Letter From Plight Lieutenant A Greenaway May 1945 London VE Day
A wartime letter from Scotland dated May 17 1945 describes a London leave amid VE Day celebrations. The writer recalls singing God Save The King on the royal balcony with the King Queen and Churchill present, the festive crowds and battered palace. and sharing a night train with Dunkirk survivors who recount their experiences and pride.
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Winston Churchill
King
Local Notes and Weekend Visits Across Roblin and Area
Roblin activities include Sunday visits by F Ie Painter and Miss M Painter. Mrs Crvderman Sr returned from Sudbury where she spent winter. Miss Matvenkee of Runnymede visited Togo, guest of Miss L McLeod. Rev. G A Hackney attends United Church conference at Moose Jaw. no services next Sunday. Five Roblin district teams entered in men’s hard to toes. Kamsack and Rhein show strong support. Eight teams in ladies softball. Kamsack wins first and second. Rhein wins men’s softball. Nymmede second. A well attended evening dance. Mr Poe Topham wins £50 War Bond. Patriotic Society dance smaller due to busy season. next meeting June 13. May 25 awards for Gallantry Inaction announced. Tan Sangster listed as active corporal from Silverwood, Deepdale Manitoba.
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