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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 28, 1949

Page

2

Slatin Pasha the Sudan’s steadfast defender and explorer

The article recounts Sir Rudolf Carl Von Slatin known as Slatin Pasha born June 27 1857 near Vienna who traveled to the Sudan at 17. He defended Darfur against the Mahdi for nearly two years, endured siege and captivity, converted to Islam to keep troops loyal, then aided later expeditions including Kitchener’s and Wingate’s. He earned praise from both Houses and multiple decorations for his lifetime of service in Africa.

Britain Europe Rudolf Carl von Slatin Sudan Slatin Pasha India Burma Africa Speke Livingstone Gor Don Kitchener Reginald Wingate Lord Cromer Slatin Vienna Khartum Theodore von Heuglin Kordorfan Dar Nuba Emin Bosnia Rudolf Gordon Dr. Emin Austria Darfur Mahammed Ahmed Muhammedan Hicks Pasha William Hicks Egypt Obeid Nile Mahdi Omdurman Wingate

Slatin Pasha remembered for service to Britain and Sudan

A memorial note recalls Slatin Pasha’s life from his death in 1885 through his bravery in captivity and subsequent roles. It notes honors from Queen Victoria and King George V, his leadership during reconstruction in the Sudan, and his aid to Allied prisoners in Austrian hands during World War I. It also mentions later roles at the Paris Peace Conference and his ties to Britain. Doreen Chooses Attacher Les Rubans Old French. Mrs. T Carphin and Mrs. Underwood visit California relatives.

Nile Gordon Queen Victoria Slatin Bath St. Michael and St. George Sudan G.C.V.O Austria Britain Red Cross Paris Slatin Pasha Africa

Athletes Foot Threat in Sports and Industry

A troublesome fungal infection called athletes foot causes itching swelling redness and cracks in the skin. It can be controlled by regular floor disinfection special footwear for showers and foot bath disinfectants or powders.

Quiet Life Delights, Drummond Quotation

A brief quote from Drummond extols the sweetness of a tranquil life, celebrating simple pleasures and personal contentment. The remark highlights contentment over bustle and honors peaceful daily routines.

Seven Sisters Falls Community News Notes

Community notes list weddings anniversaries and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson’s fifth anniversary at the Ericksons in Newcombe and the Ambrose siblings purchasing Campbell's Grocery lac du Bonnet to open Ambrose Drug store. Also mentions 21st wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Jeffreys Norwood and H Leith Seven Sisters Falls and a June 14 recital at Hartstone Memorial Church by Gertrude Newton’s pupils.

Lac du Bonnet Cliff Brown W. S. Kennard Seven Sisters Falls H. Leith Doreen Packer Pine Falls Arthur E. Gold Elma Albert Larson Larson Hans Erickson Newcombe, Afs A Ambrose Whitemouth N. Ambrose Winnipeg Campbell's F. Jeffreys Norwood Doreen Lewis W. F. Lewis Gertrude Newton Hartstone Memorial Church

Brokenhead Bulletin Highlights June Weddings and Events

Victoria Mosquin reports on local happenings including a shower for Mary Halyk and Michael Billy whose wedding is set for June 18. Engagement announced for Mary Mosquin to Albert Molinski with a July 9 wedding at Ladywood hall. Also note births, summer visits by Elsie Hutnick and Teenie Hutnick, and upcoming weddings for Ann Colton and Nicholas Krawchuk.

Mike Haligroski Mary Halyk Michael Billy William Mosquin Mary Albert Molinski Ladywood Hall Ann Colton Nicholas Krawchuk Krawchuk

Beausejour and Portage la Prairie Community Notes

Report from the 25th annual Beausejour tournament at Portage la Prairie on June 22 notes participants enjoyed a good time. A shower honored Miss Kathleen Martin bride elect for July 6 at Riverside clubhouse. Liberal candidate J Sinnot spoke at Chateau Hall June 22. The new post office project started June 23, a $105,000 facility to employ local staff. H Halpin left for Toronto June 27 representing the Paper Workers Union. Peony show at Hud son's Bay store displays entries. prizes awarded to J Miller and R C Farmer. W Jackson visiting his parents J C Jackson. E Frayne confined to Pine Falls hospital but reported improving.

Beausejour Portage la Prairie The Horticultural Society of Pine Falls Hudson's Bay Store H. E. Spence J. Miller R. C. Farmer G. R. Cowie F. Ford, Sr W. Johannson E. Coote

River Hills Notes and Personal Mentions

Charlie Honke travels to British Columbia to visit daughter Edith for a month. Emil Merke wed last Saturday. Irene Honke hosted a birthday gathering for Della Bonikowsky. Constable and Mrs W C Ward of Regina visited Mr and Mrs Fred Henshel and others. Miss Agnes Beselt visiting sister and brother in law Sandy Kuhn.

T. Carphin Mrs. Underwood North Hollywood Calif S. Carphin Charlie Honke B.C Edith Irene Honke Della Bonikowsky Constable W. C. Ward Regina, Sask Fred Henshel William Honke E. Beskau Agnes Beselt Sandy Kuhn

Visitors and social notes in Pine Falls community

ARTHUR E. GOLD reports Mrs. Shipley and Mae from Glenavon Sask visiting Mrs. E. Wilson for a week. Mrs. A. Hebert hosts tea for Mrs. R. Logan. Miss Daisy M. Towler arrives from England after a calm Empress of Canada crossing. Betty Towler receives a shawer in Manitou Lodge as her June 14 wedding date approaches. three Pine Falls hardball players include Ted Harri.

Pine Falls England Daisy M. Towler Miss Towler Halifax Betty Towler Manitou Lodge Ted Harri

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