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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
6
Scrooge, overwhelmed by visions, declares victory over past and future while proclaiming Christmas cheer. He laughs and weeps, dressing frantically in joyful delirium, professing happiness and a worldwide holiday greeting as he embraces the spirits and the season.
Scrooge awakens to Christmas Day as bells roar and spirits complete his conversion in one night. He greets a Sunday-clothes boy, asks about the big prize turkey, and rejoices at the joyous, chaotic awakening that proves the spirits can do anything.
Amy, once the town’s most sought after girl, returns to Obane on New Year’s Day hoping for a lift from memories. In Park Rendezvous she reunites with Lance, learns he faked marriage rumors, and plans to reveal how Clarabelle’s gossip shaped her lonely life.
The Spirit of Christ message from Line Elevatee Farm Service Winnipeg reflects on Christmas hope and unity. It notes Western Canada hardships in 1949 including drought, but stresses faith in farmers to feed the world and calls for better soil care and practical sharing of farm produce in the year ahead.
A traditional adage says sun through an apple tree at Christmas promises good crops next year. A botanical note states dandelion roots measure ten to twenty times the plant’s height above ground.
A compilation of regional notices and events from 1949 including retirements and deaths of local figures D A Middleton and J E Greasley. Obituaries for Oak River pioneer J Black and Mrs H Wareham ex mayor R N Dunsmore. Kemnay soldier James Carnahan and his mother passed within hours of each other. Fire destroyed Bradwardine store Peter Livingstome. October prizes and CNR changes noted. Rivers church rededicated. November Kiwanis club formed and elections. December items include garbage tender glint glimmer gliding trainee accident and CN retirements plus local phone growth.
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