Canadian Forces Notes and Local Military Moves
On February 25 1945 M P Scott and C Elerington Jr escorted cattle to Winnipeg on Tuesday. Fred Brysut discharged from RCA F after medical board review. Guy Steuart enlisted in the Canadian Army. Mrs J H Steuart reports six sons serving in the Canadian forces with two overseas and one in Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Scott and
C. Elerington Jr
Cora
Winnipeg
Guy Steuart
J. H. Steuart
Newfoundland
Winnipeg Visit Highlights by Local Residents
Mr. and Mrs. R. Rollins and Mrs J. C. Vradenburg visited Winnipeg last week along with W. Grant. Also traveling were Mrs T. Jasper, Mrs CW Ellerington, Miss M Mossop and Rev EF Giisson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Rollins
J. C. Vradenburg
W. Grant
Winnipeg
T. Jasper
CW. Ellerington
M Mossop
EF. F. Giisson Visi
Marriage of Georgina Egileson in St Pauls United Church
In the air Rev Egileson officiated at the marriage of his sister Georgina on Saturday afternoon at St Pauls United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Brandes
Egileson
Georgina
St. Paul's United Church
Miniota School Junior Red Cross Fundraiser Sae and Novelty Fair
Miniota School Junior Red Cross plans a Saturday afternoon fundraiser on February 27 from 2 30 to 5 30. Tickets sold for the hex of apples drawing. The group seeks community support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Red Cross
Red Creek Whist Drive and Dance a Great Success
The Red Creek Whist Drive and Dance held in Minnesota on Friday last drew eighteen tables and featured a lunch and dancing. Profits from tickets and a comforter raffle raised funds for the Red Cross, with totals reporting $718 in receipts and $53.80 for the comforter sale. Mrs Ward drew the winning ticket, making Bob Rollina happy for the donated comforter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Creek
Minsota
Glenlochar
Red Cross
Ward
Bob Rollina
Red Cross asks ten Ajilon dollars for wartime relief
The Red Cross will appeal to Canadian people for ten Ajilon dollars to fund wartime work. Since 1939 the public has given about twenty six million dollars for gifts to armed forces, POWs, air raid victims and disaster relief, with funds spent on comforts, hospital care, and emergency aid. Rural council approves by laws and repairs in Minnesota area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
The
Peple
Red Criss Society
War Expenditures Record Shows Global Relief Efforts
A historical record outlines supplies for prisoners of war food and fuel costs, ambulances, mobile kitchens, blankets, hospital and medical aid sent to Britain. It notes shipments, warehousing, packing, and shipping across ocean points, with funds allocated to disaster relief, campaign publicity, and administration. The entry laments worldwide suffering and calls for continued aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Reconstruction plans and bridge projects discussed in council
The meeting reviewed the 1944 Ass essment Roll subject to revision by the Court of Revision. It endorsed post war development ideas including a north south highway through the municipality, water conservation, bridges over the Assiniboine, electrification plans, and community pastures. A committee was formed to seek Public Works assistance for the Mitch ell bridge and the West of Miniota bridge, and tenders were invited for salvaging the West of Miniota bridge. The next meeting to be set by the Reeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray-Coburn
Gray
Morton
J. R. Lynch
W. Coburn
Dept. of Public Works
Mitchell
Miniota
Coburn —Morton
Muiniota
Subtracted sum forwarded to Ryssa Furd
The amount of ninety pounds has been sub deducted and sent to Ryssa Furd, with payment forwarded to the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard
Ryssa Furd
Desle Seeks Medical Advice in Winnipeg for Nasal Trouble
W C Desle travels to Winnipeg to obtain medical guidance for a nasal ailment. Local reports note his visit focuses on consultation with specialists and possible treatment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Desle
Winnipeg
Tenders Sought by Rural Municipality of Miniota
The Rural Municipality of Miniota invites tenders for salvaging badge west of Miniota across Assiniboine. Tenders must include delivery of all material at Miniota and be received no later than March 3. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. John Spalding secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Assiniboine
John Spalding
CPR Forces Win Battle of Elements
A long blizzard battered Canadian Pacific lines from coast to coast as crews, maintenance staff, and train crews held the rails clear. Snow drifts, ice encrusted switches, and zero visibility tested operations while CPR handled an unprecedented traffic surge. Passengers praised the tireless effort as plows bulldozed through storms and trains kept moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Ontario
Quebec
Mewly
Possible butter ration reinstated around March fifteenth
Word from officials indicates a return to a weekly butter allowance of one half pound per person, with March fifteenth as a target date. The plan hinges on supply conditions and administrative readiness, aiming to ease shortages for households nationwide.
Local boys overseas thank readers for parcels and gifts
The WLs report receiving numerous letters and cards from the boys overseas. They acknowledge parcels and cigarettes received and express gratitude for the kind and welcome gifts.
Winnipeg Holiday Notes In Brief
Isabella Nelson Doran spends a short holiday in Winnipeg. Chriss accompanies a stock car to Winnipeg this week. Mrs Claude Reid left Saturday for a visit to Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Doran
Winnipeg
Chriss
Claude Reid
Mr and Mrs Ken Warren Spend Month at Dauphin
Mr and Mrs Ken Warren are spending a month staying at Dauphin with likely leisure plans. The brief notice records their extended stay at the Dauphin location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Ken. Warren
Dauphin
Pte Weber and R W R Take Seven Day Leave
Pte G Weber and R W R spent a seven day leave with his father, visiting home during a temporary rest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte.g Weber
Mrs T Stewart and son visit Hamida with Fraser couple
Mrs T Stewart and her son Kenneth visit Hamida accompanied by Mr and Mrs Ken Fraser during a provincial social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. T. Stewart
Kenneth
Hamida
Ken. Fraser
Veterans urged to join Veterans Guard of Canada services
An urgent appeal asks veterans of the last war to offer further services to the Veterans Guard of Canada immediately. The message stresses urgency and calls for immediate support to aid veteran comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Guard of Canada
Ile Reed
Quilts Sent From District to Red Cross Headquarters
Eighteen quilts were dispatched from the district to Red Cross headquarters in Wine Niper on Friday last, supporting relief efforts.
FoRie SW. quartet of 20.14-24. For price terms ete Apply to PO.
Drawer 40. Teabel ha, M uitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teabelha
Uitoba
Doran Births Gloria Fay in Kelowna
Doran child Gloria Fay born on Thursday January 20 to Mr and Mrs Doran in Kelowna British Columbia formerly of Isabella.
Evaporated Fruits and Nuts Price List At Walled Stores Ltd
A historic price list from Walled Stores Ltd Miniota showing evaporated apples peaches and pears priced per pound and per 1b pack. Also lists raisins figs and seeds with per pound or per pack rates and mentions store branding and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Walled Stores, Ltd
Miniota
Cattle to Winnipeg and Local Red Cross Drive Progress
Gardham and Wen drove cattle to Winnipeg last week while Allan O Callaghan and Miss E Lockhart visited Winnipeg. A district Red Cross drive reports eleven completed projects with more planned. Train service disrupted by derailments near Rivers and west of Portage. Mission band held a worship service with perfect attendance and members Arlene McMahon, Shirley Leland, Wallace Hannon assisting. Jimmy Elliott and Pat Hannon participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardham and
Wen
Leland
Winnipeg
Red Cross
C. N. Ry
Rivers
Portage
Mission Band
Arlene McMahon
Shirley Leland
Wallace Hannon
Jimmy Elliott
Pat Hannon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reg M
Oliver
United States
Fred Brysut
RCAF
Medical Board
EATON
Winnipee
Donald Street
Portage Avenue
T. Eaton Cone
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
DL Aa
Navy
Merchant Marine
Rural Council
JM. Lynch
Reeve
Coburn—Morton
Gray—Morton
Wm. Newman Co., Ltd
Reclamation Branch
Taylor—Coburn
B. I. Leary
J. F. Rowan
Southbridge
Taylor—Gray
Pisoners
War Food Parce
Taplow
England
Ocean Points
Great Britain
Coburn —Orton
Beulah
Dave Spence
Oak Bluff
C.P.R
Isabella
Pease
A. Macnamara
Natione Sective Service
Onows
R. L. Miles
Ba.u
Pratt & Lauman
Canadian Legion
E A. Barnes
M. Oliver
Arrow River
Miss E. Lockhart
Allan O'Callaghan
Crandall
Stan
Trus
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