Local Visitors and Notices from Portage Week
Portage community news reports visits by Mr Wm Birkett and others from Winnipeg, residents at Swan River and Springbrook, and a weekend at Blanchard and Clarke homes. An elevator closure from July 8 to July 22 is announced alongside a fatal electrical storm on June 22 at R Hodgins farm. Mrs Ernest Duncan hospitalized and recovering with assistance from Mrs Chester Cairns.
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R. Hodgins
Ernest Duncan
Portage Hospital
Chester Cairns
Duncan
Application for Family Allowances in Canada
The Department of National Health and Welfare warns that birth registration alone does not guarantee a Family Allowance. Parents must apply using a form obtainable at any post office. Payments begin one month after approval and are not retroactive.
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Department of National Health and Welfare
Ottawa
Insuring Child Health At Proper Age
Ottawa report from the Department of National Health and Welfare emphasizes continuous expert supervision of children from birth to school age. It urges mothers not to discontinue professional direction after birth and to maintain close liaison with the family doctor for speedy direction and cure of childhood ailments.
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Ottawa
Local Visitors Share News in Southend and District
Southend and Macaulay community notes report Mrs. Wm Chant visiting relatives in Winnipeg this week and Mrs. W Grieves of Brochet visiting sister Mrs. Art Chant. Winnipeg residents Mr. and Mrs. H C Pennell and Mr. and Mrs. W Hampton also visited local families, with other trips noted for A Calder of Vane and E er of Portage visiting the Chants, and Miss Della Billings and Ken Lee spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wm. Chant
Winnipeg
Mrs. W. Grieves
Brochet, Alta
Mrs. Art. Chant
H.C. Pennell
A. Calder
Vane
Della Billings
Ken Lee
Pearson
J. Billings
Alex. Calder
Vancouver
B.C
E. Calder
Portage
J. M. Baskier
Beaver News Social and Family Notices
Beav er News items report Mr and Mrs M E Harkness spent Tuesday in Winnipeg. Mr John Green of Winnipeg renewing acquaintances in the district. Mrs H Rogers and Joyce visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Ross at Minnesota. Lunch sales at R B Wimsett sale yield $21 for the Ladies Aid. Mrs M A Rogers and Misses D and E Thompson of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs C E Rogers. Mr and Mrs M Smith and families and Mr and Mrs R Smith and families motored to Carnevale Saskatchewan last Sunday. Maurice and Raymond returned home today.
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Geo. Kidd
Winnipeg
Blanchard Home
John Green
M. A. Rogers
D. and
E. Thompson
C. E. Rogers
M. Smith
R Smith
Carnevale
Sask
Maurice
Raymond
Mr. Hunt
Hartney
Allan Rudolph
Diane
Calgary
Alta
N.S. Irwin
Bagot News Highlights Local Movements and School Farewell
Mrs J M Baskier visited Rapid City last week while Mrs Mitchell called on Mr and Mrs R Farncombe. Travel updates include Mr Hunt returning to Hartney from visits with the Kalbergs and the Thompsons driving west. Several families host visitors from Canada and the U S A as the Bagot community closes school and holds a picnic and bazaar fundraisers.
Marriage ties span England and Canada
In England he married Miss Joyce Pillant of Surrey. Miss Pillant plans to travel to Canada soon, joining her spouse.
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England
Joyce Pillant
Surrey
Canada
Mission Band Picnic Highlights Community Support
The Red Cross committee reports 30 dollars raised from quilt sales and silver collections placed at headquarters. The Mission Band Picnic was held at Mr. and Mrs. H. Ritchie’s home on June 28 with thanks to participants and the Rushies for hosting. Miss Crealock received a necklace from her pupils before leaving for Normal School and thanked the children as they sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bagot School
Lloyd Walden
Red Cross Committee
Mission Band
Homecoming of Sgt Russell Carroll From Overseas Tour
Sergeant Russell Carroll returns from over five years with the Canadian Army. He served in multiple European regions and was attached to the Army Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Russell Carroll
Europe
Army Service
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Chevrolet
Hoose
General Motors
Critchlow Bros
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Stan Fisth
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Enarco & White Rose Oils & Greases
U.G.G. Binder Twine
R. W. Cobbe
Katrime News
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Roy McLaughlan
M.F.A.C
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Joyce Saunders
J . R. Barber
Hugh Davidson
Larry
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Mrs. Con
Brugger
Francis McLachlan
Merton Lindsay
Bobbie
R.A. Clarke
Clarence Lake
Rockford
Illinois
A.J. Grove
Elsie
Betty
Dorothy
Wawanesa Mutual
Mackinnon
Austin and
Southend & Macaulay
Mrs. W. Hampton
W. Pennell
Beaver News
M. E. Harkness
R. B. Wimsett
Bagot News
Rapid City
Mrs. Mitchell
Mrs. R. Farncombe
W. Kalberg
Geo. Thompson
West Coast
Mrs. Fast
Oregon
J.D. Anderson
Mrs. McVety, Sr
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U.S.A
Thos. Carroll
Mrs. Lougheed
Ottama
Iowa
L. Nelson
H. M. Lougheed
8. Coulthard
E. Pogue and
Barry
W. Burch
H. Dankesreiter
Ernest Routledge
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Austin, Man
Hoalye
Egor
Manitoba
Austin
H. H. Smith
Image Creek News
Geo
Croucher
General Blacksmith
Warristers, S
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Malcolm E. Mackinnon
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