Parliament postponement denied and trade talks advance
The report notes no Paster recess for Canada’s parliament and a push against fiat by manufacturers for standardized machine parts. It mentions Ottawa debate on lifting the British cattle embargo, jail reform ideas from Portage la Prairie grand jury, and petitions from 67 000 signatories to shift liquor control in Alberta. Manitoba legislators back higher taxes on idle farm lands. The Canadian Order of Foresters plans its Brandon convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Grand Jury
Portace la Prairie Inne'zesa
Alberta
Trustees Convention Notes and Local Mentions
Angusville items show Mr. and Mrs. Staples at a Winnipeg trustees meeting. Howard and Harold Chenoweth under doctors care. Local quips reference hard times and a pool room. Ainsley McDonald visiting under parental roof. Miscellaneous remarks include a church meeting minute reading and a beef ring comment from May 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Staples
Winnipeg
Howard
Harold Chenoweth
Ainsley McDonald
Billy Senday
Alf
Dunn
Crairman
Gentelmen
Community notes on library, meetings and services
Notices inform readers that all library books must be returned before April first. Mrs Hargreaves visits Shellmouth. Grain Growers Elevator received coal last week. Doubles draw on the ice awarded to W Andersen. U F W met in church with fair attendance. papers on Womens Rights and tariff and Economy in the home were read. Plans approved for a junior society linked to Boys and Girls Clubs. Hospital by law vote debated with disappointment. call for renewed vote, possible district reduction, cheaper structure. Passion Week services announced for Wednesday and Friday before the Lords Supper. Emphasis on church membership growth and spiritual engagement. Sunday School lesson for the 24th Jesus on the Cross with Romans 5:8 as golden text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hargreaves
Shellmouth
W. Andersen
Stewart
Marty Peddie
Jesus
Forward Movement to Grow Church Membership
Mrs Patterson returns from the East while Mr John Madman and his niece arrive from the East last week. Farmers gain from shorter hauls as grain yards and sheds come to fruition. Special church services are planned Tuesday and Thursday evenings next week to recruit for Christ s army. Easter Sunday will feature the Lord s Supper. Certificates of church membership from other denominations may be handed to the minister early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ's Army
Memders
No one sleeping in Dropmore last week
A Leonard correspondent reports on civic life with mentions of a Wednesday council meeting a Friday card party and dance. The piece then shifts to oddities about repairs for cutters and winds. It notes war memories and a locally famed hockey team on the Shell River while Mintedosa is outside their reach.
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Dropmore
Grayrel Pit
France
Leonard
Mintedosa
Social Union Meeting Highlights At Local School
A large gathering of the Social Union convened Friday in the school. The main agenda was a MAC trial that occupied most of the evening, featuring expert testimony from prominent Professors of the day.
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Social Union
Council
Tee Arant
Acquittal Follows Insufficient Evidence at Trial
The evidence failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the accused walked free. Several musical items entertained the crowd and dancing followed the formal proceedings.
Local Notes From Winnipeg and District
Mrs Broadfoot seeks medical care in Winnipeg while council plans two fire ladders for N Braendie. Mr Waller studies cost of a new hall as Morley Clegg recovers. Charles Strachan takes Imperial Oil agency at to's branch. Plumb expands to soft drinks and cigars. Murdock announces Fancy Dress Carnival and masked dance on St Patrick's night. Mann and Creer attend Grand Lodge sessions in Winnipeg. Mrs Annand and Mrs Arbuckle attend Women Missionary Society meetings. Talks of a village hospital in Binscarth and a modern fire engine installation. Winnipeg lodge wives enjoy an At Home with toasts, whist and supper.
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K. R. Plumb
Bert Murdock
Fink Menager
St. Patrick's
Donald Mann
H. 8. Crerar
Winnipeg
Jocal 1. C. O. F. Lodge
Grand Lodge
Annand
Arbuckle
Womens Missionary Society
Binscarth
Bert
Dr. Leat
Mrs. Cockburn
G. M. Shaw
Mr. Cockburn
Sunday Service and Parish Meeting at Trinity Church
Service in Trinity Church next Sunday at 2 30 p m. Following the service there will be a short business meeting of parishioners and attendants.
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Trinity Church
Critics urge curb on gambling amid youth and hospital vote clash
The Russel mayor urges action against gambling among boys under 12 as hypocrisy blamed in society. A district hospital vote in Russell and nearby towns failed due to distant locality opposition, while Neepawa advocates a blended model of public responsibility and private generosity to fund services.
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Neepawa
Russel
Russell
Shellmouth
Bugiton
Silver Creek
Manitoba group seeks government takeover of provincial roadways
The Manitoba Motor League presses for state control of provincial roadways to improve supervision of the highway system. The article notes hopes for better oversight under government management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Motor League
Anguish of Hospital Sale Debates in Russell Area
Community discussions in Russell focus on whether to keep the present Hospital, with municipalities split over funding and operation. Officials propose a broad, confident plan to sustain patient care, possible additions, and cross-municipality support to minimize debts.
Presbyterian Anniversary Services Highlight Man of the Hour
The Presbyterian Anniversary Services will be held next Sabbath with Principal John MacKay of Manitoba College preaching morning and evening. The choir will furnish music for both services as the anniversary dinner and concert follow on Monday evening under the theme A feast of Nations. A concert features choruses, quartets, readings, and an address by Mr. Pratt on Army occupation of Germany. Dinner 6 to 8. Admission Tic.
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John MacKay
Manitoba College
MacKay
Pratt
Germany
Col. Pratt
Palm Sunday Services Noted at Christ Church
Palm Sunday schedule at Christ Church shows Holy Communion at 9.38 a.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. Morning service moved to a single service with no 11 o'clock mass. Palm branches may be distributed. Mr B Sparrow sings The Palms at the evening service. Holy week services listed for Monday to Thursday at 8 p.m. Good Friday and Easter Day times to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Angusville
Miss Whitmore
Mozart Ladies
L. Sparrow
B. Sparrow
Demand for Investigation of Western grain trade reform
The Canadian Parliament faces a push for a full inquiry into the Western grain trade led by R. C. Henders. Allegations accuse the Northwestern Grain Dealers' Association of fixing prices, docking grain, and depressions via a manipulated market, with claims of vast profits by terminal elevators and misused grain ownership. A commission is urged to probe grading, handling, exchanges, and port operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Henders
Macdonald
Manitoba Grain Growers
Northwestern Grain Dealers’ Association
Excha
Co-Operative and Corporation
Lake Shippers’ Clearance Association
Northwest Grain Dealers’ Association
Lake
Ocean
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Merchants Bank
Mortreal
Lucas
Manitoba
Canadian Order of Foresters
Brandon
Vyosich
H. S. Swallow
D. C. Pelly Avenue
A. W. Carter
Chiroprec
Research Bureau
D. C
Chiropractor
Millwood
Nate
Klimma
E. C. deBalinhard
Reeve
C. W. Thom, Clek
Silverton
Minniska
Enocliffe
Harrowby
Chrid
Wilfred Smith
Mrs. Pescott
Ham McKee
Canova Advertiser
Banner Office
Rossburn
Fred Briggs
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows Hall
Oddfellows Home
1.C.C
Christ Church
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