Ivor Withers of 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Killed at Ypres
The notice honors Ivor Withers of Brandon who died in action at Ypres Belgium on June 2 1916. He enlisted October 1914 and joined the 1st CMR early, going overseas June 1915 and serving in France from September. Roy Withers plans a brass memorial tablet in St James Church and a memorial service will be announced when tablet arrives.
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Canadian Mounted Rifles
Ypres
Begium
Ivor Withers
Brandon
1St
C.M R
France
Roy A. Withers
Red Cross Auxiliary Sets Packing Day and June Meeting
Tomorrow is packing day for Red Cross workers. Finished projects should be brought in early for packing as the war effort requires supplies for the front. The regular monthly meeting will be at Mrs Offen's home on Friday June 14 at 3 pm. Everyone is invited to participate. a recent Swiss Bell Ringers concert raised about 40 dollars for the Red Cross. Prayer services are held each Wednesday evening at the Rest Room under Red Cross auspices.
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Red Cross Auxiliary
Offen
Red Cross
Sunday School Convention Set for Brandon County
Brandon County holds a two day Sunday School Convention at the Baptist Church in Brandon on Thursday and Friday June 6 and 7. Rev H B Duckworth is on the program for today Thursday.
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Brandon County
Baptist Church
Brandon
H. B. Duckworth
Notice of Military Service Act enforcement and exemptions
An Order in Council outlines that June 1 follows a process to compel males not in active service to prove eligibility under the Military Service Act 1917. Exemptions include age, nationality, or clergy status. certificates of age, nationality, or Consular proof may excuse individuals. The document references church and foreign allegiance considerations and marks 1917 enacted requirements.
Concert by the Musical Eckhardts draws large crowd in hot night
The Musical Eckhardts concert Thursday pulled a sizable audience despite heat. The Red Cross Auxiliary received a good portion of receipts. Inspector Lang visited Rivers High School last week.
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Red‘Cross
Inspector Lang
Visite Rivers’ High School
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Canadian Expeditionary Force
Jahall
Military Service Branch
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