National Clothing Collection Opens for War Victims
War relief effort in Canada, led by UNRRA and over 30 national groups, asks citizens to donate serviceable used clothes shoes and blankets. Appeals to patriotism and humanity, noting immense needs in Europe and Yugoslavia and calling for volunteers and local committee support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian
United Allied Relief Fund
UNRRA
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Canada
National Clothing Collection
William M. Birks
Europe
Yugoslavia
Women’s Institute
Aby
Canadian United Allied Relief Fund
U.N.R.R.A
W. M. Birks
Montreal
Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements at Kenton
J L Curry auctioneer advertises a large sale by William Hudson near Kenton featuring 20 Clyde horses 55 dairy cattle 19 pigs and a wide range of farm tools and machinery. Sale starts sharply at 9 a.m. Friday October 19 with Hudson retiring after selling the Kenton farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Curry
Kenton
Wm. Hudson
Hampshire
International
McCormick
McCormick Mower
Massey-Harris
Kovar
Passing of Mrs. Mabel P. de Vrome
The community mourns Mabel Pedlow de Vrome wife of Eric de Vrome who died September 27 1945 at age 55. Funeral service was held September 30 at Hamiota United Church with Rev. W G Onions officiating. Known as Aunt Mabel she was deeply loved and respected by all who knew her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Pedlow
Eric de Vrome
Hamiota United Church
W. G. Onions
Mabel
Long-time Isabella resident James Iverach dies 1945
James Iverach aged 84 died at his Isabella home on Sunday September 30 1945. Born in Halkirk Scotland 1861 he came to Canada 1884 and worked on farms lumber camps and as a carpenter before moving to Isabella to run a hardware business with his brother. He married Maggie Foster in 1901 who died in 1919. Survived by three daughters and four sons all serving in the forces. eldest son died a POW in Hong Kong. Funeral at Isabella United Church followed by burial in Isabella Cemetery.
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James I Iverach
Isabella
Halkirk
Scotland
Canada
Quebec
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Maggie Maud Foster
Killarney
Man
Hong Kong
G. H Bedford
Elva
A. W. Adams
Isabella, Man
G. Linns
St. Louis
Missouri
J. M
Anniversary Service in Chumah Church
An anniversary service will be held at Chumah Church on Sunday October 14 starting at 7 30 with Rev Wilson as minister.
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Chumah Church
Rev. Wilson
Local travelers report visits across Manitoba and Ontario
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Anderson left Sunday for Hamilton Ontario and points East. Mr. and Mrs. John Beckett left Thursday to reside in Transcona. Mrs. R. McFeely spent Friday visiting Winnipeg. Mrs. J. Brandon Mrs. Dunn and Miss E. Stitt spent the weekend in Oak River at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Mc Lennan. Jimmy McFeely spent the weekend at Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Anderson
Hamilton
Ont
Points East
John Beckett
Transcona
R. McFeely
Winnipeg
J. Brandon
Dunn
E. Stitt
Oak River
D. McLennan
Jimmy McFeely
Rivers
Lavinia Red Cross events and local notices
Lavinia holds an anniversary service on Sunday October 21 and a fowl supper on Tuesday October 23 with charges of 60 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Clothing donations for Europe welcomed at the station before October 18, handled by local Red Cross members. bedding accepted. Mrs. Cochrane of Decker visiting son Clarence this week.
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Lavinia
Europe
Red Cross
Cochrane
Decker
Clarence
Cumberland family moves to Kelowna B C and church events
Mr W Cumberland left for Kelowna B C with Mrs Cumberland and two daughters to join later accompanied by Jack Merrick David Whyte and Lloyd Cochrane. W I Working Committee served lunch at Cumberland sale raising 22.00. Decker United Church anniversary service Sunday October 28 led by Rev W Welsh. Fowl supper planned for Tuesday October 30 with more notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cumberland
Kelowna
B.C
Card of Thanks from Mr. Bert Gurr
Mr. Bert Gurr thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during the recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gurr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota Echo
C. W. Venables
W. H. Josey
By J. L. Curry
Mabel P. de Vrome
James Iverach
Chumah
Oarner
Coalition
Brazil
D. L. Campbell
Agriculture
CKY
CKRC
CIGX
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