Editors debating weekly papers role in Ottawa coverage
A letter from Austin Cross in The Weekly Editor spurs responses from Canadian editors. They defend community weeklies and critique national columnists, arguing local papers better reflect their readers and that Ottawa coverage should be limited to pertinent local insight.
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Austin Cross
Ottawa Press Gallery
Ottawa
Cross
Canada
Jim Greenblat
Swift Current Sun
Roy Fahrni
Kaslo
B.C. Kootenaian
Donald Dunbar
Estevan Mercury
Sask
Manitoba
Hansard
Bert Ford
Lacombe
Alberta
Globe
Ken Miller
Windsor, N.S. Tribune
Ken Mayhew
Yorkton Enterprise
Harry Munro
Swan River
Man
Star and Times
Dave Friesen
Altona
Echo
Mr. Cross
Heaven Guard Us
Dean Miller
Reporting Council Approves Open Committee Sessions
Simcoe Ontario town council and Norfolk county council authorize newspaper coverage of committee-of-the-whole discussions. The move, urged by The Simcoe Reformer editor, lets reporters detail bylaws and reports as debate rules relax. Councils seek responsible use and discretion to avoid harming proposals.
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Renue
Simcoe
Ontario
Norfolk County Council
Simcoe Reformer
Cromwell Community Notes and School News
Esther attends Dominion City high school and remarks on a functioning telephone system. Victor Modrzejewski celebrates his birthday on April 27. Virginia Ilchena was in town. Cromwell sports club hosted a large banquet and dance at Ladywood hall with a big turnout.
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Esther
Dominion City High School
Victor
Modrzejewski
Cromwell Sports Club
Ladywood Hall
What About Canada's Air Defenses
Canada builds sky shield for NATO and home fronts with nine R.C.A.F. Sabre squadrons in Europe and homegrown CF-100 jets. Defence planners stress long range, all weather defense, rapid production, and strong radar links with the United States to form one of the world's best fighter defences.
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Europe
R.C.A.F
Canadair
Montreal
NATO
Canada
France
Germany
Metz
Brooke Claxton
House of Commons
RC. A.F
Toronto
Claxton
Air Force
Defence
C. D. Howe
United States
Britain
Howe
R.C
A.F
North Bay
Ontario
U.S
Fighter Defence Organization
Birthday Greetings and Local Happenings Roundup
Time was had by all and congratulations are extended to the boys for their fine efforts. Lorraine Schroeder of Winnipeg spent Easter with her parents in Green Bay. Birthday wishes go to Audrey Jean Modrzewski born April 11 and Diana Pfeifer born April 27, both one year old. The farmers union met at the home of Mr and Mrs A Girvitz on April 13 with a delicious lunch prepared by Alex.
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Mt At
Lorraine Schroeder
Winnipeg
Green Bay
Audrey Jean Modrzejewski
Diana Pfeifer
Farmers’ Union
Obituary for Albert H. Kurbis in Beausejour Lutheran Church
Funeral services were held April 19 for Albert H. Kurbis in Beausejour Lutheran Church with Rev. Moertelmeyer officiating. Interment followed at Beausejour cemetery under Russell funeral home arrangements. Born in Germany in 1882, he settled in the Greenwald district of Canada, retired to Beausejour, and died at home on April 16. Surviving are Pauline his widow five sons August Paul Henry Fred Wilfred five daughters Mrs Annie Trapp Mrs Hertha King Mrs Elizabeth Beidler Mrs Augusta Struss Mrs Elsie Pokrant one brother and two sisters.
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Albert Henry Kurbis
Lutheran Church
Beausejour
Moertelmeyer
Russell Funeral Home
Mr. Kurbis
Germany
Canada
Greenwald
Pauline
August
Paul
Henry
Fred
Wilfred
Annie Trapp
Hertha King
Elizabeth Beidler
Augusta Struss
Elsie Pokrant
Mike Hladky Dies After Illness in Whitemouth Hospital
Mike Hladky 54 died April 12 at Whitemouth General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Poland, he came to Canada in 1924. Funeral held April 13 at 10 a.m. in Elma Greek Catholic Church. Rev. O Kamenecky officiated with pallbearers Mike Sidorko Steve Wishnowski Harry Pawlysyn Mike Podolchuk John Proceviat Nick Podolchuk. Survived by one uncle Pete Sidorko. Russell Funeral Home of Beausejour handled arrangements.
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Mike Hladky
Whitemouth General Hospital
Mr. Hladky
Poland
Canada
Elma Greek Catholic Church
O. Kamenecky
Mike Sidorko
Steve Wishnowski
Harry Pawlysyn
Mike Podolchuk
John Proceviat
Nick Podolchuk
Herzog Ferdi nand dies in River Hills churchyard
Ferdi nand Herzog 65 beloved husband of Hilda Herzog passed away. He came to Canada 60 years ago and settled in River Hills district. Survived by widow Hilda, four sons Albert Edgar Ernest River Hills Oscar Saurie St Marie, four daughters Mrs Wm Hawk Mrs John Wiebe Edna Gloria, two brothers Gustav Jamestown Ont William Seven Sisters Falls, three sisters Mrs Ina Tierchman Seven Sisters Falls Mrs Emily Rabidue USA Mrs Olga Honke Winnipeg. Interment in churchyard cemetery. Russell Funeral Home Beausejour in charge.
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Lutheran Church
River Hills
Ferdinand Herzog
Hilda Herzog
Russell Funeral
Beausejour
Herzog
Canada
Hilda
Albert
Edgar
Ernest
Oscar
Saurie
Saurie St. Marie. Four Daughters: Mrs. Wm. Hawk
John Wiebe
Edna
Gloria
Gustav
Jamestown
Ont
William
Seven Sisters Falls
Paulina Tierchman
Emily Rabidue
U.S.A
Olga Honke
Winnipeg
Funeral Services Held for John Petrus in Beausejour
John Petrus died April 8 at age 72 73 in Beausejour. Funeral services were conducted Saturday April 11 at 10 am in the Greek Catholic church for his beloved husband Ann Pet.
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Beausejour
John Petrus
Ann Pet
Observations on road manners and driving culture
A reflection on bus and truck drivers earning admiration, praise for courteous driving in Britain and Honolulu, and concern that polite behavior reduces accidents. The author notes, with examples from Paris, Italy, Vancouver, and crosswalks, that respectful sharing of roads may prevent crashes and calls for civility and stricter road safety measures.
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Paris
Italy
Honolulu
Vancouver
Petrus Funeral Rites Held for Toronto Resident
Interment was in the Brokenhead cemetery. Survived by his wife Ann and one son Bill of Toronto, five daughters including Margaret and Mary, Nellie Yakem, Alice Zdrill and Tennie Navarot. Father Borys of Beausejour officiated. Russell Funeral Home Beausejour in charge. Pallbearers Joe Mazur, Stanley Navarot, Willie Belegus, John Yakem, and John Petrus.
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Tus
Brokenhead
John Yakem
Allegra
John Petrus
Toronto
O.K
Water safety and nursing careers for summer visitors and students
The article advises cottage owners to test drinking water from natural sources and consult the local health department for testing. It notes many young girls aim for professional nursing but may pursue a nursing assistant role as a quicker pathway, given nurse shortages and the value to the nursing team.
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Leader
St James
Alfred W
St. James, Man
Post Office Department
Lac du Bonnet
Cliff Brown
W. S. Kennard
H. Leith
Elma
C. Wendeborn
Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
Tyndall
L. A. Wawryshyn
W. W. Childe
Cromwell
Phylis Mroz
Dencross
I. Hutniak
Garson
H. Pearce
L. Rempel
Powerview
J. T. Turcotte
Pine Falls
W. T. Mansell
Pointe du Bois
Stella McLean
Glenfields
Olga Kabaluk
Evelyn Krawchuk
Thalberg
W. Ferens
St. George
E. J. Bouvier
Glenmoor
Roland Otto
Molson
Z. Sabat
Member
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Audit Bureau Circulations
Eugene Rycar
W. Modrzejewski
Peter Gable
Albert H. Kurbis
R.N
Albert S. Wener
Optometrist
Boyd Building
Drache, Matlin and
Weselak
Municipal Hall
Joseph Bellan
Beausejour, Manitoba
Chiropractors
Drs. Davidson
Baizley Chiropractic Clinic
Somerset
Leonard L. Portnoy
Morley R. Shuckell
Will
Salter St
E. M. Finkleman
B.A. Optometrist and Optician
Portage Ave
Beausejour Hotel
Ici
Parle
Brian
Selkirk
K. H .Robson
S. Sonya
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