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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
3
A local returned man plans to leave Rivers seeking jobs, urged to seize opportunities at home. A booklet from L. E. Grant showcases small towns spawning big ventures like Henry Ford. Small enterprises can rise with pooled gratuities and financial help, gaming ideas from apiaries to mills.
In a warning from the era a city’s unrest urged avoidance of crowds. It notes two Winnipeg men admitted guilt for shooting craps on a street and faced heavy penalties. It adds Rivers youths observed gambling will face similar punishment if they imitate city examples.
A compact list of birthday acknowledgments notes dates from August 30 to September 5. Individuals mentioned include Mrs. Robert White A. B. Bradt Geraldine Gleeson Harris Wolfe Alexander Robert H. White Miss Charlotte Lyon Ottawa Mrs H Seaborn Miss Shirley LePage Mrs S Post Bradwardine.
The Niagara Falls Review notes 61 Canadian army deserters at large in Britain and Europe being hunted and punished, with some surrendering voluntarily. Canada counts 14,000 deserters or absentees and hopes thorough pursuit and punishment for cowardice. The New York Times reports Protestant leaders from eight nations backing joint action across Christian divides to address world problems through Vatican and World Council of Churches dialogue.
Chicago editor Dr. Morris Fishbein told a lay gathering that people with a sense of humor live longer. He said seeing the funny side helps surmount life’s troubles and prevents a low mood, suggesting humor strengthens resilience and health.
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