Paratrooper to lead Rivers Victory Loan drive
Private D. H. McKay of the Canadian Paratroopers will leap from a twin engined plane at Rivers on April 22 at about 6 30 PM to inaugurate the Sixth Victory Loan. He will drop into the Golf Course area with the Victory Loan shield for Unit No 26a and deliver it to local officials. The event caps a Manitoba wide effort with paratroopers delivering shields at 32 rural points, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. McKay
McKay
Rivers
Daly, Elton, Whitehead
Cornwallis
E. E. Grant
Rivera
Canada
Manitoba
Parliament
Winnipeg
R. F. McWilliams
K.C
K. A. Henderson
National War Finance Committee
Stuart Garson
Stevenson
Ora Pilbeam
Phyllis Stanley
Basil Sidney
Remembering Mrs. Fanny Chen Offen of Rivers
Mrs. Fanny Francis Chen Offen, beloved wife of Thomas W. Offen, died at age 66 years 7 months 8 days. Born in Stroud Ontario she taught in Walsingham Centre and worked in Hamilton before marrying in Port Dover in 1909 and moving to Rivers. A devoted church and community worker she led the Women’s Missionary Society and Ladies Aid, served on church boards, contributed to Red Cross efforts in both world wars, and remained active until her death. Concluded in next column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Fanny Francis Chen
Thomas W. Offen
Mrs. Offen
Stroud
Ontario
Port Dover
Walsingham Centre
Hamilton
Methodist
Presbyterian Church
General Union
United Church of Canada
Women’s Missionary Society
Ladies Aid
Ladies’ Aid
W.M.S
Stewards
W.mls
Red Cross
Obituary Details of Mrs Offen’s Funeral at Rivers Church
Fraternally she was linked with the L O B A and the Rebekahs. The service was conducted by Rev W R Donagh at Rivers United Church with Friendship Rebekah Lodge No 27 in attendance bearing flowers. Pallbearers included Albert Wareham, Harry Wareham, Robt Sinclair, Jas Frame, Chester J McFadden and Alex Whyte. Brockie's Brandon arranged the undertaker services for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers United Church
Rivers Cemetery
W. R. Donagh
Friendship Rebekah Lodge No. 27
Albert Wareham
Harry Wareham
Robt. Sinclair
Jas. Frame
Chester J. McFadden
Alex. Whyte
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Quality Store
Gire’ Cresses
J. A. Grusmet Teen Ae
Rogers
Jesse Rogers
Marshall-Wells
Marshall-Wells’ House
Miracle
PAM
Forman's” Hardware
Winnipeg Paratrooper
Victory
Rivers Victory Loan Committee
Ers
L.O.B.A
Rebekaha
Offen
Robert
McLennan
Alberta
Constance
Neepawa
Thomas Smith
Beth
Brandon
Man
John Maneer
Wynyard, Sask
Annie
Eunice
May Maneer
Brockie’s
Arge
G. E. Jelliff
J.a.grummett
Rebekahs
Pte
Four Star Theatre
James Cagney
Grace George
Marjorie Main
Marjorie Lord
Hattie McDaniel
William Cagney
Johnny
G. M
RED & White
Town
Garden Gate
Wi. Oo
California
Texas
J. W. Hanlon
Neilson
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