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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
8
Opening day of Canada's Victory Loan Campaign sets a bold target of 1.35 billion dollars. The message urges continued public sacrifice and support for soldiers as the campaign is described as the last push to victory. Citizens are urged to buy Victory Bonds and back the armed forces until the final shot is fired.
A letter to the Gazette urges the Rivers Branch of the Canadian Legion to sponsor a Memorial Cottage Hospital rather than a public hall. The writer notes Rivers’ surplus halls and argues a hospital memorial would honor war dead by alleviating suffering, aligning with wishes of those who sacrificed.
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Wm. E. McFadden Flin Flon April 26th tirley Davies 26th Mary Walker 27th Donald Earle Thompson Ken ora 27th Mrs. Edwin Dickson Alberta 27th Irma Florence Nowe 25th Leonard and Bernice Harvey 30th Arthur Schmidt 30th Leslie Seens 30th Alden Charron 30th Eileen Gail Livesey 39th Mrs. R. B. Lee May 1st George Sutherland 1st Mrs. J. T. Thomas Portage la Prairie 1st George Seens 2nd.
Rivers School Trustees held their monthly meeting on Wednesday April 18 at 8 00 pm in the school with Chairman J T Bowman presiding. The teaching staff met with the Board to discuss contracts and mutual matters for the coming term. The minutes were adopted the accounts totaling 73 63 were approved and Mr Hain was authorized to proceed with rebuilding the school steps and alterations. The Attendance Officer report for March was read and filed. The meeting adjourned.
Provincial Agriculture Department advertises that income tax returns must be emailed by April 30 for Dominion Government compliance. Many farmers seek expert help to ensure correct reports. the Gazette offers Q and A guidance available at the office for reference.
The report notes that Holy Communion will be observed on the first Sunday of the month at the church. The item is brief and mentions no other events or participants beyond the regular communion schedule.
Sunday events include Pettapiece and Rivers sessions with 7.30 p.m. regular service. Special music features Sydn, Gordon on cello, Lieut. Watson on violin, A. W. Whyte on violin, and Mrs. R. K. McKenzie at the piano. Ladies Aid monthly meeting set for Thursday May 1 at 3 p.m. at Mrs. John Stavenson’s home.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs J W Hanlon of Winnipeg reveals engagement of their eldest daughter Margaret Isabelle Hanlon to Stewart Simpson Johnstone RC AF youngest son of Mr and Mrs N Johnstone Winnipeg The wedding is set for May 10 at 2 30 PM in Rivers United Church Manitoba.
An Airforce Band from No 1 CNS will perform next Thursday May 3 with film, a special speaker and a Sth Victory Loan appeal. A $50 Bond draw and two $5 War Savings Certificate prizes will be offered. Admission is free and Victory Bond tickets cost 25c. Proceeds go to the Rehabilitation Committee.
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