Weathering the Storm and Town’s Quiet News Roster
A historic storm devastated the town with ruined barns leeward walls and fallen chimneys as residents recount August 1930. A man Howard S. Greenway of Oak River died when a gun misfired. Other items cover flag day by BPO Ellis, G A Moule’s move to The Pas, school cement walks, bakers convention in Winnipeg, Rivers Oddfellows meeting, a child’s funeral parade, church union votes, visitors from Jasper, harvest leave for Camp Sewell soldiers, Wheatland church move, and S L Head’s Winnipeg departure.
Birthday Poem for a One Year Old Blessing
A playful birthday verse wishes a one year old joy and protection. The speaker cheerfully notes the passing year, urges sentiment and care, and prays for grace, strength, happiness, and safety for the child and those around. The tone is warm, ceremonial, and lightly affectionate.
Carman vagrant Nal A. DD. LbD methiodias chercl
Fragmentary OCR item lists a chaotic legal or disciplinary note with names and terms. The readable bits reference Carman, a vagrant case, and procedural labels but lack coherent facts, dates, or actions. The record remains incomplete and not fully clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carman
Wes
Returned Men Guests of Honor at Banquet Here
In Rivers a rehabilitation reception committee hosted a banquet at the Anglican church parish hall for returned men. Honor guests included FO W. A. Daniel DFC Sgt Willard LePage Pte Ted Piercy Tel T O Jack Hanlon OS Eddie Owsianski Cpl Gordon Taylor on embarkation leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Church
Ladies Aid of the United Church
W. A. Daniel Dfc
Willard LePage
Ted Piercy
Tel
Jack Hanlon
OS Eddie Owsianski
Cpl
Gordon
Taylor
Crop Prospects in District Favorable Across Broad Area
A report notes good crop prospects across a large district from Rivers to Virden. Moisture has been ample to aid growth though not excessive. Late seeded fields need another rain for satisfactory returns. Minor hail reports exist. gardens and potatoes are fair to good.
Parsons Transferred From Rivers To Sioux Lookout
Fred C Parsons, CNR locomotive foreman at Rivers for almost eight years, has been moved to a similar post in Sioux Lookout Ontario. He left on Saturday with Mrs Parsons. The couple, active in local life, leave behind many friends. Their son Brock, with the Canadian Army, is now stationed in Toronto. Co workers hosted a farewell in the locomotive foreman’s office Friday, presenting Parsons a Gladstone bag and pen set while Mrs Parsons received a purse.
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Fred C Parsons
CNR
Rivers
Sioux Lookout
Ontario
Parsons
Brock
Toronto
Walker arrives to take over duties in Rivers
Frank H. Walker formerly of Rainy River Ontario arrived in Rivers at the week end to assume duties formerly held by F. C. Parsons who had been transferred to Sioux Lookout. Mr Walker was accompanied by Mrs Walker and their family had not yet arrived. He commenced his duties here on Sunday.
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Frank H. Walker
Rainy River, Ont
Rivers
F. C. Parsons
Sioux Lookout
Mr. Walker
Mrs. Walker
Harvest Start Dates For Turkeys Vary By Report
A note indicates harvesting may begin after August 15 in some places, with most correspondents reporting August 20 to 25 as the start. It adds that hay yields have been good and nearly all stored in stacks.
Returned soldier reports on fascists in Italy and Vatican visit
Sgt. J. E. Luchuk recalls his Sicily and Italy campaigns with the 8th army. He says there are no fascists in Italy, describes Italians loving colorful uniforms and sacred Vatican treasures, and notes poverty amid grandeur. He mentions Vesuvio eruption near Naples and his unit’s stay at Rome’s Canada club before returning to Deer Lodge hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Sgt
J. E
Joe) Luchuk
Rivers
Peter Luchuk
Sgt. Luchuk
Luchuk
8Th Army
Sicily
Rivers Man
Vatican
Deer ‘Lodge
Salvation Army Seeks 1.5 Million for Home Front Appeal
The Salvation Army will begin a national fundraising appeal in Canada on September 10 to support its Home Front effort. The campaign aims to raise 1.5 million dollars to fund ongoing work and services across the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Home Front
Army
Blood Donor Clinic Reopens After Short Break
Rivers blood donors clinic resumed operations on Wednesday last week after a one month respite allowing staff vacations. Twenty three people donated blood this cycle with donors from Rivers and district Brandon Kenton Hamiota and Shoal Lake. Donors listed include Ralph Anderson Rose Kolotylo Ada Wareham and several listed patrons.
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Rivers
Brandon
Kenton
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Daly Municipality to Survey Electric Service Plan
Manitoba Commission officials told Winnipeg delegates that Daly municipality will survey and offer electric service to all farms in the area. The plan, set for late fall or next summer, faces shortages of workers and poles. farmers may dig holes at the current wage to aid construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Winnipeg
Manitoba Commission
Prominent Names Listed in Community Notices
The snippet lists ald Kenton, the Rev. G. Hambley, and Mrs. Hambley, indicating a local roster of notable residents or event participants. Further context or dates are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Kenton
Rev
G. Hambley
Mrs. Hambley
The A B C of Post war Projects for Rural Canada
A tribute page dedicated to service members who did not return and to those who will return home. The piece outlines postwar rural development efforts, addressing everyday Canadians and youth, and honors their contributions and sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Storage plants offer secure wartime protection for valuables
A campaign urges citizens to store valuables in fireproof warehouses to safeguard furs, pianos, silverware, and perishables. The piece promotes storage plants as community assets for individuals and merchants, highlighting temperature controlled sections, vaults, and long shelf life for surplus goods. It links patriotism to prudent preparation and avoiding hunger after war.
Storage plant promises health and savings for communities
A storage plant could guide toward better health and notable savings. The average household waste annually is extremely high. The plant could operate as a community shared enterprise, providing year-round work for at least three people and keeping them employed continuously.
Waterworks and Sewage Disposal Plant Need Sanitation First
The piece asserts sanitation as a top national need and links health to wealth, urging public effort to improve waterworks and sewage disposal everywhere for greater health and well being.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howard S. Greenway
Oak River
BPO Ellis
G. A. Moule
Pas
James Brown
Son Stanley
of Oddfellows
Presbyterian
Methodist Churches
Harry King
Jasper
E. D. Button
Camp Sewell
Methodist
Wheatland
S. L. Head
Ami
Band Yee
Amsterdam
Schaediel
R. G. Sinclair
Town of
J. A. McKenzie
Board of Trade
B. J. D. Ellis
Canadian Legion
Frank Bridgeman
Lothair Community
C. J. Foster
H. M. Harvey
Fred C. Parsons
R.G. Sinclair
W. Douglas
Night Foreman
Slim
Mandelay
14Th Army
Sharberation Ty
Tresea
Canada Club
Rome
Joe
Naples
Vesuvius
Rural Rivers
J. Bate
J. McDon
Daly Municipality
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