Wiltshire Blackthorn Winter and English Farm Life Notes
Harold Webb reports Britain’s Wiltshire countryside in Blackthorn Winter with white blossoms resembling snow. He tours northward through the Cotswolds to Gloucester and Stratford on Avon, notes dry spring arrears, farm efficiency drives, and crossbreeding trends shaping beef pork and poultry production.
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Wiltshire
Cotswalds
Gloucester
Vale of Evesham
Stratford
Avon
Stratford On ‘Avon
Salisbury Plain
Manitoba
Lavenham News Highlights Local Visits and Meetings
Local notes show Mr Hugh Henry driving family to Winnipeg then back, Rev Lowe resumes services at 7 30 pm, Mr George Aikens returns after Winnipeg stay, and Miss Marjorie Knox visiting with Mrs J Knox and Mrs Dalton Aikens. A census will start June 1, and a Farmers Meeting at Rossendale drew many district farmers. A ratepayers meeting supported the Secondary School Area plan as road concerns loom for school vans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Knox
Winnipeg
J. Knox
Dalton Aikens
Lavenham
Young RCAF Woman Injured in Ontario Car Crash
Carr ie Schweitz, formerly of Clairmont and now with the RCAF Woman's Division at Clinton Ontario, was injured in a collision near London Ontario. She suffers a spine fracture a broken pelvis and multiple bruises and is hospitalized at Westminster Hospital in London. Her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Schweitz are informed of her condition and cards are being sent for a speedy recovery. A local observer noted the crash at the Nos 1 and 4 Highways intersection while returning from Portage last Friday.
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Carrie Schweitz
Clairmont
Rcaf, Woman's Division
Clinton
Ont
London
Westminster Hospital
Herman Schweitz
Carrie
Hugh Henry
Portage
The
USA
General Sir Robert Finlayson Dies at 75
General Sir Robert Gordon Finlayson, 75, distinguished adjutant general to the British Forces in the early part of World War II, died Wednesday in London.
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London
Robert Gordon Finlayson
In Memoriam McDonald by Margaret and Family
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away June 2 1950 The years go by but memories stay as near and dear as yesterday Time takes away the edge of grief but memory turns back every leaf Ever remembered by daughter Margaret Bill and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Margaret
Bill
In Memoriam Margaret McDonald passes away
In loving memory of our wife and mother Margaret McDonald who died peacefully. Always remembered by husband Mary and Bil. The notice honors a life of devotion and asks prayers for the soul.
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Britain
Harold Webb
Mr. Lowe
George Aikens
Winpipes
Henry
George Bragaen
Army and Navy
Fort William
Rs. J. Cleaver
Ken
Newton
Sid Martin
Ars
Phil Henry
Schofield
Aberdeen
Simon Henry
Currie District
Phil Woodward
Ladysmith
Rossendale
Canada
RCAF
Ontario
Roland Dann
Connie’s Style Shop
Macgregor & District
Portage LA Prairie, Man
Arbuthnott Animal Hospital
Keres
Peomouron
Ueshigh
Longe
Heer
Counnet
Ig. Com
Enone
Legome Ome
the Lees
Moses
Lt Tag
Ony Baltac
Sburgger
Aody
Drach
Aligh
Asttraghanay
Chevrolet
Ves
Wes
Glomeu
Trok
Sil Jst
Mates Osaing
Voocaig
Omen
Peob
Critchlow Bros., Ltd
Macgregor
Memoriam
McKillop
Portage LA Prairie
Man
Dangerfield
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