08 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
1
Rev B F Parsons conducts church services at Rossburn with a morning school at 11.00 a.m and evening divine service at 7.30 p.m plus afternoon church school at 2.30 p.m. Kelloe holds a 1.00 p.m. divine service as part of a welcome for all.
The Pentecostal Assembly led by Pastor Rev. A. J. Hall invites all to Sunday School Divine Worship and Evangelistic Service at Rossburn with Children’s Church and a Friday gathering scheduled.
Rev J Y Garett visits ARGYLE at 11 00 a m ECKFORD at 1 30 p m and WAY WAYSEECAPPO at 4 30 p m All welcome to attend services and meetings hosted by the Presbyterian Church in Canada with missionary guest Rev Garett arranged for the day.
A Washington DC audience including Cabinet members and military leaders watched The Forgotten Factor, a Moral Re Armament drama promoting national teamwork. The event featured remarks by Admiral Byrd and messages from leaders in industry and labor, stressing faith, duty, and mobilizing moral resources as essential to victory and lasting peace.
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board announced a roughly forty percent rise in tea and coffee rations effective May 1. Coupon values increase to four extra ounces for tea and sixteen ounces for coffee, with two coupons valid monthly on alternate Thursdays. Unused coupons before May 1 are accepted at the new values, and limits remain one cup of coffee or one serving of tea per meal at restaurants.
The Manitoba Game and Fish Association announces a province wide campaign to form self governing local associations in every centre with sufficient interest. Two voluntary committees in Brandon and Winnipeg lead the effort to better connect urban and rural sportsmen and farmers, aiming to convene a provincial convention with delegates from existing and new locals. Inquiries are invited to R. Geo. Crookshank in Brandon or E. H. Gurton in Winnipeg.
Brandon hosts the Manitoba Provincial Exhibition for five days starting Monday July 3 with free gate admission for all on Monday afternoon. Kids up to 12 get 10 cent grain stand and reduced grandstand prices for companions. The program features Let Freedom Ring a patriotic musical extravaganza with dancing scenes and historical episodes, plus Wen Hai jugglers Ite Eight Lucky Girls Hannafords and Pallenberg’s Educated Bears. Racing cards on July 5 and 6 offer 3000 in prizes. Improved washrooms nursery building and rest rooms are provided for exhibitor convenience and childcare supervision.
Byrne Sanders urges housewives to study ration coupons and plan purchases. Seven million coupons change hands daily in Canada, and grocers face slower service, missing items, and coupon tally tasks while coping with wartime restrictions. Carry parcels, check ration books, and know valid coupons in advance.
Federal authorities tighten enforcement of rationing laws with 154 prosecutions in a week. Court cases covered butter purchases without coupons, price ceilings violations, illegal rent increases, and oil-order breaches. The article urges strict adherence as essential to the war effort and warns of steep fines for violations. It stresses gasoline distribution as critical and calls for patriotism and sacrifice to support victory.
The June rationing update lists coupons now valid or to become valid with specific start dates and expiry notes. Tea or coffee coupons 14 to 33 are valid with no expiry. T34 starts June 8, T35 June 22, both without expiry. Sugar coupons 14 to 33 valid, 34 and 35 start June 8, no expiry. canning sugar included, 1 pound per coupon. Purple batter coupons 62 and 63 valid, expire June 30. 64 and 65 valid, expire June 30. 66 and 67 valid June 29, expire July 31. Orange preserves 1–20 valid, 21 and 22 start June 8. No expirations announced for many items.
Standards Division head Dr A E Elworthy urges shoppers to keep garment labels safe so they can reference quality claims if items fail wear and tear tests. He notes the wartime board relies on actual facts from consumers and aims to protect buyers despite wartime strain.
The district records the death of Mr White aged 74 after a lengthy illness at his home. Born December 7, 1871 in Repley England he married Edith Marchment in 1895. A former baker in Portsmouth he moved to Canada in 1914 farming at Birdtail before taking the Rossburn post office thirteen years ago and moving to Rossburn two years ago. Survived by his wife two sons George and L Cpl Thomas, three daughters Mrs Betcon Mrs W Coughlan and Mrs R Craig, plus a brother and sister in England. Funeral at Roseburn United Church with Rev. B. F. Parsons officiating and interment in Rossburn Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Sympathy offered to Mrs White and family.
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