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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
4
The piece argues that despite claims, Canadian farmers bear most of the burden after the futures market suspension. It notes Fort William prices and predicts higher Chicago futures, implying no real gain for prairie growers. The author urges support for tuberculosis prevention by buying Christmas Seals.
Mrs Ellen Smith a long time resident of Mayne district near Rivers died at 3 30 p m Sunday December 12 aged 81 years 11 months She was born January 14 1862 near Galt Ontario married James Smith in 1880 and moved west in 1900 to a farm near Rivers Funeral held Wednesday with Rev W B Donogh officiating Interment in Alexander cemetery Brockies of Brandon in charge Pallbearers named Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive along with two sons and three daughters The community sends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Obituary notes the death of James Arnot a respected pioneer of the Bradwardine district on Sunday December 12 with a fuller notice to follow in the next issue.
The December Rivers Board of Trade gathering in Municipal Chamber, chaired by President T W Offen, approved rink cooperation with Town Council and named J Gilchrist Dr Thomas and Frank Taylor to a rink committee. The group backed hospital unit plans for Rivers, acknowledged Air Cadet support with a small grant, and set monthly meetings for the second Tuesday. A nominating committee of Albert Wareham Dr Thomas and Frank Taylor was named to prepare next year’s slate.
Mrs J P Wriggit of Gimli visits the Erwins. Miss Jean Rutherford of Daly visits Mr and Mrs V Airey. Mrs L Burt has returned home from Brandon Hospital. Mr and Mrs L Simpson and daughter and Mr L Richardson noted among local residents.
Visitors from Brandon and Rivers stayed with local families over the weekend. Marjorie Ross of Rivers spent time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. W. Airey and Norma visited Mr. and Mrs. Morden of Hartney. The Lothair Christmas Concert is scheduled for December 21.
Mr. T Seens traveled to Sherri dan last Friday to visit his son in law and daughter Vic Lowe and Mrs E G Chapman from Brad wardine spent Sunday with Mr John Thomson.
Recap notes J C Cousins elected president of Old-Timers' Alan. Miss Alise McFadden appointed to West China by WMS United Church of Canada. Two elk laden cars aboard eastbound freight. Miss Hilda Durrant wed Emerson Harburn at St James Church. Mild weather persists. Mrs T W Offen awarded a pyrex plate by United Church Ladies Aid. H Bicknell's Wheatland store broken into. Alex Forbes William Harvey and Geo Korman seek ward council. J Kilbank announces Rivers rink opening.
Tenders for the purchase of lands will be received by the undersigned to be considered at a council meeting at Rivers on January 4 1944. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
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