19 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
1
TheRossburn Review lists subscription prices for Canada and the United States and details advertising rates and policies. Notices of births marriages deaths and other items are described with rates and submission requirements for local notices and special announcements.
Sunday morning bells rang in Britain to thank the 8th Army in Egypt for a decisive win over Rommel. Allied moves in North Africa and Morocco set the stage for renewed offensives in Europe, boosting UN morale and signaling strategic gains despite ongoing war nationwide.
The article notes a subdued Remembrance Day with continued factory work while Canadians reflect on wartime losses. It highlights the duty of ordinary citizens to build a world worth sacrifices and lists local enlistees Arthur Cameron Kenneth Cameron Charles Louch and Souch with their ages origins and next of kin.
Two men from Cirtle Manitoba Jos Bannon and Wilfred Shepherd enlisted in Winnipeg last week according to military authorities Bannon 49 born in Roscrea Ireland formerly a shoemaker married with wife Mrs Levina Bannon lives at Birtle Shepherd 21 born and raised at Birtle former farmer next of kin Mrs Lucy Shepherd 922 Cowichan Street Victoria BC Also Arthur D Cameron and Kenneth Cameron of Rossburn enlisted in Winnipeg on Nov 8 joining No 19 District Depot Fort Osborne Barracks.
Mrs E Johnston Corrs notes events from Solsgirth including Vivi McTavish and Vivi Irving wedding on Nov 7 at Mr John McTavish home with J A Stevens officiating. Bride Vivi Doreen McTavish of Solsgirth to Ivm J Irving of Winnipeg. Reception for 45 guests and departure on the midnight train.
Mrs Sam Crookshanks and Correa are noted. Mr and Mrs Andrews of the Valley visit their son and friends at Red Deer Alberta. Miss Helen Smith of the Valley has moved to Red Deer. Two Red Cross quilts were completed last Thursday at Mrs A Joiner’s home. Mrs Jack Feader of Winnipeg visits with sister Mrs T Yinelur.
A provocative column urges Americans to turn the lens on self criticism rather than judging others. It argues that collective fault finding fuels division and calls for introspection to heal national discourse.
Final figures from Rusell headquarters show Victory Loan Unit 23 subscribing 142 950 toward a 140 000 quota. Communities listed include Russell Boulton Rossburn Silver Creek Binscarth Shellmouth and Ham iota. Also noting Rev W G Onions leaving Rossburn for Ham Iota and Rev B F Parsons invited to succeed him.
Blair Lindsay and Keith Feln tosh spent the weekend at home in Rossburn Ossburn residents Hazel Woods and Mrs Burton traveled to Winnipeg for short visits. L A C Weldon McIntosh and Peter Charney on embarkation and Army leave returned home. The Red Cross annual meeting is set for November 24 in the Club Room at 8 30 PM. A 90th birthday for Mr H Palmer on November 15 is noted. A Ukrainian Women's Society chicken supper to aid Soldier's Aid takes place November 24 at 5 30 PM at the Town Hall with dancing to follow.
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