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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1943
Page
1
A Field Day will be held at No 1 CNS Rivers on Thursday August 19. Sports begin at 1 p.m. By order of Group Captain Murray Commanding Officer a cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
A campaign to raise 1 000 000 dollars for Chinese relief is under way with Manitoba's share set at 60 000 dollars. Donations can be sent to Winnipeg headquarters or local Red Cross or Gazette office. A Tag Day raised 63 70 dollars. a 5.00 gift from Mr. W. Creaney is acknowledged.
Mr and Mrs Henry Fraser announce the marriage of their only daughter Charlotte Ann to Albert Percival Bell RCAF of Dartmouth Nova Scotia son of the late Albert Bell and Isa bel Bell of Sidney Vancouver Island formerly Wheatland Manitoba The wedding was held at the bride’s grandparents home in Sycamore Illinois USA on Saturday August 7 1943.
Air mail carried by Trans-Canada Air Lines more than doubled in the first six months of this year versus 1942, with air express up over threefold and passenger numbers rising by more than 17 000. O T Larson, vice-president, released figures showing air mail load at 1 732 227 pounds vs 864 095, air express 332 212 vs 107 334, and 64 747 passengers vs 47 650.
Local notes detail visits and travel among residents with Winnipeg connections including Miss Betty Hanlon Betty Fraser Ruth Buggey and Edythe Mitchell as well as military families. The Ukrainian Association Labor Day Dance is planned for Sept 6 with Lorne Mc Callum Orchestra. Percy Bell now in the RCAF recently married in Illinois and sent congratulations.
Lorne McCallum and his Mid-Nite Moon Moths from Oakner perform in the Moonlight dance at the Community Hall on Wednesday August 25. Local social event features live music and dancing for residents.
The Board of Trade sought new members while Mrs A J Madden returned from Alberta visit with her children Gordon and Myrtle. Mrs J E Mitchell Mildred and Edythe planned US relatives trip. A unique United Church service occurred Sunday. A train of New England teachers stopped for a service led by Dr J H Riddell of Winnipeg. Town Council named A J Bishop H White E C Baker and W Cannon as constables. Archbishop Matheson to attend Confirmation Service at St James Church.
A Lady's Wrist Watch was reported missing on Fifth Avenue in Rivers last week. For information or to claim, inquiries should be directed to the Gazette Office.
Improved farms offered for sale in Rivers Wheat land and Rapid City districts with reasonable prices and terms. Prospective buyers are asked to specify state size of farm desired extent of outfit and cash available. Toronto General Trusts Corporation Winn peg.
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