Mobilization Regulations Revised for Draft Rules in 1944
Hon. Humphrey Mitchell tabled in the House of Commons a revised National Selective Service Mobilization Regulation updating policy and procedure. The changes include broader postponement rules, conscription of married men, and authority to detain violators, with extensions for seamen and remote-area Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Mitchell
Miister
Labour
House of Commons
P.O
Merehith
National Selective Service Mobilization
Department of National War Services
Department of Labour
Pioneer’s Life Journey to Canada in 1892
A migrant recounts an English ship voyage to Canada in 1892. After 21 days at sea he arrived in Quebec on May 14 and headed to Winnipeg, then Shoal Lake, traveling by oxen to Rossbarn and nearby Shen Lanteciet Reebeeutick where a store and blacksmith were located.
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Hamburg
Germany
Canada
Atlantic
Qubec
Wdland
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Winnipeg
Shoal Lake
Local Ration Book Distribution Campaign Initiated
The local ration board completes plans for distribution in this district. Applicants must call or send an authorized person to distribution centres to obtain ration book No. 3. Books will be handed out Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week. Further particulars: applicants will not be able to obtain a book until stated conditions are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pando
Farewell to Coke in the iquors and home brew taste
A poem-like reminiscence laments liquor overuse among men who turn to Coke as replacement. It contrasts home brew with spirits Rum Rye and Scotch, notes sadness in drinkers, hints at social scenes at Charlie's and a hope to recover with real liquor and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair
Steve
Dauphin Lake
Moe
Charlie's
Critique Letter to Claire Wallace Bemoans War Effort
A Winnipeg letter writer questions the cost and value of radio program efforts during wartime. He accuses Claire Wallace and Mr Ellwood of cronyism and suggests applying for war plant work, noting postage and printing costs and urging more sacrifice for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Wallace
C.K.Y
Winnipeg
Rosburn
Winnipeg Tribune
Mr. Ellwood
Canada
What Goes Up Must Come Down in Canada Inflation Warning
A historical call warns that postwar Canada could face ruin from inflation and falling prices. It recalls wheat, cattle, hay, and calf prices crashing after WWI and urges citizens to fight price rises, observe rationing, and buy only essentials to avoid renewed hardship. It emphasizes vigilance as wages rise but inflation could erode them.
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Canada
Angusiaville News and Local Notices
Miss Helena Rideau's and Corrasy 11eahi Pte. Louis Kreko from overseas are home on leave. Mr. John Hyra travels for medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs M Saboski visited Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Tom U Hyra go to Winnipeg for medical care. Mrs. M Rosenblat returns from Winnipeg visiting daughter Rowena. Council met last week setting a new levy for the 1914 budget at 2 mills. Mrs. James Sherritt at Sacred Heart hospital Russell for a serious operation. Wishes for speedy recovery.
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Helena Rideau
Corrasy
Louis Kreko
Oversea
John Hyra
M. Saboski
Winnipeg
Tom U Hyra
M. Rosenblat
Rowena
James Sherritt
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Mears News Notes Local Visits and Wheat Quota Rise
Mr. Horace Michalchuk of Angusville visited the district this weekend. Farmers brought wheat to town as the Rosburn quota rose to 18 bushels. Red Cross funds from a February concert were received at Winnipeg headquarters and noted in the Weekly Free Press. An error in the Mears column corrected the marriage of L-Cpl Lawrence Derlago to Dorothy Meclow. Community Hall Easter parcel drive March 15 shipped gifts to Canadian service members.
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Rosburn
Red Cross
Led Cross
Winnipeg
Mears
Weekly
Free Press
L-Cpl
Lawrence Derlaso
Dorothy Meclow
Clement Derrigo
Canada
Matt and
Pie
Sony Sawchuk
Dan and
Waller Pawlak
Charle
Pay Komber
Clement
Lawrence Derlago
Leon
Julian
Nestor Michalchuk
Roy Kohach
Roy Bereza
Tony Maydaviuk
Harpy
D Preserves Coupon Now a For By Purchase Of Two
A partial OCR fragment notes a coupon offer tied to a two item maple sugar purchase. The earlier value was stated as half a pound.
Community Notes and Local Travels
Mr Ted Bowcott of Branson visited family this past week while Mr Sam Oryniak returned from Winnipeg Friday. Two Red Cross quilts were made at Mrs H Miller's home. Buy your ticket for the fruit cake in Pidlubny's store donated by Mrs D Davidson with proceeds to Soldier's Aid. Letters of thanks arrive from Jobo Elvers Dave Maxwell Morris Danyleyko Dave Andrew Adam Crookshanks Barbara Crookshanks and Mike Belbas.
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Eunice Joiner
Ted Bowcott
Branson
Sam Oryniak
Winnipeg
Red Cross
H. Miller
Pidlubny
D. Davidson
Soldier's Aid
Jobo Elvers
Dave Maxwell
Morris Danyleyko
Dave Andrew
Adam Crookshanks
Barbara Crookshanks
Mike Belbas
Glen Elmo Ruthenia Snowstorm Halts Roads and Efforts
March snow halted car travel while Willie Keban narrowly escaped drowning cutting ice on Uarrys Lake. Red Cross canvassers led to donations, two dollars at minimum. Ruthenia Committee secured a permit to build a new hall this spring near the church. Glen Elmo calendar notes three act play at the school after Easter under teacher Misy Lena Kuzyk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ilyska
Red Cross
Ruthenia Committee
Glen Elmo School
Misy Lena Kuzyk
RAGS AND PAPER Urgent Salvage Effort Seeks Local Help
The Roseburn Salvage Committee urges residents to donate rags and paper to prevent waste. A salvage drive will collect materials by two ton vehicle on Saturday April 13. Tie paper in 5 lb bundles if possible and leave them for pickup.
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Roseburn
Collecoo
Poazible
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The
Rossburn Review
Isevedt Taareday
Offee
Ben. Garhare
Bowiew Publicte
George
Rissell Man
Church Services
United Church
B. F. Parsons
Rossburn
Rossburn Church
Divine Service
VISTA
Church School
Pentecostal Assembly
A. J. Hall
Evangelistic Service
Children’s Church
Rossburn Theatre
Moscow
Walter Huston
Ann Harding
George Tobias
Oscar Homolka
Gene Lockhart
Helmut Dantine
Bombardier
Pat O’brien
Randolph Scott
Anne Shirley
Eddie Albert
Babys
Cap Johnsons
Baby
Olive Oil
Castriia
Natola Bbys
Barlow & Dutton
Druccists
Aes
Lorsburn
Bad Bu Lé
Boomnstead
Coke
Andy
Ce Pandiga
Dominion Textile
Avauer
Angusville
Ivan Baydock
Horace Michalchuk
Rancivale
Glen Elmo-Ruthenia
Mike Werbowski
Willie Keban
Uarry
Stanley Bereza
Winnipg
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