Birthday greetings for Violet Ballantyne in Emerson Journal
A Manitoba Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association supplement marks Mrs. Violet Ballantyne turning 75 and celebrating twenty one years as Honorary President and editor of The Journal. The Emerson event drew over two hundred guests, commemorating personal milestones and a long editorial lineage.
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Manitoba
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Emerson Journal
Association
Associaton
Violet Ballantyne
Fanerson Journal
Assocation
Emerson
W. B. Ballantyne
D G McKenzie Heads Manitoba Boards in Manitoba election
D G McKenzie of Winnipeg was re elected president of the Associated Boards of Trade of Manitoba at the annual meeting held at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. Officers elected included M J G McMullen and Er N McGirr with a full slate of executives from Brandon to St Boniface and Winnipeg.
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McKenzie
Winnipeg
Associated Boards of Trade of Manitoba
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Board of Grain Commissioners For
Canada
M. J. G. McMullen
Transcona
Er. N. McGirr
Dauphin
C. J. McBurney
Steinbach
I. C. Gilliatt
L. J. Rust
Brandon
J. L. Clubine
Morden
J. F. Harrison
Carman
E. C. Sanderson
Russell
J. N. Hutcheson
Swan River
R. E. Lye
MacGregor
S. H. Prowse
Portage la Prairie
J. Veitch
Selkirk
W. V. Udall
Boissevain
J. A. Marion
St. Boniface
W. F. Hughes
Flin Flon
A. W. Hanks
St. James
M. D. Grant
E. C. Mackay
H. B. Smith
Western Manitoba Associated Boards
C. C. Miller
K.C
M.P
Canadian Citizenship Act Comes Into Effect
The Canadian Citizenship Act takes effect January 1 1947 after being proclaimed July 1 1946. It defines Canadian citizens as British subjects and recognizes native-born Canadians and others with naturalization certificates as citizens. Passports will carry the designation Canadian citizen.
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House of Commons
Paul Martin
Canada
Canadian Citizenship Bill Provisions Outline Major Changes
The bill details entry rights for new citizens, defines British subjects as Canadian citizens, and ends courtroom ceremonies. It allows women to retain nationality after marriage to non Canadians, grants citizenship after service in the armed forces, and requires education and dignified ceremonies for naturalization.
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Canada
Home Town Memory Verse by Gemmill
The lyric recalls wind in eaves faded flowers and memories of a homeland. A speaker wanders by the sea with fond lovers, recalling hills climbed and love shared. The poem laments missing friends and peaceful scenes, feeling tears as memories dwell on a beloved home town.
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Searth
Gemmill
Christmas Seals Sale Urges Help in Tuberculosis Fight
The annual Christmas Seals sale is underway with a stronger appeal as tuberculosis battle gains ground. Authorities warn the fight is not won and call for continued support and prompt affixing seals to envelopes and parcels through Christmas in Kentville Nova Scotia.
When Was the First Year of Our Lord Christmas origins
The article surveys earlyChristian debates on Jesus birth date and Epiphany origins, noting Gospel begun with baptism, Christmas choosing December 25, and Dionysius Exiguus error. It cites Bede on Anglo Saxon customs, August birth suggestion by Dr David Smith, and proposes Jesus born about 5 BC while stressing the main truth is the coming of Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Bethlehem
Jordan
Clement of Alexandria
St. Chrysostom
Constantinople
Rome
Jerusalem
Alexandria
Christ
Britain
Bede
Angli
David Smith
Mary
Dr. Smith
Dionysius Exiguus
A.U.C
Dionysius
Herod the Great
Origen of Alexandria
Judaea
City of
David
Prudentius
Charles Wesley
Emmanuel
God
Whitemouth Society Notes and Local Events
Mrs. Steve Staerk and son Willard returned from a coast trip. United Sunday School Teachers met at Mr. and Mrs. Paulson. Sympathy to J Blair on his wife’s death who lived at Scots Hill. Darwin School teacher is Richard Grabke of Seven Sisters. United Church Board met at Wardrops. Mrs Ted Knopf travels to Indiana for health, father Mr Marone accompanying. Anglican Ladies met at Mrs J Scully. Darwin Station school raffles blanket rug and cushion on December 20 for Europe relief. Percy Wardrop and Joy King visited Stevens home Sunday. Baptist Ladies Aid voted Mrs Fred Grabke as president after Mrs Fred Schmidt moved to North Dakota. Wish her success in new role.
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J. Blair
Ted Knopf
Indiana
Mr. Marone
Martha
Darwin Station
Europe
Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist Church of
Whitemouth
Fred Grabke
Fred Schmidt
North Dakota
Grabke
Reforestation Responsibility Debate in Pembroke Opinion
The Pembroke Ontario Standard Observer argues the lumber industry profited from forest wealth and should bear the primary duty for reforestation, not the public. It asserts public funds and effort cannot fully repair past damage.
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Pembroke
Ont
Standard Observer
Community News from Beausejour and Surroundings
Nelson Knoff at Edmonton Bible School studies hard and hopes to return soon. Willie Beeshan hospitalized in Steep Rock Ontario. Christmas visit hoped. Visitors to the city include Mrs T Korde, Miss Margaret Price, Syd Latta and others. Fred Grabke named Wat kin s dealer. Christmas concert at Whitemouth Consolidated School on December 19 with a fine program and expected large attendance.
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Nelson Knoff
Edmonton Bible School
Nelson
Willie Beeshan
Steep Rock
Ontario
Willie
T. Korde
Margaret Price
Syd. Latta
Harry Neilson
Messrs
G. B. Henderson
Arthur Henderson
Jimmy Thompson
Alex Hill
Jackie Karpoff
Henry Steiner
D. M. Wardrop
Whitemouth
Municipal Hall
Whitemouth Baptist Church Christmas Programs
Whitemouth Baptist Church invites all to attend Sunday School children’s carols dialogues and recitations on December 24 at 7 p.m. A second program by the Young People at 7 30 p.m. on December 25 features songs pageants and dialogues reflecting Bethlehem’s star theme.
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Bethlehem
God
Christ
Building materials shortages spark housing concerns in Canada
The Minndosa Tribune expresses that shortages of building materials and housing issues affect every community in Canada. It argues the government is justified in disposing of buildings, such as airport structures, outside the current area if demand is higher elsewhere.
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Canada
Minnedosa
Man
Tribune
War Memorials Reverence the Heroic Dead for Peace
The piece argues memorials serve to honor heroic dead and compel passersby to pause and pray for peace. It questions whether this purpose is fully fulfilled, noting doubt about the memorial's impact on historical memory and public sentiment.
Memorial meaning to be kept clear in utilitarian structures
Prince George BC Citizen notes that the meaning of a memorial will be kept clear and long remembered in any utilitarian structure, highlighting the balance between remembrance and practicality. The remark underscores ongoing respect within civic design and public memory.
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Prince George
B.C
Appeal to Vote Question from Kamloops Sentinel
A Kamloops Sentinel quotation questions public office dedication. It argues voters who affect pocketbooks and property values must participate in elections to support civic duties. The piece frames turnout as essential to responsible governance.
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The
Kamloops
B.C
Sentinel
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J. W. Wade
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Betty Jean Thorbergson
Bissett
Martha Wegle
T. G. Erskine
Baapec
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Pinawa
H. Leith
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Ballantyne
Emmerson
Grey County
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Tate WB. Ballantyne
D. G. McKenzie
Merry Christmas
K. E. Ciara
International Harvester Co. Ltd
White Youth Hotel
K. E. Ciura
Kentville
N.S
Anno Bomini
Steve Staerk
Willard
United Sunday School Teachers
P. R. Paulson
Darwin School
Richard Grabke
Seven Sisters
Church Board of the United Church
Anglican Church
J Scully
Percy Wardrop
Joy King
Mrs. Stevens
Darwin
Lavina Staerk
Watkins
Philip Grabke
Philip
Helen Zajac
Helen
Eric Best
Richard
Beausejour
Whitemouth Baptist Church
Professional Services
B.B. Dubienski
Confederation Life
Winnipeg, Man
Drache & Matlin
Joseph Bellan
B.A
Ll.b
Harry Hershfield
Somerset Bldg
Peidey
Kensington
Portege Ave
Bencharski Bros
Masney Harris
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J. Thomson Red & White
Whitemouths, Man
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