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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 01, 1943

Page

6

Bradwardine Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Farewell

Social updates from Bradwardine report Mrs. Ferguson and others visiting Mrs. Lynn in Griswold, Winnipeg travelers Ray Oates returns after two weeks with parents, and E Smith visiting Wm. Graham’s. Mrs. J. McKenzie in Brandon Hospital. Red Cross Lothair branch hosted quilting and lunch. A. Richardson and spouse honored at Hunter's Hall with address by E. Dowland, Trilight gift, and a closing dance.

Ray Oates Winnipeg John Steski Hunter’s Hall A. Richardson

For Sale House Trailer with Good Tires

A good sized house trailer is offered for sale. Contact Mrs. Dorothy Hart at phone 50-13 in Rivers for details.

Dorothy Hart Rivers

Wedderburn kin visit. Carlyn Wedderburn named hospital assistant

Mr. gen. Wedderburn visited Winnipeg last week while Mr. and Mrs. Alex Thomson spent the week there visiting relatives. Congratulations to Carlyn Wedderburn on her appointment as Assistant Superintendent of Brandon Mental Hospital. Carlyn is a graduate of Brandon Mental and Vancouver General Hospital. Wishing her success in the new role.

Gen. Wedderburn Winnipeg Mrs. Alex. Thomson Carlyn Wedderburn Brandon Mental Hospital Carlyn Brandon Mental Vancouver General Hospital Wm. Erwin J. Mackie Pat and Jane Horning Simpson, Sask

Birthday Greetings List From The Gazette

The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Leslie Harvey on July 1 Alice Tyerman Nelson Sargent Gunton Mrs G P Gleeson Mrs Jack Greasley P O Hugh McFadden Norman Harvey Arthur Johnson Irene Gabe Victor Airey Fileen May McFadden Rev E L Williams Detroit Michigan Verne Eyes Lorraine Donogh.

Leslie Harvey Alice Tyerman Nelson Sargent Gunton G. P. Gleeson Jack Greasley P.O. Hugh McFadden Norman Harvey Arthur Johnson Irene Gabe Victor W. Airey Fileen May McFadden Rev. E. L. Williams Detroit Michigan Verne Eyes Lorraine Donogh

Manitoba urged to secure coal and wood now for winter

Manitoba fuel minister J S McDiarmid warns of a definite danger of coal and wood scarcity next winter. He urges citizens, municipalities and public bodies to place orders now and secure supplies during summer to keep mines and deliveries moving, and to increase wood production.

J. S. McDiarmid Department of Mine Natural Resources Manitoba

Local and Personal News From Kenton and Area

Mrs. M. Hedley visited her sister Mrs. Wm. Currie at Kenton this week. Miss Audrey Jones of Regent stayed with Flying Officer A. Weaver over the weekend. Miss Kay Curry of Winnipeg visits Mrs. W. R. Donagh. Miss Curry is a hostess nurse on Trans-Canada Airways. R. G. Higginson is in Winnipeg Victoria Hospital for treatment. Matt Kenny Orchestra played a dance in the No. 1 C N S recreation hall. many townsfolk and Brandon visitors attended. crowd set a record.

Audrey Jones Regent A. Weaver Kay Curry Winnipeg Matt Kenny C.N.S Brandon

Surprise Birthday Party for 83rd Milestone Hostess

A Monday evening surprise party at Mrs. R. B. Riddick’s home honored her mother Mrs. Thos. Brown on her 83rd birthday. Gladioli décor, an 83-candle cake, and gifts from attendees highlighted the affair with twenty guests and many greetings.

R. B. Riddick Thos. Brown C. Angel Brown Thos. Nolan C. Blandford R. K. Lee

New Rail Keeps Standards High for CN Rail

The Canadian National Railways used 74 471 gross tons of new rail for 480 miles of main line replacement and 52 150 tons for 369 miles of secondary line renewal. Engineer J A Ellis states good track is vital for safe operation and the 1943 program mirrors last year due to higher traffic.

Canadian National Railways J. A. Ellis C.N.R

North West Line Elevators Exhibit At Wartime Fair

Dr. W. Neatby and the Agricultural Department present a wartime exhibit at the Country Fair, featuring warble fly displays, damaged leather losses, and a food flow panel from farm to combat forces. The display includes emergency rations, weeds, soil erosion, and sound moving pictures, with a new bulletin issued. Visitors are welcomed at Swift Current, Calgary, Regina, Yorkton, Melfort, Lloydminster, Vermilion, Vegreville, Red Deer, North Battleford, and Prince Albert.

North-West Line Elevators Association Dominion Department of Agriculture Army Navy Air Force Swift Current Calgary Regina Yorkton Melfort Lloydminster Vermilion Vegreville Red Deer North Battleford Prince Albert

Local Notes On Visits And Moves In Lothair Region

Gov Murray Bray and Miss Eleanor Bray arrived home from Peta wawa and LAC. Allan Ross heads to Pamburn for a few weeks. J N Airey and Florence travel to Winnipeg for hospital treatment. Rev H Harland departs for Strathclair and Rev J F Palmer will succeed him. A Red Cross quilting bee hosted by Mrs Erwin drew many Bradwardine residents and ended with tea.

Murray Bray Petawawa Eleanor Bray J. N. Airey Winnipeg Florence General Hospital Red Cross

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bradwardine G. Ferguson M. Hunter G. Titmus A. Hays Wm. Lynn Griswold Mrs. E. Smith Melfort, Sask Wm. Graham Boyd Diamond Brandon Daily Sun Tarbolton the Gazette Mr. McDiarmid Christian Science Monitor the Monitor The Christian Science Publishing Society One Norway Street Boston Masechusetts Brockie Funeral Home R. G. Higginson Victoria Hospital 14. W. Neatby Agricultural Department Lothair Lac. Ross Dauphin Allan Ross Pamburn, Sask Mrs. H. Gilman Gladstone Mrs. Geo. Seater H. Harland Strathclair J. F. Palmer Rapid City Department of Mines and Natural Resource D. M. Stephens Britain Germany Royal Canadian Air Force Canadian Pacific Railway Golden Aircraft Fund R.C.A.F Canadian Pacific Gladys Gowlland Treasury Department Montreal D. G Bud) Malloy D.F.C Halifax G. B Scotty) Murray Yirates B.C.A.F Toronto Star
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