Farewell poem for Their Majesties from Canada 1939
Duncan Campbell Scott writes a patriotic poem for the departure of the King and Queen from Canada on June 16, 1939. It calls for devotion to the Crown, memory of Canada, and a blessing for the monarchs as they travel westward. The verse was created for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Duncan Campbell Scott
King Od
Canada
Chevrolet
Brandon Fair entries for Provincial Exhibition records flocking
Brandon Fair draws heavy entry pace for dairy classes with over thirty entries. St Beattie of Moore Park wins first livestock entry with seven Percheron horses. Advance ticket sales show unprecedented demand across Southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with agents promoting four for a dollar saves.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Brandon Parr
Beattie
Moore Park
Brandon Fair
Saskatchewan
Binscarth and Russell Win School Competition Honors
Binscarth School and Russell School led the event with 51 points, awarding the Silver Medal to Bill Forsyth for 21 points. Howard Smith of Binscarth was a close rival with 29 points as results across sprint, relay, and field events highlighted Binscarth and Russell athletes in achievements from 60 and 100 yard dashes to relays and high jump.
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Binscarth
Russell
Bill Forsyth
Howard Smith
W. Argo
Binsearth
Joyce House
Lorraine Falloon
Foxwarren
J. House
Binacarth
R. Barry
Ist
Ard
Rusell
N. Anderson
E. Dutchak
H. Smith
Dick Brownlee
B. Hancock
W. Forsyth
Peterson
White
Ted
Reid
Smellie
Postmasters Convention Opens in City May 25
The Manitoba postmasters convention opened May 25 with a record attendance from across the province and western Ontario. Morning sessions covered registration, secretary and auditor reports, and resolutions. Speakers included C H Staples and C D Griffiths in a program highlighted by discussions on air mail and international postage rates.
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Ontario
Wal. Costello
Stonewall
A. T. Kines
Roblin
J. M. McCor.oadale
Elkhorn
J. F. Coulter
Aledrman
J. M. Anderson
Board of Trade
C. H. Staples
John Huggard
C. D. Griffiths
Dominion
Estevan
Saskatchewan
J. B. Cortey
Winnipeg
Ottawa
V. Costello
Post Office Department
J. M. McCorkindale
P. H. Nelson
Russell
Angusville
H.C. Batty
Harrisy
F. Cockeril
Gunton
R. Harrison
Minnedoss
D. McDonald
Ninette
C. M. Schooley
Gladstone
The
Convention closes with address and royal anthem
On Friday evening President Staples received a fine English Chime Clock as the District Director J B Corley read an address. Mr Staples replied briefly noting the convention closed with God Save The King.
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Staples
J. B. Corley
God Save the King
Seed Crop Inspection Push Highlights Certification Demand
There is growing interest in certified seed due to higher prices and a premium quality image. Farmers are urged to apply to the Plant Products Division in Winnipeg for field inspections at ten cents per acre, minimum two dollars, and to purge obvious impurities beforehand. Roguing should occur after the crop begins to fill and secondary stools reach full height.
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Dominion Public Bldg
Winnipeg
Revival Meetings At Pentecostal Church Attract Large Audience
The Revival Meetings led by Rev. T. T. Latto drew strong attendance Sunday. Services run nightly this week at 7 pm with an open air gathering Saturday. Latto speaks Sunday at 2 30 and 6 80. Topics include How To Escape The Tribulation Jesus The Great Physician The Five Judgements Peters Fiery How To Be Sure Or
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T. T. Latto
Lato
Jesus
Peter
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General
Frank Clement
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Northern Elevator Company, Limited
Western
Capecity
Great Lakes
Whee
N.mpaterson & Company
Erp
Russell, Man
Pacific
Canadian Pacific
St. Regis Hotel
E. F. Stemshorn
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