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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 03, 1944

Page

8

Quiet Ontario Wedding in St Monicas Church Toronto

Orma Mary Teresa Cosgrove wed Trooper Francis Frederick William Walker at St. Monica’s Church Toronto on January 29. The ceremony featured Rev Father Murray officiating with family members in roles, a small reception at the aunt’s home, and a honeymoon planned in Rivers Manitoba with the groom’s parents.

St. Monica’s Church Toronto Ontario Orma Mary Teresa William Cosgrove Francis Frederick William Walker Frank Walker Rivers Man Glenview Terrace

Manitoba Graduates at Wings Parade at No 1 CNS Rivers

Manitoba residents are listed among recent wings parade graduates in the RCAF News Service. Commissioned ranks include P O F W Christianson Reston P O Kenneth R Crawley Winnipeg Sgt P F Halls Rivers Sgt L W Mason Melita and Sgt L A Stuckey Brandon.

Manitoba No. 1 C.N.S Rivers Winnipeg R.C.A.F. News Service Wings Man F. W. Christison Reston Kenneth R. Crawley Home St P. F. Halls L. W. Mason Melita L. A. Stuckey 11Th St Brandon

Birthday Greetings List in The Gazette

The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Albert Chapman on February 3rd Molly McMannis on the 3rd Mrs Elgin Hunter on the 5th Mrs McClelland on the 5th Gailyn M Jelliff on the 6th Barry Walter Thomas on the 7th Helen Frances Tufts on the 8th Mrs M E Bowman on the 9th and Fred Bradt overseas.

Albert Chapman Molly McMannis Elgin Hunter McClelland Gailyn M. Jelliff Barry Walter Thomas Helen Frances Tufts M. E. Bowman Fred Bradt

Red Cross Notes Greek Relief Fund Total

The Greek Relief Fund received 80 dollars and 65 cents. Gratitude is expressed to all contributors. A draw for a load of ties, with tickets sold, will take place at next Tuesday afternoon’s meeting.

Elk Increase in Jasper Park

Jasper Alta. Evidence of wildlife rise in Jasper National Park reports Major J A Wood superintendent. Elk wapiti once plentiful in Athabaska Valley declined with settlement but a 1920 shipment of 100 from Yellowstone, of which 85 survived, sparked a steady rebound. Park maintenance and trail work continue, fish hatcheries succeed and lakes are well stocked.

Jasper Alta Jasper National Park J. A. Wood Athabaska Valley Yellowstone Major Wood

Engagement of Patricia Killeen to Burton Rush

Mrs H F R Tyreman announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia Killeen to Pilot Officer Burton John Rush son of Mr and Mrs E J Rush of Galt Ontario The wedding is planned for late February This year January was the mildest on record per Branston Experimental Farm weather bureau

H.f.r.tyreman Patricia Killeen Burton John Rush E. J. Rush Galt Ontario Weather Bureau Branson

United Church Service and Adult Bible Class Schedule

Reverend W R Denogh preaches on The Faith by which we live with Have Faith in God as text Mark 11 22. Services at 10 45 a m 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m. Catechism resume to begin. Adult Bible Class invites all to meet Sundays at 2 p m.

VICK G. M

New Coupons for Tea and Coffee Issued

The Wartime Prices and Trade Board announces new ER coupons for tea and coffee starting February 17. Yellow E1 and E2 become valid then, while green coupons 14 to 29 are already valid with no expiry date. No change in coupon values accompanies the update.

Prices and Trade Board

Missing airman reported after overseas training and service

An airman is reported missing after operations over enemy territory. The man, a member of the Bracwarline unit, trained at Brandon Regina Virden and Dauphin and graduated in November. He arrived overseas in Deventer in 1942 and is survived by four brothers and three sisters with specific familial positions listed.

Goward Jvedty Parenta Mro Willa Lowe Bracwarline Lowe Brandon Regina Virden Dauphin Overseaa Deventer Harding Man HH. Lain Bradwardine Mea K. Tharves Hives

Canada Food Industry Launches 2 Million War Savings Drive

On Tuesday February 1st Canada's expansive food sector began a campaign to sell at least 2,000,000 dollars of war savings stamps and certificates through 40,000 retail outlets. The program targets grocery stores, butcher shops, restaurants, hotels, dairies and bakeries as it mobilizes nationwide consumer support for the war effort.

Canada

Salvage Drive Prompts Townwide Paper Collection

The Rivers Board of Trade sponsors a salvage collection with canvassing of every house on Saturday February 12 for paper salvage. Residents are urged to bundle paper and have it ready for pickup to avoid delays. Salvaging is a national service and all can help, with trucks and helpers calling on Saturday.

Rivers Board of Trade

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California J. A. Gruimet Tenens Scico Rogers’ ‘Bakery Jesse Rogers Ft. Walters Walker-Cosgrove Father Murray Mary Walker Leo Cosgrove Murray Cosgrove Cecile Roberts Marie Marrale Gounod Rivers, Man the Gazette Red United Church Rev W. R. Denogh Church of England In W. A. Chamtonens Christ Church Wheatland St. Matthew’s Ancrum St. James CERC R. Wesley Affleck The Winnipeg Bible Institute Irvin M. Lowe Bracken Sylivan Sommerfeld Hilda Hesson Four Star Theatre Ann Sheridan Dennis Eagle Cry Grant Mr.Luck Loraine Day Charles Bickford Glady Ponper Alan Carney Walter Kingsford Sin Town Tmred & White Berlin Goodyear Well J. W. Hanlon
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