Students Win Scholarships For Manitooba Education Grants
Miss Thora Stefansson won the Dr David A. Stewart scholarship valued at 325 dollars funded jointly by the Province and the University of Manitoba to study medicine. Michael Midzain Alex Sawchuk and Florence Christoff received 50 dollar Roger Goulet scholarships commemorating Roger Goulet's life of service to expand educational opportunities in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Dayson
Thora Stefansson
David A. Stewart
University of Manitoba
Thora
H. J. Stefansson
Roblin
Michael Midzain
Alex Sawchuk
Florence Christoff
Roger Goulet
Manito
Local Roblin Boy Ronald Robertson Selected by Coalition
Ronald Robertson a Roblin district native and WWII veteran, served as wireless airgunner with RC AF and American air units in Africa earning the Air Medal. He later earned pilot wings and married a fellow RC AF member. He was chosen by Coalition convention in Roblin to run as Manitoba candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Robertson
Manitoba
Roblin
Cromarty
Ronnie
Ronald
Donald
W. H. Robertson
Harry
Sth
Winnipeg Rifles
W.A.G
R.C.A.F
Rommell
Red Deer
Alta
Tummel
Coalition
Thompson enters Canadian politics after RAF service in England
Squadron Leader Leslie Thompson, a former Flying Control Officer in England, returns to Makoroff for a visit and leads the CCF bid in Roblin constituency. Born in British Columbia and a former United Church minister, he emphasizes a future for common Canadians and cites broad national experience from Regina to Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Thompson
Roblin
C.C.F
England
Makaroff
C.c.f’s
Canada
Thompson
Les
R.C.A.F
Royal Air Force
Eastern Air Command
Halifax
Mr. Thompson
United Church
Deepdale
Silverwood
Ina Boyce
Tom Boyce
British Columbia
S.L. Thompson
Regina
Winnipeg
Manitoba University
Regina Normal School
Saskatchewan University
Manitoba College
West
Local notes on visits and veterans banquet
Miss M McBride of Dauphin visits with parents while Mr and Mrs Ferguson host at Ochre River. Mrs Kern departs to teach in the city. Miss Rhoda Barry of Russell visits J D Goodbun. Miss Beth Rusk and R Willis visit the Rusks in Dauphin. Robbnites at Winnipeg college. Bohden first. Mr and Mrs R T McBride back from Newdale Winnipeg and Minneapolis. Bob discharged from the RCAF last week. Mr and Mrs Wellington Dodge of Birtle visit Roblin. Dodge returns from five and a half years overseas. Soldiers and discharged personnel invited to a United church banquet Oct 8 hosted by Roblin Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McBride
Dauphin
D. Ferguson
Bonnie
Ochre River
Kern
Rhoda Barry
Russell
J. D. Goodbun
Beth Rusk
R. Willis
R. Rusk
Grace
Lillian Starkman
Betty Jakeman
Joyce Edwards
Bohden Lesack
Winnipeg
Bohden
R. T. McBride
Newdale
Minneapolis
Bob
RCAF
Wellington Dodge
Birtle
R. McBride
Dodge
Army
United Church
Prisoners Reported Safe In Allied Hands
The Roblin mother Mrs. L. Brazeau received a telegram saying Private Lucien Antonio Brazeiau, POW in Japanese hands, is now officially reported safe with the Allies as of September 10. Similar messages came to Mrs. Airries at Togo and Mrs. Haddad in Winnipeg, bringing relief to their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucianis
Luciene Antonio Brazeiau
Airries
Togo
Haddad
Winnipeg
Card of Thanks from Mrs Howarth and family
Mrs Howarth and I desire to thank all those who were kind to us during our recent bereavement. Rev H Howarth.
Local Social Notes Detail Visits and Returnees
Mrs A J Macaulay returns from a visit with her daughter at Dauphin. Mrs Water formerly Emily Macelwich of Detroit visits her parental home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Macaulay
Dauphin
Water
Emily Macelwich
Detroit
Local Notes From Winnipeg District
Cromarty C A McDuffe of the RCM R stationed at Quebec is on leave at his home. Mrs. D Black and Mrs. F Eslinger visited Winnipeg last week. Mrs. W Radford and daughter Sharon spent last week with relatives at Deepdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. McDuffe
RCM R
Quebec
D. Black
F. Eslinger
Winnipeg
W. Radford
Sharon
Deepdale
Community Notes From Deepdale and District Events
Local headlines report visitors and travelers including Mrs A Mathews and Mr Bales with carpenters improving the hall. Notables such as Murdock visiting from Durham Ont and Mabel Fillmore on leave from the army are mentioned along with scholarship awards for Florence Christoff and Alex Sawchuk. A bazaar date is announced for Nov 2.
Local Folks Return Home From Work and Travel
John Vallance arrived home from Winnipeg last week. Robert Pearson returned to his Winnipeg home after three weeks on the farm with family. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sangster visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Sr. at Grand Narrows Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sangster Jr. and son Billy came home from Lethbridge Monday. Wm. recently received his discharge from the RCAF at Calgary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Narrows
Mabel Fillmore
Paul LaSallens
Canada
C. Fillmore
F. Framingham
Kamsack Hospital
M. Flac
Silverwood
John Vallance
Winnipeg
Robert Pearson
Adam Sangster
Dixon Sr
Wm. Sangster Jr
Billy
Lethbridge
RCAF
Calgary
Local Social News and Wartime Veterans Update
Mr and Mrs J W Pearson and sons Bobbie and Eric joined Mr and Mrs Wm Sangster in Roblin area for a farm visit. The community hosted a CCF nominating meeting and heard from former minister Sad Leader Les Thompson RCAF. Students enjoyed Tom Sawyers school days in Roblin with transport by McGinnis truck and McGregor car. Mrs Edward Langan died en route to hospital. funeral held Saturday with many mourners. Pte Geo Himbeault and Pte Alex Richard returned from overseas. both veterans of two wars with family plans. William Burwash of 1910 enlistment and WWII service in Italy and western Europe returned home wounded but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pearson
Bobbie
Eric
Winnipeg
Wm. Sangster
CCF
Roblin
Les Thompson
RCAF
Miss Lokton
Silverwood School
P. Pilon
Wpg
H. Davey
P. Laviolette
L. Johnston
Department of Health
Geo. Himbeault
Regina
George
Alex Richard
Richard
England
Wm. Burwash
Italy
Europe
Bill
Togo News Highlights Local Visits and War Effort
Community notes from Togo report visits by Edwin Learn in Winnipeg and John Gleish returning from Regina. Harold Ross returns from overseas service as the War Effort Club plans cemetery beautification to honor the dead and service personnel. Bertram Mapleton dies near Calder with a large local obituary and condolences.
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Scott
Jack Scott
Bogle
Dick Bogle
Harry Yellowaga
Cm Phone
Coulson’s Store
Shortdale
J. M. Borowski
HOY Fire, Had & Automobile Insurance
A. Woods Hicks
Dunlop
R. F. Standish
Shell River
Livestock Producers Shipping Co-op
Roblin & Makaroff
Kerewell
Shipper
Lichter & Spigelman
Makaroff, Deepdale
Ronald D. Robertson
Hong Kong
Lucian Brazeau
Michael Haddad
Frank Airries
Tone Kone
H. Howarth
A. Mathews
R. Sutherland
Bales
Mr. Boyce
John Murdock
Durham
Ont
Geo. Mathews
Lomax
Tummel Robt
Arnott
Roy Buick
Wm Leslar
Sudbury
Jas. Kines
Russell Hospital
Peachman
Barrie
Leslar
L. Christoff
Lloyd
Wilson VanAlstyne
Navy
Sanclara
Edward Langan
Togo News
Edwin Learn
John Gleish
Ernest Shauer
Wm. Hampson
Hardware
Harold Ross
Roy Johnson
Grand Prairie
Howard Gunness
Lydden
Sask
Gordon Thompson
Harold Scoville
Watrous
Helen Duns
C.A.F
W.D
Dartmouth
N.S
Alfred Airries
Frank
Togo War Effort Club
War Service Fund
Joan Eddy
Bette Kent
Jack Eisner
Lutheran College
Jack
Usec
Toxo Homemakers Club
Erope
Bertram Mapleton
Calder
Knowles
Calder Cemetery
Bishop) Knowles
R. J. M. Parker
Brown-Corsbie
B.C
Gordon Smith
Guy
Archibald
Telkwa
Guy Parker
Leslie Smith
Wm. Holliday
J. Jira
Joe Binnison
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