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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1944

Page

2

Let God Arise Battle Cry Echoes Through History

The article notes General Montgomery's cry “Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered,” linking it to Cromwell’s Dunbar charge. It recalls England’s peril from 1585 to 1685 and cites H. V. Morton’s Atlantic Meeting and Astley’s Edgehill prayer as context for courage drawn from seventeenth century leaders and the New York Herald Tribune account of the action against the Scottish troops.

Montgomery England H. V. Morton Bismarck Jacob Astley Edgehill Veria Basie General Montgomery Oliver Cromwell Dunbar New York Herald Tribune

Courageous London night express crew avert disaster

Fireman William Page and driver Herbert Blunt saved a packed London night express during an air raid by stopping inside a tunnel and extinguishing about 40 incendiaries on the track. The pair then reported the incident and continued with their journey after a brief delay, keeping quiet about their actions.

Herbert Blunt William Page Blunt Page London Daily Telegraph

History Repeats Itself Invasion Plans Recalled

An Ottawa Citizen clipping recounts a misread history tale with German invasion references and a Lake Petpus siege scene. It notes Nevsky driving back Teutons and a declaration that Russia lives, with restraint toward peaceful guests but warns sword-wielding foes. It also mentions Natal Brazil’s naming after Christ Tass in 1598.

Germany Lake Petpus Alexander Nevsky Lsle Russia Ottawa Citizen

Gift of the Bride on the Westland Country Club Porch

Pat Denton hides on a porch after a wedding crisis, meeting Ellen Lanier sister of the groom. She confides heartbreak over Brad, and Pat offers unsteady comfort. The pair later reconnect at the church and reception where Ellen reveals her connection and Pat learns the truth.

Pat Denton Westland Country Club Ellen Pat Himelf Brad Lanier Country Club Elien Marion Brad Havans Ellen Lanier

Pattern 4691 apron from Anne Adams in Pattern Dest Winnipeg

A Winnipeg based notice for Pattern 4691 from Anne Adams. It describes a one yard 35 inch cotton apron in Small to Large sizes with a vivacious heart pocket design. Send 20 cents in stamps with Size Name Address and Style Number to Anne Adams Pattern Dest Winnipeg Newspaper Union.

Anne Adams Winnipeg Newspaper Union McDermot Ave. EL Winnipeg Man

Wartime Problems Of Your Lumber Merchant

Manitoba farmer seeks lumber for a new building but dealer cannot promise delivery due to wartime supply limits. Demand rose since 1940, with government allocations prioritizing war needs. Farmers show rising incomes but face scarce plywood and logs. dealers strive to serve civilians under restrictions while aiding food production.

Manitoba Hig Prairies Saskatchewan Alberta Millar Canada United States Ottawa Ifor

Women patriots serve in occupied Europe in war effort

Women have aided Underground networks and guerilla bands in occupied Europe. Danielle Casanova died after Gestapo torture without revealing secrets. Madame Hermine Van Decatyse was executed for recruiting saboteurs. Greek and Yugoslav women aided resistance efforts. many risk Nazi punishment and endure bravery that inspires future generations. The Volga River is navigable for 1,800 miles.

Europe Danielle Casanova Jeanne d’Arc France Gestapo Madame Hermine van Decatyse Italy Marshal Broz Tito Christian Science Mont

Maple Leaf in Italy wartime dispatches issued by CP

Canadian Press releases a 16 page illustrated booklet Maple Leaf in Italy compiling dispatches from Ross Munro William Stewart Douglas Amazon L V Hunter and Foster Barclay. Covering the September 3 landing through the Appenine drive to Ortona the record serves as a temporary Cana dian campaign reference not for sale but available at printing cost for training and study.

Italy Sicily Reggio Ortona C.P Ross Munro William Stewart Douglas Amazon L. V. Hunter Foster Barclay Stewart

Complex gun bolt demands sixty six machining operations

A single bolt for a machine gun example requires 66 separate operations, and the entire weapon assembly needs more than 1,800 distinct machining steps. The statement highlights the intricacy of manufacture and precision required in producing such firearms.

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