Debaters Shine and Stumble in Manitoba Session
The Manitoba division debate scene featured Dufferin Roblin and Lloyd Stinson among the top voices, with several backbenchers and ministers—including Ernest McGirr and H. B. Rungay—showing varying degrees of impact. The session revealed a House lacking strong cabinet depth, a subdued E. Hansford, and calls for a new Speaker as well as broader talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufferin Roblin
Cons
Wpg. S
Lloyd Stinson
CCF
Robert Bond
Ind
Rockwood
Donovan Swailes
Ernest McGirr
Dauphin
Rungay
Lib
Minnedosa
Dr. S
Thompson
Gimli
J. R. Pitt
Arthur
M.D. MacCarthy
St Rose
J. L. Christie
Cypress
Albert ‘Trapp
St. Clements
Thomas Hillhouse
St. Andrews
Pew
R. H. Mooney
Virden
Wm. Lucko
Springfield
MacDonald
Dufferin
F. Chester
Wpg. N
P. Bardal
Wpe. C
F. Jobin
the Pas
Ray Mitshell
Gilbert Plains
Roxy Hamilton
Rupertsland
M. N. Hryorshuk
Ethelbert
J. F. Anderson
Fairford
C. Halldorsen
St. George
J. R. Solomon
Emerson
Ron Robertson
Roblin
T. MacDowell
Iberville
Hugh Morrison
Morden-Manitell
Tom Seens
Lansdowne
Abe Harison
Killarney
Morris Gray
N. Wpg
Gordon Fines
George Olive
John Hawryluk
Chas. Shuttleworth
Hamiota
Rod Clement
Russell
Ron Turner
Wm. Kardash
Labor
C. Rhodes Smith
Ivan Schultz
W. C. Miller
Dept.h of
Greenlay
Dept. of Labor
F. C. Bell
Dept. of Agriculture
W. Morton
Saveur Marcoux
Campbell
Mines & Natural Resources
Samuel Burch
Norfolk-Beautiful Plains, Ltd
Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for Moral Re-Armament Leader
Dr. Frank % D Bachman head of Moral Re-Armament, after touring Europe and Asia, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace prize. He advocates a positive democratic ideology to change minds and hearts, arguing democracy must pair ideas with a protective force. He cites the receding tide of Communism and hopes to influence leaders across Europe to pursue peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Frank %. D. Bachman
Los Angeles
St. James Square
Russia
Stalin
Italy
France
Russell district's farming potential appeals to settlers
The piece notes the Russell area offers strong advantages for mixed farming and urges proper district advertising to attract settlers to Manitoba. It records local events including the Oddfellows' eighty second anniversary, a recent real estate surge with town lots in high demand, and notes on church building progress and mission activity in Binsearth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Manitoba
Oddfellows
Russell Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Bank plans two storey brick block on Wright Block site
In an item from May 11 1916 the Union Bank of Canada shows plans to build a two storey brick block on the site of the old Wright Block. May 24 will be a big Russell Fair Day with a parade and amusements for soldiers and townspeople. The WCTU offers prizes to children for improving home surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank
Main Street
T. Hills
Russell
Wm. McFarlane
Department of National
Union Bank of Canada
Wright
WCTU
Construction and league notes from Cracknell and Royston
An old issue reports The Service Lumber Co winning the Cracknell school contract and J G Kippan securing the Royston school job, both around 4150 dollars. It also notes the reorganization of the North Western Manitoba Baseball League with clubs Rossburn Angusville Russell Binscorth and Birtle and lists officers W W W Wilson N Braendle E Wilson L Argo J Stewart H McKay I Caldwell A E Leifer and Mr Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Lumber Co
Cracknell
J. G. Kippan
Royston
Manitoba Baseball League
Rossburn
Angusville
Russell
Binscorth
Birtle
W. W. W. Wilson
N. Braendle
E. Wilson
L. Argo
J. Stewart
H. McKay
I. Caldwell
A. E. Leifer
Porter
Twenty Five Years Ago May 6 1926 and 1931 Notes
A summary of old town items notes a tourist camp planned with signposting, property transactions, and residents. It lists May 6 1926 and May 14 1931 items including post office changes, local lodge events, and delegates to Winnipeg conventions. Other notes cover a 1936 farmers’ group and a 1941 Youth Training Centre demonstration with participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesue
Tiue
Russell
Post Office Department
Fenton Bros
Sell
Women's Institute
C. Reichert
G. Clement
C. Clement
Misses Jean Mann
Irene Loney
Ida MacTier
Marcelle Leifer
Nelliene Leifer
Winnifred Todd
Frances Todd
Amy Meadows
Spike Adolph
Betty Page
Velma Manley
Margaret Kukoréz
Dorothy Muir
Vera Germaine
Stan Bicknell
Howard Kennedy
Tom Grafton
Roy Whiter
Rainie McKinnon
Adam Rube Uuik
Rudolph Wowk
Proposed Trans-Canada Highway Urgency Warns Nation Defence
The text asserts the proposed Trans-Canada highway is urgently needed for national defence, emphasizing its importance for security and strategic connectivity across the country. It frames the project as essential and pending action.
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Fussell
Ihe
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Miamote Divison C
Ottawa
Canada
EC. Sanderson
H. M. Rutar
Prcial Gerespondent
Edmond Prefontaine
Carillon
Geo. Renouf
Swan River
Democrat
Harry Shewman
Morris
J. O. Argue
Deloraine Glenwood
J. C. Donaldson
Brandon
Glen Ford
Marlor Brando
Theresa Wright
Los Angeles ‘Evening Herald Express
Insue
Edwin Moore
A. G. P. ‘Smellie
Rink
John Brown
Smellie
Binscarth
Ingus
W.I
Hershfield
A. Robin
Britchess
Winnipeg
Angusville Rebekah Lodge
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Whelptey
Houck
Angus
McDonald
McIntyre
Russell Agricultural Society
Hedrick Peddie
Jim Speer
Pools
Dominion
Ford Ferguson Tractor
Ferguson Tractor
John Deere
Deering
McC-Deering
E. C. Shepherd
John Deere Sales & Service
Russell, Man
Nera
Avestock
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Plant Products Division
Barley Improvement Institute
Grain Exchange Building
Wally BI
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