Gritwood Horse Dies as Laurier Tour Echoes in West
A century of local notes covers a Millswood racehorse Gritwood’s death and Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s royal welcome on his West tour. The issue recalls Victoria Cross winner William Holloway and a series of “years ago” events from 1890 to 1995, including train chases, mountain baptisms, and school music exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gritwood
John Pearson
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
William Holloway
Millwood
B. M. Banguard
I. B. Brewster
A.C. Callin
M. Calvert
M. Cope
C. P. Coulter
D. M. Gray
A. ©. McDonald
Mabel Stevens
Viels Leng
J. D. Tennant
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Mary
W. McNette
New York
Little Dot
Harold Wood
Kello
Merry Dance
C. P M. Francis
Routledge
Half Year Report of Red Cross Workers
The report lists items produced: sweaters 29 men’s, 5 children’s caps, 2 women’s cardigans, 4 pairs mitts, $8 gloves, 9 pairs men’s socks, sewing items including khaki comfort bags 20 and release bags 10, gauze handker chiefs 50, pajamas 20, bed jackets 10, blouses 35, coats 3 women’s and 3 boys’, diapers 100, dresses for girls 20, baby nightgowns 15 and girl’s nightgowns 3, baby bunt 15.
Weddings of Local Interest: Keiper and Symonds Nuptials
Several local couples celebrated weddings in Winnipeg and area. Ivy Marguerite Keiper married Able Seaman W. Keiper at Riverview United Church with formal reception. Simms and Shipp tied the knot at St. Matthews in Winnipeg. Vera Woroniecki and A B Eastaugh Symonds wed at Angusville United Church with reception and departure plans for Winnipeg and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Jenkins
Joan Hughes
Winnipeg
Seaman Fraser
R.cn.v.r
Symonds
Woroniecki
United Church
Angus‘ville
Vera Margaret Woroniecki
A. Woroniecki
A. B. Eastaugh Symonds
R.cn
G. C. Symonds
M. Symonds
R. 5
Angusville
Wasagaming
Pacific
Many Farms To Be Surveyed By Power Commission
A Manitoba Power Commission survey outlines bringing electric power to 53,000 farms in the province. It notes wartime limits on construction but cites 10 percent of Winnipeg River power as sufficient and highlights electric lighting water pumping and machinery as modern farm advantages for veterans and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Commission
Barise Parte
Dalryenen
Manitoba
Ontario
United States
Winnipeg
Manitoba Power Commission
Russell Fair
Music Examination Results Announced
Miss Elinor M. Shaw, daughter of Dr and Mrs T W Shaw Russell, won the James Richardson Scholarship for highest marks in music examinations for students outside Greater Winnipeg. Russell list shows Grade IV Pass Joan Garnett Shellmouth Denis McNeill. Grade VII Honors Baird McNeill William Ellis Foxwarren Kenneth Thompass Myrna Ryan Foxwarren. Grade T Honors Iris Donoghue Burton Ellis Foxwarren Marion Brownlee Sheila Belton Foxwarren Anita Matheson. Grade I First class honors Rita Dean Joan Virtue Bernard Woodkey Angusville. Margaret Shaw Jo Ann Cross Audrey Low Foxwarren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor M. Shaw
T. W. Shaw
Russell
James Richardson
Greater
Winnipeg
Universty of
Manitoba
Joan Garnett
Shellmouth
Denis McNeill
Baird McNeill
William Ellis
Foxwarren
Kenneth Thompass
Myrna Ryan
Iris Donoghue
Burton Ellis
Marion Brownlee
Sheila Belton
Anita Matheson
Rita Dean
Joan Virtue
Bernard Woodkey
Angusville
Margaret Shaw
Jo Ann Cross
Audrey Low
Former Resident William M. Don Dies in Scotland
William M. Don former resident of the area died June 17 in Stranraer Scotland. He was World War I veteran of the Lois Scottish Guard and POW for years. He worked at Ross Yarn and held Soldier Grant land claim near Cracknell. Survived by his wife Annie Cathro Don and one sister. Interment at Glebe cemetery Stranraer June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aictriet
William . M. Don
Stranraer
Scotland
Lois Regiment
Ross Yarn
Cracknell
Russell
Russell Unit
Army & Navy Veterans
Annie Cathro Don
Glebe
Banks Take On New Duty Handling Family Allowance Cheques
Banks will cash about 1,466,000 monthly family allowance cheques starting mid July. Recipients must show proper identification and endorse correctly to avoid loss. Banks urge morning visits and request merchants ensure proper ID and endorsement for cashing. Government cheques are cashed at no charge and banks receive no remuneration for this service.
Hydro plan to electrify 200 communities network
Hydro outlines a program to electrify about 200 unserved communities with populations of 20 or more. The project aims to complete a basic power network from which arteries will extend to farms and rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Road De Icer and Other Wartime News Highlights
A British firm develops a liquid road de-icer sprayed by street-cleaner machinery with immediate effect, keeping treated roads ice-free for days. Canadian Army medical teams in the Far East study Pacific dietary problems for future operations. Kimberley B C launches a job safety campaign reducing accidents, with Canada’s first. British Columbia conducts four soil surveys aiding land settlement for veterans. Army returns show $26.89 million invested in the Eighth Victory Loan, overseas personnel contributing strongly. The U-889 submarine surrender yields German tide tables for the St Lawrence and Fundy regions, warning of security vigilance. Finally, the Department of National Health and Welfare seeks updated addresses for Family Allowances to ensure correct July payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American
St. Lawrence River
Bay of Fundy
Policing Our Town Showdown and Local Improvements
The town discusses rowdy Saturday nights on Russell streets and the need for stronger policing, possibly under RCMP jurisdiction, or a full-time local officer. Also features the Russell Co-Op Locker Plant improvements on Main Street and fair-related visitor notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Wouldibe
RCMP
Russell Co-Op
Main Street
Weekend Visits Across Alexander and Winni e Bee
Mr and Mrs J Wealleans of Alexander spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R C Smellie and with Mr and Mrs D A Kinney. Mr and Mrs J Irwin of Winni e Bee spent the past week at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Kinney
J. Irwin
Winnie Bee
Clear ‘Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alston
Binscorth Lodge C. C. F
Eliza Clements
Emerson
Melita
Messrs
R. H. McCallum
John Matheson
Binscarth
Saskatoon
Endcliffe
Foxwerren
Red Cross
Henry Hagen
RCAF
H. Hagen
Powell River
B.C
H. Frame
Cornelia Gaye
Molly Mather
I May Anderson
St. Regis Hotel
Vera Woroniecki
Chas. Ackroyd
Alice Rinn
Lois Waggoner
Far East
Department of Labour
Canada
Kimberley
British Columbia
Departments of Agriculture
Department of National Health and Welfare
Siathc
Alex. Kieper
Brother ‘Tom
H. M. Hughes
Silverton
Sam Wowk
Lees
Rossburn
Police
Rupertsland
R. C. Matthews
Wakefield
Matthews
Christ Church
Roblin
Russell Baseballers
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