03 Sep 1942
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
1
The piece argues that government conscription of labor is expanding beyond the armed forces into war industry, risking civil liberties and labor rights. It notes moving control to the Director of Selective Service, looming plant shutdowns, wage disputes, and calls for stronger labor protections amid national war efforts.
A publisher in another town argues newspapermen have two things to sell space and subscriptions and warns against asking editors to boost business just to fill space. The piece suggests editors should avoid freebies like free train rides or meals to pad content.
Pte Alfred Ellis Buchanan of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders is cited in press reports as the first Cameron to kill a German during the Dieppe commando raid. He is the son of Mrs A Mills of Kamsack Saskatchewan, enlisted in 1939, went to England January 1940, with wife and seven children in Kaministiquia Ontario. His two other sons Carl and Ernest and daughter Dorothy are serving overseas in the army or RCAP Women's Division.
Andrew Kornyk, 87, fell into a seven foot deep well on his farm seven and a half miles northeast of Rossburn. He was found Friday morning by his son with his head above water but could not be rescued. The pioneer resident died, and the funeral was held at the Orthodox Church burying grounds in Glen Elmo.
Birdtail community notices include overseas service for Pte Eddie York and leave status for Pte Matt Pokrapany. Local residents attend gatherings, weddings, and family visits at Clear Lake and Winnipeg. The piece also laments advertising in small town papers and urges merchants to buy ad space to influence editors.
Oakburn residents report visits and travels including Mr and Mrs N Mandziuk and family in Angusville and Miss Anne Naherny enlisting in the Army. Several relatives and friends visit Oakburn, Sifton, Brandon, and Flower School District as attendance at public events and a local wedding reception are noted. A two year old injury and harvest season adjustments are mentioned along with school openings and local military updates.
Mr Hay loads scrap metal for disposal. Boys and Girls Fair set for Sept 28. Miss Margaret Hay leaves for Roblin. Miss Christina Miller resumes duties in Portage. Miss Isabelle Young returns to Myrtle to teach. A shower for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Halliday held Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Beck with Mrs Alike Woytowich travel to Saskatchewan Saturday. A wedding dance sponsored by Lloyd Halliday and Bob Young draws large crowd last Friday night.
Miss Mabel Chichowaki travels to Washington D C to visit her sister Nellie. Miss Eugenia Wenitoway leaves for work with Mr. R Saley. Mr and Mrs Steve Yanisky of Grandview visit Mr and Mrs Vs Kitlar. Mr and Mrs Pete Kitlar of Grandview visit friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Sam Sokolan visit their daughter in Crandall along with Mr and Mrs Dan Yurniak visiting their sister in Crandall.
Local residents from Rossburn and area share weekend visits. Albert Wakefield left for Vancouver while Katie Ryszytylo returned from Camp Shilo. A mix of family events and military notes, plus a warning about scrap iron purchases and mislaid salvage funds.
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