Olden Days notes from 1905 to 1945 Manitoba items
A daily compilation of local events and notes from Manitoba archives, covering June milestones from 1905 to 1945. It records meetings, elected officers, weather highlights, travel plans to the San Francisco exposition, business ventures, school exam totals, charity dances, and Legion branch charter developments in Russell, Shellmouth, Dropmore, Angusville, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Armstrong
W. Brown
Harold
Bessie Gillis
San Francisco
Russell Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Glen wins fourth term in Marquette contest scores shown
Hon J A Glen is returned to office Monday with a 1187 vote lead over Alf C Webb Progressive Conservative candidate. Glen totals 6997 votes, Webb 5207, and C C F candidate J W Ewbank 4498. Also noted June 9 1955 delegates named for Canadian Legion convention in Flin Flon and June 10 1965 Marilyn Fenton earns Summa Cum Laude psychology degree at University of Ottawa convocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.A. Glen
Alf C. Webb
Glen
Webb
C.cf
J.W. Ewbank
Mr. Glen
Marquette
Ralph Robinson
R.M McMurray
Canadian Legion
Flin Flon
J. Billingsley
Sheila Stuart
Russell
Sheila
Marilyn Fenton
Regina General Hospital
University of Ottawa
Red Cross Campaign Thanks After Large 1975 Donation
Dear Editor, we acknowledge your final remittance of 1184 dollars covering funds collected from the Russell Branch for the 1975 Red Cross campaign. A 25 dollar donation from Rural Municipality of Russell brings total returns to 1184 dollars, 454 dollars over last year, thanks to many donors and the Red Cross's work for nearly 200,000 Manitobans involved in 1975. Terry Hind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Branch
Red Cross
Russell
Celsius rage over metric move stirs letter flood
Bill Smiley vents against Celsius and metric adoption, citing a May heat wave and a wave of reader letters to MPs. Canadians express anger over costs, government push, and changes to signs and daily life, while urging readers to join the fight and voice their dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
Government of
Canada
Ottawa
Ann Judd
Port Elgin Times
Volodimir Barabash
Dauphin Herald
Wes Rodgers
Mar
Ant
Fred Salisbury
Peterboro
Angela Alnworth
Waterloo
Deadline Set For Reserving License Numbers In 1976
Highways Minister Peter Burtniak warns motorists to reserve their licence plate numbers by June 16, 1975, under the new AAA to ADX series with an A prefix. Some numbers held by current owners may transfer. remaining reservations run on a first come basis to October 15, 1975. Special fees apply for three letter plates with one or more digits. Reserve in writing to the Motor Vehicle Branch, Winnipeg, with plates kept in stock until April 19, 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Burtniak
Portage Avenue
Winnipeg
Cheaper gin to be introduced in Manitoba stores
Liquor Commission Chairman Frank Syms announced a new lower alcohol gin named Canadian Gibson London Dry Gin, 35 percent ABV, five points below standard gins, selling for $6.05 per 25 ounce bottle. Officials say it preserves gin taste and dryness for martinis and everyday use, with hopes it will spread across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Liquor Control Commission
Frank Syms
Gibson London
Canada
Syms
Christ Church Guild Meets for June at Mrs Spear’s Home
Christ Church Guild held its June 3 meeting at Mrs M Spear’s home with ten members and three visitors. Mrs R Eshelby presided as the Travelling basket was discussed and kept open through June with $74.18 collected. Absent members were to be remembered with sifts, and donations to Camp Sunshine were left to individuals. A June 11 get together at Mrs Joy’s Shellmouth was planned, and the September 2 meeting will be at Mrs M Ferguson’s home. Mrs G Spear and her three children from Carmen and Mrs J Rudy with Bonnie attended, enjoying the Tanghy prepared by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church Guild
M Spear
R. Eshelby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association
Pres
Walter McKay
Silver Creek
W.P. Storey
Millwood
Sec. Treas
J.H. Farthing
Jas
W. Honey
D. Dunn
W. Hembroff
T.A. Crerar
Sam Rea
Hay Gillespie
Kelloe
C. McLennan
C.J. Maker
D.R. McDonald
Boulton
W.S.W. Newsholme
Dropmore
W.J. Chittick
Angusville
D. Hough
Rossburn
Parkway Co-Operative
Roblin, Manitoba
Westland
Board of Directors
Terry.Hind
Department of Mines, Resources and Environmental Management
Norquay
Manitoba Wildlife
Iia
Ontario
Connie Hodgins
High River
Alta
Renfrew
U.S.A
Earl Felming
Tve
Argyle Syndicate Ltd
Mr. Syms
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
ST. Mary's Church
Foxwarren
Binscarth
Solsgirth
Beef Clubs
St. Lazare
Pee Wee Club
Farm Credit Corporation
FCC
Department OF Agriculture
Norquay Building
Hone Directory
Agriculture Canada
Eugene F. Whelan
Manitoba Department OF Agriculture
Samuel Uskiw
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