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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
1
President Vaughan told CN Railway workers in a message that valuable water services will be provided. The note emphasizes support to personnel and ongoing utility assistance. The wording reflects a focus on essential services and corporate backing for staff.
The Canadian National Railways are described as a war machine aiding munitions production and transport. The text notes building mine-sweepers and an order for 14 cargo ships of 10,300 tons, operation of vessels from various nations, and officers taking key government roles. It calls for full all-out effort and wholehearted cooperation from workers to win the war.
Local and Personal notes recount visits, travel, and employment moves in the Rivers district. Sgt Pilot J D Garnett of the R A F at Neepawa stayed with the editor. Miss Frances Luchuck and Stanley Solimka visited relatives. Mr and Mrs A Daniel traveled to Vancouver with son LAC Walter Daniel. Mrs Cunningham spoke at United Church. an Ukrainian Association Labor Day dance is planned with 35 cent admission. Graham Barker from Kamloops arrived for a visit and joins the Kamloops Sentinel staff. Wm Currie joins McKenzies store staff. subscriptions appeal to send cigarettes to Canadian POWs in Hong Kong. references to World War I era help for farmers and current farm labor shortages amid harvest.
John Stewart McDiarmid, provincial secretary, records a change of names effective August 7 1942 in Winnipeg Manitoba under The Change of Name Act. George Harrigan to George Harrington Elizabeth Harrigan to Elizabeth Harrington Elizabeth Harrigan Junior to Elizabeth Harrington Junior. Seal and witness by provincial secretary.
Canada marks Reconsecration Day on September 6 as a national day of prayer and consecration. The observance notes the third anniversary of Canada entering the war after declaring war on Germany on September 10, 1939.
Cyril R. DeMara, Ottawa wartime rent administrator, said lodging house registration is likely soon after inspecting western rental conditions, especially near air force training centres. Excessive rents for airmen families will be addressed by landlord appeals and local committee checks, with similar steps for army and navy centres.
Mr. DeMara warned that not only inflation but also an upsetting effect on the morale of the country would result. The remark highlighted concerns about broader societal impact beyond price increases.
A spare tire cover centre portion with lock was lost on Sunday between Rivers and the Air Port. Finder is asked to return it to Borrowman's Garage.
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