Beacon Fires Across Canada Mark Victory Loan Campaign
Canada will light beacon fires in two thousand municipalities as part of the Second Victory Loan ceremonial theme Beacon Fires of Freedom. The nationwide lights echo England's symbolic gesture and aim to show unity and support for the war effort with communities urged to participate.
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Canada
Jane
Victoria
No. 10
Downing Street
Dominion
Churchill
England
Lavinia Mre Milne Returns From Visit to Winnipee
Milne returns Monday after visiting twin grandsons in Winnipee. Red Cross Society monthly meeting held in close room last Wednesday afternoon. A large bag of staminium packed for shipping. North Group met at Ab Cochrane's for quilting. North West Group quilted a quilt donated by Wes Cochran Jr at Cochrane home. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Gordon Madsen on infant son’s death. Funeral Saturday at McConnell's parlors. Keith Bridge visiting grandparents at Isabella.
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Mre Milne
Winnipee
Red Ocroes Society
North Group
Gordon Madsen
McConnell
Keith Bridge
Isabella
Winnipeg visitors and local events described in brief
Oarner Jobo Rankin seeks medical care in Winnipeg while Mrs J Brandon visits her son and his wife in Pally Sask. Charlie Knight returns from Toronto for two weeks and stays with his parents. Eleanor May Win newborn to Mr and Mrs Charlie Knight. Jessie Watt visits Brandon from Winnipeg. Red Cross euchre drive and dance tops the week with prizes to R Stevens and Joan Riddell Mrs A Smith and Mrs W Smythe. Oakner Pea Wee hockey beat Kenton 13 to 2 at the local rink. A News brief notes a February 27 literary society dance and details in bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Rankin
Winnipeg
J. Brandon
Mra W Watt
Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross Aid For Russia Appeal
The Hamiota branch reports donations to the Aid for Russia Fund including Mrs C J White one dollar and E R Dixon five dollars with a large gift from Hamiota and District War Charities Fund totaling ten thousand. The society seeks more contributions and invites local organizations to stage entertainments with authorization from Mr D G Levenick. no personal canvassing will occur.
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Hamiota
Canadian Red Cross Society
Aid For
Russia
C. J. White
E.R. Dixon
Hamiota and District War Charities Fund
Red Cross Soeiety
D. G. Levenick
Family News From Manitoba Hospitals and Farms
Viola Strachan arrived in Winnipeg to visit her parents Mr and Mrs WB Strachan. George Kerr, who has farmed in Peace River district for years, visits brothers David and Roy after a stop with his mother Mrs W Kerr in Ninette. Mr and Mrs Alex Craig and infant son of Portage la Prairie visit the latter's mother Mrs Gray. A family reunion Saturday included a christening for baby George Alexander by Rev Bill of Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Strachan
Grace Hospital
Winnipeg
WB. Strachan
George Kerr
Peace River
David
Roy
W Kerr
Ninette
Leavin
Alex. Craig
Portage la Prairie
Mre
World Day of Prayer Observed On February 20 1942
Christian women are urged to participate in the World Day of Prayer on the first Friday in Lent, February 20, 1942, in the United Church. The article calls for a united wartime effort and stronger resolve as women worldwide prepare to pray for peace.
Bargain Fares East Sale February Twenty First To March Seventh
Mr J Winter, Canadian Pacific Ticket Agent, announces bargain fare tickets to Eastern Canada from February 21 to March 7. Stops allowed, within 45 day return window. Three classes Coach Tourist Standard with berth charges for sleeping cars. Contact Mr Winter for full details and information.
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J. Winter
Canadian Pacific
Eastern Canada
Canadian Pacific Transcontinente
Winoter
War Savings Stamps in School Promotion in 1942
In 1942 the School is urged to promote War Savings Stamps among pupils to teach thrift and support the war effort. The program, backed by the Department of Education, allows regular purchases with no compulsion, encouraging every pupil to contribute and save democracy from tyranny.
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Department of Education
Hamiota
Christ Church Hamiota February 1942 notices
No service at Christ Church on Sunday next. National and personal intercession Wednesday 7.45 pm. A Y P A debate last Sunday in the Crypt supported by Mary Joan Key and Anne Kempinski with Richard Muggeridge and Lena Varmey opposing. Judges were Mrs. N Hodgson W H Josey and G B Key.
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Christ Church
A.Y.P A
Mary Joan Key
Anne Kempinski
Richard Muggeridge
Lena Varmey
Prayer Completion Then Divine Work Unfolds
A reflective excerpt urges persistence in prayer, asserting God will finish what is begun. It emphasizes keeping the flame of faith alive until the divine work is completed, with hopeful tone that revelation may come sometime and somewhere.
Weekly service schedule at Christ Church
Weekly observable plan states services every week at 7.30 on Wednesdays at Christ Church.
Scout Parade Observed Across Canada During Scout Week
The Scout movement marks Scout Week February 15 to 23 with a nationwide Parade Service. Scouts are reminded of the Church Parade to Christ Church on Sunday February 22 at 7 p.m. The week aligns near the founder Lord Baden Powell's birthday.
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Christ Church
Canada
Scout Movement
Lord Baden Powel
Hamiota Church Announces February 15 1942 Schedule
Rev R W K Elliott presents options on February 15 1942 with sermon What Can I Do VII To insure Victory. Church School at 12 15 and evening service at 7 00 titled Invitation to Live. Stamp sales at the school Friday total 30.75 bringing since September 1 to 499.50 invested in stamps.
Decker Visitors and Wartime Salvage Efforts Highlight Week
Mr A L Decker hosted guests from Winnipeg while Miss Mildred Bailey led walloping teas with the Evening Auxiliary. H A Murray of Saskatoon bought Fred Wyatt’s farm and plans to live near Hamida. Bergsteinson of the Extension Service spoke on War-time Food to a W I group. Salvage plans led by V E B. Little G Pearson and J Penner will involve public school children in regular collections as Friday’s wet weather delays the effort.
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A. L. Decker
Winnipeg
Mildred Bailey
H. A. Murray
Saskatoon
Fred Wyatt
Wyatt
Hamida
Bergsteinson
Extension Service
Decker
W. I
Margaret Adams
Strathclair
Sanley
Tesbeila
Red Cross Social Evening and Community Notices
Under Red Cross auspices a social evening was held in Memorial Hall with a whist drive led by Mr E Sunley and Mr W Brown. Mrs F Decker and Mr W Gilchrist won first place. Proceeds totaled 17 dollars for Red Cross benefit.
McConnell Church Invites Attendance and Community Notes
McConnell church to hold Sunday service at usual hour with Sunday School to follow. Mr Dave Arbuthnott of Flinpton visited the Arbuthnott home last week. Mr L V Reaman returned from Winnipeg Saturday. Mr H Nicholl with the Section gang at Oardale spent the weekend at home. Ab Pollock confined to bed with mumps.
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Dave Arbuthnott
Flin Bton
KR. Arbuthnott
L. V. Reaman
Winnipeg
H. Nicholl
Oardale
Pollock
Smash Hitler Club January draw nets $44 total
The January draw for Operation Smash Hitler Club raised $44, bringing the year total to $51. Winners include Murdo Milne of Oakner who won a $500 certificate, and numerous winners of $100 War Savings Stamps led by Lorna Webb and O W Lewis. Funds exceeded $50,000 in twelve months. organizers urge continued entries with local volunteers and banks named.
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J G. Mc Connell
Snd
Mathison
Murdo Milne
Oakner
Lorna Webb
O. W. Lewis
G. Sheardown
Edwina Ruthexmed
James Morison
Mra
J H. Butler
Cliff Ocurll
S Sneid
Mra Q. Gibson
Ada Fleming
T. Jasper
J K. Smith
V Jeffrey
J. Stolback
D. J. Brime
A.W. Kirk
BR. Brown
F O. Benvest
J. Morrice
V. Fenty
Alex. Smith
Mies P. McQonnell
I P Strickland
Ted Venables
J. F. Smithson
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Royal Bank of Canada
Canada urges purchase of War Savings Certificates
Government asks citizens to lend money to sustain democracy by buying War Savings Certificates. Campaign highlights national effort and patriotic duty with details on how to invest and where to obtain certificates. Citizens are urged to contribute to wartime financing and support allied victory.
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Canada
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Beacon Lights
Lavinia
Oarner
Appeal
Bargain Fares East
Harold L Newton
Jo Eave
Prackeal
Scout News
R. W. K. Elliott
Memorial Hall
E Sunley
W. Brown
F Decker
W Gilchrist
D. Quinton
Red Crose
Martin
R Ovook
Robt. Gammack
Edith Gregory
Pte
Lao
Brandon
L. Cochrane
Mission Band
Crandall
Hamiets
Red Croes
Napiel
J. Caldwell
A. H Grill
H. Stewart
W Gregory
Ilat T Sutherland
H. Qook
H Stewart
L. W Cochrane
T Sutherland
J. E. Sanley
J. D. Quinton
I. P. Strickland
A. H Gill
F. W. Decker
Henry Davidson
Clark
Hitler
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