Brandon Hosts Manitoba Chambers Convention Big League Hospitality
RON TUCKWELL reports on the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce convention in Brandon. The host city, officials, and residents delivered standout hospitality and flawless logistics, lifting the provincial gathering's profile and earning praise for organization, coverage, and democratic processes within the chamber system.
Manitoba Chambers Shape Policy At Brandon Convention
A Manitoba Chambers of Commerce convention in Brandon shaped policy for education and economics. Delegates backed a unified approach with a big role for chambers in advising governments, and elected F. J. Scott as president with J. D. Houston John Lawrie and J. W. Wade as vice presidents. The 1959 session may move to St James if invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson L. Arnett
Chambers
Royal Commission On Education
W. J. Parker
Manitoba Wheat Pools
Ralph C. Pybus
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
D. L. Morrell
Canadian Chamber
Industry and Commerce
Manitoba
F. J
Jim’ Scott
St. James
J. D. Houston
Boissevain
John Lawrie
Fort .Garry
J. W. Wade
Lac du
Maernite
Brandon
Local notes and social happenings in Whitemouth area
Mrs T Gerskine reports Mrs Henry Alpers improving from illness. The Mun municipal hall may get a paint refresh later for a better look. High schoolers held a Halloween party with games and music last Friday. Flo Campbell visited relatives in the city. Several birthdays were celebrated including Tommy Meleal and Winnie at Pacman relatives and Friends. Solniss hosted a musical evening with friends. Albert Pischke and Otto Sch have new TV sets. Lynne Ericksen turned nine with a home party on Oct 29. Mrs Cliff Connor is ill with a cold. Myrtle Knopf has been visiting Starbuck. Lorne Mopinski’s birthday was noted. Anglican WA tea set for Nov 16 in the Municipal hall from 3 to 8. J B Henderson of Portage la Prairie stayed with the Steiners. Wm Smith attended a Winnipeg Tourist Convention. Ben Pommer and Charlie Goodwin visited Arden. Julius Bencharski left for Toronto and the U S. R B Latta of Winnipeg visited. Wm Aitkenhead vacationed in Kenora. Percy and Willard Staerka’s baby son visited Winnipeg. David Cousins sprained wrist, required medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Tuckwell
MWNA
Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce
Winnipeg
Brandon
Fee
Elma Visits and Illness Reported in Manitoba
Elma residents Mary Smerechynski and family from Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. M. Smerechynski in Medika Manitoba. H Wasuita and Mrs Nowicki visited relatives, W Wasuita and W Mc Calder returned home after a White Ontario work weekend. C E Wendeborn ill. flu season wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Petrie
Joe Smerechynski
Wm. Smerechynski
Winnipeg
M. Smerechyns
Medika
Man
H. Wasuita
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Trans-Canada Air Lines
TCA
Ferranti Electric
Chance
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Montreal
B.R
Bernie” Wolfe
Mel” “McMullen
Chambers of Commerce
John
Piney
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs T Gerskine
Henry Alpers
Whitemouth
Flo Campbell
Tommy Mel
Eal Ot
Winnie Ane
Pacman Gor
Mrs. Solniss
Town
Albert Pischke
Otto Schhave
Lynne Ericksen
Cliff Connor
Myrtle Knopf
Starbick
Lorne Mpolinski
J. B. Henderson
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Geo. Steiner
Wm. Smith
Ben Pommer
Charlie Goodwin
Den
Curie
Julius Bencharski
The
States
R. B. Latta
Winnipeapert
Wm. Aitkenhead
Kenora
Percy S
Willard Staerk
David Cousins
Elma
Mrs
Mary Smerechynski
GMC
Oeenone
Tagest Works
Pln
Gmcs
New
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