Horrors of German Prisons Told by Private McDonald
Private Frank L. McDonald described a year in German prison camps, detailing extreme ill treatment, overwork, and poor rations. He recounted failed escape attempts, including crossing into Holland and being recaptured, while noting conditions have somewhat improved since his stay. He spoke at Gilbert Plains and planned appearances in Grandview.
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Dauphin
Frank L. McDonald
Germany
McDonald
Courcelette
1.C.D.F
Geo
Hawkins
Heasip
Struthers
Uariette
Holland
Gilbert Plains
Grandview
Her Gloves Pleases crowd with light comedy
The Young People's Dramatic Society presented Her Gloves directed by Wm Rintoul to a full house. The all female cast including Mrs Cleaver Smith and Miss Esther Swartwood gave polished performances while the McMurray orchestra provided music. Proceeds totaled about 170 dollars, benefiting the Red Cross.
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Ho Oung People
Wm. Rintoul
May Hall
B. Walker
Gladys Hall
Edna Code
Pearl Dwyer
Cora McMillan
Greig
Miss Rintoul
McMurray Orchestra
Wim. Rintoul
The
Dramatic Society
Red Cross
Memorial Service for A. Bonar Reid by Local I O O F Lodge
Members of the I O O F lodge held a memorial service for their brother A Bonar Reid who died in France. Rev E W Johnston of Gilbert Plains led the prayer and Rev B A Martin gave the address praising Reid's character and the fighting boys. Brother A H F Stelck offered a short review of Reid's life and community involvement. The lodge expressed gratitude to the Reids after the service.
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A. Bonar Reid
France
E W. Johnston
Gilbert Plains
A. Martin
Fighting Boys
Oddfellows Post
A. H. F. Stelck
Bro. Reid
Reids
Martin and
Johnston
Dauphin Lodge Elects Officers for Half Year
The semi annual election of officers for Dauphin Lodge No. 86 1.0.0.F. includes J. Oliphant J. F. Caldwell and R. Fagen P.G as Financial Secretary with trustees listed as D. Haddrell and D. Fagen in a Masonic session.
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Dauphin Lodge No
P.G
J. E. Haddrell
Oliphant
J . F. Caldwell
R. Fagen
Local Birth Notices From Dauphin Area
WisHart and Hayres families announce December births at Dauphin with a son and a daughter to new parents. Rhier and Marsh households report additional newborns in early December. Clarence Stanley Brown wed Joyce Lillian Sergant in Kamenack, ceremony conducted by Rev. W. H. Brown.
The Weeks Casualties
The list notes Pte Herbert S. Ferguson of Dauphin and O R Story of Dauphin both dying of wounds. J F Klyce of Winnipegosis killed, Corp S A Gilroy of Minitonas missing, Pte A L Lariviere of Ste Rose du Lac killed, Pte F wounded, Pte C F Marcroft of Winnipegosis listed.
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Herbert S. Ferguson
Dauphin
O. R. Story
Wounn
J. F. Klyce
Winnipegosis
Corp. S. A. Gilroy Minitonas
Mission
A. L. Lariviere
Ste. Rose du Lac
C. F. Marcroft
Jury returns five indictments in Letaine murder case
The grand jury handed down a true bill in five cases on Tuesday before disbanding. The Letaine murder trial continues and is expected to conclude within the week.
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Letaine
Coun H V Smith Announces Resignation
Councilman H V Smith, who has one year left in his term, has submitted his resignation. The move ends his tenure on the city council and triggers vacancy procedures.
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Coun
H. V. Smith
Dominion Victory Loan drives Dauphin area fund total
More than 400 million dollars has been raised in the Dominion for the Victory Loan. Dauphin town and rural municipality report guarantees exceeding 400 thousand.
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Dominion
Dauphin Town
Vermilion Masonic Elective Officers Named for Year
The pregenere meeting of Vermilion p.68 held Tuesday evening selected officers for the year. W. M. Carlos Steen, S W. W. R. Buchanan, J.W. E. May, Secretary H. E. Fraser, Treasurer W. D. King, Tyler C. H. Reeves.
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Ates
Pregenere
Vermilion P
Toceiay
W. M
Carlos Steen
S W
W. R. Buchanan
J.W
Local election results show several reeves and councillors named
Reeve Geo. Castle re-elected with Wards 2E and 8 honoring successors B. Armstrong Ward 8 Jas Neill and Ward 5 CO J Abraham acclaimed. Reeve Wm Armson and N D Huddlestone named. Councillors Ward 1 W J Booth I E Hudson Ward 2 Fred Orchard Joseph Furnell Ward 4 Odil Dupes John N Campbell reeve acclaimed John Howson Ward 4% acclaimed. Ward 4 contest between Joseph Simpson and David Foster.
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Geo. Castle
E. B. Armstrong
W. J. Ward
Jas. Neill
CO. J. Abraham
Reeve
Wm. Armson
N. D. Huddlestone
W. J. Booth
I. E. Hudson
Fred Orchard
Joseph Furnell
Odil Dupes
John N. Campbell
John Howson
Joseph Simpson
David Foster
Collegiate Activities Highlight December Events and Papers
Clarice Fletcher of Makinak joins Grade IX as the honor roll display appears at Malcolm drug store. The Dictaphone newspaper is in the works with several copies planned for students. University exams start December 11 with Rev. Spence presiding. Basketball continues with girls games and a Grade VIII vs IX match on Wednesday. William Wallace spent the weekend in Grandview.
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Clarice Fletcher
Makinak
Malcolm Drug Store
R. E. Spence
William Wallace
Grandview
Convalescent Ward Needs Pillow Supply Amid War Adversity
This week 7 suits pyjamas 28 personal property bags wash cloths 22 fomentation wringers and 2 hot water bottle covers were shipped. The society expresses sympathy for war bereavement and reports no pillows left for convalescent wards in Winnipeg as demand remains high. A town hall concert Friday December 14 proceeds aid prisoners of war.
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Raes
Winnipeg
Town Hall
St Pauls Junior Girls Auxiliary Sale at McMullen’s Store
The Junior Girls Auxiliary of St Pauls church will hold a sale of work and home cooking with a silver tea at McMullen's store on Saturday December 15. A bargain counter featuring dolls clothes will also be offered.
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St. Paul's Church
McMullen
Quality is the Road to Economy
The store advertises quality goods at reasonable prices with new Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine blouses on display this week. Christmas goods are now open, featuring dainty items at moderate prices. The shop invites customers to come in and view the selections.
Soldiers' Aid Society to Hold Cent Tea Sale
The Soldiers' Aid society will stage a cent tea and cooking sale at Leetgemory's stems on Saturday December 15. Proceeds support veterans and local relief efforts.
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Soldiers’ Aid Society
Leetgemory
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C. H. Reeves
Monarch Enterprise
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