Local Auctions Schedule Near Dropmore and Inglis
Auction notices list Harry Howan selling livestock mulements and furniture near Dropmore on Monday October 27 followed by Shipley and Son handling Freyory estate sale on Friday October 31 one mile northeast of Dropmore. John Nile advertises furniture and blacksmith tools sale at Inglis on Saturday November 1. Department of National Health and Welfare urges dental care with bulletin noting widespread caries and recommending dentist visits at least twice yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howan
Dropmore
Shipley and Son
Freyory
Shipley , & Son
John Nile
Inglis
N. W. Burla
Department of National Health and Welfare
Ottawa
Mrs Margaret Flynn Visits In Angusville
Mrs Margaret Flynn visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Hamilton in Vista. Mr H Caldwell visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Patterson in Russell. Miss Olive Chuch returns to Sandy Lake High School to resume her duties last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Flynn
Harry Hamilton
Vista
H. Caldwell
Bill Patterson
Russell
Olive Chuch
Sandy Lake High School
Canadians Reach Rendezvous With Death at Hong Kong
Six years ago on October 27, 194], the Canadian Expeditionary Force sailed from Vancouver for Hong Kong aboard the British troopship Ava ea with about 2,000 men under Brigadier J. K. Lawson. The garrison, comprising the Winnipeg Grenadiers and Royal Rifles of Canada, endured a two day battle and heavy losses before surrendering on Christmas Day. 555 Canadians died in Jap prisoner of war camps or from malnutrition. The Hong Kong Post reflected on their fate, noting the soldiers faced a doomed fortress and fulfilled a grim rendezvous with death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avaea
J. K. Lawson
Vancouver
Hong Kong
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Royal Rifles of Canada
Wongneichong Gap
Lawson
Jone
Conti
Canada
Hong Post
Last Dominion
Plans for Kiddies' Park rink approved by council
The committee formed to oversee a rink at Kiddies' Play Park directs architects Green Blankstein Russell of Winnipeg to draft a 101 by 206 foot building with a full size 80 by 180 foot rink and a front addition for Legion quarters and facilities. Mayor A Mather and Councillor A K E McLennan will press the plan with the architects as bricks and cement are acquired and staged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mather
A. K. E. McLennan
Messrs. Green
Blankstein & Russell
Winnipeg
Legion
Russell
Memorial project plans announced for spring funding
The plans call for a spring start on a Memorial building to be among Canada’s finest. Cost estimated at 45000 to 50000 dollars with a 25000 dollar town grant. the balance to be raised by public subscription. Donations before year end deductible from income tax. E. E. Thompson, treasurer, at The Royal Bank, issues receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
E. E. Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Forest
Roblin
Sirnick’s Hardware
F Association
Angusville
Just
Greyhomne
Saskatoon
Calgary
Los Angeles
EATON
Eaton Research Bureau
Chemiamn
Eaton's
T.eaton St
Kowloon
Russell Community Memorial Committee
Curling Club
Thawelie Comefoet
Canadian National
Welbera
Children’s Aid Society
Children’s Aid Society of
Western Manitoba
Mth
Rosser Avenue
Brandon
Auctioneers Sale Register
T. Mushumanski
Cracknell
Harry Rowan
Rudolph Schmitke
Jack Bezo
F. Clement & Sons
Goodyyears
GoonsVean
Russell, Man
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