Navy League notes show strength and charity drive
The group reports wartime naval strength remains high despite losses, listing ships including battleships cruisers and destroyers. A meeting at Mrs W Taylor’s discussed book readings for troops, Navy League, Cancer Research and V Bundles, with plans for Christmas boxes and a Girls Sewing Class starting September 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateat Prittair
Miniata
W. Taylor
The
Forces
H.¥.Morton
J. R. Lynch
Navy League
Cancer Research
Extension Service
Iocal
S. Colby
T. G. Long
R. K. Chalmers
Beulah Visitors and Local Notables Gather in Winnipeg
Beulah residents Mrs C. 8. Coldman visits Winnipeg while Miss Muriel Paynter teaches at Moline school. W. J. Preston and Rivers guests arrive from Winnipeg and at the homes of LACs Ray Smith and Rey Morgan. Chas Graham arrives from Toronto to visit relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gordon of Cornwall visit the McLean home with Mrs. Agies A McLean of Shoal Lake. The W I meets at Mrs. A. S. Fraser’s home. sale ads list farm machinery including a 15-20 McCormick Deering tractor and Cockshutt implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Gordon
Cornwall
Ont
McLean Home
Agies
McLean, Shoal Lake
McLean’s
Local Meeting Highlights and Overseas Aid Plans
Mrs JC Chisholm presided and roll call was answered by the husbands. Mrs T E Forster spoke on New fishes and Mrs J A Frazer gave a talk on Home which was enjoyed. Arrangements were made to pack and send Christian parcels Overseas and efforts were noted to assist widows and orphans from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JC. Chisholm
T.E. Forster
J A. Frazer
Christan
Warren Franke Holidaying with Hunkin Family
Lance corporal Warren Franke is visiting the Hunkin household for a holiday respite. The arrangement places Franke in a civilian home setting during a brief leave period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.cpl
Warren Franke
Wew Hunkin
Baby Eleanor Fay Armitage Born in Hamiota
Born at Hamiota hospital on Friday September 15 to Cpl and Mrs Charles A Armitage Kay Staples Angusville Rivers and daughter Eleanor Fay is the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birth Stewart
Miniota Hospital
J.W Stewart
Una
Johnston
Hamiota Hospital
Delymer Johnston
Crandall
Roberta Gail
V Day Celebrations Planned Across Canada and Churches
As Allied forces advance into the Rhineland speculation grows on when the war will end. Canadians plan celebrations and churches arrange Thanksgiving services, uniting at Miniota and Arrow River with gatherings at 8 30 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively, while authorities debate liquor store openings and closures in anticipation of V day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhineland
Canada
Miniota
Arrow River
War effort church notes in Oregon and Alberta visit
Mrs J W Mitchell of Kenville visits with daughter Mrs 4 C Bill and friends. The Tyrstey church group plans Christmas boxes for local members of the Forces. Anna Tl gives a reading and Dr KR Chalmers delivers a talk on venereal disease. Lunch is served by Mesdames Gardham Mitchell and Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Tyrstey
Anna Tl
KR. Kk. Chalmers
Mesdames F. Gardham
Ra. G. Mitchell
Spence Wal
Isabella Pte Irene Desmond and C.W.A.C. weekend visit
Irene Desmond joined Isabella Pte and C.W.A.C. for a weekend outing at the C Seales location. The group relaxed and socialized in a casual gathering, recording no further events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Desmond
C.W.A.C
C.seales Home
Local residents spend weekend at homes across district
LAC Harry Miller of Winnipeg spent the weekend at his home in town. Mr and Mrs R I Warren of Dauphin spent the weekend in the district. Mr and Mrs Bruce Coxworth of Delvaine spent the weekend at the J Coxworth home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac
Harry Miller
Winnipeg
Town
L. Warren
Dauphin
Bruce Coxworth
Delvaine
J. Coxworth
Pioneers Bid Farewell As Stewart Family Leaves District
Mr and Mrs Wes Stewart of the Pembina Highway move after over forty years on the home farm now run by their son Tom. Neighbors hosted a gathering with Dr Iverach delivering a tribute and Wright presenting a purse with flowers for Mrs Stewart.
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Gathind
Iver
Ron
Wes
Winnipeg
Dr Iverach
D Wright
Stewart
Leslie Bowman
Mrs. Stewart
Tom
Wes. Stewart
Pembina Highway
Miss Bowman Visits Before Departure
Miss Leslie Bowman is visiting at her home prior to her upcoming departure. The note suggests she plans travel soon, with no additional details provided about destination or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Bowman
Crandall Visitor From Los Angeles At Campbell Home
Mrs. T. Kellett of Los Angeles is visiting the W. Campbell residence, meeting with hosts and staying briefly in the household.
Doctor Fraser Attends Winnipeg Medical Convention
Dr J H Fraser and Mrs Fraser visited Winnipeg last week for the medical convention. They were joined by their daughter Margaret and relatives in the city. The W M S met at Mrs Campbell's home with 13 present and heard talks on missionary work and the Girls Club. Teachers were entertained and Miss Frazer and Miss Jackson offered to lead a group of young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plae
J. H. Fraser
Winnipeg
W.M.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miniota Herald
Reg M Oliver
Manitoba
United States
Thireiay
Beulah
C. 8. Coldman
Muriel Paynter
Moline School
W. J. Preston
Kelly
Rivers
Ray Smith
Rey Morgan
F. G. Cooper
Chas. Graham
Honorar
RCA
Toront
Mrs. de Wiltshire
Nelson
W.I
A. S. Fraser
McCommick Deering
Cockshutt
Ors Ball
Birtie
R. M. Oliver
J.F.M. Johnston
Mvia
M. Eliott
Bellingham, Wash
Birtle Furniture Exchange
Renfrew
J. A. Brodie
Birtle Phone
Canadian Legion
H Harrison
Geo. J. Heyhoe Reeve
Rland, Ore., and
Peace River Alta
Doug
G._E. Mikinson
Impact Issur
Isabella
Ake Up
Advanced Studies
Toronto
Mia
Janet Kirkby
Jack Bartler
Frocin
Calgary
W. Iverand
BR. Searth Eine
A Fmski
Prt
Nore
Olunteer
PTC
Tjste
Temes Neatby
Director Line
Busveters Farm Service
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ryld Maher
JF. M. Johnston
Crandall Exchange
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