Last Dance Gathered at Mr Alee Rouhere Home
Community notes describe a February 25 gathering at Mr Alee Rouhere’s home with thanks for hospitality and a tasty meal. A bridge incident near Sears Post Office involved Sears cutter passengers, with four escaping before capsizing. Local anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Wasyl Micha’chu of Angusville marked 31 years. daughters Theresa and Marie attended and a Chesterfield gift was given. A community cookie and fruitcake event on February 29 packaged Easter parcels for Canadian and overseas soldiers. further packaging planned March 15. Parishioners urged to join Home Front efforts and send cheer to soldiers.
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Wasyl Micha'chu’s
Angusville
Theresa
Marie
Alec Kohuch
Nick Kawka
Sigma
Mike Kawka
Spr
Sawc Sus
Frank Dutkewich
Mike and
Walter Delage
Dave Conley
Canada
Slong Beya
Git
Glen Elmo Ruthenia District News Update
The south district roads remain open for car travel to the highway. Steve Logasky sold his home and plans to move to a farm near Solagirth. A dance at Karmazenuk’s on Saturday Feb 26 raised Red Cross funds. Harry Boychuk began logging with enough wood to last until spring. Mrs. A Uberniak has returned from Winnipeg after medical treatment and is recovering.
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Steve Logasky
Solagirth
Karmazenuk
Red Cross
A. Uberniak
Winnipeg
Oakburn News Roundup February Events and Deaths
The National Film Board Show was held in Oakburn on Feb 29. Pte John Yanick of Camp Shilo spent a weekend with family. Mrs W E Thompson of Bran Dom visited her parents. George Menzies of Debert visited friends last week. A Scout sponsored concert and dance at Ukr Nat Home Feb 21 drew a large crowd with Matt Lbys Orchestra. lunch by Oakburn High School. proceeds over 70 dollars. Jean Wasilka 13 died at Winnipeg hospital Feb 26. funeral held in Oakburn after remains departed Winnipeg.
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Oakburn Boy Scouts
Matt L
Elphinstone
Oakburon High School
Wasilka
Wog Hospital
Jean
Michael Wasilka
Oakburn
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Barber Appeal Dismissed Over Wartime Price Rules
Judge A R Macdonnell in county court upheld Magistrate A C Campbell finding that barbers fall under Wartime Prices and Trade Board regulations governing haircut prices. The appeal of the Winnipeg barber against conviction for violating those powers was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Prices and Trade Board
A. R. Macdonnell
Macdonnell
A. C. Campbell
Vista Dance Promised After Local Fundraiser
Vista residents attended a small event on March 1 with few people present. A dance to support the Red Cross is planned for Friday March 10 at Vista Hall. Attendees include Andy Johnston of Camp with his sister-in law Mrs J Johnston and Mr and Mrs W Davidson hosted visitors at the Melntyre home on February 29. Mrs T O Miller surprised by Ladies Aid on February 29 with a birthday party at her home ending with songs and a potted plant, and a dainty luncheon.
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Vista Hall
Sid of the Red Cross
W. Davidson
D. Melntyre
Tuesaday
Ladies Aid
T. O. Miller
Community Notes From Birdtail and Rossburn
Miss Sheila Lindsay of Rossburn spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs A Cleland. A local water pump repair squadalled as a B and B gang operated at Birdtail this past week. Pte Barbara Crookshanks has returned to Fort Osborne Barracks Winnipeg. Red Cross canvassers named include Mrs Davidson Birdtail Sterling Veitch Roochvale and Mr Andrews Valley, urging donations this week.
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Sheila Lindsay
Rossburn
Mrs
A. Cleland
Barbara Crookshanks
Fort Osborne Barracks
Winnipeg
Red Cross
Mrs. Davidson
Birdtail
Sterling Veitch
Roochvale
Mr. Andrews
Valley
The
Weekend visitors and local notices in Neepawa area
Miss Hughes and Miss Sheila Lindsay visited Neepawa and Birdtail areas over the weekend. Blair Lindsay arrived overseas, and Norman Stronz of Winnipeg stayed with his parents here. Mrs. W. Young marks her 87th birthday March 12. Peter Kitz sprained his wrist cranking a car. A W 1 Mildred Locke of Weyburn returned after furlough. Walter Ssider broke a car drive shaft in a snow drift. High school pupils enjoyed a festive party led by Miss Brtha Davis. Manitoba Pool Elevator members held a regular meeting. United Church W M S and Ladies Aid plan a March 9 meeting at Mrs C Douglas. Earl Taylor underwent successful left leg surgery February 23 in Brandon. Red Cross women hosted a tea at the Bank of Toronto raising 33 09. Finance Drive canvassers will call on Rossburn residents this week.
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A.W
Mildred Locke
R.caf
W.D
Weyburn
Sask
Walter Ssider
Red Cross
Bank of Toronto
Rossburn
Sara
Local Youth Camp Held Near Mirdtoil River Bank
A Saturday afternoon sixes camp tire lighting competition took place along the Mirdtoil River at Pry Drive Hill under Sixers Garth Lindsay and Melvin Stitt. After an hour of running the basards, the boys enjoyed a weiner roast and were towed back to town by Leslie fo lor and team of heroes.
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Pry Drive
Mirdtoil
Garth Lindsay
Melvin Stitt
Lorg
Leslie Fo Lor
Obituary for Ella Florence Wytes of Shoal Lake
Ella Florence Wytes aged 44 years and 3 months died after an illness lasting over a year in Shoal Lake on Friday March 2. She was wife of A'ex acoder H Wytes and mother to Gertrude Florence, Mrs Percy Wadell, John and William. Survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm McIntosh of Rossburn, sisters Mrs Wm Sherritt Regina and Mrs Bardie Morris, and brothers Wesley, Earnest, Arthur, and Howard. Interment at Rossburn Tuesday with Rev. Hall conducting the Pentecostal Church service. Pallbearers were Wesley Williamson Herbert Taylor Orval MecFeeters Wm Stitt Clare Palmer Emerson Strong.
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Ella Florence
Ape
H. Wynese
Shal Lake
Shoal Lake
Wytes
Gertrude
Florence
Percy Wadell
Uirtle
John
William
Wm. McIntosh
Rossburn
Wm. Sherritt
Regina
Bardie
Morris
Man
Wesley
Earnest
Winnipeg
Arthur
Vancouver
Lloward
Rhoesburn
Hall
Pentecostal
Messrs
Wesley Williamson
Herbert Taylor
Orval MecFeeters
Wm. Stitt
Clare Palmer
Emerson Strong
Canadian Army allows pre enlistment pay and travel aid
National Defence Headquarters Ottawa authorizes a pre enlistee allowance of 1.30 and 105 per diem for volunteers at attestation centres, to be paid regardless of acceptance, with home to centre transportation and meals. Americans may not cross the border to join Canadian Women's Army Corps except those with permanent Canadian residence.
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Canadian Women’s Army Corps
National Defence Headquarters
Ottawa
Canada
United States Women’s Army Corps
Wartime Women Join Canadian Victory Effort
Fragmentary text indicates women in Canada enlist or volunteer for wartime service, possibly within the Canadian Women's Army Corps or related units in World War II era. Details unclear but highlights official mobilization and organized female contribution to military support roles.
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Mears
Sis Teas
Barton Co
Alee Rouhere
Alee
Alec Komber
Sears
Glen Elmo-Ruthenia
Harry Boychuk
U Wing
A. Yarysh
National Film Board
John Yanick
Camp Shilo
D. FE. Holubitsky
Peter Melnyk
Wpg
W. E. Thompson of
Brandom
Philip Hubert
F.O. George Menzies
Debert
Cheer & Faewe
Ter
Andy Johnston
Bie
Mre
J. Johnston
A A. Forde
Rancivale
Miss Hughes
Neepawa
Points East
Mrs. J. Lindsay
Blair
Norman Stronz
Wesley Strong
W. Young
Peter Kitz
Brtha Davis
Manitoba
Bert Mitchell
Char
L. V. Lawless
United Church W.M.S
C. Douglas
Earl Taylor
Brandon Hospital
Controlet
Ella Florence McIntosh
Army News
Canede
CKRC
H George Renouf
M.L.A
Swan River
John Lawrie
Norfolk
Paris Cafe
Rossburr
A_ Cleaveland
C. W. Creokshanks
Roseburn
Mar
W. J. Strong
Review Office
W. J. Weikman
Solsgirth
L. Paisner
Rossbun
Poarth
Tore
Senate
Eee Ration
W.J. Strong
Karol Sehaworski
J. N. Mandziuk
Annie Schaworski
Eaton
Eaton’s
Young Canada
T. Eaton
Canadian Consolidated Grain CO. Ltd
Europe
Britain
Atta
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