RAF personnel on furlough and local visits
George Johnston, Conway Marriott, Gordon Eyres and Fred Frank of the RCAF are home on furlough this week. Mrs Bruce Little and her young son Garry, from Winnipeg, visit her parents Mr and Mrs H G Eyres. Robinville School opens for fall term with Miss M McInnis of Brandon returning to lead for another year. Mr Ed Hodson and Blanche, from Alexander, visit at the home of their son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Edward Hodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnston
Conway Marriott
Gordon Eyres
Fred Frank
R.C.A.F
Bruce Little
Little
Garry
Winnipeg
H.G. Eyres
Robinville
M. McInnis
Brandon
Ed. Hodson
Blanche
Alexander
Edward Hodson
Residents Visit Patrons Across District in Week
Mrs Larsen and Jeanette traveled from Truro to Kelsey Alita to visit Mrs Watkins and Mrs Larsen joined by her daughter visited Mrs Maitland on Saturday. Mrs Hays spent weekend with her sister Mrs Blatchford. Mrs Collingwood of Oak River with son Rex in Navy visited Mrs A R Innis on Monday. Cliff Currie and family, visiting relatives, left Monday for Sherridan. Mr and Mrs Erwin with Mrs Joynt and son Mervin traveled Sunday to Oak Lake to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Larsen
Jeanette
Mrs. Watkins
Truro
N.S
Kelsey, Alita
Mrs. Maitland
Mrs. Hays
Mrs. Blatchford
Cliff. Currie
Sherridan
W. Erwin
D. Joynt
Mervin
Oak Lake
Work for Victory Dont Wish for It Poem on Men at War
A wartime poem urges men to seek work at the rampart and the lathe not just for duty but for freedom. It calls for men of ancient line to guard borders, build industry, and resist foreign infiltration as the nation faces urgent labor needs during conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barker
Bradwardine Update Delayed Departures and Visits
Port Arthur resident Earl Johnston left this week to begin Navy training after visiting his father. J Anderson family headed home to Warren last Tuesday. Mrs Blatchford visits her daughter Mrs Cole. RAF cadet Art Wood left for Victoriaville Quebec after leave with his parents. Mrs Dowland and son Vaughan returned from Saskatchewan. Graham Week holidays with his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Graham Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradwardine
Earl Johnston
Port Arthur
Harry Johnston
Earl
Navy
Art. Wood
R.C.A.F
Victoriaville
Quebec
John Wood
Graham
Mrs. Wm. Graham Sr
Canada to train first Canadian Parachute Battalion at Fort Benning
Six officers and 20 NCOs form the initial cadre for the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion now at Fort Benning Georgia. They will return to Canada to train instructors for Camp Shilo Manitoba. Recruits must meet high physical standards with specific age limits for officers and NCOs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St
Canadian Parachute Battalion
Fort Benning
Georgia
Canada
Canadian Army
Camp Shilo
Manitoba
1St Canadian Parachute Battalion
N.C.O
United States
Birthday Greetings From The Gazette Page
The Gazette notes birthdays for Laurence Tyerman and Alex Roberts on August 27 and 28 respectively. Other celebrants include Joan Steggies in England, Mrs A McDonald, Beatrice Tyerman, Miss J J Johnstone, Frank Fenwick, Freda Wareham, Jimmy Slevin, Kenneth Beever, Frank Paddock Jr, Mrs Robt H White, A B Bradt, Geraldine Gleeson, and Robt H White on various late August and early September dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Tyerman
Alex. Roberts
Joan Steggies
England
A. McDonald
Beatrice Tyerman
J. J. Johnstone
Frank Fenwick
Freda Wareham
Jimmy Slevin
Kenneth Beever
Frank Paddock Jr
Robt. H. White
A. B. Bradt
Geraldine Gleeson
Robt
H. White
The World of Wheat by H G L Strange Director at Searle
H G L Strange, director of the research department at Searle Grain Company, Ltd., presents an in-depth overview of wheat science. He surveys grain genetics, milling properties, and the impact of agronomic practices on yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. L. Strange
Searle Grain Company, Ltd
Farmers urged to allow grain to fully ripen before threshing
Farmers are advised to prefer dry grain to reduce loss from heating and to delay cutting until grain is fairly well ripe. Those who harvest should aim for overripe grain to avoid green kernels or green weed seeds in thrashings, as green kernels increase risk.
Rebirth of Rivers as Canadian town grows new life
In a 1943 reflection from Rivers residents recall a dream of a bustling town with trains and electric signs, then describe the postwar revival. The account contrasts past lethargy with a lively present as taxis, buses and new homes sprout, and locals note wartime travel broadened hospitality between Americans and Canadians. A Boston‑based serviceman praises the war’s widening goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Canada
America
Ensuring grain ripeness and dryness aids farmers storage
Heating grain on farms this year will be needed as much grain must be stored locally. Grain that is bin burned or rots represents a direct loss to farmers. Extra care to ensure grain is fully ripe before cutting and thoroughly dry before harvest will prevent losses and free storage space in elevators by avoiding tough, moisture laden grain.
War Savings Certificate Ad Claims Value Against German Tanks
A wartime appeal urges buying a $10 War Savings Certificate to fund munitions. It emphasizes the certificate as the shell that can stop a German tank and supports a broad mobilization effort.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carnegie
Mrs. J. Anderson
Warren
Mrs. Cole
Wm. Dowland
Vaughan
Saskatchewan
Churchill
U.S
R.af
Air Transport Auxiliary Service
R.A.F
A.T.A
Virginia Farr
New Jersey
U.S.A
Oon
Louise
Ateh) Schuuman
New York
Bruce M. Pearce
the Gazette
Rivers
G.F.B
Telephone System
Myer
Jack
Hitler
National War Finance Committee
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