Parliamentary Government under threat in wartime Britain and Canada
The observer argues for preserving parliamentary government as the liberty bulwark during war. It critiques reliance on Orders in Council, urges elected representatives to scrutinize the government, discusses conscription, and warns against rushing manpower without sufficient industrial support. The piece notes Japan’s advances and criticizes air support failures in naval actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Canshi
Churchi'l
Canada
Reichstag
Dea Faran
Hitler
Ottawa
Hansard
Japan
Australia
Singapore
Tom Phillips
Prince of Wales
Advertising Rates in Major National Papers
The Saturday Evening Post charges 8500 dollars per page for a single issue while Ladies Home Journal lists 9200 dollars per page and Collier's Weekly 7000 dollars. Despite large circulations these rates have been recently increased from 509 to 500 dollars per page for plain black and white printing with no color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
Collier's Weekly
Farewell party for Peden couple hosted by Sidlar family
A farewell gathering honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peden was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. John Sidlar’s home on January 22. Friends presented gifts and shared supper, stories, and songs as the couple, soon to leave Rossbartn, thanked guests and expressed lasting friendship. Attendants included the Sidlar and Varmey families, Borowskis, Kiya, Wasney, Teena Corowski, Sidler children, and numerous Antonin, Sidler, and Klym kin and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sidlar
Robert Peden
Peden
Rossbatn
D. M. Varmey
M Borowss
W. Sidlar
J. Kiya
John Wasney
A. Varmey
Jr. Sidler
Joan Polischuk
Teena Corowski
Mary
Millicent Sidler
Helen
Ann
Elsie Antonin
Joe Antonin
Joe Blaskeiag
E. M. Peikoff
A. Tucker
M. Basn
Joseph Nick
Pete
Matt Sidler
Peter Kitz
John Kosteski
Sidler
Nick Klym
Local residents note travel and visits amid wartime calls
Glen Elmo-Ruthenia residents Glen Elmo and Ruthenia, A Obedaiak, J Mec ketiak made a business trip to Wog while Bill Obedaiak received his call for military training. Eunice tekavach visited friends and relatives. Farmers praise the warm weather aiding feed saving amid scarcity. Mr and Mrs Mike Bart spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Nick Verbowski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Obedaiak
Mike Bart
Mrs
Nick Verbowski
Vista School News Highlights Local Arrivals and Events
Mrs. Jargentin begins duties at Vista High School. Dolly Miller visits relatives in Vista. Dane McIntyre's orchestra to play in Kelloe on January 30. Mrs. L Wingert and baby daughter return home January 21 from Oakburn visit. Red Cross meeting hosted by Mrs. A A Forde on January 23. Mrs. T O Miller returns from Winnipeg. John Waychoshin enters air force. Carman Brown joins army. Bible Study Group met at Mr Stitt's. Truck to Oakburn Saturday a skating outing. Alex McPhail and Wm Armstrong travel to Winnipeg January 19 for Trustees' Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McPhail
Wm. Armstrong
Winnipeg
Trustees
Good newspaper costs to build a town’s character
An引用 discusses that a strong town needs a strong newspaper and that both require money. It emphasizes the essential link between press strength and community vitality, noting advertising support and funding are crucial for quality journalism.
Community notices and wartime wheat price debate at Birdtail
Mrs A Cleland and family move to Cleland saw mill for work. A Red Cross quilt project continues with Mrs Joiner and others. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs R White in Ranchvale Church includes a purse gift and speeches. Wheat price talks by North-West Line Elevators urge larger reserves and government assured buying at fair price to cover costs amid wartime economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cleland
Ranchvale
R. White
Rossburn
A. Andrew
S. Crookshanks
Waite
Fort William
Vancouver
North-West Line Elevators Association
Baby girl born to Mrs N W Luhowy in January notes
Fragmentary notes record a newborn girl for Mrs N W Luhowy, a gopher sighting near P.O. on January 20 by Fre Beski, a pie social at Gr Catholic Home on February 19 with a large crowd, and boys caroling for the Red Cross on January 4. The Red Cross benefit raised $24.55 directed to the Winnipeg St. Math executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N W. Luhowy
Gr. Catholic
Red Cross
Victoria
Joe Kasiitan
Peter Pypka
Peter Maduke
of Michasin
Steve Dinstry
Archie Antonation
Winnipeg
St. Math
Comedy Show Aids Red Cross From Pete's Lake
A humorous play directed by M J Tokar at Ukr People's Home in Pete's Lake on a Friday night, January 9, raised funds for the Red Cross. The item notes local births and military draft mentions amid wartime commentary and a satirical jab at Mussolini and Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.J Tokar
Ukr
Pete's Lake
Red Cross Fund
Wheat price report to Dominion on initial Wheat Board payment
Line Elevator companies forward a submission to the Dominion government advocating the initial payment of the Canadian Wheat Board. The 1942 wheat price figure noted is 122 18 per bushel, with emphasis on elevator handling and government payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Canadian Wheat Board
Big Year for Salvage Push in Canada in 1942
A wartime message urges Canadians to step up salvage efforts across all sectors. It notes shortages in iron, steel, and non ferrous metals, stresses salvaged materials like rags fats and bones, and highlights reclaimed rubber as crucial for war production. It calls for intensified daily action to meet 1942 targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific War
Canada
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McKenzie
Hranko
Glen Elmo
Ruthenia
Messrs. A. Obedaiak
J. Mecketiak
Wog
Vista School News
Jargentin
Vista High School
Dolly Miller
Vista
Dane McIntyre
Kelloe
Mrs. L. Wingert
Baby Daugter
Oakburn
A.A. Forde
Mrs. T.O Miller
John Waychoshin
Airforce
Carman Brown
Army
Mr. Stitt
Dave Acheson
Nee Iva Davidson
Douglas Davidson
A. Joiners
Muler
Andrew
The
Emorandum
Olha
Fr. P.O
Frebeski
Mes
Irs
Mike Anto
Kitter
Marcucu
Russia
Mussoline
Hicher City
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