Local weekly paper as community mirror and rallying point
The Rossburn weekly urges readers to support the local paper as a community instrument. It argues a free press shapes public life and calls merchants to advertise to sustain publication. It notes support for the Russian Medical Supplies Fund and ongoing war relief efforts, urging investment in Victory Bonds.
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Ottawa
Rossburn
P.S
Rossburn Red Cross Society
Genia
Victory
Canadians War Effort Behind Grain Store Rats
A farmer dreams his granary swarming with rats undermining wartime work as Canada’s factories and laborers toil. Rats tunnel into sugar bins and damage fuel lines while workers push through grain shortages. The farmer acknowledges rats are inevitable.
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France
Canada
Postwar Prosperity Urges Self-Discipline and War Bonds
The article argues for self-control as money floods from war industries. It compares War Savings Certificates to insurance, noting they curb excess spending and fund Canada's war effort. It also links restraint to future employment and economic stability after the war.
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Canada
Community Supper Aids Red Cross Collection
On February 8 a gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Klym's raised 6.70 for the Red Cross. Mike Maryniuk highlighted Red Cross work and Polischuk led the silver collection. Attendees included the Maryniuks, Antonos, Babinskis, Sidlars, Ketfars, and many others.
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John Klym
Mike Maryniuk
Red Cross
John Antono
Steve Antons
Pete Maryniuk
Alex Maryniuk
Alex Ketfar
Joe Babinski
John Sidlar
Mike Antono
Zbrow’ski
Sam Klym
Andrew Chwkay
Annie Antono
Matt Sidlar
Pete Sidlar
Paul Maryaiak
John Ketler
Carl Tokar
Bill Lazariuk
Nick Maryaiak
Miss Polka
Rosie Zorowski
Local Social and Community Updates From Glen Elmo Ruthenia
Residents share visits and furloughs with relatives from Glen Elmo Ruthenia area. Pte Mike Sotas returns from Toronto on leave while Pete Puska and Mike Macycin head home from Gilbert Plains and Ontario respectively. A Pie Sovial at Nick Karanzinak’s old place and several quilting gatherings in Winnipeg and area are noted along with upcoming Ladies Aid social at Ranchvale Church.
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Ranchvale
A. Joiner
C. Brown
Salvage Drive Urges Householders to Save Paper and Rubber
The notice urges families to limit destroying newspapers to six per month and to bundle scraps for paper mills. It calls for salvaging magazines and boxes, and directs deliveries to the local salvage depot at Mr. J. G. Stitt’s garage and Review Office. It also appeals to youths to aid in rubber reclamation for war needs and to contact the Red Cross or salvage committee.
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Ganaia
Paper Board
Hitler
Red Cross
J. G. Stitt
Soldiers Aid displays quilts and aids Red Cross efforts
The Rossum Soldiers' Aid held its second meeting of the year on February 2. They showcased quilts worked by the Indian ladies and by Mrs. W. Shitt and Mrs. H. Batti, plus Perth district ladies. Since organizing, they have given 53 quilts to the Red Cross and sent cigarettes to each overseas boy, including 16 boxes in January.
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Rossum Soldiers‘ Aid
I[nadian
W. Shitt
How to Boost Business Chorus of Self-Delaying Demands
A satirical verse urges persistent whining and self defeating actions to force better business. It lists cutting consumption, ignoring rules, and blaming external forces as a doomed plan. The speaker frames the stance as a chorus encouraging misdirected energy rather than productive effort.
Tin use restrictions extended in wartime controls
Metala Controller C Bateman announced Saturday that tin restrictions have been extended. The safer vitally important metal will be allocated for aging a wide range of food, chemical, and toilet articles under the new order.
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Metala
Bateman
Escape of German eel pist shocks Allied leaders
The escape of the German submarine U-boat near the English coast and the surrender of Singapore have stunned the Allies and drawn sharp criticism from observers. Military officials weigh strategic consequences as authorities urge caution and renewed resolve.
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Singapore
Accidents in Manitoba Reach Record Toll in 1941
Manitoba reports 414 deaths and 4,105 injuries from accidents in the past year, likely a province high. Traffic, industrial, home, and general accidents split the fatalities, with 1,888 traffic injuries and 2,217 industrial injuries.
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Manitoba
Rossburn Social News Highlights and Local Visits
Miss Mildred Locke visits with friends at the Birdtail as badminton club ladies hold a party at Mrs. J. Stitt's home. Weekend visits include Welton MelLatosh of the R C A P St Dauphin and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mitchell with Mrs. H Alexander at Shoal Lake.
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Mildred Locke
Badminton Club
J. Stitt
Bert Mitchell
H. Alexander
Shoal Lake
Vista School News Births Dances and Deaths
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Caonas Chasa2y on the birth of a daughter. Dance attendees from Vista attended the Rossburn dance Wednesday night. Deepest sympathy to the Yaskin family on their mother’s death. Cpl John Menzies and Mrs Menzies visit Vista. Fifteen members and two visitors attended the Young People Society meeting February 10. National Film Board showed an educational film on February 12. Red Cross dance in Vista on March 20 tickets for prize. Mrs Hrycak recovering from appendix operation in Shoal Lake Hospital. Mr Alex Mackadenski also had an appendicitis operation.
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Mrs. Caonas Chasa2y
Yaskin
Cpl
John Menzies
R.C.A. F
The
Young Peoples’ Society
Reta McIntyre
Hrycak
Shoal Lake Hospital
Alex Mackadenski
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Pete Puska
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Mike
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Shortdale
Sotas
Mike Sotas
Toronto
Nick Karanzinak
Margaret Dychakowsky
Semenuk‘s
J. Semenuk
Katie
Winnipeg
Paul Storzuk
Anton Wladyka
Pail Yagoinik
Nick Karinaziouk
Allan Smith
Henry Miller
A. Andrew and
Agnes
O Elvers
A. Plante
A. Smith
A. Miller
Hoazal
Roy Plante
Bill Brown
Bill Maxwell
J. Plante
A. Andrew
H. Miller
Alex Andrew
Maxwell
Joe Shwaluke
Vista
Nick Hrysak
Alec Yanek
J. Kreshewskeys
Bill Kreshewskey
Longlae
Joe Kreshevskey
Harry Yeskiw
M. Yeskiw
Rossburn Orchestra
Billy Peden
Ruth Woods
Eac
U.S
Sika
W. Paterson
Jean Partridge
Paterson
Royal Victoria Hospital
Montreal
Cinali
J. L. Lisley
Vista School News
Vista High School
National Film Board
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