MacGregor Collegiate Notes On Red Cross and Exams
Public school rooms form a Junior Red Cross with knitting afghans and stamp saving. Room II makes a second afghan. A Health Game fines dirty hands a penny for Red Cross funds. A large carton of tin foil was sent to Winnipeg's Children's Hospital. Students enjoy spring activity but worry about impending exams in May and June.
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Red Cross
Children’s Hospital
Winnipeg
Crippled Children's Fund
Beaver Area News: Farm Moves and Local Health Notices
Mr and Mrs Burton of Bagot reside on Mr Small's farm. Mrs Green confined to bed last week. Mr and Mrs waiter Kelly reside on Cecil Graham's farm as he leaves due to ill health. Jas Sims a patient at Portage General Hospital. Red Cross sale at Beaver Hall on Saturday April 17 with lunch 15c. G Ruckle Saskatchewan H Martin and E Martin Swan River attended Mrs Cooper's funeral Tuesday.
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Mrs. Burton
Bagot
Mr.Small
Waiter Kelly
Cecil Graham
Cecil
Jas. Sims
Portage General Hospital
Red Cross Committee
Beaver Hall
Boys Appreciate Parcels from Home
Excerpts from letters to the local I C C E Chapter praise Christmas gift parcels sent to boys overseas. Writers thank the chapter for thoughtful boxes and gifts that cheer the troops and strengthen resolve in the cause of freedom. Support is urged for future events like a Whist Drive and Dance at the Masonic Hall.
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1.C.C.E
Masonic Hall
Local News and Socials from Image Creek Area
Pte Donald Boyer of Winnipeg visited home over weekend. Mrs Ed Nichol and Laurieleit visited Plumas Thursday. Charles Lamont marked milestone on April 7. A shower at school April 2 honored Mr and Mrs Burton Smith. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs D Stevenson on their event. Red Cross meeting postponed. Pig donation draw raised 413.25. Alice Burt held the winning ticket. Image Creek pupils hosted mothers at Junior Red Cross event. Pillow slip draw for Milk Fund. winner Mrs H Dank esreiter. Proceeds totalled 10.00.
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Red Cross
Ed. Nichol
Alice Burt
Image Creek School
Katrime Visitors and Local Red Cross Campaign Report
Katrime notes Mr and Mrs Geo Kidds and family of Winnipeg visiting the Blanchard home. LAC Harvey Gilbert accompanied to Winnipeg for a few days. Bert Heselwood of Muir hospitalized in Portage General Hospital. Collective appeal urges waste fats for boys with a nine 5 gallon container sent and more to come. Red Cross drive at Katrime store raised 216 plus Junior Red Cross 90 from a sale. Local thanks to I Taylor and Alton for drive leadership and praise for Katrime district responders.
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Geo. Kidds
Winnipeg
Blanchard Home
W. B. Gilbert
Lac. Harvey Gilbert
Bert Heselwood
Muir
Portage General Hospital
Katrime
Card of Thanks From Mrs H MacDonald for W I Gifts
Mrs H MacDonald thanks the W I members for the soup box and kindness during her family illnesses. She also appreciates Miss Irwin and Jimmie’s close mates for the card sent to him.
Canning Sugar Ration Rules For Portagela Prairie
An April 15 mailing deadline applies to canning applications. Estimates reflect quarts of fresh fruit to be canned and storage space, not household size. Sugar allowance is 1.5 pounds per quart for canning and preserving and 1.5 pounds per quart for jams and jellies. Only one form per household. others’ ration numbers join the main application. No sugar for dried fruits vegetables or pickles.
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Portagela
Soldiers' Agricultural Leave Authorized for Farm Work
Military authorities announce limited agricultural leave for active army men in M D 10. Each soldier may be granted up to six weeks with no pay or allowances and no medical coverage. Recalls can occur anytime, and all must return to their units by June 15. Eligibility requires prior farming experience.
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M.D
Help Canada Win the War War Savings certificates appeal
A concise wartime plea urging readers to support the national effort by purchasing War Savings Certificates and Stamps. The notice emphasizes loyalty, thrift, and collective duty to fund military needs, inviting civilians to contribute through savings programs and patriotic purchase.
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Canada
Deadline for news items and small ads noted
The paper states items must arrive by Wednesday noon to be considered. After that hour, submissions may run only if space allows due to short-staffed operation and a premium on experienced printers.
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