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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1945
Page
3
A returning serviceman compares Rivers unfavorably to war torn cities, noting many buildings need paint and many have not been refreshed in decades. A local inspector recalls a past town rule for bi or tri yearly painting, urging Rivers to shed lethargy, improve appearances, and adopt municipal painting as a tax-added improvement.
Bouquets continue as local homes receive upgrades across Downtown including the Karienzig and White cottages with tidy trim. The telephone company's property showcases fresh paint, trimmed hedges, and flowers. L N Bell and W Cannon residences also improve invitingly as residents push for more people movement.
Roseville services list 11 a.m. at St Matthew Ancrum 3 p.m. St James Rivers 7 30 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Details cover times and locations for church events including morning worship and evening study sessions.
Alterations were made at Roseville church on Wednesday by members of the W A along with repairs and a general clean up program. Miss Jo Frank returned home after a few days at Angusville. Mrs D Morrison and sons of Brandon visit Mr and Mrs L Frank. George Johnston RCAF Dartmouth NS visiting his parents Mr and Mrs G L Johnstone. Quote about busy wanting what we haven’t got.
A Canadian prairie report warns many districts will yield poorly while some areas fare better. It urges timely harvesting and calls on nonfarmers especially students on vacation to help harvest grain. It also contrasts liberalism with a duty to do what is right.
An agricultural note warns that smut in wheat rises with August to December planting, cold soils, and early seeding. It cites Thatcher as highly susceptible, outlines losses up to 200 dollars per car, and urges mercurial dust or formalin cautions. Seed treatment is recommended, with line elevator buyers offered a leaflet for details.
The line suggests social friction arises when individuals promote themselves too openly. It contrasts collective harmony with self-centered boasting, implying that widespread self-promotion disrupts group consensus and cooperation.
The tender tale of two young lovers in The Very Thought of You headlines the Four Stars attraction this weekend at the Community theatre. A haughty mother cannot deter the romance as war fades to the background. Also featured is Meet Me in St. Louis with Margaret O'Brien and an all color Jove music program including Judy Garland.
In Winnipeg the provincial Minister of Agriculture told municipal delegates that any action in the Tri Free area to improve service would be noted. The interview referenced potential moves affecting Daly Municipality and surrounding Trifree zones.
August 24 features James Scott The Rev J Dunnett Pope and August 26 lists Mra Charles Blandford James Frame Orville Dyer Agassiz BC Harrigan Thomas Flin Flo. August 27 includes Alex Roberts Joan Steggles England L N Bell Mra a M McDonald. August 29 mentions Frank Fenwick August 30 lists Mrs Frank Taylor Alfreda Wareham Jimmy Slevin Brandon Kenneth Beever.
The piece notes 96 jobs for returning service members and urges personal resolve to shape the postwar era. It emphasizes a hopeful yet wary outlook, warning against complacency, potential unrest, and the risk of a new global conflict if self discipline wanes.
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