02 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
1
The article notes the abandonment of daylight saving terminology and accepting standard time across Canada and the United States. It explains earlier confusion due to mixed adherence to daylight time and standard time, then confirms tomorrow is Good Friday and Dominion holiday. It lists local events in Rivers including a birthday prize, old timers association activities, an auction, and church social events.
The Toronto Star explains that the gift means Canada will borrow a billion dollars, spent inside Canada to buy Canadian farm and factory goods. The money returns as income to farmers and artisans, with interest flowing to Canadian lenders year after year.
A 1932 lookback notes Curling active with P Sproule arriving to head loco motive duties at railway shops. Transcona and Winnipeg visitors to Mt Sinai Chapter Royal Arch Masons. Wheatland farmer Archibald sells farm and implements. Rivers seeks a new Sec Treas with multiple applicants. Rivers Orchestra hosts its first dance. Curling ends with Chas Howard as schedule winner.
The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Evan Franklin White on April 4 and Ella Stevenson on the 4th along with several others including Mrs. Geo E Jelliff Jas Russell Mrs Alf Wareham Mrs A Anderson Grand Beach Sth Mrs Alex Black Mrs E O Stewart and Eleanor McCallum with dates listed as the 4th 5th 6th and 8th.
Elliott M. Little director of national selective service joined Labor Minister Mitchell in declaring newspapers an essential service. He said nothing should be done to deprive them of qualified workers to ensure efficient publication.
The World of Wheat argues Britain struggles for animal products like bacon cheese and eggs due to submarine warfare and imports. A continent wide push urges both farmers and city folk to grow more vegetables and fruits to spare animal foods for Britain.
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