Manitoba Session Closes with Highway Aid Win
The Manitoba 24th Legislature prorogued after a week of intense debates and late sittings. Conservative leader Errick Willis won final passage for a federal aid resolution to fund provincial highways, while a dairy of bills including grain loan relief and health insurance plans faced rejection or delay. A heated vote over a dentist technicians bill marked one of the session’s closest outcomes, and the chamber awaits royal assent to bills from the lieutenant governor.
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Errick Willis
Canada
U.S.A
Willis
House
Ottawa
Manitoba
Hillhouse
Dental Technicians Association
Jesus Prayer for Disciples and Church Unity in John 17
Sermon outlines Jesus high priestly prayer in John 17 9 23 focusing on keeping disciples from evil in the world and sanctifying them with truth The text emphasizes the mission of the church to proclaim Jesus as sent by God and to unity between the Father and Son as witness to the world The reflection notes the intercession for those who believe through the disciples and the distribution of divine love to needy people.
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Jesus
Obituary of John Mason of East Kildonan Canada
John Mason of 374 Montrose Avenue East Kildonan died after a life spanning 1913 arrival in Canada. served overseas in World War I. thirty seven years with the Postal Department in Winnipeg. Funeral Saturday at A. B. Gardiner Funeral Home with Rev H G Tolton. interment Elmwood Cemetery. Survived by widow Mary, daughter Mrs J E S Tait and three grandchildren.
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John Mason
Montrose Avenue
East Kildonan
Pass
Canada
Jack Angus
Winnipeg
Postal Department
A. B. Gardiner
H. G. Tolton
Elmwood Cemetery
Mary
J. E. S. Tait
Three Golden Wedding Anniversaries in Vista District
Three couples in Vista district marked long marriages over the years with the Browns and Hamiltons celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Brown now reside in Rossburn, while James Brown and M. D. Hamilton continue to farm nearby.
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Vista
R. J. Brown
M. D. Hamilton
N.W
James Brown
R. J
Hamilton
Rossburn
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We extend heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy messages and beautiful flowers after our recent bereavement from Mrs. W. H. Halliday and family.
In Memoriam Milton H Stitt Passes Away 1950
In loving memory of Milton Howard Stitt who died in April 1950. Peacefully sleeping resting at last. The world weary troubles are past. In silence he suffered in patience he bore till God called him home to suffer no more. Ever remembered by his mother sisters and brother.
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Stitt
Milton Howard Stitt
Aprillst
Monster Draw Dance and Variety Concert Planned for 30th
The A M R A outlines plans for a monster draw dance and variety concert on April 30 1954 as a final fund raising event for the year. A two hour concert starts at eight with local talent and Don's Imperials provide dance music from 10. Intermission draws offer three valuable prizes. Tickets are on sale and the rink committee seeks strong community support for an evening of fun.
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A.M.R.A
Skating Rink
School Plays Show Exceptional Talent
Rossburn High School staged three one act plays on Friday at Town Hall. Parents and townspeople missed the event but those present praised the actors and directors. Orest Smyeniuk played father and mother in Who Gets The Car Tonight while Morley Kostesky and Elgin Brown stood out in The Valiant. Directors were Mrs. W Elvers J Murphy and H Middlemass with praise for all pupils in their first performances.
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Rossburn High School
Henry
Mr. H. Middlemass
Orest Smyeniuk
Nickie
Mildred
United Church to Reopen in Angusville on April Fourth
Angusville notes report the United Church Sunday School will reopen April 4 at 11 a.m. with Mrs Edward Bernie as superintendent. Also updates on Polio therapy progress for Mrs Bill Pushka, hospital stays and surgeries for several locals, a March 24 broom ball game with Silverton, and church board invitation extended to Rev and Mrs Denyes for another year.
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United Church
Edward Bernie
Bill Pushka
Brandon
Topolniski
Inglis
Fred Rubiniuk
Horace Michalchuk
Yorkton Hospital
Nick Oniszko
Fred Baydak
Winnipeg
Sandy Lake
Angusville
Silverton
United Church Official Board
Denyes
Parker Bernie
Bill Murray
Seaforth
Ont
Willie Zimmer
Sacred Heart Hospital
Attendance at Leadership School Held by Manitoba Farmers' Union
The Manitoba Farmers' Union district No. 3 held a Leadership School at Shoal Lake on March 26 with 200 farmers present. Nearly all locals were represented. J Schulz spoke on building a dependable farm organization. R Usick led a session on active locals. Mrs Chapman and Mrs M McIntosh addressed roles for women in local units. A debate on the Manitoba Livestock Marketing Plan drew little opposition. a Livestock Conference in Winnipeg on April 6 was announced to push the plan forward. Members attending included A Saley, M Sotas, J Plante, W Pawluk, W Mankir, F Maydaniuk, and M Bidochka.
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Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Shoal Lake
Manitoba
Schulz
Winnipeg
Livestock Marketing Board
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Under the Golden Boy
Ron Tuckwell
C.W.N.A
H. Sherman
Morris
R. D. Robertson
J. McDowell
CCF
Lloyd Stinson
N. W
J. A. Ross
D. Roblin
W. Ballmore
Campbell
J. Anderson
Lib. Fairford
Ivan Schultz
Gurney Evans
Steve Juba
Ind
Wpg. C
F. Jobin
J. H. Scott
F. Ferg
M. Gray
R. Wightman
A. W. Harrison
Killarney
Lusty
Msunig
Robert H. Harper
Jesus’ Suaneennas
Jde
John
W. H. Halliday
Memoriam
Ing
Don's Imperials
Chesterfield Suite
Gladstone Bay
Angusville News
A. Saley
M. Sotas
J. Plante
W. Pawluk
W. Mankir
F. Maydaniuk
M. Bidochka
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