Rossburn notices celebrate local residents and servicemen
Rossburn residents note a bride-elect, Sgt Pilot Ray Mason Peden home on leave after earning his wings in Saskatoon. Peden, youngest son of the late W A Peden, trained at Bran don and taught in several towns before joining the RCAF and transferring to Prince Edward Island. Residents report visitors, transfers, and moves including Mrs Russell Skaling in Vancouver, Lorraine Alexander returning from Clear Lake, and Mr Armstrong taking ranger duties at Lake Cadie.
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J. G. Stitt
Ray Mason Peden
Ray
Saskatoon
W. A. Peden
Peden
Rossburn
Brandon
Bowsman
Portage la Prairie
Indian School
Kelwood
RCAF
Kandahar
Sask
S. Young
B. Armstrong
Lake Cadie
Armstrong
Tale
Wilson Stitt
Frances Cope
Winnipeg
Stratford guests and local visits noted in Ontario
Harrowby D Blane and Miss K Blane of Stratford Ontario visit Wate sister. Mr Deve eoedee Wilana of the RCAF Brandon and Jack Self from Camp Shilo spent the weekend at their homes. Mr and Mrs Geisbrecht of Trail BC and Mr and Mrs McConnell and two children of Elstow visit Mr and Mrs R Self. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Henry Kriewaldt on the birth of a daughter born September 18.
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D. Blane
K. Blane
Stradford
Ont
Wate
Deveeoedee Wilana
RCAF
Brandon
Jack Self
Camp Shilo
Geisbrecht
Trail B.C
McConnell
Elstow
R. Self
Henry Kriewaldt
W M S and Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Stitt’s Home
The W. MS. and Ladies Aid held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. W. Stitt’s home with silent prayer for Mrs. Fraser’s death, a hymn, a talk “In Time of War Prepare For Peace,” a solo by Mrs. T. O. Miller, and committee planning. The group set the next meeting for October 16 and adjourned with Mizpah. Visitors Vera Hamilton and Doreen Ham are home briefly. Rae Peden of RCAP is on leave before transfer to Charlestown.
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W. MS
Ladies’ Aid
W. Stitt
McIntyre
Fraser
M. D. Hamilton
Local Notes From Crosby and Brandon Visits
Miss Evelyn Lane and Miss Ruth Lane of Brandon visit their uncle James Murdock and relatives. Betty Clark had a bicycle accident when her wheel skidded on a greasy road, breaking her arm. John Smyth returns from Killarney for the weekend and is recovering from sleeping sickness. At month end motorists may not be able to buy the white or third grade cheapest gasoline.
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Evelyn
Ruth Lane
Brandon
James Murdock
Betty Clark
John Smyth
Killarney
John
Ottawa Prepares for Expanded War Efforts and Finance
Ottawa sources reveal plans to station Wartime Prices Board branches in provincial capitals to tighten price controls. The decennial census will aid war-related social and industrial planning as Canada's population nears twelve million with rapid urban growth driven by war workers. Officials warn of serious taxation and budgeting needs as war costs rise, hinting Parliament may broaden revenue measures to fund ongoing military needs.
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Ottawa
Prices Board
Canada
Montreal
Toronto
Hamilton
Vancouver
Quebec
Parliament Hill
War era spending tax to curb inflation in Canada
Dean Wilson argues for a spending tax to curb inflation during wartime. Aimed at preserving free economy, the plan would tax not income but total expenditures above a minimum, funding war needs while discouraging wasteful private spending. The proposal seeks to avoid compulsory savings and preserve personal freedom as Canada mobilizes.
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Canada
Parliament Hill
Lita
Ottawa
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Harrowby
Crosby
Dean Wilson
Wen Seer
Canadian Consolidated Grain CO. Ltd
National Grain CO. Ltd
K. W’ Neathy
Agriattaral Dee North-West Line
Swift
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