Jackson and Ross rally support at Conservative meeting
James Jackson, Progressive Conservative candidate for Marquette, drew about 125 attendees at a meeting in the A. and N. W. hall, where Col. Art Ross praised veterans’ affairs and outlined party plans. Jackson discussed immigration policy, western development, grain marketing, and an income exemption for dairy profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
Marquette
Art Ross
Souris
D. G. Nield
Jackson
Drew
Canada
Progressive Conservative
D.P
Keating
Mr. Garson
Jimmie Gardiner
Col. Ross
House of Commons
Ross
Sterling Exchange
Children Appeal canvass launches district drive
The Children Appeal canvass starts and runs to month end with pledges and cash donations to support various groups. Territories are allocated to Women’s Institute in Bus/Russell areas, Chamber of Commerce on D’Arcy and Assiniboia, Elks District Four, and Canadian Legion districts including Thunder Creek to Woodstock via Cracknell Minniska and Silverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Assiniboia Avenue
Bus Avenue
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
D'Arcy Ave
BPO
Elks—Country District
Canadian Legion—Country District
Thunder Creek
Woodstock
Cracknell
Minniska
Silverton
Binscarth 60th Sports Day Draws Large Crowd
Heavy rains and overcast skies gave way to ideal conditions as about 4000 spectators gathered for Binscarth's 60th sports. Gilbert Plains won the sixteen team baseball tournament defeating Fleming, Grandview took third, and Welwyn was fourth. Norman McLennan's stable led a winning running race and his chariot teams thrilled the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Gilbert Plains
Fleming
Grandview
Welwyn
Russell
Saskatchewan
Norman McLennan
McLennan
Film council notes on received titles and projects
The local film council lists films and media works received including Modes and Motors Canadian Screen Magazine Valley of the Saints Cultivation Conference at Yellow Springs Radio Front Line Ballot Boxes and Vitamin A B C D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Screen Magazine
Valley of the Saints
Yellow Springs
Front Line
Chamber of Commerce To Meet Monday Night
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will meet in the Legion Rooms Monday June 27 at 8 p.m. Reports from committees will be heard and new business discussed. Members are asked to be on time to expedite business.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Legion Rooms
Annual Meeting of Christ Church Christchurch
Christ Church held its annual meeting last week with committee reports read and a solid financial position shown by H R Dicketts. Elected officers include Arthur Astbury as rector's warden E E Thompson as people's warden H R Dickett as secretary treasurer Mrs A Asbury envelope secretary and vestry members J Spencer W Spencer Walter Lazenby Matthew Thicket Charles Hodgkins George Bicknell E W Robertson Herbert Rutar L D Smith and Joe Cross. Synod delegates are E W Robertson and E E Thompson. Rev G H Adams to leave in July for Neepawa with Russell vacancy yet to be filled.
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Christchurch
H. R.dicketts
Arthur Astbury
E. E. Thompson
H.R. Dickett
A. Asbury
J. Spencer
W. Spencer
Walter Lazenby
Matthew Thicket
Charles Hodgkins
Geo
Inglis District Field Day Debuts Strong After Delays
The Inglis District Field Day held June 15 drew a large crowd despite rain threats. Nine schools competed in marching, singing, relay, and athletic events with Shellmouth winning top choir and relay honors while Inglis led in overall points.
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Inglis
Endcliffe
Freefield
Lockerby
Rochedale
Royston
Shellbank
Shellmouth
Thunder Creek
J. W. McKenzie
Trelay
Liberal sweep eyed in Northern Manitoba race
The piece predicts Liberal gains across provinces with ten Liberals elected locally and six seats split between Conservatives and CCF. Close races noted in Brandon Churchill Dauphin Portage-Neeawa Selkirk Souris Winnipeg North. Dominion wide Liberal majority expected, with Conservative and CCF shifts.
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Nome
Jina
Garson
Jackson
Kenny
CCF
Brandon
Churchill
Dauphin
Portage-Neevawa
Selkirk
Souris
Winnipeg
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Retiring Manitoba Deputy Minister of Agriculture James Evans
A well known local figure, James H. Evans, retires as Manitoba deputy minister of agriculture on June 30 after a long tenure since 1915. friends extend best wishes for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture
Manitoba
James H. Evans
Hen Takes on Cat Nurturing Role in Yard Tale
A mother cat has a new litter but the story from Inglis notes a hen stepping in as babysitter. When the cat leaves, the hen gathers the kittens under her wing, showing surprising animal world cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis Way
West votes and party balance in postwar Canada
Editorial argues Western voters must back a solid Liberal block to influence Ottawa policy. It asserts western issues freight rates and grains center on eastern interests and predicts Liberal government, Liberal caucus strength, and Conservative dominance in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Ottawa
West
Progressives
United Farmers of Alberta
Social Credit
CCP
Ontario
Fisherman Undercounts Perch Catch in Game and Fish Visit
A fisherman claimed ninety five perch caught by ten men when questioned by Game and Fish representatives visiting his home. The exchange occurred as officers asked how many fish were landed, revealing informal group involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game and Fish Branch
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Dropmore Man
NA. Lily Society
Frank Skinner
Dropmore
Man
North American Lily Society
Skinner
Washington
Mr. Drew
Film Council Notes
Knox United counNer
James EB McNeill
The
Winnipeg Tribune
Olive Bird
Muriel Cowling
Anne Wagher
Mona Glasman
Louise Ashey
Bob Cochrane
Doreen Russell
Dolf Wiseman
Joan Mansell
Ellen Shaw
Audrey Shillington
Edith Garlick
David Dunn
H. Beswatherick
Logie Smellie
Jim Cochrane
Ivan McCann
Jim McLennan
Christ Church
Paterson
Hudson School
Elsie Zimmer
Gertrude Ziprick
Eric Bezo
Allan Wagner
Inglis School
John W. Gaets
Daily Worker
New York
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