Angusville notes reflect local actions and obits
Frank Kennedy elected president of the Western Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union. Many Angusville residents attended church events and meetings in Birtle and Silverton. Community members mourn Jack Young and Glen Charles Wagner, with Easter and Family Sunday observances noted. Weather interrupted farm work after a late spell of sun. Over 700000 Canadians have received free Red Cross blood transfusions since 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Frank Kennedy
Western Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union
Keefe
Saskatoon
James Kennedy
Flin Fion
Nce Parabee
Birtle
Caldwell
P. Paquet
G. Forrest
Warren
Jack Young
WMS
Christ
Turnbull
G. Bell
Rinn
Ratlitte
Anderson
J. Bell
Glen Charles Wagner
The
United Church
J. Kieper
Red Cross
Marchwell notes on moving day and farewell for Walter Roulston
Rain disrupts travel and riding days as Marchwell residents prepare for May 1 mov ng day. Adel Nilsson Emma Hoglund Eddy Betke relocate to new homes while Betke takes over the Federal Grain Elevator. A farewell party for Walter Roulston at Marchwell hall includes songs stunts a gift bag and dancing. Frank Cicierski returns from the University of Manitoba with best wishes. Wayne Collins recovers from a broken arm as rain and hail flood fields and delay farming. section foreman Cecil Dilts stays busy tending the track and waterlogged roads. Mrs C Collins visits Yorkton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel Nilsson
Buddy Lundgrens
Emma Hoglund
Harry
Nelson
Eddy Betke
Hoglund
Mr. Betke
Walter Roulston
Marchwell Hall
Federal Grain Company
Marchwell
Doris Swedberg
Lyle Wilcox
Roulston
Gladstone
Henry Hande
Gust Swedberg
Charlie Goehring
Gilbert Johnson
Houlston
The
Federal Grain Co
Frank Cicierski
University of Manitoba
Frank
Wayne Collins
Cecil Dilts
C. Collins
Yorkton
Harrowby Notes From Harrowby and Winnipeg Visit
Harrowby notes Cam Collins traveled to Winnipeg on April 25 to consult an eye specialist for his ulcerated eye and underwent surgery the following day. He remains in Winnipeg for recovery as well wishers send prayers for a speedy return. Other Winnipeg medical visits include Me Oliver Blanc and Mr Art Olson. Dan Fisher family has moved into Hector Walker’s former home once occupied by the D Davies family. Sheila Greensides and Helen Kocuk from Russell Col spent the weekend in the area. An Harrowby resident reported a trip to Millwood Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam Collins
Winnipeg
Winnipep
Cam
Oliver Blanc
Art Olson
Don Olson
CPR
Avaling
Dan Fisher
Binscarth
Hector Walker
D. Davies
Sheila Greensides
Helen’ Kocuk
Russell Col
Harrowby
Millwood
Water, shelter and survival in world history
A World Health Day article by Abel Wolman from Johns Hopkins University notes humanity’s dependence on water for survival and traces the long quest for pure, safe water. It highlights historical reliance on rivers and wells and credits early figures and practices shaping modern water protection and filtration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Wolman
Johns Hopkins University
World Health Organization
Advances in Water Purification Through History
The text traces water purification progress from ancient times to modern methods. It credits England and Scotland with early filtration and chlorination, notes American strides in rapid filtration and large-scale chlorination, and highlights the 1880 to 1900 rise of rapid filtration, slow sand filters, and chlorine application equipment. It also notes broader global contributions and later translations into practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
Persia
England
Scotland
United States
Massachusetts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Montreal
Vancouver
Regina
Flying Merchant
Mr. Young
Rose Zink
Nick Kloot
A. A. Lechowicz
Frank Keller
Russell
Lechowicz
Keller
John Chalaturnyk
Hamiota
Mrs Lechowicz
Bonnie
Jimmie Beyette
Sanderingham School
Dauphin
May Turnbull
Bill Mushey
Max Ukrainic
Fort William
Naf
W. S. Chaytor
Gladys Honey
Wm. Flynn
Jas. Rea
Ada Spear
Ratcliffe
Flynn
Russell Banner
Tarry
Westwood's Hardware
Dodge
Dodge-De Soto
Robertson Brothers
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