Regular Meeting of Rivers Board of Trade
The Rivers Board of Trade held its regular meeting in the former Council Chamber with President T W Offen in the chair. A report on the annual Sporta Day in June was presented as successful financially and otherwise, and the motion to accept the report passed with thanks to the reports committee. A letter from the Patriotic Salvage Corps was read, discussion favored a camioad shipment of metal but no action taken. Roads were discussed and a sign at the six mile north intersection was to be arranged by Jas Frame, then the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Board of Trade
Council Chamber
T. W. Offen
Patriotic Salvage Corps
Jas
Frame
Birthday Greetings List Appears in The Gazette
The Gazette extends best wishes to Irene Manchus on August 22, Margaret Aitken of Rapid City and James Scott of Wheatland with August 24 to Rev J Dunnett and Minnie Forman of Regina on the 25th, Chas Blandford on the 26th, James Frame and Orville Dyer on the 26th, Harrison Thomas, Laurence Tyerman on the 27th, and Mrs J J Charron on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Manchus
Margaret Aitken
Rapid City
James Scott
Wheatland
Rev. J. Dunnett
Minnie Forman
Regina
Chas. Blandford
James Frame
Orville Dyer
Gilbert Plains
Harrison Thomas
Laurence Tyerman
J. J. Charron
Community clubs host shower for Mrs. Wesley Quinn
The Harrow Community Club and Carnegie Tennis Club held a joint bridal shower for Mrs. Wesley Quinn. Hosted at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. James Bromley, on Saturday August 9. Albert Chapman carried in the gifts and conveyed best wishes for the couple. The bride thanked the guests and a dainty lunch followed the gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrow Community Club
Carnegie Tennis Club
Wesley Quinn
James Bromley
Albert Chapman
White loaf gains vitamin B through new milling method
Medical experts and grain industry workers across Canada Britain the United States and Australia collaborate on a white bread process that retains vitamin B. The goal is durable bread with the vitamins present in ancient stone-ground flour while keeping bread shelf life and transportability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Australia
Fuel use in Canada linked to war effort and efficiency
The article argues Canadian gasoline and oil consumption should prioritize war industry and allied military needs. It notes private motoring has dwindled in Britain and urges Canadians to curb pleasure driving to preserve fuel for overseas operations and the broader war plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hitler
British Isles
Lothair School Reopens After Summer Break
Lothair notices note Lee Bomber Harvey and Dorothy Harvey home for weekend visits. Dorothy resumes teaching duties near Franklin. H. M. Harvey and family visit Virden. Lothair School sessions resume with Rev. H Harland in charge and Dorothy Bell new Harding teacher. Beth and Margaret Lorimer of Pope visit Geo Bray relatives. Visitors to Mrs Bray include C Knight of Oakner and Cardale relatives.
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Dorothy Harvey
Franklin
Beth
Margaret Lorimer
Pope
Mrs
Geo. Bray
Lothair School
Dorothy Bell
Harding
Pettapiece J J Lawson dies suddenly in Belmont district
Pettapiece J J Lawson a respected Belmont district elder and cousin of John Shanks died suddenly at his son William's home on Sunday August 10. Born in Ontario he came to Manitoba in 1902 living at Minto before Belmont. A carpenter by trade he led Belmont United Church activities including the choir adult Bible class and brass band for years. Floral tributes included one from Mr Shanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Lawson
Belmont
John Shanks
Pettapiece
William
Ontario
Manitoba
Minto
Belmont United Church
Shanks
The Beaches of England by Isabel Harriss Barr
A short patriotic poem recalling England beaches from Brighton to Lynmouth. The speaker emphasizes a national line of defense and vigilance from Berwick to Land's End, with fishing boats and sunlit seashores as context for a defensive resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Brighton
Blackpool
Swansea
Lynmouth
Berwick
Land's End
Moonligt
Isabel Harriss Barr
Gazette Offer Expires December 31 1941 Special
The Gazette advertises a discounted subscription rate of 50 cents for the issue dated December 31 1941. Readers are urged to subscribe to receive this year end edition and future issues at the promotional price.
Dancing at Frame's Community Hall Weekly Schedule
In Frame's Community Hall this week Orlo Brown and his Melody Boys from Kenton perform Saturday with 25 cent admission. Wednesday features Midnight Moon Moths from Oakner with 35 cent admission.
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Frame’s
Orlo Brown
Melody Boys
Kenton
Oakner
Japan on the march threatening more grabs in Asia
A London dispatch cites authoritative sources warning that Japan will pursue war or peace in the Pacific. the Edmonton Journal notes Tokyo is on the march, unsatisfied with what it has and planning further expansions during the past six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Dispatch
Japan
Pacific
Tokio
Edmonton Journal
Brandon College Highlights Expanded Programs and Affiliations
Brandon College outlines expanded arts and science offerings through the University of Manitoba, along with music degrees from Toronto and Manitoba. The college continues pre medical, law, engineering prep, Canadian Officers' Training Corps, St Johns Ambulance courses, and upcoming registration for university courses and Grade XII. Applications to the Registrar are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Unde XI
Department of Education
University of Toronto
Brandon College
Valleied Stafe
Russians claim captured German tanks were cotton and failed
Russian reports dispute German armor, claiming captured tanks were made of cotton and that in battle they performed poorly, signaling low reliability and effectiveness.
Draw for War Savings Certificates by RCAF club
War Services Recreation Club of the RCAF holds a draw for War Savings Certificates with big prizes. First prize 15 dollars, second 10 dollars, third 5 dollars, plus nine other prizes. Tickets available at 10 cents or three for 25 cents. Prizes displayed in McKenzie's Store window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCAF
War Services’ Recreation Club
McKenzie
Patience and Plea at Lisbon Consulate
A shy man at the United States Consulate in Lisbon asks if P can gain entry. Attaches, overwhelmed by pleas, respond that it is possible only after ten years. The refugee asks, “Morning or afternoon?” in a moment of quiet defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tisbon
Ananeniit
Ordon
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the Gazette
Carnegie
H.G. L. Strange
Lothair
H. M. Harvey
Virden
Rev. H. Harland
Beaches
Western
St. John's Ambulance
Iraq
Rashid Ali
R.A.F
Habbaniyah
Brockie
Brandon
Funeral Home
W.S.C
Branden College Inc
Branden, Manitoba
Amon
Dr. K. Wheatby
Agricultural Department
North-West Line Entators Association
Prairie Provinces
West
Dominion
Brandon Sun
Carrier Bay
Brandon Daily Sun
Grandon
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