Local Sympathy and Community Notices From Winnipeg Visit and CBC Shows
The community extends sympathy to J. W. Colbeck and family after their son Sub Lieutenant Wynne was killed in action. Mr and Mrs MacKay returned from a Winnipeg visit, and Mrs David Kerr with Clarence spent time there. Clarence enrolled in the army. The W A and Red Cross met at Mrs Jarretts with Mrs Gray leading and gifts of garments quilts and V bundles collected. Former Navy Show star Mr Locksley now resides in Winnipeg and is heard as CBC conductor for Sweathearts and Show Time programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Colbeck
Wynne
MacKay
Winnipeg
David Kerr
Clarence
Kerr
W.A. and
Red Cross
Jarrett
Navy
Mr. Locksley
CBC
Improving Our Schools and the Composite High School Idea
The article argues that current secondary education emphasizes university prep, leaves many students under served, and proposes composite high schools in rural areas. It calls for broader curricula, central locations, transportation, dormitories, and staff with multi field training including agriculture oriented leadership.
War Workers Christmas Program and Congregational Meeting Notes
The December War Workers meeting at Mrs. J. C. Richardson's featured a Christmas program with contests and music. Longtime members were honored. January meet to be at Mrs. J. Allen's. The annual congregational meeting reported full financial obligations, a surplus, and re election of officers. A revitalization plan for church basement was proposed. New curriculum reforms and regional education notes followed, alongside local service events and a Red Cross fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Workers
J. C. Richardson
A. McConnell
S. Swanson
C. C. Brown
R. Arbuthnot
J. Killoh M. Partridge
D. Emerson
J. Scott
Joyce Richardson
Red Cross Annual Fund Drive Summary
The CHUMAH group reports completion of its yearly Red Cross drive. Donations and sales raised 76 dollars. Volunteers produced 218 sewing items, 22 knitting pieces, and 35 quilts, with 27 quilts donated to Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lavinia English Leads Typhoon Raiders in Dutch Rail Sabotage
In Holland El English of the RCAF flies a Typhoon fighter bomber and plants heavy explosives on a Nazi train. Canadians make up over half the crew of the unit, which has struck enemy trains all year and aided the Argentan and Falaise offensives. English, educated at Lavinia, is married to a Swan River resident and enlisted in Saskatchewan. The piece also notes a Women’s Missionary Society gathering in Chumah on January 10 with officers named and a productive year, followed by a church social with games and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
R.C.A.F
Holland
Lavinia
Argentan
Falaise
Dempsey
English
Swan River
Saskatchewan
Women’s Missionary Society
Chumah
Lewis
Mission Circle
John Smith
W. Pollock
Elmer Houck
Mortgage Sale of Manitoba Farm Near Crandall
Public auction offered for the northeast quarter of section 2 in township 13, range 25 west, Manitoba. About five miles from Crandall, 112 acres cultivated, 15 arable, 33 bush, heavy loam soil, no water, fenced site, no buildings. Sale price terms include 20 percent cash with balance per sale conditions. solicitors listed for details. Auction set for February 2, 1948 at 12 noon in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. @. McVonnell
Hamiota
Province of
Manitoba
Crandall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. S. Taylor
Barges
Court Hamiota
Pamiota
C. O
Wm. McBain
Het
John McGhee
Winnipeg Brewery Ltd
the Monarch Lumber Co
H. C. Turner
Roy Locksley, Conductor
Manufacturers Life
Facturers Life
McConnell
Mrs. Jos. McMurahhy
Regina
Hamiota Telephone Exchange
W. F. Moffat
C. M. Partridge
James Killoh
Frank Wilson
Norman Brown
Glen Partridge
Wm. Miller
Don Johnston
J. Chittick
C.L.A
W. G. Chapman
J. Cecil May
Brandon
Man
Pitblado Hoskin
Grundy, Bennett & Drummond, Hay, Solicitors, Etc
Hamilton Building
Main and McDermot
Vendor's Solicitors
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
Duncan's
George A. Lauman, L.B
Shoal Lake, Manitoba
Reesor's Jewelery
Reesor'’'S
Optometrists
Opticians
Kensington
Portage Ave
Winnipeg - Manitoba
Lloyd Sheridan
Watkins’ Products
Auto
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
Decker
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