free Methodist Church at 8 p m on Thursday May 15. The event welcomes everyone to attend, with no restrictions noted.
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Robln Free Methodist Church
Dauphin to Host First Bull Sale and Fat Cattle Show
The Northern Manitoba Livestock Association announced a combined Fat Cattle Show and Bull Show and Sale to be held in Dauphin at the D M C C Livestock Arena on Friday June 13. Entries close May 22 and are open to Manitoba breeders with rules available from Cave Hill Agricultural Representative in Dauphin. Residents from Ste Rose Dauphin Roblin and Swan River may enter the Fat Stock Show the same day. Support from Roblin Agricultural Society facilitated the Bull Sale. For details contact Walter Ward or E W Somers in Roblin.
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Dauphin
Northern Manitoba Livestock Association
D.M. C.C
Manitoba
Cave Hill
Ste. Rose
Roblin
Swan River
Roblin Agricultural Society
Walter Ward
E. W. Somers
Bield School Trustees Meet To Adopt Minutes And Pay Accounts
The Bield school trustees met April 21 with all present. They adopted the last meeting’s minutes, approved multiple accounts including Man. Pow. Com. 7.45 and Poucher labor 10.85, and discussed van applications. Route measurements were ordered for several stops, roof repairs and hole filling in front of the school were planned, and the meeting adjourned.
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Bield School
Anderson - Rice
Balles - Dobranski
Man
A. Keast
J.C. Poucher
Meyer Sch
Dobranski - Bailes
J. D. Ready
Floyd Burns
W. Tkach
M. McLure
Yellowega
Anderson
Rice
Hynocki
Bailes
Dobranski
Bice
Mothers as Strength and Comfort in Faithful Verse
A devotional poem praising mothers as guiding streams, stars, flowers of hope, and anchors through life’s storms. The piece attributes beauty and courage to mothers and credits heaven for their comforting role, authored by June Palmerston.
Scouting offers boys path to skills and citizenship
Robert Edel, Scoutmaster of Shevlin Man, urges parents to enroll sons ages 8 to 12 in a summer Scout program at Jackfish Lake. He lists twelve benefits including health, loyalty, self reliance, civic training, service to God and neighbor, and opportunities to meet boys from other countries. The Cubs charter is not requested this year but some prospective Boy Scouts may join.
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Boy Scouts
Jackfish Lake
Robert Edel
Shevlin
Man
Dominion
Korea
Stalin
Constitutional Crisis in South Africa Proposals Stir Debate
Critics warn a bill to let the legislature override courts would empower lawmakers to decide parliament’s validity, risking a return to minority rule. The debate mirrors concerns about democratic governance and the court’s authority amid broader international tensions and domestic fiscal anxieties.
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South Africa
Supreme Court
Guild Doings and May Meeting Plans
In last week’s Guild report the Cantata proceeds were donated to a fund for building a missionary school in Toronto. A three dollar donation supported the church board for use of Cantata night. Following benediction, a dainty lunch was served by Genie Newton, Mary McGill, Mrs. Parker, and Noreen Simpson. The next meeting is set for May 27 at Mrs. Earle Waters’ home with hostess Mrs. O Oliver.
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Guild
Roblin
Missionary School
Toronto
Church Board
Genie Newton
Mary McGill
Parker
Noreen Simpson
Earle Waters
O. Oliver
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England
Labor Party
Dennis Morgan
Flin Flon
Paul Edwards
Chicago
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