Manitoba Power Commission halts extension to Russell wartime
Town officials announce the discontinuation of all extension work by the Manitoba Power Commission. About $50,000 would have funded the Russell service, but priority is given to national war effort. Officials stress unity and that reopening the hydro question may occur later, but for now the focus is on winning the war.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Russell
Canada
Power Commission
Hydro
How They Can Help German Canadians and Nazi Sympathizers
The piece urges distinguishing good Germans from Nazi supporters and proposes using police help to identify sympathizers. It argues that those who fled Germany may still harbor Nazism and compares Nazi danger to a mad dog needing to be shot to protect the public.
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Germany
War Savings Certificates a Great War Silver Bullet
Lloyd George spoke of silver bullets, and Canadians today can invest in War Savings Certificates to fund the war. Five to one hundred dollar certificates are offered at half price with seven and a half year maturity, redeemable earlier. The appeal urges all income levels to contribute, citing Britain and Nazi Germany as comparisons and ending with a poignant war poem about sacrifice.
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Lloyd George
Canada
Nazi Germany
Community Picnic Set With Harrowby Orchestra In June
Mrs Brewster of Binscarth renews acquaintances in the district as the community picnic is planned for Wednesday June 26 on the usual grounds across from the school. The Harrowby orchestra will supply the dance music. Attendees from here joined the Old Timers Reunion at Thos Hallam's on June 5. Two carriages from here attended the M A convention in Newdale on Monday. Delegates included Mrs J W Spencer C Cooke and J Thickett. Mrs J A McKinnon of Pettapiece visited Miss A McKinnon. Welcome rains fell this week and last weekend.
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Brewster
Binscarth
Harrowby
Thos. Hallam's
New@ale
J. W.spencer
C. Cooke
J. Thickett
J. A. McKinnon
Pettapiece
A. McKinnon
Dropmore Patriotic Club Plans June Picnic and Fundraiser
The Dropmore Patriotic Club held a well attended meeting and tea on June Sth. They planned a June 28 picnic at Jas Shearer’s Castleavery district home and a sale of work featuring sewing, embroidery, and woodwork. A wool comforter and a crocheted table runner were to be raffled with tickets on sale. Donations of $50 to Red Cross were authorized. Mrs M Anderson named Honorary President. Margie Nichols presented a bouquet to her. The wool comforter was ruffled during the tea hour. The lucky ticket 13 belonged to Mrs James Robertson.
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Dropmore
Red Crow
M. Anderson
H. A. Rowan
Margie Nichols
James Robertson
Vera Metschke
Erickson
Slyde Laughton
Inglis
B.D. Carmichael
Jesse Wardle
Winnipeg
Millwood News Highlights Weekend Visits and Picnic
Millwood residents Mrs N Cronk Delma and Faye of Harrowby visited Mrs Cronk's parents Mr and Mrs W Swain over the weekend. Miss Eileen Heap is staying with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Eddie Wondrasek of Crosby. Orville Clee of Russell visited Mr and Mrs Klimm last week. Ea Thorarinson of Eltros spent Sunday with the Swains. Millwood annual picnic set for Friday June 2 with an evening dance.
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N. Cronk
Delma
Faye
Harrowby
Memorial Day Visitors and Local Health Notes
Crosby Annie May Crosby returned from Winnipeg after two months with aunt Mrs E Keech. Mr and Mrs W Ohin stead and children of Stillwater Minnesota visited James Murdock and renewed old friendships. A large crowd attended Memorial Day services at Binscarth on June 1. Elen Bligh is ill and hospitalized for attention. Philip Robinson is a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital Russell for an appendix operation.
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Annie May
Winnipeg
E. Keech
W. Ohinstead
Stillwater
Minn
US. A
James Murdock
Binscarth
Elen Bligh
Philip Robinson
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Weekend Notices And Birth Announcement Highlights
Spent the weekend at Foxwarren with Mrs N Cronk Delma and Faye The Olson family celebrates the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Wm Olson born June 4 at Birtle Hospital named George William Harrowby picnic scheduled for June 21 with a note about a date change.
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Foxwarren
Mears and Mrs Bon ehuk Return From Winnipeg Medical Care
Joe Derlago Mears and Mrs W Bon ehuk returned from Winnipeg last week where they had undergone medical treatment. Both are showing signs of improvement. Nick Hrycuick made a trip w
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Joe Derlago
Local notices and community updates from Inglis council
Reports on residents moving chattels to a new valley home and a social visit by Angusville pairs. A travelling show entertained Mears Community hall crowds. Eastward hires noted for Matt Sawchuk and Pawluke brothers in Ontario. Council by law readings, stable removal actions, and secretary treasurer accounts approved. Indemnities authorized. meeting adjourned.
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Tom Dychakowsky
Joe Semochko
M. Kawka
Angusville
W. Kawka
Mears
Matt
Sawchuk
Walter
Dan Pawluke
Ontario
Russell
Norman Rogers
R. B. Hanson
J. A. Glen
W. J. Ward
M. P
Inglis
E. H. Floyd
A. Shnider
N. Evaniski
Department of Public Works
P. Bernard
Department of Public Welfare
Mike Horesko
Western Municipal News
W. Rawlings
Manitoba
Western Chain
G. Bolton
W. Hancock
Willow Posts
B. Bradley Hunt
R. M
Shelin
Shellmouth Council Minutes Report June Meeting
The Rural Municipality of Shellmouth held its monthly session at Dropmore on June 1 with the Reeve and all councillors present. Resolutions include adopting prior minutes, rent actions on properties involving S Wishart and A Johnson, a lease option to purchase, fence maintenance, a $50 ward donation per councillor to Red Cross for refugee relief, and a demand for Canadian conscription measures.
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Shellmouth
Dropmore
S. Wishart
N. E
A. Johnson
Johnson
Red Cross
Knox United Church Service Schedule
Public Worship at 11 am with Sunday School Session at noon. Evening service at 7 pm outlines a full day of Knox United Church activities for June 16th.
June and July church events and fairs schedule
On Sunday June 16 services include Sunday School at noon and Evensong at 7 pm. June 14 features a Young Men’s Section Field Day, June 21 a Young Men’s Section Dance. July 18 hosts Russell Fair and Sports, July 24 the Rossburn Exhibition.
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Russell Fair
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