Stamp Out Starvation Campaign Urges Wheat Donations
The National War Finance sponsors a July August drive to buy War Saving Stamps, with five stamps equal one dollar twenty five yielding one bushel of Manitoba wheat sent to Europe. Roblin and Unit 43 display SOS posters, offer poster recognition for donors, and Manitoba commits 80 000 bushels totaling $100 000 with Friday as a special wheat day.
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Europe
National War Finance
Roblin
Unit 43
Manitoba
H. J. Stefansson
Roblin Council Minutes Adopts June Meeting and Passes Accounts
Roblin council meeting July 4 with Mayor Westwood presiding. Minutes from June 6 adopted. Court of Revision session held and electors roll approved. Various accounts approved for Municipal and Electric Light costs. Licences granted for Bert Mller painting work. Roblin Athletic Club approved use of grandstand and grounds on July 12 for $10. By-law 347 for sale of lot 5 block 18 to Donald McDougal for $75 passed.
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Taylor - Ford
Hughes - Ford
Taylor - Hughes
Ford - Hughes
A. T. Kines
Frank Penas
W. H. Sorbo Wees
Ford
Oies Ceeeeee
Wilson
Stat Wu
Shell River
M.T.S
W. J. West- Woo
Fo Wurst O
Collins Wcsse
Imperial Oiwo
Northern Electric
Patron Oil Cows
COX
T. H. Taylor Wi
JVOH
Cailes
Bert Mller
You Can’t Pull Together If You’re Tied Up With Yourself
A compact reflection on teamwork and cooperation. The message warns that personal obstruction hinders collective effort and progress. It urges selflessness and open collaboration to achieve shared goals.
Winnipeg Visitors and Local Vacationers Gather Here
Miss Annie Prosky of Winnipeg visits at the parental home here. Mr and Mrs M Syke return to Winnipeg after visiting relatives. Miss Evelyn Townsin, teaching in Grand View district, spends her vacation at her home here. Clouds hindered the eclipse but many other celestial sights delighted observers.
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Annie Prosky
Winnipeg
M. Syke
Evelyn Townsin
Grandview
Local Notes From Grand Narrows and Area
Grand Narrows reports Pte Norman Dixon back from Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs C Framingham of Flin Flon visit their son Fred. The Misses Connie and Marian and Master Melville Finch visit the J Dixon family. Master Jack McConnell of Saskatoon spends summer with Mr and Mrs Chas Burrell. Several local young men attended the Dauphin Fair as guests of the Manitoba Young People's Club and found the outing pleasant.
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Norman Dixon
Winnipeg
Local Residents News and Visits Across Town
Makaro ff and Mrs J Curtis return from Neepawa while Mr and Mrs Arthur Large come back Friday. Mrs Norman Young of Winnipeg visits. Harold Collinridge visits sister Mrs Alex Rogers. Mrs D Stewart weekend with son James at Silverwood. Mrs David Gawley arrives from West coast. Mrs Middlemiss and Beryl head to Calgary Stampede. Arnott family and John attend Brandon Fair. Edith Rogers spending holidays with W H and family. Rev Hackney of Togo to conduct Sabbath service. Pte P M Rogers home after five years overseas. prisoner of war since Dieppe.
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John Arnott
Jas. Arnott
John
Brandon Fair
Edith Rogers
Brandon
W. H. Rogers
Hackney
Togo
P. M. Rogers
S. E. Rogers
Percy
Dieppe
Local Social Notes From Silverwood and Roblin
Miss Margaret Davies has been home for a week helping her mother. Several families from Roblin Grand Narrows Winnipeg and Yorkton visit and holiday on farms. The Patriotic Society met at Mrs Irvine’s to rake boxes for the overseas boys and plans a July 12 gathering at Mrs Wm Sangster’s in the evening.
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Margaret Davies
the Patriotic Society
Community Notes from Deepdale and Area
Local items include Mrs G Lester’s Winnipeg visit and Mrs Gladys Sanders calling on friends. Rev Gerald Ward visited relatives. a July 20 dance is planned at Deepdale Community Hall. Contacts report new telephone wiring and several family visits and illnesses across Deepdale, Makaroff, Ajax and Flin Flon.
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Dauphin Fair
Deepdale
Bert Doering
Gladys Younie
Beverly
I. R. Beattie
Makaroff
Emily Hilderman
Ajax
Ont
P. Busch
Kurdyna
Flin Flon
S. Philips
Rev. Hackney
Togo
Ross Henderson
Gove
Winnipeg
Lionel Boyce
Deer Lodge Hospital
Lionel
Local notes from village events and war leave
San Clara A Bussiere builds in the Village and W Hamilton raises a building for Mr Vermeulen in Boggy Creek. Mr and Mrs Ferguson and family of Togo visited last Sunday. D Carriere accompanied them to St Eustache. A Sunday picnic was postponed due to rain. R Larocque John Bell and Mike Allaire visited relatives in North Dakota. A ball game between Silverwood and San Clara occurred as weather improved. Norman Gooselin on 30 day leave from St Rose and Western front since April 25.
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A. Bussiere
John Ferguson
Togo
D. Carriere
C. Hamelin
St Eustache
R. Larocque
John Bell
Mike Allaire
North Dakota
Silverwood
San Clara
W. Hamilton
Family mourns death of Anthony La Plante
The community records the passing of Anthony La Plante on Wednesday July 4 at his Garland home. A pioneer resident since thirty six years, he leaves sons A Larocque Mike Albert Pat Mary and Nellie Getz in New York and daughter Mrs. A LaPlante. Rev Dansereau presided at the funeral held Saturday July 7 with Bishop attendance and priestly services.
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J. A. Bouvier
H. Davey
St Lazare
Rose
Lowella Davey
Geo. Carriere
Raoul Lamontagne
St Rose
Yvonne Lamontagne
Garland
Father Dansereau
Winnipeg
T. W. Morton
Anthony la Plante
LaPlante
A. Larocque
Mike
Albert
Pat
Mary
Alex Liberty
San Clara
J. A. LaPlante
Medicine Hat
Phillip
Agnes
Cavalier
N.D
Nellie Getz
New York
Dansereau
Pretty wedding at St Claire Church Miss Emma Langan Wed to Ernest Lachance
A wedding solemnized at St Claire Church on July 2 1945 united Miss Emma Langan daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Langan with Ernest Lachance youngest son of the late Mrs Lachance. Rev Father Dansereau officiated. Reception at the bride's home followed by a school dance. Best wishes extended for lifelong happiness. A separate item reports a surprise birthday party for Mike Torowsky attended by family and many friends with full dinner and gifts.
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Lachance - Langan
St. Claire Church
Emma Langan
Joe Langan
Ernest
A. Lachance
Lachance
H. Dansereau
Jos
Langan
E. Laliberte
Clara
Emma Davey
Lucian Langan
Ken Lizotte
Baer
Dauphin
Louis
Albert Lachance
Ray
Jean Himbeault
Louis Lachance
Mike Torowsky
Casper Torowsky
Charlie
Steve Torowsky
Henry Chick
Russel
Bill
Winnipeg
H. Chick
John
Tom Midzain
Levack
Shulan
M. Slusar
N. Pawleck
Nancy
D. Ewaswik
H. Sadowick
Willie
T. Warbeck
J. Chernesky
Korbot
Wawryk
Stella
H. Bogutsky
Geo. Bogutsky
W. Matewysh
Ben Urbanski
Beck
Ontario
Shulhan
Mike
What Are Those Army Patches
Returning Canadian troops wear distinct patches showing unit affiliations. Rectangular patches denote divisions with colors: red for 1st, dark blue for 2nd, light blue for 3rd, green for 4th, maroon for 5th Canadian Division. Diamond patches signify corps with black and red or blue stripes. black circular patches with gold maple indicate London staff. British 21st Army group patches also appear.
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Ith
London
21St Group
21St Army Group
A Reflection on Hurt, Pride, and Growth
The passage explores how dulling pain hinders healing and warns against self centered cycles. It contrasts silence with principled dispute and notes heartfelt apology as a preventive tool. It contrasts efforts to improve modestly with grand self betterment and urges early, decisive action.
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Bield Household Effects
Jas
M. H. Yellowaga
J.H. Funk
Mike Petro
Shortdale
W. G. Kerswell
St. Regis
St. Regis Hotel
Smith Stree
Westwood
Geo. Kelso
D. C. Gaskin
Windsor
Studebaker Corporation of Canada
Caroline Anne
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
R.C.A.F
District News
Grand Narrows
Glen Finch
Adam Sangster
John Dixon
Lawrence Maguire
Wm. Sangster
Mrs. Gordon
Mrs. A. Armstead
Jack Davies
Helen and
Joan Pearson
Edne and
Vivian Redman
Jas Gerden
Wesley Maguire
Redman Jr
Yorkton
James Gordon
Irene
Roblin & District Board OF Trade
Jackson
Russell Fair
Russell Orchestra
Lichter & Spigelman Deotas
Makaroff, Deepdale
Tobaclo
Albert Vermelyn
Bogey Creek
A. Vermelyn
Boggy Creek
E. Kelly
Man
Red River
John Deere
E. G. Fleming
Tummel Church
My Place
Red Wing
Lyle Simpson
Bield
R. M. Shell River
H. B. Doering
Poundkeeper
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