Togo News May Annual Sports Day and Local Moves
G P Baker of Winnipeg visited his uncle here last Saturday. Mrs John Holliday and Mrs Furtney are visiting friends in Winnipeg. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wm Hampson on the arrival of a baby boy. Mrs Abercrombie with Mrs King and Mrs Furtney motor to Pelly on Wednesday. Cecil Craven returned home after serving overseas. Mr and Mrs K Ransom and family left April 23 for Flin Flon after years here. town ladies presented Mrs Ransom and the high school girls Enid and Patricia with gifts. The McBride family plan a Lake Madge field day on July 1. Mr and Mrs Kent and family moved to Eyebrow Sask after April 23. Kent was buyer at the Pioneer elevator. A fire destroyed Mr Wm Beattie’s barn and some cattle nearby. cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
G. P. Baker
K.C
Winnipeg
John Holliday
Furtney
Wm. Hampson
Enid
Patricia
McBride
Lake Madge
Bob
Kent
Eyebrow
Sask
Pioneer Elevator
Wm. Beattie
Death of Raymond A. Sweet 18 in Togo early spring
Raymond Archibald Sweet died suddenly on April 23. Born October 31, 1927, he lived in Togo and The Pas, was active in All Saints Church and local sports, served as cadet sergeant, and leaves his mother Garnet and siblings in The Pas and Vancouver. Funeral held in Togo with cadets as pallbearers. burial at Togo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Archibald Sweet
All Saints Church
Togo
Archie
Pas
Garnet
E. Noble
Vancouver
Margaret
Edythe Mae
Fay
E. E Blackwell
High School Army Cadets
Steel Prices Increased Under Board Order 617
Board Order No 617 outlines schedules for primary and secondary iron and steel products with approved price increases. Household items such as kitchenware appliances and furniture are excluded from the rise and motor vehicles remain unaffected.
Card of Thanks to Christina Sweet and Family
We thank all friends for kindness and floral tributes after Archie's bereavement. We appreciate those who helped lessen our great loss. Christina Sweet and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie
Christina Sweet
A Firm Conscience and Simple Life Decisions
A thoughtful reflection contrasts moral firmness with appearances and personal responsibility. It argues ordinary people drive the world, while soldiers may return misdirected unless communities unite for the right cause.
District News AoE Resumes as Eldon Shiner Returns Home
District News AoE resumes on Monday. Eldon Shiner has returned home from overseas. Welcome home Eldon. The Cooper families from Los Angeles and Winnipeg visited with their brother C. A. Cooper over the weekend, sharing rings. Flora Johnson of Inglis and Easter visits noted. Goodwill workers met April 24 at Mrs. Willis Armstead’s home. next meeting May 22 at Mrs. Laurence Maguire’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Johnson
Inglis
Wm. Speers
Little Son
Roblin
W. Johnson
Goodwill
Willis Armstead
Laurence Maguire
Local trio travels and birth at Russell hospital
Bill Eckert Jr left for Saskatoon Thursday. Miss Margaret Arnott spent the week in the city. Bill McArthur and Jimmie Chritoff drove to Dauphin on Mrs. G. Fisher to the arrival of a baby boy at Russell hospital on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Eckert Jr
Saskatoon
Margaret Arnott
Bill McArthur
Jimmie Chritoff
Dauphin
Mrs. G. Fisher
Russell Hospital
Welcome home Pte Paul Pronky and visiting relatives
Pte Paul Pronky returns from overseas. Steve Lowe visits with his parents Mr and Mrs Vic Lowe. Mr and Mrs Joe Hrykinu of Fort William visit their parents Mr and Mrs J Hrykinu. Merridale Athletic Club formed with Mike Syke as president and Peter Proskie as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pronky
Paul
Steve Lowe
Vic Lowe
Joe Hrykinu
Fort William
J. Hrykinu
Merridale
Mike Syke
Peter Proskie
Family farewells and visits across town
Wilson Edwards left for Winnipeg Monday evening. Mr and Mrs G Laird with Mr and Mrs L Lietz visited Mrs H Watson a patient in Russell hospital on Sunday. Mrs J Fyffe entertained on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs W Gardner. Miss Lena Pankratz returned home Monday after spending Easter holidays in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs W Gardner and family have left to make their home in the River Bend district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Edwards
Winnipeg
G. Laird
L. Lietz
H. Watson
Russell Hospital
J. Fyffe
W. Gardner
Lena Pankratz
Winniper
River Bend
Silverwood Community Notices and Easter Events
SILVERWOOD Jan and A. A. Sangster made two business trips to Yorkton last week. Olga and John Rizansoff of Togo spent the Easter holiday with their sister Mrs. A. A. Sangster. Mrs. and Mrs. Maguire and family visited Russell hospital to see their daughter and baby. The Rev. Gordon Anderson led an Easter service with Mrs. Russell Boyce at the organ. A meeting at Silverwood school on Monday May 6 at 8 30 p.m. will plan a dental clinic for children with nurse Miss Gould from San Clara attending. A crowd attended Friday’s dance at the Community Hall after which Stanley Irvine presented Ted Benson and Don Donaldson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
A. A. Sangster
Yorkton
Olga
John Rizansoff
Togo
Silverwood
Miss Gould
San Clara
Stanley Irvine
Ted Benson
Don Donaldson
Waterproof Cottons Spark Global Textile Interest
During World War II British industry unveiled cotton fabric that is completely waterproof. The new material debuted at a Manchester fashion display, drawing high praise from experts worldwide and signaling potential world impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Seeding underway and local visits noted in district
Seeding operations are well underway in the district. Pauline and Nick Shendere vich were Easter visitors to Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fitkowsky were Sunday visitors at the Kozak home. A St Michael's Catholic church choir performed at the Catholic Home. A district play was prepared for Friday May 3 in the Greek Catholic parish hall nine miles north of Roblin. The highway remains gravell ed with bad grades causing stalled cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
Nick Shenderevich
Winnipeg
Sam Fitkowsky
Paul S. Kozak
St. Micheal’s Catholic
Roblin
Community Notes From The City and Nearby Towns
Frank Lupichuk Makaroff returned from the city Monday. School started Monday morning with all teachers back on duty. Mrs. E Saunders celebrated the birth of a daughter at Russell hospital. Anna Currey was taken to Russell hospital and operated on for appendicitis. Anna is reported to be doing fine. Miss Jean Elder returned to the Coast by plane Sunday after visiting her parents and friends. Mr. and Mrs Button returned from Dauphin Wednesday. Mr Button spent three months in Dauphin hospital. Mr and Mrs Harvey Boyce and Dudley Lee drove to The Pas Sunday for Velma McGinnis and Orval Boyce’s wedding. they returned Tuesday with the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lupichuk
E. Saunders
Russell Hospital
Anna Currey
Anna
Jean Elder
Easter Socials and Returns Highlight Grand Narrows News
Community notes report Mrs. Finchs Roblin visit with Mrs. Dixon and Easter gatherings. Pte Gordon Dixon returns home after overseas service. A Grand Narrows hall Easter dance drew a good crowd and MFAC fundraising pies boosted remembrances fund. MFAC Ladies meet April 17 with heavy traffic and plan May 15 gathering.
Global diplomacy and defense stance urged
A policy emphasis calls for persuading other nations of peaceful aims while maintaining strong defense against perceived threats. The statement stresses balancing appeasement with readiness to deter aggression.
Easter Week Social Notices Highlight Local Visits
Conrad Gillies and others enjoyed Easter visits across town. Families and friends like Murdock, Mary, Denham, Joyce, and Lois Richardson connected with relatives, while Jim De La Mare and Miss Joan Armstrong spent time at home. A memorial service and unveiling are planned for May 5 at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Gillies
Hamilton
Pooley
Russell Hospital
Service personnel meet at United church at 2 p.m
All service personnel and ex service men and women are asked to meet at the United church at 2 p.m. The notice calls for attendance and identifies the meeting location and time.
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The
United Church
Price Increases Hit Bedding And Upholstery Goods
The rise in cotton costs and other materials prompts a price hike of 16 to 25 percent on mattresses, 25 percent on pillows and comforters, and 20 percent on studio couches as suppliers adjust to higher production costs.
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D. R. Aikenhead
C S.S.M
P. Wiebe
Manitoba
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Cromarty
Tummel Community Hall
Jr. Red Cross Revellers Orchestra
Adm
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Makaroff
Grand Narrows
C. Burrell
Kamsack
Uay
Bernice
Adele Dixon
Walker School
Gordon Dixon
Gordon
Grand Narrows Hall
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T. H. Taylor
J. W. Haines Blacksmith & Welder
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