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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
1
I express heartfelt thanks to the many friends who showed me sadness during my time as a patient in hospital. I will always remember with appreciation those who were sympathetic and kind. H. BELTZ.
The annual meeting of St James Church Rivers was held in the Parish Hall with Rector Rev W A Champness presiding. Norman Tivy was treasurer reporting all obligations met and Synod Pension Fund and Missionary apportment paid. Officers elected include Rector's Warden Norman Tivy People's Warden W G Thomas Sec Treas Norman Tivy Vestry Men A W Johnson W G Rea Geo Foster H M Harvey Delegates to Synod Norman Tivy and W G Thomas Alternate A W Johnson Caretaker Geo Foster Organist Miss Alice Tufts Envelope Sec A W Johnson. The W A provided lunch and the gathering closed pleasantly. Also notes on local visits and upcoming District Curling Games at Rivers with Free Press singles and Ganong doubles.
Mrs. W. R. Don rogh hosted a Trousseau Tea at the Manse of Rivers United Church on Thursday afternoon January 13 honoring her daughter Gwendolyn, the bride-elect for this month. Mrs. Jas. Mc Kenzie and Mrs. B. J. D. Ellis served tea with assistance from Mrs. Geo. Jelliff, Mrs. A. Mac Kay, Mrs. T. W. Offen and Mrs. R. G. Sinclair. About 65 guests attended.
Manitoba plans to license vehicles for 1944 without new metal plates. Almost 95,600 vehicles will keep existing plates with a windshield sticker. Trailers get yellow and black plates with blue transfers. motorcyclists receive blue plates. high speed tractors and dealers get black plates with blue 1944 stickers. Police officials are unanimous in the plan.
The opinion favors a dual plate system as a deterrent and law enforcement aid. Manitoba plans to issue 1944 licenses with front and rear plates, urging motorists to apply for 1944 licenses, clean existing plates, remove conflicting 1943 red tabs, and follow reaffixing instructions for the 1994 windshield stickers.
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