Bradwardine Skating and Hockey News Brief
Donald Lindsay fractured a rib while skating last week. Bradwardine teams played Rivers in hockey with a narrow loss but good spirit. District matches at Rivers saw Gerrard and Steski reach doubles’ round, while Dick Dobson won the singles. Red Cross Ladies met at Mrs. Graham’s, quilting a quilt and raising a $3.00 silver collection. Numerous visits and gatherings from Bradwardine residents noted, including Lows in Regina and several Sunday visits.
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Bradwardine
Rivers
K. Gerrard
John Steski
Dick Dobson
the Red Cross
Graham
Winnipeg Visit Notes From District Families
Tarbolton Mrs Edward Wolfe and baby Carol returned to Winnipeg last Tuesday after visiting relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs A S Wedderburn left on Saturday for Winnipeg where Mr Wedderburn will receive medical care. Mrs Cliff Bradley and baby girl arrived from Hamiota last Thursday. Mrs Laurence McKenzie, Alvin and Muriel were visitors last week with the former's uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J Wedderburn.
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Edward Wolfe
Baby Carol
Winnipeg
Mrs
A. S. Wedderburn
Mr. Wedderburn
Cliff. Bradley
Hamiota
Laurence McKenzie
Alvin
Muriel
J. Wedderburn
Lake Winnipeg Fish Prices Reported for Various Species
Lake Winnipeg buyers list top catches with prices for mullets at 1.60 per pound for 40 pounds, jacks at 0.10, tullibees at 0.08, and pickerels at 0.15 per pound. Quantities noted include 40, 30, 20, and 10 pounds.
Blood Donor Clinic List of Donors from Rivers
A January 10 blood donor clinic under Capt. D. A. Stewart recorded a long list of donors including C. N. S. Erlendson F. S. S. Nicholson LAC W. E. Bonenfant Joseph Golembleskie and many others from Rivers Hamiota and Oak River rural areas. The event compiled names across townships and organizations.
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The
Rivers Blood Donor Clinic
D. A. Stewart
C. N. S. Erlendson
F.S. S. Nicholson
W. E. Bonenfant
Joseph Golembleskie
Law Milly Walker
Lac Thomas Edmundson
Dallas Oir
Jean Stable
Law W. I. Harris
Dorothy Brownlie
Eric McLaughlin
W. O. Campbell
G. E. Young
J. R. Flint
W. Gretsinger
Lac G. C. Fields
Cpl. E. L. Powe
Norman
Building a Home Help from North American Lumber
A North American Lumber and Supply Co Ltd notice explains the lumberyard staff, often working nights, cannot always offer detailed home planning but invites customers to visit for real help with planning a new home or remodeling project. It emphasizes prioritizing kitchen layout, flooring, finishes, and cost efficiency to assist buyers.
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North American Lumber & Supply Co, Ltd
Ottawa looks at wartime brides and penicillin progress
Ottawa notes show more than 23,000 British wives married to Canadian service members with 400 to 500 marriages weekly. Since 1942 Canada has funded crossings for brides and children, 2,298 British wives and 1,328 children moved, while 21,500 wives and 8,300 children remain in Britain awaiting passage. Navy and Army totals cited, Canadian Wives Bureau in London noted. An army tale praises penicillin enabling bone grafts once impossible, and prisoners of war receive limited Christmas cards with improved mail flow. 32,302 pieces of mail cleared in September, a 16 percent rise from last year.
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Canada
Atlantic
Britain
Navy
Army
Air
London
Europe
Red Cross Annual Meeting Reflects 1944 Efforts
The annual Red Cross report profiles 1944 work with $273.54 surplus and $22.96 carryover, and $402.85 raised by Our Ladies groundwork, leaving $30.63. Donations thanked, with three local servicemen’s sacrifices noted. Election results list officers and conveners, thanking contributors and urging more knitters and sewers.
Church Schedule and Induction of Officers Slated
On Sunday January 21 Daly hosts two regular services at 11 a.m. Pettapiece and 3 p.m. Rivers serve as regular services with 2 p.m. Sabbath School and a 7.30 p.m. service. The W.M.LS officers will be inducted. A Congregational meeting at Rivers is planned for Thursday January 18.
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Rivers
Roseville
St. James
Ten Years Ago From the Gazette 1035
At the annual meeting of St James Church Miss Alice Tufts received a gift for faithful services as organist. H Wareham elected President of Rivers Board of Trade. Curling Club opened its second schedule and lodge officers were installed by Wm Rea PDDGM and Mrs R D Britton District President. Broom Ball games at the local rink. Jean Johnstone won first prize for best Britannia costume at the ice carnival. Dad Milner narrowly escaped death when his jigger was overtaken by a freight train. An effort began to train men at Rivers for overseas service.
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St. James’ Church
Alice Tufts
Jean Johnstone
Britannia
Bedding Clothing Needed for Russia War Orphans
A nationwide appeal seeks clothing and blankets for Russian orphans and homeless. The revived drive, organized from Winnipeg Manitoba, asks residents to donate castoff clothing and bedding at the downtown headquarters to aid war-devastated Russia.
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Russia
Aid to Russia Campaign Operates From Winnipeg Headquarters
The Aid to Russia drive at 312 Ross Avenue Winnipeg coordinates provincial relief efforts. Donors are urged to contribute bedding clothing especially blankets and worn woolens for conversion to blankets. Railways arranged free shipment to Winnipeg for sorting cleaning baling and onward transport to Russia as space allows. Rural residents asked to deliver consignments to local railway stations in 1 to 10 lb lots. The Winnipeg center will oversee distribution to those in need with minimal delay.
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Russia
Ross Avenue
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Prairie Provinces
Aid To
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