Togo Basketball Teams Compete in Tight Standings
On Tuesday February 22 in Togo, the Lankies lost to the Spitfires 26 to 32 while Bombers edged Mosquitoes 28 to 30. Lankies and Spitfires share first place with six points, Bombers and Mosquitoes tied for second with two points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Tues
Lankies
Spitfires
N. Slater
B. Ruff
B. Hampson
I. Ruff
W. King
E. Olson
J. Ruff
G. Franklin
O. Vipond
N. Dubasov
Mosquitoes
M. Sweet
D. Her
San Clara Social News and Local Updates
San Clara residents share weekend visits with neighbors and church attendees. Local couples and individuals aid the Red Cross drive while volunteers help community relief efforts. Driving conditions noted but traffic remains active in Roblin area.
Merridale Red Cross Drive Aids Community Effort
The article notes Merridale’s support for a Red Cross drive with A G Tosin and Mrs A J Macaulker coordinating volunteers. Miss Lorna Poyser, formerly of Merridale, is highlighted for inclusion in Winnipeg Poetry Society readings. Pupil Emil Klemetski and Pte Bill Low are mentioned in social scenes linked to the visit and local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Klemetski
Bill Low
Winnipeg
Poetry Society of Winnipeg
Lorna Poyse
Merrida
Local Notes on Residents and Visitors in Town
TOGO Guy Parker purchased a Chevrolet car. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Brown were visitors to the City last week. Miss M. Painter departed for Canora to visit friends. Petty Officer Fred Logsdon of the RCN visits his mother Mrs. D. Milne. Mrs. Marion Davis of Roblin visited the Austins. Mrs. Wm. Kirton returned from Fort San to see her daughter Mona. Rev. G. A. Hackney and Mr. R. F. Painter attended Presbytery at Quill Lake. Charles Hern returned from Winnipeg for medical care. Mrs. James Sharp left for Minnedosa to attend a relative’s funeral. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bettin reside in town. Bettin is CN R night operator. Mr. Franchuk and family moved into the C. V. Franklin home purchased last fall. Sergeant Eva McKinnon transferred from Camp Shilo to Kemptville Ontario to join the Canadian Army Administration School. Harvey Maonire cut his foot and was taken to Kamsack for medical care. Mr. and Mrs. McLeod learned their son, Flight Sgt. Stewart McLeod, arrived overseas and will head Tank Training at the Pirate Pool. The Edith Cavell Jr Red Cross branch sent funds to the Crinnled Children's fund. The Ian McCrae branch contributed to the Soldier’s Fund. The children continue their good deeds.
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Guy Parker
H. M. Brown
M. Painter
Canora
Fred Logsdon
R.C.N
D. Milne
Marion Davis
Roblin
Austin
Wm. Kirton
Fort San
Mona
G. A
Local Society Notes and Visits Highlight Weekend
Mrs Padford Sr has been on the sick list but is improving. Mr and Mrs Harry Wilenn spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Pan Liberty. Mr and Mrs Howard Pad ford visited Silverwood with Miss Georgina Middleton from Naynhis teaching staff. Framingham and Char Burrell made a trip Saturday to the farm the former purchased. Pte Melford Maanire of Silverwood home on furlough spent several days this week with grandparents Mr and Mrs T H Divan.
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Padford Sr
Harry Wilenn
Pan Liberty
Howard Padford
Silverwood
Georgina Middleton
Naynhis
Snent
Framingham
Char
Burrell
Melford Maanire
Silverwond
Fir
Rand
T. H. Divan
Winters Bring Travel Hardships On Northern Lumber Routes
San Clara lies 25 miles north of Roblin and residents note easier travel around winter but call for government highway maintenance during harsh months. They stress long trips for medical and dental care.
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San Clara
Roblin
Local Home News and Health Updates
Joe Perchaluk of the RCAF is home on leave with his parents here. Polly and Della Shabluk returned to Winnipeg Monday night. Mrs. Mike Horeczy is a patient in Dauphin hospital and will undergo a minor operation and dental treatment. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Wm Banisuk returned from Dauphin hospital Friday after a minor operation and is well on the way to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Perchaluk
RCAF
Polly
Della Shabluk
Winnipeg
Mike Horeczy
Dauphin Hospital
Wm. Banisuk
Funeral Services For John Shabluk At Shortdale
Funeral services were held Sunday February 27 at Shortdale for John Shabluk 63 in poor health last year. Rev Traskoma of Grandview officiated. Burial followed at Shortdale. Survived by wife six daughters two in Winnipeg and British Columbia two at home and one son in B C. Pallbearers Polly Della Phillip Shabluk and August Dobranki. Floral tributes reflected the esteem of friends and neighbors.
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John Shabluk
Shortdale
Traskoma
Grandview
Shabluk
British Columbia
Polly
Della
Winnipeg
Jdna
Joesy
Philip
B.C
Phill
August Dobranski
Residents Return from Winnipeg and Local Travel Notes
Sandy Elder returned from Winnipeg Monday morning. Lloyd Elder came home from Winnipeg by truck with a new combine. Mrs. W. H. Rogers and son Ted weekended in Brandon. Mrs. Alex Taylor of Deepdale visited Mrs. B. Traubs. Mr. and Mrs. N. Cocker stayed with the lasers parents. Jack Davis returned from Winnipeg where his wife is in Grace Hospital. Mrs. J. Davis recovering from appendix operation. Fit. Sgt. Dudley Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.TM. Lee, appeared in a Free Press photo and now flies an RAF unit aircraft in West Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Elder
Winnipeg
Lloyd Elder
W. H. Rogers
Ted
Brandon
Alex Taylor
Deepdale
B. Traubs
N. Cocker
Wm. Pound
Jack Davis
Grace Hospital
J. Davis
Dudley Lee
Free Press
Lee
Dudley
R.A.F
West Africa
St Patrick's Tea and social notices at the Rest Room
The column records a St Patrick's Tea fundraiser at the Rest Room and social items: Mrs. Dave Davis on holiday in Togo, J. Funk returning from 33 (C), Mrs. Fred Thompson visiting from Chilliwack, B C, and Welcome back messages. W J Valentine whist drive at M and Mrs P Harlow with five tables. Prizes awarded to Mrs D Black, Mrs Harlow, Mr Harlow, and Mr Kelly. Mr and Mrs McDuffe celebrate their 24th anniversary with a telegram from their son Charlie at sea.
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St Patrick’s
Dave Davis
Togo
J. Funk
Fred Thompson
Chiliwack
B.C
Mr Thompson
W.J
Ai Valentine
P. Harlow
D. Black
Harlow
Kelly
Village Notes From Silverwood On Dance and Visits
Miss Ina Tiindsay visited Mrs. Adam Sanester on Saturday. Kathleen Pearson recovered from illness and is much better. Davies returned from Dauphin to spend the weekend with family. Members attended a dance at Ma Robroff on the 25th. Wesley Maguire from Winnipeg showed some improvement but remains unable to work. A sawing bee was held at Adam Sangster’s on Wednesday. Patriotic Society met and packing for the boys overseas began, nine boxes prepared. Next meeting set for Mr. Tyvine’s on March 8. Robbie Pearson rushed to Dauphin hospital with car trouble and an operation was performed.
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Kathleen Pearson
Jack
Davies
Dauphin
Maaroff
Wesley Maguire
Winnipeg
Adam Sangster
Jack Radford
Patriotic Society
Robbie Pearson
Dauphin Hospital
Local residents report medical care and recovery updates
Sandy Sangster and Albert Johnson took the little patient to the hospital on Tuesday and returned from Dauphin on Wednesday. J. W. Pearson arrived home Saturday with word that Bob is doing as well as can be expected after ten days of treatment.
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Sandy Sangster
Albert Johnson
Dauphin
J. W. Pearson
Bob've
Bield Busy Bees Report Quilts and Warm Garments Sent Abroad
The Bield Busy Bees sent 10 quilts, 2 pr socks, 23 pr children's stockings, 8 boys shirts, 19 pr girls panties, 28 slips, 21 baby gowns, 26 girls dresses, 3 night gowns, 2 baby bonnets to Red Cross Winnipeg. Nine boxes went to boys overseas. fund donations totaled 66 dollars 10 cents with community thanks for the support.
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Red Cross
Winnipeg
Post Office January 1911 Acknowledgement from Mrs Grieve
Acknowledgement of generosity sent from the Post Office dated January 1911 expresses sincere gratitude and pride for timely helpful articles received from Mrs Grieve. It references a Canada Mesdames group and mentions RCAF squadron and Busy Bees.
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Jan
TAC
Jaasund
RCAF
Overze
T. Bield
J. Grieve
Bield Man
Canada
Mesdames
Canadian Loyalist Letter of Gratitude to Home Folks
A wartime letter expresses pride in being Canadian and gratitude to home folks. The writer pledges to honor trust and work toward an early end to the conflict. Sentiment emphasizes connection to Canada and support from Biel Busy cvs women.
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Canada
Biel
Cvs
Ted Jaasur
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Realy Manse
John Ferguson
Sam Sanko
Cra? Prairie School
Churchere
Arthur Carriere
St. Rose
Johnny Bouvie
Lavoie
1Quier
Merridale
Crann
Canadian
The
Canadian Red Cross
Baylor’s
Cromarty
Stlverwoon
Ina Tiindsay
Adam Sanester
Doe
Zoe
Oe Lde
Jabbes
A. G. Cowton & Co
Rexall
J. M. Borowski
Oye
A. Woods Hicks
Omer
Duntop
R. F. Standish
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