Canning Sugar Shortage Sparks Public Debate and Ontario Politics
An editorial laments the sugar allotment for home canning and criticizes bureaucratic planning. It traces Ontario political turmoil from Hepburn to Conant and Nixon, asserting the need for elections and unity with the Dominion government. It also urges municipal sanitation cleanup and improved sanitary measures.
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Canada
Ontario
Mitch Hepburn
Gordon Conant
Conant
Dominion
Ottawa
Ontario Liberal Party
Nixon
Hepburn
Saskatchewan
United States
Queen's Park
King
No Free Will in a War-Wracked World Says Faetadem
The speaker warns that postwar disorder will leave the selfish with no freedom from want and the worldly with no freedom from fear. A noble vision requires effort and restraint, as determination without love risks creating a dictator.
Who is a hero in World War II times
A wartime essay defines heroes as ordinary people forged by action not fame. It extols courage, honesty, humor, and perseverance in hard tasks, from soldiers to shipyard workers, stressing sacrifice for a greater cause and collective victory.
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Germany
Wartime Prices and Trade Board Q&A on Rentals and Rationing
Letters discuss notice to remove a boarder under rent control rules in wartime Canada. Topics cover boarder tenure, local ration boards for ammunition, canning sugar coupons, meat rationing, rhubarb sugar allotment, and listing a summer cottage on housing registers amid housing demand.
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Winnipeg
Local Notes From Oakburn and Area
Miss Stella Penuta travels to Winnipeg while Bert Grist visits friends. Veterans homecomings include Lance Corporal Peter Kololy on furlough from Brandon and Pte Morris Tutkaluke on farm leave. Properties change hands as F O Malanchuk buys Rossburn Transfer and E Holobitsky buys Gardiner property. Families relocate with Mrs Gardiner and Abe Gardiner moving to Shoal Lake and Mrs Strzemecki moving to Vancouver. Several residents visit Brandon Vancouver and host gatherings with relatives and friends.
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Le-Cpl
Gertie Yanick
C.W. A.C
E. Holobitsky
Gardiner
Mrs. Gardiner
Abe Gardiner
Shoal Lake
Weekend visits and notices in Sigma record
Names of residents visiting relatives and on leave are listed, including Leonard Ham, the Millers, and Frank Steele. Several others return home or visit friends, with notes of attendance at a Presbyterian meeting. Announcement notes business closures from Thursday June 3rd at noon until further notice.
Ranchvale Birdtail Church and Sunday School Start
Ranchvale and Birdtail community notes include May 23 opening of Ranchvale church and Sunday School with Ladies Aid preparing the hall. Mr and Mrs Dave Cleland and daughter return to Winnipeg from Gilbert Plains holiday. Russell Tanasychuk and Freda Chuchry wed May 8 at Sandy Lake with reception. A W I delegate for Foxwarren convention May 26. Birthday tea for Ladies Aid at Mrs Misko May 28 hosted by Mrs Cland and Mrs Kostecki.
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Dave Cleland
Winnipeg
Ladies Aid
Ranchvale
Russell Tanasychuk
Freda Chuchry
Birdtail
Sandy Lake
Tom Sinclair
Foxwarren
Coughlin
Misko
Frank Cland
Mre. Kostecki
Local notices and events from Winnipeg area
Several short notices list movements of residents and weekly events. Mrs M Sacharki travels to Winnipeg, Miss Gainjorak visits from Winnipeg, Miss Boydak heads to Lavina for summer work, and Pte Keorg Kitlar RCA returns to Prince Alberni BC. Auction sale of land and stock set for June 10 by executors of Wm Crookshanks estate. Greek Catholic Parish bazaar and dance on June 3. World Missions conference begins June 21 at Knox United Church Winnipeg led by Basil Mathews.
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Wm. Crookshanks
R. Peden
Sacred Heart
Roasburn Hall
Angusville Orcestra
Knox United Churchb
Winnipeg
Basil Mathews
Rationing Education for War Economy
The piece urges clear public understanding that rationing aims to cut consumption, ensure equitable distribution of scarce materials, and reduce domestic demand. It emphasizes strict personal economy, frugality within ration limits, and notes Canadians endure modest wartime living shifts compared with Britain and Europe.
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Britain
Europe
Financial Post
Victory Bond Drive Gratitude to Local Contributors
The Victory Loan Drive committee thanks numerous individuals and groups for purchasing bonds. Names include Mrs. M. Miller Wilfred Miller Boys and Girls Calf Swine Club John Lillie Mrs. K. Woytowich Mike Woytowich and many others, listing residents and families who supported the campaign.
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Lhe Canvaasers
M. Miller
Wilfred Miller
Calf Swine Club
John Lillie
K. Woytowich
Mike Woytowich
H.S. Jorgenson
Roberta Brown
Robert Brown
Jean Budz
Mat Halliday
Wilson Brown
August Miller
George Sinclair
F. Shwaluk
Joe Shwaluk
John Woycheshin
J. D. Hamilton
P. G. Hamilton
Mike Frozda
Mike Shwaluk
Nelie Maduke
Stanley Antonation
Stanley Drozda
Anton Krysovaty
John Ternoweski
Jon S. Antonation
Kashmer Woyeuen
Mike Manuliak
A. T. Chesney
Wm. Stitt
Lost Ford wheel and tire at Slon's Garage
A Ford wheel and tire are missing and a reward is offered for recovery at Slon's Garage.
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Slon’s
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