Churchill confronts Singapore loss and war cabinet shifts
The piece argues Singapore fell to Japanese forces as a test of modern weapons and questions Allied strategy. It notes Churchill reshapes his government toward a smaller War Cabinet and cites Attlee as Dominions secretary, with further changes expected.
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Singapore
Malaya
Greece
Java
Timor
Australia
Burma
India
Urchill
Defence
Ir. Churchill
Defence Ministry
Stafford Cripps
House of Commons
Stafford
United Kingdom
Dominions
Pue
Clement Attlee
New Zealand
Attlee
Churchill
King
Send Him Victorious In The Keep Canada Free Series
Rev Father Cunningham urges Canadians to view the anthem God Save the King as prayer and to support the Allied cause. He stresses freedom under the Crown, democratic rule, and opposition to Axis oppression, urging national resolve and loyalty. February 19 announcements say all pleasure cars in Canada will be laid up for the duration as tires wear out.
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Canada
King
British Empire
Dominions
Britain
Germany
Italy
Japan
B. T. Richardson
Birdtail News Briefs Include Local Visits and Change
Mr. Harry Stamler visited Rossbun over the weekend. Mr. D. Bartrain plans to leave Birdtail. Miss Doris Broadfoot traveled to Anguaville for the weekend. Miss Mildred Lorke visited the Pid lubny home. Reserve Indians head to Ontario lumber camps. Mr. and Mrs Lorne Plant visited Kilburns last Sunday. Mrs. Bertha Kostesky undergoes operation in Russell hospital. wishes for speedy recovery.
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Bertha Kostesky
Russell Hospital
Vista School News and Local Happenings
Mr and Mrs J H Menzie and son returned to Ochar on Feb 19. Vista Hockey team lost at Jakburn on Feb 19. Alex Macedonski returned from Shoal Lake Hospital on Friday. Miss Mary Meaianon and Mrs W Armstrong returned home from Ontario on Feb 18. Mr Charlie Hay visited Winnipeg on Feb 15 and returned Feb 18. Clifford Hamlan secured work at Empire Hotel Winnipeg. Mrs Wingert and the Chesneys of Portage visited here. Bile Study Group met at Mrs Harvey Hamilton’s on Feb 19. A Red Cross quilting bee at Mrs Stitton’s home on Feb 18 completed two quilts.
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J. H. Menzie
Ochar
Mary Meaianon
Charlie Hay
Winnipeg
Harvey Hamilton
Thurssday
Stitton
Women of the Reserve observe World Day of Prayer
The Friday February meeting at Waywayseecappo's Presbyterian Church led by Mrs A Crump gathered in the well lit basement for the Women's World Day of Prayer. The diverse group expressed shared faith and prayers for all people.
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the Reserve
A. Crump Presiling
Presbyterian Church
Pathar
Women of Presbyterian Church Hold World Day of Prayer
In Ekford the district Wo men of the Presbyterian Church gathered Friday evening February 20 to join in the World Day of Prayer. Miss P M Crump led the meeting urging serious thought and careful living amid shared faith and fellowship.
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Presbyterian Church
P. M. Crump
Incubators for Sale Buckeye 120-Size
Buckeye 120 size incubators offered in a lot of 25 with one in apparent good condition. Item seen by Lorne Lawless.
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Lorne Law
Local notes from Rossburn areas and wartime appeals
Ruth Woods visited Chicago while Miss Shirley Stitt stayed with Gerald Brown in Vista. Mrs. Wilson Stitt attends the Poultry Pool Convention in Winnipeg. A three act Lena Rivers play is planned for March 10. Soldier's Aid praises a recent tea and quilting with 13.55 dollars raised. three more quilts for the Red Cross. Salvation and salvage themes urge weekly newspaper recycling to help war needs.
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Wilson Stitt
Winnipeg
Lena Rivers
Ladies Aid
Soldier’s Aid
Letters From Overseas No 1 Holding Unit R.C.O.C Can Army Overseas
A wartime note from January 4 1942 thanks supporters for sent parcels to soldiers abroad. The letter thanks the ladies who packed items and mentions pending cigarettes and travel delays while stationed overseas.
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R.C.O.C. Can
United Church Services March 1 1942
Reverend W G Onions leads Rossburn and Vista congregations with church school at 2 00 p m divine service at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m sermon Why not Close the Church third in a series on Christmas in Society includes hymn selections and welcome to all instructions.
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Rossburn Church School
Divine Service
Rossburn
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Mrs. Pidlubny
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Mrs Lorne Plant
Mrs. Kilburn
Vista School News
Alex Macedonski
Shoal Lake Hospital
Clifford Hamlan
Empire Hotel
Ekford
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Chicago
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Gerald Brown
Vista
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P. B. Mellon
Dominion Command
Ottawa
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