Matron M. E. Jackson Aids Burned Aircrews At East Grinstead
A Canadian nurse Matron M E Jackson formerly of Brandon Manitoba led recovery for aircrew with severe burns at the Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead Sussex. After three years she returns to Canada leaving behind a program that rebuilt confidence and public life for wounded servicemen.
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London
England
Torquay
Canada
R.C.A.F
M. E. Jackson
Brandon
Man
Queen Victoria Hospital
East Grinstead
Sussex
Jackson
Dominion of Canada
East Grinstead kindness aids RAF patients in wartime care
The article notes the generosity of East Grinstead residents who cared for RAF patients for up to two years. It describes operations and six weeks of leave for skin grafts before additional surgeries. It also mentions Matron Jackson who nursed at Peekskill Hospital New York and three years at a hospital in Hamiota Man.
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East Grinstead
R.C.A.F
Jackson
Peekskill Hospital
New York
Hamiota
Man
Poole Family Holiday Notes From Rich Lake Sask
POPE M Fisher and son Dale visit rich lake in Sask with Dale's parents. Mrs Paterson and son Byron return to Winnipeg with Mrs Strachan spending weekend. Beasley back from Winnipeg after army discharge. Sympathy sent to Mrs. Lorimer and family on her father Mr Robert Bray's death and to Charles Ross after his father died in Scotland. Remembrance Day in church. Baby Marion Lavona christened at Henderson home with gown worn by mother. lunch for twenty one guests.
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Nelson Henderson
Marion Lavona
McConnell District Boys Honored With Watches at Reception
At a Thursday reception in the hall, the McConnell district welcomed home and presented wrist watches to patriotic local boys including Frank Richardson Arthur Arbuthnott Bob Richardson Clarence Fortune Edwin Fortune and George Paterson. A Memorial Service is planned for Sunday November 11 at 7 30 p.m in the church.
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McConnell and District
W. Welsh
Frank Richardson
Arthur Arbuthnott
Bob Richardson
Clarence
Edwin Fortune
George Paterson
L. S. Richardson
Hartney
H. Pollock
Lacombe
Alta
H. Brown
Daysland
C. Brown
Theodore, Sask
R. Hyndman
Carl Brown
Charlie Nichol
Vancouver
Cecil Nichol
Brandon
Seedtime and harvest weed seeds prompt study
Dr K W Neatby notes annual weed seeds can remain dormant in sod and germinate after drought or sun exposure. Experiments compiled by N G Lewis show many common seeds require a drying period before elimination. Researchers urge more study on weed behavior and post harvest tillage practices.
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Lewis
Junior Red Cross rummage sale raises seven dollars
The second room of the Junior Red Cross held a rummage sale on Friday afternoon October 26. The sale realized seven dollars and will donate ten dollars to the Welcome Home Fund. Several local residents and service family members are mentioned as visiting relatives or returning from overseas.
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Red Cross
Don Sked
Duncan
B.C
G. Thompson
Winnipeg
H. Knight
Thompson
Wilfred Watt
Flin Flon
Wm. Watt
R. Dempsey
R. McFeely
R. Mayes
J. L. Rankin
Roy Brown
Toronto
M. Campbell
Forest, Ont
J. R. Tankin
Vancouver
Auctioneers Sale Notice for Farm Stock and Goods
Dr. Lawson of Shoal Lake announces an auction featuring farm stock machinery and furniture. The sale will be conducted by auctioneer and will list the farm assets to be sold.
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Lawson
Shoal Lake
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Hamiota Echo
St Victory
M. Fisher
Dale
Rich Lake, Sask
McConnell
K. W. Neatby
Parm
Manitoba
Western Society of \economy
N. G. Lewis
Ant Products Division
Calgary
Alberta
Oarner
Lawson’s Sale Register
Margaret Beamish
Lavinia
Massey-Harris Tractor
M. H. Cultivator
P.L
McCormick- Deering
Jno
Deere
Alexandra Hotel
Twers
Prince Edward Hotel
Toronto General Trusts Building
Veterans’ Insurance Act
Veterans’ Land Act
Shea’s
Winnipeg Brewery Ltd
Abitibi Power & Paper Company
Port Arthur, Ont
William Ave
Minataree
Company
Ghost River
Sioux Lookout
C.N.R
Kelly, Raith and
Flett
Fort William
Trans-Canada Highway
Cosala
C.P.R
Ontaro War Labour Board
National Employment Service
Port Arthur
Motor Carrier Board
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