Return of RCAF veteran Sammy Cailes to Roblin home
WO1 Lloyd Sammy Cailes returns to Roblin after serving with the RCAF since 1940. He flew 20 missions before being shot down over Cologne in 1942. Captured, he spent time in Stalag B until repatriation in January. He praises Red Cross parcels and awaits further RCAF duties. His brother Cyril also serves overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCAF
Mount Hope
Moncton
MacDonald
Cologne
German-Holland
Stalag B
Canada
Phylis
Lily
Toronto
Roffin
Red Cross
Lloyd
Rcaf Command
Cailes
Cyril
Germany
Victor Jakeman Home on Leave After Six Years Service
Victor Jakeman returns to Roblin after six years abroad with the RAF in the Middle East Africa and England. He is in good health and walks home from the station eager for family reunion, wearing the African Star and long service ribbon. His sisters Viola and Betty accompany him, marking a large family welcome. Previously he transferred to the RCAF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Jakeman
Roblin
Ed Jakeman
Victor
Middle East
Africa
England
R.A.F
Canada
Althoug
Viola
RCAF
Ottawa
Betty
United College
Winnipeg
Jakeman
Personal and Local Notes From Brandon Area
Leonard Jery visits Brandon while Frank Rice tours Winnipeg and Brandon. L S Glenn Waddy leaves for military duty with Mr. and Mrs. Waddy noted. Syd Davidson’s visitors include Mrs. W Davidson and Elsie Russell. Liberal convention attendees from Dauphin include T L Dillin and others. Mrs. John Adam returns from Winnipeg. attends Red Cross meeting and hospital visits. Pte Donald Williamson recovering after operation in Calgary. Married people's dance praised. next event in April. AR Hart, Roblin Theatre owner, visiting Toronto to recover. Naval Gunner Stan Brydon returns to family home after over a year abroad. welcomes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Jery
Brandon
Frank Rice
Winnipeg
L.S. Glenn Waddy
J. Waddy
Syd Davidson
W. Davidson
Elsie
Ot Russell
T. L. Dillin
W. Lesack
J. Martin
W. J. Westwood
Dauphin
John Adam
Ladies Auxilary
Bess
Allhe
Donald Williamson
Pte
Belche
Military Hospital
Calgary
AR. Hart
Roblin Theatre
Tee
Toronto
Hart
B. Hart
Stanley Brydon
Stan
Canada
Ganges
Un.der
Australia
Chas. Brydon
Village Council Special Meeting February 16 1945 Minutes
Minutes show Mayor presiding and councilors present. By law No 345 sets 1945 taxation at 48 mills and 14 cents on the dollar for business tax. first reading noted. Adjournment moved by Kelso Ford and approved.
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Westwood
Hughes - Taylor
Kelso-Ford
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Sammy) Cailes
Yorkton
J. H. Poyser Complete Insurance Service
Campbell's Machinery Ltd
Yorkton, Sask
General Machine Shop Service
Justice
The
Canadian Red Cross
Europe
Qurope
Far East
Dominion
Sumob Red Cross
National Executive
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