Neighborhood Happenings and Local News Briefs
Claire Mackie left for Winnipeg to enlist with the RCAF and begin basic training at Brandon. Melvin Litzenberg has enlisted with the RCA and is on short leave at home. Mrs. Herb Liske returned from Winnipeg after medical treatment. Mrs. Herb Lorimer and her infant Dale returned from Sacred Heart hospital. Funeral held for Garheart Nernberg, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Nernberg, at Preefield church with sympathy extended. Mackies moving to 44 Burnell St with a welcome table lamp gift. Lena Kendal wedding witnessed west of Shellmouth. attendees included Mrs Mench and family. Egg grading station opened at Adam Cipryk store with Ethel Manning and Beatrice Dunn in charge. Mother’s Day service well attended. Rev. J. Nixon officiated. choir provided music. Eric McKay of the RCA at Camp Shilo visited his mother at Ride A Wee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Mackie
Winnipeg
RCAF
Brandon
Melvin Litzenberg
RCA
Herb. Liske
Herb Lorimer
Dale
Sacred Heart Hospital
Garheart Nernberg
Gus Nernberg
Preefield
Ethel Manning
Beatrice Dunn
J. Nixon
Eric McKay
Camp Shilo
Ave
McKay
Silverton and area notes from a busy week
Silverton residents welcomed Charlie Keating home from Winnipeg ending his university term and restoring health in his neat service uniform. Miss Neilie Brook visited Lavinia friends. The community mourned Mrs. Anderson at her son's home, with relatives traveling from Selkirk Portage la Prairie and Dauphin. Other items include illnesses, hospitalizations, a local wedding Donnie Hyra and Stanley Mushumanski, and visits/visits to Yorkton Raymore Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. Achievement Day for sewing and cooking clubs at Angusville hall drew a good crowd. Scotty Ferguson visits from away while Dawson and Lila prepared to depart Benito Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Keating
Winnipeg
Neilie Brook
Lavinia
Robert Anderson
Nellie
Selkirk
Bert
Mere Anderson
Portage la Prairie
H. Hughes
Clear Lake
C. McLaren
Meryle v
Kenneth
Dauphin
Gordon Keating
Grandview
Kathleen Cochrane
Hamiot
Wm. Cook
Watt Cochrane
J. Crowe
Donnie Hyra
Charlie Hyra
Stanley Mushumanski
John Mushumanski
Wm. Kennedy
J. McFadyen
Yorkton
McKean
Raymore
Wm. McKay
L. Bates
Pearl Grainger
Moose Jaw
Patsy
A. Downy
Agnes Zink
Olive Nield
Civil Service
W. H. Davis
Barry
Sgo
Angusville Hall
Scotty” Ferguson
Dawson
Lila
Easter Holiday Social and School Staff Notes
Anausville native Master Wayne Bates left Monday for Flin Flon to visit his grandmother. The United church choir, after practice Friday, was invited to Mrs A Schaan’s home for a social hour with refreshments. School resumes with teachers Miss Teresa Maloney Winnipeg Miss Jean Campbell Portage la Prairie Miss Olive Nield and Bill Lechowicz Angusville. Miss Pauline Maz returned to Winnipeg to attend Normal college. She was with Dorothy and Ena Ferguson who spent Easter with grandparents Mr and Mrs CE Ferguson. Miss Ruth Broadfoot spent the next line continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Bates
Mondag
Flin Flon
United Church Choir
A. Schaan
Teresa Maloney
Winnipeg
Jean Campbell
Portage la Prairie
Olive Nield
Bill Lechowicz
Angusville
Pauline Maz
Little Dorothy
Ena Ferguson
CE. Ferguson
Ruth Broadfoot
Minniska WMS Meeting Notes May 4 Proceeds and News
The Minniska Woman’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. George McLeod’s home on May 4 with eight members and four visitors. Mrs. T Dunn reported on a Winnipeg conference. Members reminded to bring money for War Savings Certificates. Marie Liske returned home from Watt Dunn visit. Sympathy extended to the Anderson family of Silverton on Grandma Anderson’s death. Mother’s Day service drew a good crowd. Mrs. George McLeod visited Mrs. Russ Coulter. Joe Shipp of the RCAF is on spring leave with his father in Cracknell. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mushumanski (nee Donelda Mara) on their May 9 marriage. Jean McLennan has joined the navy. best wishes accompany her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
George McLeod
T. Dunn
Winnipeg
Marie Liske
Watt Dunn
Anderson
Silverton
Grandma
Robert Anderson
Russ. Coulter
Joe Shipp
RCAF
Jos. Shipp
Cracknell
S. Mushumanski
Donelda Mara
Jean McLennan
Navy
Craigie Wm Valley Reports to Duty at Fort Osborne
Red Cross group met at Mrs. C Casitar home May 4 with eleven members. Members handed in 4 knitting articles 17 sewing items and 1 quilt. Mite box held 2.51 including 0.75 in fat. Next meeting set for Mrs. Dave McKinnon’s home on Tuesday June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Valley
Fort Osborne Barracks
Red Cross
C. Casitar
Dave McKinnon
Endcliffe Rev J E McNeill conducts Mother's Day service
Endcliffe Rev J E McNeill conducted church services here on Mother's Day and will hold another service May 23 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited. Mrs M Laycock is a patient in Sacred Heart hospital and her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Ella Johnson of Marchwell visited relatives last week. Miss Elsie Prederick of Biggar Sask is visiting at the Liske home. Miss Doreen Schwalm of Winnipeg visited her relatives. Mr and Mrs George Friskin of Winnipes are visiting. Mel McCann of Birtle is visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs J Peddie have taken over the post office and store here. Due to Mr Woodard’s ill health the family will visit sons at Assiniboia Sask and Lethbridge Alta. Miss Margaret Jackson of Russell was a guest at the Gelb home. Intended for last week the Hugues left Endcliffe to live in Angusville district. Dale Von Hagen spent Easter holidays with Rod. The Junior Red Cross held a very successful dance last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McNeill
McNeill
M. Laycock
Sacred Heart Hospital
Ella Johnson
Marchwell
Everlyn
Edna Liske
Elsie Prederick
Biggar
Sask
Woodard
Assiniboia
Lethbridge
Alta
Margaret Jackson
Russell
G. Gelb
Hughes
Eadcliffe
Angusvillee
Dale von Hagen
Rod
Red Cross
Visit of Hector Walker to Halifax Father
HerrowBy Gmr Hector Walker of the RCA at Halifax spent a few days visiting with his father Robt Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gmr
Hector Walker
Rc.a
Halifax
Robt. Walker
Local Notes: Families Return for Furlough and Relocation
Pte. Dan Davies of the R.C.A. at Petawawa spent his furlough at his parents home, Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gawryluk and family from Inglis have taken up residence here, with Mr. Gawryluk employed on the CPR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Davies
R.C.A
Petawawa
D. Davies
A. Gawryluk
Inglis
Mr. Gawryluk
CPR
Crosby Bligh Visits Winnipeg Father Before Alaska Highway Work
Crosby Emerson Bligh of Winnipeg visited his father H. K. Bligh last week before heading north to work on the new Alaska highway. The cold wet weather delays spring farm work. Gracefield spent time with her parents, recovering from an acute cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Bligh
Winnipeg
H. K. Bligh
North
Alaska
Law
Gracefield
Local Notes On Furloughs And Army Call Ups In District
Pte Dan Mears spent his furlough at home in the district while Pte Dan Pawluk, stationed in British Columbia, was also mentioned. Miss Kate Simanuik returned from Winnipeg after wintering there. Charlie Kember has been called to the army and Bill Derlag is seriously ill, having left for Winnipeg for medical examination. The snow and rain have delayed seeding operations to a great extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Pawluk
Kate Simanuik
Winnipeg
Charlie Kember
Bill Derlag
Visit Ends At Hamiltons As Rutherfords Stay Nearby
Vista residents Mr. and Mrs. R Rutherford of Russell spent a few days last week at Mr. and Mrs. H Hamilton's home. The WMS and Ladies Aid met at Mrs. M D Hamilton's home last Wednesday with the National Anthem, prayer, and a Missionary Monthly program. Mrs. W recorded minutes and roll call, Mrs. Miller sang a solo, and Mrs. McIntyre presented a paper on leaflets from recent months. The supply quilt work shortened the meeting to finish the quilt.
Local Ladies Aid Meeting Closes With Mizpah Doxology
The Ladies' Aid held a meeting with a hymn and prayer. The secretary reported $28 clear for the funds. Next meeting set at Mrs. W. J. Hamilton's home. Visitors welcome. Dan Hamilton home on 48 hour leave from His Majesty's forces. Melvin Stitt of Rossburn visited W. Stitt family while mother recovers in hospital. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hamilton
Dan Hamilton
Melvin Stitt
Rossburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
CJIGX
Anausville
Minniska
Craigie
George A. Lauman Russell
National Buyer
Lve
Endcliffe
HerrowBy
National Selective Service
Selective Service
Walter
Ballist
India
Minister of Labour
Department OF Labour
Homeusy Mic
Labour
A. MacNamana
Crosby
Mears
Capesty
Ste
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