Candid Comments on Defence Forces and US Manpower Debate
A Canadian observer criticizes the disbanding of two Home Defence divisions amid the reduced Japanese threat and questions Canada’s overall manpower plan. The piece contrasts Canada’s moves with US conscription disputes, notes potential overreliance on certain manpower policies, and laments newsprint shortages while urging practical civilian contributions and morale-friendly measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
National Defence
Canada
United States
King
Roosevelt
U.S
Postwar World Echoes Prewar Outlooks
A brief update notes that after war ends the global order may resemble the prewar world unless new strategies and institutions emerge to address lingering tensions and rebuild economies. Analysts warn against repeating old patterns and emphasize reform.
Local Notes and Social Rows From Vista District
Vista reports weekend visits by residents including Miss Marion MacPrail Eleanor Stitt and Rita McIntyre. Tpr. R Hay spent a week end leave at Fort Osborne Barracks Winnipeg. A death notice for Mrs Jack Sinclair from Shoal Lake Hospital prompts sympathy. Art Chesney hosts a shower for Isabelle Young. Red Cross quilting sessions announce two completed quilts and upcoming dates and donor tops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion MacPrail
Eleanor Stitt
Rita McIntyre
Tpr. R. Hay
Fort Osborne Barracks
Winnipeg
BE. Baker
Local Personnel Updates From Kelloe to Shoal Lake
OSHA Mrs. Nick Prosack spent a week at Kelloe visiting relatives. Mrs. B. Konlrat learns her brother Pte. M. Krysowaty, wounded in Sicilian operations, is now well after three weeks in hospital. Miss Catherine Chastko of Shoal Lake takes charge of Zaporoza School. Several men return from harvest work in Hamiota district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Prosack
Kelloe
Catherine Chastko
Shoal Lake
Zaporoza School
B. Konlrat
Pte. M. Krysowaty
Seech Pts John Maliation Returns From Harvest Leave
John Maliation returns to Camp Shilo after a fourteen day harvest leave at home. The community extends sympathy to the family of Maryon Sicinski who died suddenly on September 12. Lena Peech is spending a week at home with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maliation
Camp Shilo
Maryon Sicinski
Lena Peech
Local Family Notes Include Moves and Health Update
At the home of Mrs. Psyzhliak of St Johns 8.D. Mr. Fred Nykoliation is recovering in Shea Lake Hospital from an appendix operation. Mr and Mrs Paul Lukianchuk plan to move to Decker district. Mr and Mrs Walter Zemianski of Oakburn visited the Matiation parents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Psyzhliak
St. John’s
Fred Nykoliation
Shea Lake Hospital
Paul Lukianchuk
Decker District
Walter Zemianski
Oakburn
N. Matiation
Oakburn reunion at Woods home on September 19
A happy reunion was held at the Oakburn home of Mr. and Mrs A Woods on September 19 with the Woods family and relatives from Vista Erick son Brandon Winnipeg and Sgt C Lindquist RCAF Winnipeg. After dinner the group visited the Chesneys in Vista for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Woods
Oakburn
Woods
Ivan
Lorraine
Art Chesney
Vista
C. Cumming
Erickson
Winnipeg
General Store to Close For Two Days
E. M. Peikoff's General Store will close from Thursday 8 00 a m to Friday 6 30 p m for October 1st. Local customers are advised to plan around the brief closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Peikoff
Local residents visit Winnipeg and district events noted
The column lists residents and visitors to Winnipeg and area including Mrs. Clare Locke Mr. Jack Peden Mr. A Rabinovitch Mr Wm Johnson and Miss Anne Paisner among others. Socials include a Soldier's Aid meeting pancake supper anniversary dance and a war certificate event. A death announcement for Mrs. Sinclair of Rossburn is recorded with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Locke
Winnipeg
Jack Peden
A. Rabinovitch
Local News Roundup From Ranchvale Birdtail
Harvest leave brings Pte. Harry Shoemaker home from Camp Shilo. RCAF airman Peter Danyleyko visits family in Grandview. Deland family back in Winnipeg after weekend visit. Local resident dies in grain-field accident when a team crushes him between wagon and granary. Community extends sympathy to Mrs Schaworski and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookshanks
Winnipeg
Harry Shoemaker
Camp Shilo
Peter Danyleyko
R.C.A.F
John Danyleyko
Karl Lehaworski
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rossburn
Thavesay
Victoria
Ian Gece
Man
H. J. Bowiey
The
Canadien Weeky Association
Manitoba C.W.N.A
Church Services
United Church
B. F. Parsons
Rossburn Church
Divine Service
Church School
Pentecostal Assembly
A. J. Hall
eSton A
Divine Worship
Evangelistic Service
Children’s Church
Ranchyvale
Atl
Rossburn Theatre
Johnny Eager’”’ Starling
Robert Taylor
Lana Turner
Edward Arnold
van Heflin
Robert Sterling
Patricia Dane
Gloria Warren
Kay Francis
Walter Huston
Patty Hale
Borrah
Minevitch
Rascals
Rexall
Barlow & Dutton
EAD
the &.C.A.F
Salerno
British Isles
Ventur
Osha
John J. Shwaluk
Mise Kalyniuk
Angasville
Olha
Hamiota
Metro Balan
Frank Twerodochlib
Mike Toponiski
John Shewaga
Joe Kasatou
Stephen Topolniski
Siren Caneri
the Wartime Prices “and Trade Board
Wm. Johnson of
Elphinstone
Anne Paisner
U.S.A
Tom McDonald
Carberry
Matt Prokopany
Halifax
Mary Prokopany
Bill Dawson
Brandon
Mabel Parsons
Saskatoon
Soldier’s Aid
Percy Armstrong
Review
Linguist
Miss Woods
Express
Sinclair
Shoal Lake Hospital
Scotland
J. Sinclair
McPhail
Parsons
Rossburn United Church
Crump
Waywayseecappo Presbyterian Church
Roseburn Cemetery
J. Misko
Grandview
Dave Deland
Vivian Jean
Glassburn
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