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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 29, 1942

Page

5

Death of Melinda Ruller of Forest Gate Sask

Mrs Melinda Ruller aged 67 wife of Amos Ruller of Forest Gate Sask died in Prince Albert Hospital on Saturday January 17. Born in Palmerston Ontario she came west to Manitoba in 1905 and lived in Daly Municipality for about 20 years. Survived by husband three daughters and one son two brothers and a sister. one daughter Eva predeceased.

Melinda Amos Ruller Forest Gate, Sask Prince Albert Hospital Chas. Kealy Victoria B.C Clint. English Bradwardine Man J. Hewitt Prince Albert Sask Sam Chas. Bender Moose Jaw E. Bender Portland Oregon W. Hastings Harriston Ontario Eva

Weekend visits and community events in Bradwardine area

Victor Steski of the R C A F stayed with his parents J and Mrs Steski over the weekend. Alma Sedgwick of Oak River visited friends and stayed with Mrs A Hays. A Red Cross dance and whist drive at Hunter's Hall drew a large crowd. prizes awarded to Mrs W Erwin, Mrs T Dowland, Mrs G Haycock, Mr W Blatchford, and Lorne Post. Graham's Orchestra provided music. The event raised 28 dollars and a separate council vote granted 50 dollars to Russian Relief. A skating party and lunch were held at Bradwardine rink by the Young People's Society. Mr and Mrs Wm Stewart of Rivers visited Mr and Mrs Wm Graham. Wesley Common plans a brief Winnipeg trip.

Alma Sedgwick Oak River A. Hays Red Cross Hunter’s Hall Bradwardine Rink The Young People’s Society

Church of England in Canada Services Plan

Rev. B. Guille leads Evening Prayer at 2.00 p.m. Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany in Roseville. St James Rivers holds Children’s Service at 11.00 a.m. Evening Prayer at 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice Friday at 7.30 at the home of Mr and Mrs. W ea.

Church of England In Canada Roseville St. James Rivers W Ea

Can Man Be Overloaded Sunday Topic United Church

United Church announces Rev W R Denegh preaching Sunday February 1 with the message Can man be overloaded based on Deuteronomy 23 25. Services at 10 45 a m Pettapiece 2 30 p m Rivers 7 30 p m Long service at Rivers 7 15 p m. Ladies Aid meets February 4 at 3 p m at Mrs Bradt s home and the Home Sale is urged for Saturday afternoon January 31. Brandon Presby met on Litho portion of business.

Ladies Aid Bradt

Wartime Prices and Trade Board Licence Change Notice

After March 31 1942 you must notify the Director of Licensing of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board Ottawa in writing within 10 days of any change in name address or character of your business. Includes farmers gardeners livestock or poultry producers and fishermen unless buying goods for resale and employees of licensed firms.

Prices and Trade Board Ottawa

Lothair Women Quilt for Red Cross and Plan Social

Mrs. O C Harvey visited relatives at Virden and Elaine Seater spent time with Betty Common at Bradwardine. Mrs J Airey hosted her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs T Haggerty from Brandon. The Lothair group quilted a Red Cross quilt at Mrs Geo Bray home and arranged a social evening at Lothair School with a rose woollen bed throw raffle. Manitoba population rose 22 308 since 1931 to 722 447 on June 2 1941.

Elaine Seater Betty Common Bradwardine J. Airey T. Haggerty Brandon Lothair Manitoba Dominion Bureau of Statistics

Birthday Greetings From The Gazette For These Readers

The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Norman Tivy on January 29, nea piacianl Evans of Ottawa Mrs Val Schmidt on the 31st Martin Paddock February 1 R W Sargent Powell River B C 1 erne oe Frame Transcona Agnes Stevenson February 2 John Lindsay February 2 Gordon Donagh February 2 Albay Chapman Pendennis Molly MccMannis February 3

Norman Tivy Nea Piacianl Evans Ottawa Val. Schmidt Martin Paddock R. W. Sargent Powell River B.C Erne Oe Frame Transcona Agnes Stevenson John Lindsay Gordon Donagh Albay Chapman Pendennis Molly MccMannis

Canadian National Railways earnings rise in two week period

The all inclusive Canadian National Railways System reported gross revenues of 10,493,000 for the two week period ending January 14, 1942, up from 9,218,000 for the same period in 1941, an increase of 1,275,000.

Canadian National Railways

Canada to Begin Daylight Saving Time February 9

The government announced that All Canada will adopt daylight saving time on February 9 aligning with the United States. The article notes that automobile tires, even worn ones, have gained value due to new restrictions on tire sales.

Canada United States

Padre Frayne Leaves Air School Amid Warm Community Wishes

Flight Lieutenant R M Frayne Padre of Rivers No 1 Air Navigation School departs after a year of service. He earned respect from officers and men and was sought for speaking and entertainment across a wide area. Mrs Frayne supported him in musical affairs as the gifted couple depart for a new posting.

R. M. Frayne Rivers No. 1 Air Navigation School Air School

Eighteen Months of Mischief and Child’s Bright Charm

A playful portrait of eighteen months as a lively, observant child. The speaker notes daily intrigue, the mother’s influence, and a simple dad named Sam. The verse celebrates her curls, dress, and smile, while acknowledging mischief and the healing power of love.

Sam

Ten Years Ago This Week In The Gasette 1932

Recap of events from 1932 includes St James A Y P A concert at J C C F Hall and a Rivers Glee Club formation led by Jas McKenzie with Geo Frame Peter Gordon Alex Campbell and Jack Marshall on the Burns birthday dance committee. Farmers face hardship from feed shortages as John Morrow recovers after a Portagela operation and Mrs Jos Porter formerly of Rivers dies in Wapella Sask Miss Jessie Miners wins Carnival Queen honor.

Jos. Porter Rivers Wapella Sask Messrs Geo. Frame Peter Gordon Alex. Campbell Jack Marshall Burns

Barry son returns home on leave from Rivers Banner training

William A R Barry son of Mr and Mrs H R Barry is home on leave after completing training at the advanced navigation school at Rivers Banner Russell Man

William A. R. Barry H. R. Barry Advanced Navigation School Rivers— Banner, Russell, Man

There Are No Sidelines Now In War Bond Drive

The article urges Canadians to contribute to total war effort as Japan enters the war and western coast becomes a battlefront. It stresses civilian duty, boosts for workers, sailors, soldiers, and calls for higher bond purchases, from hundreds to more, as the enemy tightens on Canada’s doorstep.

Japan Canada United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amos Reimer Victor Steski R.C.A.F Mrs. J. Steski Lst W. Erwin T. Dowland G. Haycock Graham Wm. Stewart Wm. Graham Wesley Common Winnipeg B. Guille United Church Rev. W. R. Denegh Order of the Vancouver Edmonton Regina Toronto Montreal Halifax Saint John Charlottetown the Gazette Taylor's Bra No. 1 A.N J.C.C.F. Hall St. James’ A.Y.P.A John Morrow Portagela Prairie Hospital Jessie Miners the Rivers Jas. McKenzie
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