Red Cross fund drive and Sunday school annual meeting
A Friday night shift drive to raise Red Cross funds occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A Warren with prize winners named. The Sunday school annual meeting followed on Monday at Mrs. J Iverach’s home with reports from departments and new officers listed including Superintendent Lorne Wright and various role holders in Beginners Junior Girls and Boys Young Ladies and Men Bible class and more.
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Sid Red Cross
A Warren
R.scarth
T Stevenson
N. BH
C. Seales
J Iverach
Wear
Lorne Wright
T. Kennedy
A-Adams
B. Robinson
H. Bowman
K. Broadfoot
R. E. Heise
J T. Fickbeiner
Miss B Robinson
J. A. Robertyn
H. M. Brishis
D.wright
United Church Annual Congregational Meeting Evening Report
Well laden tables greeted attendees at the annual congregational meeting of the United Church on Thursday. The supper and business session, led by the Pastor, reported a successful 1940 with all financial obligations met and a credit balance. R Broadfoot presented the secretary’s report for R.E. Heise, noting a voluntary addition to the roster. Votes of thanks were given to the Pastor, officials and workers, and the Pastor expressed gratitude for the cooperative spirit and kindness shown to his family.
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The
United Church
R Broadfoot
R.E. Heise
Obituary of Mrs Samuel Richardson at Crandall
The funeral for Mrs. Samuel Richardson 83 held Tuesday at United Church Crandall conducted by Rev. Wm. Bill. She would have marked 63 years of marriage in February. Survived by husband four daughters Mrs Armstrong Winnipeg Mrs Knight Hamiota Mrs Gurr Lenore Mrs Irvine Crandall and two sons Robert Athabasca and David at home. Burial in Crandall cemetery.
In Memoriam LELOND Mary M Leland
In loving memory of our dear mother Mary M Leland who passed away January 27 1939 Sweet to remember her who once was here Though absent she is still dear Ever remembered by her family
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Lelond
Mary M. Leland
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We extend heartfelt thanks for kindness messages sympathy and floral tributes after the loss of a dear husband and father. We especially thank Rev G A McMillan and members of Miniota lodge of Freemasons. -Mrs E Sine s ir and Family.
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G. A. McMillan
Miniota Lode
Freemasons
E. Sine
Scouts Attend Memorial Service for Baden-Powell Founder
Under leadership of E. Kirbyson the Crandall troop joined a Sunday memorial service for Lord Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scout movement. Scoutmaster Rev W Bill delivered a fine sermon reflecting on the founder's life.
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E. Kirbyson
Boy Scout Organization
Lord Baden-Powell
Crandall
W. Bill
Life of Chief Scout and the Crandall Troop Effort
The article highlights the life and history of the Chief Scout and praises the organization for its work with young lads worldwide. Since Rev Bill arrived at Crandall he has organized a splendid troop with Bobbyson as its assistant. The boys show great enthusiasm for their activities.
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Thet
Crandall
Bill
Eobbyson
Crandall United Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Crandall United Church held its annual meeting last Monday night with Rev. W. Bill presiding. Reports from all departments were splendid and finances were in good shape with only a small liability. All officers were reelected and H Hyndman was nominated to fill the vacancy caused by G J I Dibblee’s resignation from the board. The Pastor thanked the congregation for loyalty and voted thanks extended to Rev. W Bill and all who worked to further the church’s undertakings.
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Crandall United Church
W. Bill
H. Hyndman
G J I. Dibblee
Military unit list and unit identifiers in early conflict roll
A dense roster of military units and designations appears, listing multiple regiments and batteries such as Q.0.C.H.0.C. 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers, 71st Howitzer Battery, Calgary Highlanders, R.C.A. and RCAF groups, along with various abbreviations and unit codes. The fragment reads like a historical roll call or disposition chart with few readable descriptions beyond unit names and initials.
Arrow River Community Notes and Local Arts Update
Winnipeg visitor T Simmons joined the Sinclair household for the weekend. Miniota Jr hockey beat our Junior team 20 to site on Saturday. Mission Band met Friday in the school with hymns and readings. Doreen Wiggins read A Smile. Mrs Wallace spoke on Trinidad and others shared readings. WMS gathering covered Bible study Finding the Way. Mrs Wallace spoke well. Nomination for 1941 elected Mesdames Shoemaker Tennant Wallace and others. Arrow River Community Hall annual meeting held Friday with games and business. admission 10 cents per person or per family for showers. Doug Leland to fill Sinclair vacancy. Quarter committee convenors listed. auditors Roy and Rus Lelond.
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Mission Band
Doreen Wiggins
R. B. Wallace
Wallace
Jed Leland
Firton
Japan
L. Shoemaker
I. Tennant
S. Wallace
W A
W.h.kirten
H. Johnson
W E Dayton
W.tennant
J. Johnston
G. Torrance
D. Leland
E. Sinclair
J. Wigging
Arrow River
W.h.kirton
Doug. Leland
Mr.Sinclair
J. Shoemaker
S. Leland
D. Biaich
W Tenmant
Roy
Rus. Lelond
The World of Wheat By H. G. S. Strange
The article by H. G. S. Strange critiques the crop testing plan guiding prairie wheat, noting that some observers fear an unfavorable outlook for the future of prairie wheat as the program unfolds.
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Praine
For God and Merry England
Wartime exhortation calls Britons to arms in a rallying voice. The poem invokes history and faith, urging unity and sacrifice to defend freedom and the island nation against an invading foe. It emphasizes resolve, courage, and spiritual readiness to endure hardship.
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England
God
Merry
Optimism on Wheat and Trade After War Effects
The speaker cites three reasons for positive outlooks: fortified flour improving nutrition, steady world population growth boosting wheat demand, and a move away from tariffs toward freer trade, which should raise wheat prices and lower costs for farmers as foreign goods flow more freely into Canada.
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Canada
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Miniota
Reg M Oliver
Manitoba
United Rates
Isabella
H. Harrison
Winnipeg
Spencers Butchers
F. L. Spencer
R.L. Miles
Pratt & Lauman
Canadian Legion
Wm. Bell
R. M. Oliver
Vancouver
Victoria
CNR
Pacific
Eoge
New Westminster
Evergreen
Empress Hotel Victoria
Samuel Richardson
Memoriam
Crandall Cliff
Lyng
A. Dickey
W.warren
R. Vance
Mintota
Senne
Stewart, C
Oliver, L
Collyer, C Clark, M
R. Spelding
D. Goodwin
Stewart, J
Bos
Waterbury
D. Hall, E
Shean, W
Steuart, B
Murdoch
Ae Tee
Sean
Q.0
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Winnipeg Grenadiers
Winnipeg Grenadiers P.pc.l.e Feed
Q.o.choc
49Th
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A.A. R.C.K
Calgary Highlanders
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Winnipeg Rifles
Chlo.c
Winnipeg Rifles RC
Lake Superior
C.C
C.C. 60Th
R.C.E
Roll OF Honor
V.G. of C
T. Simmons
Sinclair
Miniota Jr
By H. G. S. Strange
Enemy of Liberty
Harold Green
Bennett Avenue
Morse Place
Eaton’s
T. Eaton CO
Canadianational Institute For the Blind
Winnipec
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