01 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
1
The observer notes Churchill nearly died in a pneumonia bout and hints at postwar plans beyond victory. It urges broad, mixed leadership for Britain, with state planning and enterprise guiding a Four Year Plan, greater equality of opportunity, and more home food production.
The Manitoba infant death rate fell from 135 to 50 per thousand live births reflecting better prenatal and postnatal care. Last year 14 000 babies were born wartime boosts, with 700 infant deaths. Causes included defects premature diarrheal illness and bronchitis. Emphasis on early medical care and clean water. Health and Welfare will mail free infant care booklets. Red Cross supports the current Dominion drive.
Farm stock, implements and household furniture to be sold at Nick Karma farm nine miles north and 1.5 miles east of Rossburn on Thursday AprilStd at 12 p.m. sharp. Auction includes items from N. D. Malaniuk estate and related properties.
Canadian housewives plan early for canning as extra sugar allowances flood ration offices. Regional officials note only one application per household need be submitted, with others attached blank save name and serial numbers. Requests cite temporary household additions and summer boarders. no fixed per person allotment is set, only consumption and storage ability. Sugar is strictly for canning, not daily home use.
Public wartime guidance outlines price ceilings on second hand trousers at 4.50 and waste fats payment at four and one cent per pound for rendered and unrendered fats. It also details room rental rules, canning sugar deadlines, and stresses moral standards in wartime cohesion.
A wartime address contrasts Christian and anti Christian world orders with a moral battle at home. It argues that hate greed lust and fear threaten civilization and that the ideological line runs through every heart family and factory.
Local residents return from Winnipeg and Saskatoon while others enjoy a Vista dance. Donations reach 90000 for the Red Cross drive as Peter Danglieve returns from furlough. A RCAP member Weldon McIntosh injured overseas. Harrison family mourns sister in law. A Rossburn man fined under the National Resources Mobilization Act. Weather shifts to thaw with notable puddles and agricultural prep as town life continues.
Mr J Gregorash returns from Winnipeg and Miss P Crump visits town this week. John Halliday spent the weekend with his parent. Mr Wilamilson of Rossburn visited friends. Mrs P Zolak and family traveled to Meezie Saturday. A $450 check was sent to Red Cross HQ in Winnipeg. A whist drive and dance on March 26 raised prizes for ladies Verna McIntyre and Mrs H Hamilton and for gents Earnie Chesney and Mr W Breaky.
A community fundraising list shows numerous donors including Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Strong, Canadian Legion, and many others giving amounts from 10 to 700. The tally reaches large totals with key contributions noted for Vista Branch and Olba Branch.
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