Local social notes at East Selkirk and area events
Mrs J B Henderson and companions visited East and West Selkirk and toured Searle Farms with prize Shorthorn cattle for shipment to Toronto. Miss Kontola heads to San Francisco via Duluth and Detroit. Trail Rangers camp at Gimli. Peggy Countryman wed Bryan Westron at a reception at the Bryk residence. Numerous visits and gatherings honor birthdays, weddings, and charity dances in the community. Ole Jorgenson returns home after operation. a shower for Mrs Latta overseas Bride. Lutheran picnic well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Henderson
Clifford Webb
D. Kontola
East
Selkirk
Searle
Toronto Royal
England
Dajmar Kontola
San Francisco
Duluth
Detroit
Tony Bryk
Peggy Countryman
Bryan Westron
Oakes Return From Holiday Across Niagara Falls and Canada
Mr and Mrs Glen Oakes arrived home in Great Falls on Wednesday evening August 14 after holidays with relatives in Niagara Falls Welland and Woodstock Ontario They also drove into the United States as far as Buffalo New York Sam Baker now of Long Lake Manitoba flew to Lac Du Bonnet arriving in Great Falls with Frank Waters of Lac du Bonnet He expects to return freighting to the mines in December and went back to Long Lake Wednesday morning after finishing business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Glen Oakes
Great Falls
Mrs. Oakes
Mr. Oakes
Niagara Falls
Welland
Woodstock
Ontario
United States
Buffalo
New York
Sam Baker
Long Lake
Manitoba
Lac du Bonnet
Frank Waters
Ted Peterson
Change of Heart Needed in Nations Opinion Column
Various short items from Canadian presses reflect on public attitudes and social kindness. Notable remarks discuss changing hearts among nations, responsible fire management, value of harvest work, media as a community force, and the impact of neat homes as public signals of prosperity.
Scavenger Hunt Honors Anne Davies in Pine Falls
Anne Davies hosted by Lorraine Rigg for a Thursday scavenger hunt in Pine Falls Ontario. Despite rain, teens scurried for items, with Connie Romano Lorraine Rigg Margaret Roy and Fred Ford forming the winning team. Anne received HM S Pinafore records as a remembrance. Grace Allison from Calgary visited Pine Falls. Lorraine Klyne of Kenora stayed with sister Mrs Henry Lafrance. Eileen Sharpe visited Winnipeg and Starbuck, staying with Joyce Colbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Davies
Iroqouis Falls
Ont
Lorraine Rigg
Connie Romano
Margaret Roy
Fred Ford
Rigg
Anne
Hm.s
Eileen Sharpe
Winnipeg
Starbuck
Joyce Colbert
Wheat prices spark wide protest on Canadian farming
A regional column laments wheat pricing and subsidy effects in Canada and Britain. It argues the burden of low bread prices falls on farmers, urging higher prices for farmer wheat so bread costs rise modestly. The piece cites Canada’s wartime experience and contrasts with Britain and other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Canada
World cereal reserves drop as weather hits harvests
A summary of wartime food reports notes near average wheat in North China, below average crops in central and west regions, July estimates show fall wheat mixed grain and hay above average, and spring crops around average. Swiss stockpiles of imported foods are low, bread rations cut to 225 grams monthly, and cereal reserves are expected to run dry before new harvests. The London committee warns world cereal reserves fell from about 23.22 million tons to 11 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North China
Central
West China
Norway
Food and Agriculture Supply Committee
London
Inland News Highlights from a Manitoba Visit List
Pinawa J Richards and R Pearson plan a fishing trip to Sioux Lookout Ontario to visit Richards son Eddie. R Pearson returns from Ford Plant Winnipeg. Lynn and Martin Wade visit grandparents W A Walsh. Mrs Moen and family return from Hartney Manitoba. H Leith and daughter Margaret and W Kelly of Winnipeg motor to Banff Lake Louise Field BC then through Montana and North Dakota visiting Souris returning Thursday. Land slide near Field BC narrowly avoided. Visitors to Winnipeg include Mrs A Krampetz J Thompson A Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richards
Mrs. R. Pearson
Sioux Lookout
Ontario
Mr. Richards
Eddie
H. Leith
Margaret and
W. Kelly
Winnipeg
Calgary
Banff
Lake Louise
Field
B.C
Montana
North Dakota
Souris
Man
Winnipeg Visitors And Family Notes
Week end visitors include Leo Leeyus from Winnipeg at Mr and Mrs J H Leeyus home and N P Sidorko and family at Mr and Mrs P Sidorko home. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs C Toews on birth of a baby daughter. J M Henry of Prince Rupert BC visits Mr and Mrs C E Wendeborn. Olga Novicki returns from Redditt Ontario and stays home. A Zavaduk spends short holiday at Malachi Ontario. V Gustav leaves for Mathe son Island Manitoba to resume teaching. Best wishes to Frank Negedly and Minnie Blonski on their Winnipeg marriage. V Yacula of St Laurent Manitoba visits his parents S Yacula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Wardrup
A. Clark
Stonewall
J. Maxwell
Winnipeg
E. P. Johnson
Clandeboye
W. L. Wardrop and Son
Terry
Leo Leeyus
Mrs
J. H. Leeyus
N. P. Sidorko
Mrs. P. Sidorko
Mrs. C. Toews
J. M. Henry
Prince Rupert, B.C
Mrs. C. E. Wendeborn
Frank Negedly
Minnie Blonski
Man
V. Yacula
St. Laurent, Man
Mrs. S. Yacula
Conservation Talk Ties Forests to All Life
A regional summary explains how forests, wildlife, water, and soil link to everyone's well being. Homey gatherings show how conservation affects lumber firms, fishing folk, trappers, farmers, and prairie communities by protecting streams, preventing erosion, and enriching local livelihoods. Public-spirited youth influence keeps care in focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtnses
Howe
Ets
Harvest time in LAC DU BONNE district weather boosts crops
Harvest time is crucial for farmers in LAC DU BONNE with income tied to the crop. The past week brought favorable weather, aiding threshing as one third of stocked grain was threshed by Saturday evening. Yield and grade exceed expectations after dry conditions, and another stretch of sun is hoped to finish storage. Three women packed for a trip by car, signaling a shift from horse support.
Seven Sisters Falls Social Notes From Winnipeg Visit
Mr. and Mrs. P Blanchette and Mr. and Mrs. A Blanchette of Winnipeg were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J E Roagan last weekend. H Steeves spent the weekend at Dryden with his brother Ted. Billy Gillies and Lorrie Oxholm left for Camp Robertson near Gimli for a week. Daisy and Arthur King are patients at Winnipeg General Hospital after eye operations. Mrs D Cramer and Mrs …
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Nicks
Mies L. Peters
Winnipeg
E. Holmes
P. Blanchette
A. Blanchette
J. E. Roagan
H. Steeves
Dryden, Ont
Brother
Ted
Billy Gillies
Lorrie Oxholm
Camp Robertson
Gimli
Daisy
Arthur King
Winnipeg General Hospital
Red Cross Seeks Missing Girl Wilma Krammer
Through the Netherlands Red Cross authorities request information on Miss Wilma Krammer born 1907 Austrian by birth. Married in 1936 she lived in London then Canada and is believed to reside in St James Manitoba. Contact Manitoba Division Red Cross Winnipeg 31 Kennedy Street telephone 93 473.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Red Cross
Wilma Krammer
London
England
Canada
St James
Manitoba
Forest Protection Show Draws Large Prairie Audience
Mr. Dick Roberts who leads the Forest Fire Prevention Campaign in the prairie Provinces reported a gratifying turnout at the Community Hall on Wednesday August 21. The tour moved pictures blend entertainment with forest conservation education as they tell the story of Canada’s protection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Roberts
Prairie Provinces
Summer travels share news of friends and turtle Tim
The notice recounts residents visiting relatives in Winnipeg Beach and Saskatchewan and hosting gatherings around Port Arthur and Letonia. Irene Springham returns from a Winnipeg Beach camp described as not “For Girls Only.” A pet turtle named Timothy responds to his name. Dorothy Alksne’s Pyrex shower is noted with hostesses Alice Mathews and Hilda Sihl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Springham
Winnipeg
Irene
Patricia Riley
Timothy
Shan Uhlman
Patricia
Alice Mathews
Hilda Sihl
Dorothy Alksne
John Alksne
Lettonia
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7. G. Erskine
R. B. Mutch
A. E. Wardrop
Pine Falls
Carmody and
Dennis
Grant Saunby
Balfour
Rae Shannon
Ray Heather
Tim
Beverley
Capreol
Martyn Saunby
Flo Campbell
P. R. Paulsen
Erickson
Tom Harrison
John Steiner
Eagle River
Anita Dupas
Ilardy Smith
Andy Cousins
Fred Malkoske
Rosenfelt
Whitemouth
Joe Shedler
Toronto
A. Carlson
Mrs. A. Anderson
Mesdames F. Swansson
F. Carlton
H. Nielson
T. G. Erskine
J. Benscharski
S. Boychuk
O. Petterson
J. Molinski
Ole Jorgenson
Deer Lodge Hospital
Ole
R. W. Latta
Fred Anderson
P.R. Union
Wilsons
Geo. Karpoff
Steep Rock
Mrs. J. Karpoff
I. Zikman
W. Gederlund & Sons
Igeneral Blacksmithing and Welding
Beatty Bros
White Rose Gas Fuel
ODL
Betty Jean Thorberghes
THE
Harry Fensom
Mr. Fensom
Guy Fralick
Blue Rocks
Lunenburg
N-S
Progress- Enterprise
Mark Reid
C.P.R
Kentville
N.S
Anne Howes
Winnipeg Free Press
Lew Howes
Lachute
Kirkland Lake
Northern News
Perth
Courier
Empire-Advance
Virden
Empire- Advance
Vernon
B-C
Grace Allison
Alta
A. Fiett
Lorraine Klyne
Kenora, Ont
Henry Lafrance
H.G. L. Strange
Poramer
A. Resia
Spruce Lake
Sagh
A. L. Oddleifson
A. L. Sveinson
Mrs. T. Hanneson
H Steeves
Freddie Lef
Sporting, Man
F. Sewer
Marion
Ohio
U.S.A
Mrs. J. Sauer
Fred Oxholm Jr
Cranberry Portage
Mai
F. Campbell
Mrs. S. Gittens
Pinawa
Mrs. H. Leith
R. Pearson
Ford
Lynn and
Martin Wade
Mr. and
Mrs. W. A. Walsh
Mrs. A. Krampetz
J. Thompson
A. Erickson
By C. Wendeborn
Olga Novicki
Redditt
Mrs. A. Zavaduk
Malachi, Ont
V. Gustav
Matheson Island
Tracy Sheet Metal
Cederland
Lac DU Bonn
By Jeck Wade
F. Waters
Cliff Brown
E. Nanstrom
Seven Sisters Falls
Mrs. M. Everson
D. Cramer
Minneapolis
Mrs. G. Binda
Saskatchewan
Frankie
Ruth Wright
Ray Park
Miss Wright
Mrs. Park
Phyllis Park
Port Arthur
Joyce Alksne
Helen Lagsdin
Eastern Farm
John Donner
Bonnie
Bonnie Experimental Farm
A. LeVasseur
O. Erickson
Riverland
Bonnie Hatchery
Beausejour, Man
the Beaver Lumber
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