Local Notes From Grand Narrows and Area
H McMurray returns home after two weeks with relatives at Killarney. Mrs Geo Peters and baby visit parents Mr and Mrs W McMurray. Margaret Murray departed for Winnipeg Monday for a short course at United College. Alex Laurie visited Dixon home last week and recently returned from overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McMurray
Killarney
Local Visits and Delayed Events in Silverwood Area
Alvin J. McKnight visited Silverwood this week. Mr and Mrs McLeod and Miss McLeod of Togo are staying with Mr and Mrs Bert Dixon. Weather delayed the Patriotic Society meeting and a dance. Miss Isobel Sangster returned from Winnipeg for a two week farm holiday. Mrs Lawrence Maguire and family visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Dixon at Grand Narrows. Mr and Mrs James Gordon and Irene of Winnipeg spent the first week of their holidays with Mr and Mrs Wm Sangster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin J. McKnight
Silverwood
McLeod
Miss McLeod
Togo
Bert Dixon
The
Patriotic Society
Dance
Isobel Sangster
Winnipeg
Lawrence Maguire
Tom Dixon
Grand Narrows
James Gordon
Irene
Wm. Sangster
Togo District News Roundup of Travel and Departures
J Rowe left for Ontario on Wednesday's express while J H Abercrombie headed to Winnipeg for Saturday. Mrs H M Brown returned home after months at McGregor. Mr and Mrs G B Brown Jack Brown and Samy holidaying at Madge Lab. Cpl Bell RCAF visiting his father and brothers. Robert Vipond Moose Jaw visited last week. Douglas Hackney home for holidays after months overseas. Patrick Sloan returned Tuesday after eight months in Ontario. Ten cadets and principal Dubasov left for Prince Albert camp for ten days. Lieut Inglis paratrooper who served in Africa Italy Holland Germany visited Inglis. G A Ruff sold household effects Friday. Mr and Mrs Ruff and family plan to move to Winnipeg. Friends presented a purse as they depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rowe
Ontario
J. H. Abercrombie
Winnipeg
H. M Brown
McGrego
G. B. Brown
Jack Brown
Samy
Madge Lab Cpl. Bell
Rcaf
Ad Staent
B.C
Robert Vipond
Moose Jaw
G. A. Ruff
Local Socials and War Bride Welcomes Near Shilo
Cpl R Schneider on furlough at Shilo Camp home. Visits and guests include Mr and Mrs S McNicol and Don Davis hosts. War bride welcomed at Giles home with bingo and silver gift as Tom Giles remains in Holland. Nearby gatherings feature the Nott and Watson families, plus trips to Brandon for the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. R. Schneider
Shilo
S. McNichol
Don Davis
Mr. Nott
H. Watson
Cupar
Winnipeg
Davis
Shoal Lake
Don
Dave
Jack
Makaroff
Mr. Nott Sr
J. Nott
Henry Watson
Geo. Laird
Local Servicemen Return Home From Duty
Pte Bill McArthur and Cpl I Weir arrived home Tuesday morning and Thursday respectively after time away. Mr and Mrs B Brook and daughter traveled Saturday to visit relatives in Boissevain and Dund. Mrs Weir and son visited in Vancouver with her parents Mr and Mrs W Buick. Miss Dorothy Baxter left for her home in Hamilton and then Gimli for summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McArthur
Debret
N.S
Bill Davie
Two Creeks
Hamiota
Gimli
Makaroff and Area Residents Visit, Travel Notes
Dorothy Pound on leave from NS is home. McGregor in Winnipeg General Hospital. Jas Curtiss visiting Neepawa. Mrs. Thompson and Mary-Ann of Miami visit Mrs. S. McGinnis. R. Dwyer and Culdeen left for Sunny City. Hector Stewart of Wawanesa visiting Mrs. D. Stewart. Weirs of Vancouver visited R. Briggs. Mrs. Davis, long-time Makaroff resident, visits her son J. Davis. Pettypiece and Winnipeg boy visit with S. M. Currey. Lucy Klapowschuk heads to Shortdale, Sonia Smaha to Winnipeg. Arthur Large and E. McVey families in Winnipeg/Flin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren Dorothy Pound
McGregor
Winnipeg General Hospital
Jas Curtiss
Neepawa
Thompson
Mary-Ann
Miami
S. McGinnis
R. Dwyer
Culdeen
Sunny
Hector Stewart
Wawanessa
D. Stewart
Weir
Vancouver
R. Briggs
Davis
Makaroff
J. Davis
Pettypiece
Winnipeg
S. M. Currey
Lucy Klapowschuk
Shortdale
Sonia Smaha
Arthur Large
E. McVey
Flin
Merridale News Highlights Camp, Furloughs and School Farewells
Merridale welcomes back Bill Lowe of the 1st Canadian Paratroopers from overseas. Miss Stella Myslenchuk accepts a position in Dauphin. Pte Harold Fraser spends a two week furlough with family in Merridale. Mrs. Len Cockerill and family return from B.C. for summer. Miss Meade and Miss Evans depart after teaching terms. The annual school picnic proceeds despite morning rain with a large crowd, a supper by district women using ration coupons, and a lively evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Harold Fraser
Ontaro
Merridale
Bill Lowe
1St
Canadian Paratroopers
Vic Lowe
A. J. Macaulay
Sid Townsin
Mike Syke
Henderson wins Brandon public speaking cup at M F A C event
Herb Henderson won the junior public speaking cup at the Brandon convention. Seven contestants from seven M F A C districts competed with Henderson speaking on President Roosevelt and earning praise from judges and peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff School
M.F.A.C
Herb Henderson
Brandon
W. J. Parker
Manitoba Pool Elevators
M.F A.C
Manitoba
Herb
Roosevelt
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T. H. Taylor
L. A. Lindsay
Ciety
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Prince Albert
Lieut. Inglis
Africa
Italy
Holland
Germany
Heart Ane Rode
Jean Rs. D. Inglis
Cromarty
Giles
H. H. Simpson
W. F. Thompson
S. Argent
Deepdale
T. Cameron
Roblin
Edwards
Reg
Don Black
Stella Myslenchuk
Dauphin
Mrs
Len Cockerill
Bert Cockerill
Miss Meade
Miss Evans
James Puritch
Main
Eddie Lord
Melville
Miss Smith
Sask
Bob Ward
Roy Sanders
Kelliher
Herd Henderson
C. T. Argent
Johnny Allen
L. Lester
Fion
Mrs. A. Large
Mrs. Martell
Inglis
A. Taylor
WM. Waggoner
Wood Dealer
P.S.V
Saskatchewan
Shell River Livestock Producers Shipping Co-op
Roblin & Makaroff
Wim. Kerswell, Shipr
University of Manitoba
Greater
Board of Selection
Department of Education
Board OF
A. K. Dysart
M.A. L.L.D
John Dryden
H. P. Armes
Esa
C. Rhodes Smith
Fsa
K.C
MLA
Manitoba Command
Canadian Legion
Manitoba Hotel Association
C. A. Tanner
Arthur Sullivan
Manitoba Brewers
Frank C. Mathers