24 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
1
A carpenter stacks crates of prisoner of war packages ready for shipment to the International Red Cross. The Canadian Red Cross appeals for a minimum of ten million dollars to continue this essential relief effort.
The column lists residents and visitors with recent travel between Dauphin and Winnipeg, The Pas, Regina, Brandon, and other places. It notes promotions, military leave, and social events including club gatherings and nursing school updates, reflecting wartime community movement and ties.
Mr and Mrs John Taylor of Gladys Street announce their son Ted, serving with the Royal Air Force in the Middle East, has received a promotion to the rank of flying officer.
A pretty wedding took place on Tuesday February 8 at St Chrysostom's Winnipeg with Florence Lillian Barnes marrying Gordon Thomas McIntosh of Dauphin. Canon Merrick officiated, Phyllis Reynolds played the organ, and Muriel Collins sang during the service and registration. The bride wore a Canadian army uniform and Talismen rose corsage. reception followed at 418 Bannerman Avenue. Out of town guests included Mrs Geo McIntosh, Lloyd McIntosh, and Clifford Thompson of Dauphin.
The notices record several births: Torrie a son stillborn to Mr and Mrs Robt Torrie of Sifton on Feb 17. Pollon a son to Mr and Mrs Clif ford Pollon on Feb 18. Peniuk a daughter to Mr and Mrs Steve Peniuk of Ukraina on Feb 21. Ficzycz a daughter to Mr and Mrs Andrew Ficzycz on Feb 21. Webb a daughter to LAC and Mrs Frank Webb No 7 BGS on Feb 22. Prokopowich a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wm Prokopowich of Sifton on Feb 23.
Local makers begin producing gallon containers for standard use as shortages ease. Officials say pricing remains stable while retailers stock diverse sizes for households and small businesses. Community groups plan distribution events to assist families with higher consumption needs.
Red Cross calls for blood donations rising to 20 000 weekly. Canada’s 11 months in 1943 show a 15.4 per cent income gain to 8.072 billion, driven by munitions. Exports reach 3.001 billion. Labor eyes mobilization checks for employers. US investors hold over nine billion abroad, Canada a major share. Banking activity hits record cheque volume 53.797 billion. Hog premiums aim to sustain production and agreements with Britain. Egg output target 367 million dozen. Magnesium civilian use policy loosened. Navy totals 80 000 personnel with 250 fighting ships. New clothing allowance rises to 65 for discharged soldiers. Medical research group formed to study wounded care. War expenditures nine months to Dec 31 1943 total 2.783 billion. Buy Bonds.
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