War ends as town celebrates with bonfire and songs
Crowds gathered Tuesday evening August 14 rejoicing over the surrender news. A large bonfire of planks and used oil was lit, smoke seen ten miles away, and people traveled from the country to witness the blaze. Mayor Stitt and Mayor Files led a town hall dance with guest musicians. A Thanksgiving service on Sunday featured Rev. A C Mack and Rev. J W Garrett with Mrs A C Mack and Miss L Clwent contributing to the music.
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Tin Peewinn
Canada
Stitt
Files
Birt!cave
A.C. Mack
Penticostal Chapel
J. W. Garrett
Presbyterian Church
A. C. Mack
Hyms
L Clwent
Winnipeg
Rossburn Village to vote on 10000 for sidewalks rink plan
The Rossburn Village Council, with Utility Board approval, seeks by 20 year by law to raise 10000 state funds to finance sidewalk repairs and a curling rink. Annual tax burden rises to 735.82 but offsets 170.78 through the plan. A public meeting is set for Tuesday evening September 4th at the village hall for rate payers.
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Tts
Rossburn
Local Social notes and health advisory from Roblin district
Mrs. Wm Pord of Roblin visited her parents Mr and Mrs H Howley last week. Mr W Stone of Welwyyis relieving as Bank of Toronto manager here. Miss Fern Leeke left Monday for Russell to work as operator for tonsils and adenoids. Mr G Lampkin of Roblin motor ed to Rossburn Sunday with Mr E H Bowley. Mr and Mrs De McIntyre and son Ray visited in Russell Sunday. Mine Margaret Lanecensan of the telephone oe detected her holidays at Winnipes. Mr and Mrs Curwowami of Winnipeg visiting friends in town. Miss Alice Peden and Beverly returned from vacation with Mrs A G Beil of Marwayne Alberta. Mrs Barlow and children of Winnipeg visiting relatives in town left Tuesday for Brandon and Ourse. Mass Lynn Clubley returned to Winnipeg after a month with grandparents. Every service member is entitled to free dental treatment after discharge. apply within 90 days. First case of Sleeping Sickness in horses reported as N Clubley’s horse ill with hot weather conditions raising cases in coming days.
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N. Clubley
Blessed are those who aid the editor in town news
A community note from Port Credit News urges readers to submit written accounts of parties and weddings with correct guest details. It praises cooperation with the editor and highlights the benefit of timely copies, promising greater visibility for well reporting townspeople and merchants.
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Port Credit News
Manitoba to survey deaf children after school reopening ask
Provincial government acts on calls to reopen the Manitoba School for the Deaf at Tuxedo used during the war for RAF Wireless School. A survey of deaf children across Manitoba is organized with a committee including Lorne Locke Alderman Black and Veter Jessiman.
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Manitoba School For the Deaf
Tuxedo
Manitoba
Lorne Locke
Jubilee
Winnipeg
Alderman Black
Veter Jessiman
Winnipeg School Board
Fifty Is Youth Of Old Age Said At Forty
A man who has just turned fifty quips that fifty is the youth of old age while forty is the old age of youth. The saying reflects on growing older and shifting perspectives on age and ambition.
Visitation notes from Manitoba and Port Arthur wedding
Local column documents numerous visits and cameos in Manitoba communities with multiple residents from Winnipeg, South Milwaukee, and Welwyn Saskatchewan, plus relatives in Ethelbert Yorkton Rossburn and Vancouver. A Port Arthur wedding on July 28 linked Miss Helen Antonation and Peter Kashton with attendants and a bridesmaid.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Helen Antonation
Steve Antonation
Peter Kashton
Helen Bovko
8. Krysowaty
Self Reliance Amid Struggle: A Personal Battle
A brief, introspective note on enduring hardship while asserting independence. The writer reflects on perseverance, resilience, and the push to navigate challenges without relying on others. The tone is intimate, emphasizing inner strength and personal resolve.
Local soldiers and residents report home leaves and events
Pte. Wahler Pawiuk of Prince George B C is awaiting home leave. Pte. Roy Kowher returned from overseas leave. Mr Ales Komher came home Monday with a tractor bought in Winnipeg. Ivan Boydock attended the Uke Youth Jamboric at Sandy Lake on Sunday.
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Pte
Wahler Pawiuk
Prince George B.C
Roy Kowher
Ales Komher
Winnipeg
Ivan Boydock
Uke
Sandy Lake
Local visits and harvester, family notices in the district
Mr RK Young rode to Winnipeg with companions visiting Makferent and others renewing acquaintances in the village and district last week. Mrs Donnell and daughter Yvonne of Portage visit Mr and Mrs M D Hamilton. N McPhail helps harvest. Mrs Lavinaway visits after surgery. Sympathy extends to the family of Archie McDonald who rested in McLeans cemetery Sunday August 19.
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Donnell
Yvonne
Portage
Mr. and Mirs M. D Hamilton
N. McPhail
Lavinaway
R. McLeod
Brandon General Hospital
Utis
A. McDonald
Hamilton
J McDonald
Archie
McLeans Cemetery
The Zombies Psalm Parody Mirrors Political Campaign
A fragmented verse parodies the Bible to mock political campaigning, twisting lines to reference Canada and government. It depicts a distrustful tone toward policy changes and confinement, with veiled political satire.
Colt sale notice from 1944 drought era auction
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a seven foot Colt item and a 1944 sale context. It mentions acres off crop, an Alter Wowk or Oakburn Man placeholder, and an agent with 100 acres in a sale listing. The readable items hint at a local auction or real estate notice with unclear details.
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Algent
Alter Wowk
Oakburn
For Sale Muswey Harris Bin er and steel derk listing
For sale listing shows Muswey Harris Bin er and a steel derk with new anvials offered by L. V. Lawless in Ressburn Man.
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Muswey Harris Biner
Steel Derk
New Anvals, L. V. Lawless
Ressburn Man
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