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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
1
Dancing at Frame's Community Hall with Lance and the Nite Hawks from Virden on Friday July 28. On Wednesday August 2 music by the Ansonaires from No 1 C N S.
Local residents and visitors are listed with holidays, visits, and travel to Kenora Regina Winnipeg Prince Albert and Brandon while Ragweed overgrows the district. A pilot officer’s overseas arrival is reported. Rivers lacks a resident doctor, prompting calls for a physician via Rivers Airport courtesy and nurse Beaton remains available in the Municipal Building.
In loving memory of Albert who passed away in July 1942. Two years have passed and our hearts remain sore as time goes on. Heaven has gained one of the earth's best. We wish he could be with us again in the same old way. Inserted by his wife father mother brothers and sisters.
Wartime Prices and Trade Board announces a temporary butter ration cut for August by delaying coupon 72 and 73 to August 10. Consumers will rely on coupons 76 and 71 from July 20, while 74 and 75 start August 24. Hotels and restaurants face reductions as supplies lag. Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports July stock declines of about 5 million pounds from July 1, 1943, with creamery butter production down over 5 percent and consumption up about 16 percent.
The Rivers Blood Clinic, closed for July 12 and 19, reopened yesterday the 26th, resuming operations. Local officials noted no further shutdowns are planned and urged donors to schedule appointments.
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