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Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 18, 1941

Page

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Old-Timers Bid Farewell to Madden Family in Brandon

A group of Madden couple’s friends gathered at their home on Tuesday evening December 9 to wish them health and happiness in their Brandon move. B J D Ellis spoke for all, C J McFadden offered a token of esteem, and Mr Madden spoke for both himself and Mrs Madden, recalling pioneer days and a grain market run. A social hour and refreshments ended the evening.

A. J. Madden Brandon B. J. D. Ellis C.J. McFadden Mrs. Madden

Local and Personal Notices and Community Happenings

Mrs. Albert Wareham Jr spent the long weekend visiting friends in Winnipeg. Miss Ivy Miners went to Winnipeg to visit her father for a couple of days. Mrs. E McClelland broke her left something last week. Miss Margaret Mills left for Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie. Mrs. Leslie Hays and her son returned home from Winnipeg after a week via her father. Christmas Tree concert next Monday at 7 45 in the United Church with Cratchit and Tiny Tim. Mr and Mrs H Carscadden left for Brandon where he was transferred by the Canadian National Railways. District Curling Games today at Rapid City with Cardale Bradwardine Rivers and Rapid City clubs. Jas Frame is the District Umpire. Mr Tom Miners spent weeks in Winnipeg General Hospital and underwent an operation. improving. Carols will be sung every morning at Rivers School at 9 30 for half an hour. Four Star Theatre time changes this week with two shows Thursday and Saturday. first show at 7 30. Santa Claus and ladies visited Mrs Elmer Elliott on a Miscellaneous Shower. gifts presented to the new bride.

Tom Miners Winnipeg General Hospital Rivers School Four Star Theatre George Santa Claus Elmer Elliott Dorothy White Santa Mrs. Elliott

Pettapiece Christmas Events Set For December

Mrs. H. S. Wolstenholme returned home from Winnipeg. Pettapiece Sunday School plans a Christmas Tree Concert on Monday December 22. White Gift Service will be held at the United Church next Sunday.

Pettapiece Sunday School The United Church

Yukon Indians Donate Relief Funds For England Victims

Indians of the Old Crow Band in Yukon Territory aided bombing victims in England. Chief Peter Moses presented the Royal Canadian Mounted Police $432.30 in a handkerchief, donated by 36 Indians to aid homeless or orphaned children in England.

Arctic Circle Yukon Territory England J. S. McGowan Canadian National Railways Peter Moses Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Great Human Experiment Under Democratic System in Canada

Since December 1, Canada has implemented what is described as one of the greatest human experiments in economic control within a democratic framework. The piece contrasts this with dictator states and notes broad societal implications.

Canada

Seedtim es Harvest Seedtim es Harvest Seed Supplies

Seed shortages loom as March ends approach bushels of seed barley may be third rate. Demand for feed grains rises across Canada with limited elevator storage and poor harvests creating damp sprouted grain. North West Line Elevators Association advises germination tests for wheat oats barley flax and rye. deliver samples to any affiliated grain buyer for reliable testing.

Eastern Western Canada Agricultural Department The North-West Line Elevators Association

Canada aims price control through voluntary business and public aid

The piece notes that police power alone cannot enforce price controls and would fail if businesses refuse or the public ignores the system. Ottawa officials say the approach relies on business cooperation and public compliance, with penalties for chisellers and cheaters, including license revocation and jail terms in some cases.

Ottawa

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Durwood R.C.A.F Gilchrist Rexall Rivers Man Eggl May Taylor’s Transfer SWIFT Choice Young Turkeys Ner Ib Brookfield Gazette Albert Wareham, Jr Winnipeg Ivy E. McClelland Margaret Mills R.N Portage la Prairie Leslie Hays Frank Patlock Cratchit Tiny Tim H. Carscadden Rapid City Cardale Bradwardine Jas. Frame H. S. Wolstenholme Wickenzie’'s United Store Aews K. W. Neatby Agriculture Department Seed Supplies Borrowman Bros White Barber Shop Stewart & Son J.H.C J. C. Cousins Real Eatate Manitoba Addrences Fourth Avenue 7Th Street Anglican Church Rivers Insurance Agency Albert Wareham Second Avenue Rivers Gazette Thomas W. Offens
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