15 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
1
The piece notes Allied victory certainty after the United States allied with Britain, praising Roosevelt and Churchill. It argues total war requires mobilizing resources, rationing non essential goods, and a nationwide selective service system to maximize war production and manpower for combat roles.
The note states that after the unsettled state passes, only the selective service draft will admit men to the armed services. It emphasizes the need for Canada to use its manpower intelligently and acknowledges current shortcomings. To Be Continued Next Week.
Ottawa reports new salvage ideas to boost war materials recovery. The Ottawa branch of the Canadian National Committee on Refugees will prepare foils from any part of Canada for smelters. Mrs. H C Cooke urges groups to donate clean foils in 100 pound lots to 435 Rideau Street, Ottawa, for payment.
Philadelphia reports Harry Ellsworth Bennett aged 101, Civil War medical corps veteran and father of 11 children, 75 oldest and 52 youngest. His recipe for long life includes vegetarianism, neat dress, smoking 10 cigars daily, a beer, baseball attendance, and nightly card games. he endured a five hour double header in 90 degree heat.
The piece argues a reporter should cover all kinds of news without bias while avoiding personal barrels or scandals. It stresses accurate recording over endorsing parties reforms or moral stances, and distributing diverse news rather than hoarding sensational items.
The winning Xmes cake ticket was held by Mrs S Crookshanks and another cake at Pidlubny’s won by Charlie Koslesky. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. Miss Jean Craig left Red Deer for St. Catharines to wed John Elvers, who will live there. Barbara Crookshanks returned home for holidays and back to Nipawin for studies. Ladies’ Aid met at Mrs A Joiner’s. Cold weather limited nine lakes to be present.
OSHA records mention Baby Swidainsky dying on January 1 while Rev. M Shwed spent a week in Brandon and Winnipeg on business. John Swistua also spent a week in Winnipeg before New Years. The community notes several relatives writing from England and travel for family events including Nellie and Mike Chegus marriage. Sonja Sidor died Monday December 29 with funeral December 31 and condolences extended.
The list details baby and children's clothing and medical supply donations including quilts, stockings, gowns, and blankets, plus service articles like mitts and scarves. A warning urges parents to stop children from jumping on sleighs as they pass stores, noting danger to drivers and riders.
Vista School notes list students and staff traveling to camps and schools, meetings and reorganizations at Vista High and Junior clubs, church events, and local visits. Also included are reports of an airplane incident near Oakburn, Red Cross parcel deliveries, and reflections on wartime price ceilings affecting small retailers.
The article notes that the 109,000 largest Canadian retailers control a small share of total business while thousands of smaller stores struggle. It cites that 80 percent of retailers make bare livings and only one in ten survive ten years, with insolvency looming for many as small losses devastate households. It discusses Dun and Bradstreet data and the strain on families reliant on clerical work and modest incomes.
Valley school Xmas concert raised 6.51 for Red Cross. Calls go out for Red Cross work submissions due January 19. National Film Board public info films shown at Rossburn hall monthly. J G Stitt offers salvage depot at his garage. wood donations requested for Red Cross work room. 1942 motor license plates available at Mr. Kings office, old plates turned in for wartime metal use.
The Rossburn and District Red Crows Society has opened a depot for salvaged articles as part of a regional effort. Winter weather may hinder collection, but schools are encouraged to sponsor weekly drives to gather a class of materials and boost district standings before May 1.
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