War time visit and Allied unity pledge discussed
The piece notes visits by Mrs J Stowe and Sgt Bob Woods with relatives and friends, praising Allied leadership. It cites talks in the United States with leaders and the Prime Minister of Canada about uniting the Free peoples to defeat dictators, with plans for sacrifices and eventual victory. Churchill's Ottawa visit is mentioned, with a radio address planned for the government and people.
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Canada
America
Churchill
Ottawa
Pre-inventory Sale Promises Bargains at United Stotes
United Stotes, Ltd. hosts a once a year sale with bargains highlighted. Miniota J. H. Middleton visited with his son Cpl. Wilf Middleton, hospitalized six weeks, now improving. 1942 auto license plates available. 1941 plates must be turned in. Fuller information from notices in your post office.
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United Stotes, Ltd
Miniota
J. H. Middleton
Cpl
Wilf. Middle
Alterations Move Post Office Entrance Eastward
Alterations are being made at the post office and when completed the public entrance will be one door east of the present entrance for box and general delivery and for all other business.
Canadians must confront internal traitor threat to war effort
Canadians face an intolerable internal danger as enemy agents attack from within to cripple the war effort. The text argues against secret police methods and calls for prompt action.
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Gestapo
Canada
Holiday visitors to the district list names
Amongst the visitors for the holiday season were Sgt.Mjr. and Mrs. G. Rankin W. G. Birch G.A. Kerfoot F.Wythe Misses G. McKenzie D.MacPherson M. and K. Spencer J. and J. Cunningham L.Forsyth O. Long M. Horner M. Rowan D. Wythe Mr. and Mrs. S. Horner L. Horner Miss A. Leland. Those away included G. Rowan W. L. Hodnett J. Brown Mr. and Mrs. P. Robinson Miss G. Clement.
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Sgt.Mjr
G. Rankin
W. G. Birch
G.A. Kerfoot
F.wythe
G. McKenzie
D.macpherson
K. Spencer
J. Cunningham
L.forsyth O. Long
M. Horner
M. Rowan
D. Wythe
S. Horner
L. Horner
A. Leland
Hong Kong Defenders Surrender After Heavy Battle
Christmas day reports say Hong Kong defenders were forced to surrender as water shortages and overwhelming odds doomed relief. Canadian units Quebec Royal Rifles and 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers fought valiantly, with heavy casualties reported. Local servicemen named include Mickey Grainger, Percy Mes, Jim Jackson, Jack Iverach, Wilf Barrett, Don MacPherson, and Norman Walker. Wilf Middleton was hospitalized 39 days.
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Hong Kong
Wic
Quebec Royal Rifles
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Mickey Grainger
Beulah
Percy Mes
Jim Jackson
Arrow River
Jack Iverach
Isabella
Barrett Don. MacPherson
Norman Walker
Miniota
Wilf
Middleton
Bors
Churchill Addressed U.S. Senate and House Visit
The Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill was welcomed in the United States Senate chamber during his visit to address members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The scene highlighted a rare cross‑party moment as leaders prepared to hear his remarks.
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Winston Churchil
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Call to arms for 1942 salvage and war effort
A 1941 New Year appeal urges all citizens to mobilize for the war. Farmers should gather scrap iron and deliver it to salvage centers while women are urged to join Red Cross work and men and children to organize for accelerated production and sacrifice in 1942.
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Red Cross
Hitler
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Miniota Hardware CO. Ltd
Manitoba
Vert
Nyve
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Stiente
Social One
Norway Street
Bostom
Massachusetts
Soebeding
Boon Idc Ion
Mrs. J. Stowe
Deloraine
Dave Mackean Owens
Winnipeg
Sgt
Bob Woods
Dorothy
DR. R. K. Chalmers
Miniota Drug Store
J. D. Forsyth
W.S
FAT Stock Show Committee
Mainiota Herald
GEO. Gabel
Virden
John Spalding
Notary Public and Conveyancer
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