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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 25, 1945

Page

2

Millicent Wayne Finds Love with a Centreville Pemberton

Millicent Wayne returns to Centreville with little money and a big plan. She reconnects with Leonard Pemberton, a local banker, and meets his warm family. As weeks pass she discovers the Pemberton clan holds a deep, intertwined past with her own, confirming her choice of Leonard over a distant suitor.

Millicent Wayne Centreville Big City Maly Aunt Agatha Pembertons Leonard Pemberton Millicent Millie Wayne Leonard New York Len Folka Milicent Riverside Dad Caroline Millie Sunrise Boulevard Christopher Fremberton Christopher Pembertons Ded Femberton

Iceland Railways and Population Lens

Iceland operates a railway amid a small national population of 328000. The system exists alongside limited urban centers and rugged terrain shaping its usage and regional impact.

Isa Iceland

Jasper National Park prep noted for postwar visitors

Major J A Wood park superintendent reports Jasper in good shape for returning travelers. Wildlife surveys by Dr Melver Cowan show elk and other species expanding while bears stay away from towns. Fishing improved with hatchery efforts distributing 250000 fingerlings and 115000 eggs to parks. Roads in good condition with new meteorological stations and watch towers linked by phone. Whistler Mountain to become a winter sports asset via Jasper Ski Club volunteers.

Rockies Jasper National Park J. A. Wood Montread Melver Cowan University of British Cara Jasper Maligne Wood Whistler Mountain Jasper Park Lodge

Bird leg anatomy confuses knee and heel in birds

A bird's thighbone is short and often hidden by feathers. The part we call the knee is actually the bird's heel, while the true knee sits higher up. This shows how avian leg terminology differs from human leg anatomy.

Good Food Fish Value for Body Building Says Ottawa

The Nutrition Division in Ottawa outlines fish and sea foods as strong protein sources comparable to meat. Salt water fish supply iodine and vitamin D, clams provide calcium, salmon offers B vitamins, and modern preservation widens options for Canadians far from the sea.

Ottawa

Wheat shipments to Greece unaffected by Greek disturbances

Trade Minister McKinnon said Canadian wheat shipments to Greece continue to relieve shortages. First sent in July 1942, shipments now total 500000 bushels a month, distributed by the Swedish Swiss relief commission comprising Swiss Red Cross and Swedish officials.

Greece McKinnon Swiss International Red Cross

British Vaccine Tested in Argentina for Cattle Disease

Parliament was informed that a British vaccine using crystal violet dye is being experimented with in Argentina to combat food and mouth disease in cattle. Early test results were described as successful.

Rooftop Willie: One Man Air Force in House of Germans

A lone American soldier codenamed Wille, part of a unit of 120 infantry and 60 tank crews, held off a German regiment for 72 hours in a village near the German border. From a icy rooftop he hurled grenades, killed four Germans with a single shot and left 40 dead at the doorway, earning recognition for extraordinary valor.

Wille Willie

Handkerchief Shortage Crises In Washington

A Washington survey shows a handkerchief shortage with stock limited to showpieces. Six drug stores, two five and tens, three haberdasheries, and a department store report medium priced hankies scarce and priced from 50 cents to 2.50, with imports at 2.50 for lace items. A clerk notes the expensive pieces are merely for display.

Washington

His Lucky Number in wartime voyage home

Elwood Guillo, 23, naval yeoman, left New Guinea on Friday October 13 at 1300 navy time to join the Philippines Invasion. His column included 13 surface craft and he was number KAS. He survived Leyte, spent 26 months overseas, boarded for the United States November 18, and on January 13 entrained for a new assignment.

Elwood Guillo New Guinea Philippines Kas Leyte United States

Savory Meat Patties and Dessert Custard Recipe

Soak bread crumbs in water then mix with ground meat onion parsley salt and pepper. Form 12 small or 6 large patties and broil until browned serve over noodles or rice. For dessert boil milk sugar cornstarch yolks and salt mix with beaten eggs then heat until coats spoon chill. Flying personnel on aircraft carriers taken over by the Canadian Navy are British.

Trans-Canada Air Lines plans DC-4M for postwar service

Trans-Canada Air Lines discusses postwar plans and the DC-4M variant to be used on their routes. A 17 foot wooden mock-up replicates the DC-4M with flight instruments and radio gear. The DC-4M features four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines and will carry 44 passengers on Sunday planes and 22 on sleeper planes for Trans-Atlantic service.

Trans-Canada Air Lines T.C.A

Barber's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Skin Relief

Eruptions itching and inflammation are claimed to heal rapidly with Moone's Emerald Oil. The tonic is advertised for eczema pimples and rheum, promising relief within days and offering a money back guarantee at drugstores.

Eczeman Moone

This Week's Pattern by Anne Adams

Anne Adams Pattern 4692 features a small frock and jaunty cape for spring. Pattern 4602 offers children's sizes and dress plus cape using specific fabric yardage. order by sending 20 cents to the Anne Adams Pattern, Winnipeg, with address and style number.

Anne Adams Winnipeg Newspaper Union McDermot Ave

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