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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 27, 1944

Page

8

Matrimonial in St Peters Lutheran Kitchener Ontario

Dorothy Marie Thomson and LeRoy George Pommer wed at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Kitchener on June 21. Rev A W Lotz officiated with W W Berdux presenting the bride. Attendant Joyce Loehner and best man Murray Pommer joined post ceremony dinner at Olde Mill Coffee Shoppe. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace, long sleeves and a train, carrying red roses.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Kitchener Ontario Dorothy Marie Hugh Thomson Rivers Man Thomson LeRoy George Pommer W. C. Pommer Linwood

Cost of Russian Valor in World War II

The Stratford Beacon-Herald notes the Soviet information bureau in London marked Germany's 1941 attack on Russia with 5,800,000 Russian soldiers killed, missing or captured. It states no wounded figures were given, but total losses likely exceed 10,000,000.

United Church Rev W Lee Announces Sunday Services

The United Church announces Sunday services at all three points with Pastor Rev W Lee and an adult Bible class meeting weekly at 11 a.m. A national appeal urges all youths over 15 and girls over 16 to help on farms during holiday months as manpower is scarce amid a coming heavy western Canadian crop harvest.

Canada

Military Artistes Put On Good Show

A capacity audience enjoyed Kapers in Khaki staged by Military District No 10 artistes at Community Hall. Capt Leary led as MC, with first class musical numbers by Sgt McClelland Marion Young Flora Scarth and Sgt Johnston. A Red Cross lunch followed a well attended evening sponsored by Rivera Unit of the Canadian Legion.

Fred. McClelland Marion Young Flora Scarth C.W.A. C Harry Johnston Cliff. Holdsworth Leary Pte. Scarth Rivera The Canadian Legion Red Cross

No. 100 NS Field Day Draws Wide Attendance

A large crowd attended the No. 100 NS Field Day held last Thursday with visitors from far away. Fine contests featured the Rivers Airport area and evening baseball and football were highlights. Officers and airmen hosted guests at supper as silver cups were awarded by Mrs. W A Murray, wife of the Commanding Officer.

No.100.n.s Rivers Air W.A. Murray

Beryl McMannis Joins C W A C Group Training

Beryl McMannis of Rivers and sixteen other Canadian Women’s Army Corps members left Winnipeg on Tuesday July 18 for five weeks of basic training in Kitchener Ontario. After completion they will return to Winnipeg for posting to an active army unit in M D 10.

Beryl McMannis William McMannis Rivers Canadian Women's Army Corps M.D. 10 Winnipeg Kitchener Ont M.D

Daly Rural Municipal Council Meeting Notice

The next regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Daly will be held on Tuesday, August 1.

Daly

Farmers May Transport Help in Trucks

A general permit allows farmers to transport harvest help in their trucks from now until November 15. W. A. MacQuarrie, regional truck control officer of the Services Administration, War Time Prices and Trade Board, announced. After November 15 the board order prohibiting passenger carrying in a truck will apply, except when transporting goods. The permit does not exempt compliance with provincial or municipal laws or the 35 mile travel limit on trucks not carrying farm goods.

W. A. MacQuarrie the Services Administration Prices and Trade Board

Tolerating Many Things Fails to Take a Stand

A reflective proverb notes that tolerating many things leads to no firm position. It cautions against complacency and urges clear limits on what is accepted in personal and public life. The message emphasizes courage to define boundaries and uphold principles.

Not Freedom From Work

A quote from the Owen Sound Sun Times argues that the core goal is freedom to work rather than freedom from work. It states able bodied citizens should expect an assured opportunity to earn a living through honest labor and that maintenance should only be a right if the system fails to provide employment.

Owen Sound Sun- Times

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Quality Store Parowax Graham Waters J. A. Grupipmett Ene 23 Jesse Rocers Forman's Hardware Pommer-Thomson A. W. Lotz W. W. Berdux Mr. Doering Joyce Loehner Elmira Murray Pommer Olde Mill Anglican Church In A. Champa Roseville Wheatland Christ Church St. Matthew’s Ancrum St. James United Church W. Lee W. A. Leary M.C. and Bar Europe N.S C. W.A.C Four Star Theatre Robert Paige Louise Allbritton Diana Barrymore Walter Cattier Ernest Truex Canine Commandos Meso Rumford G.M Mred & White California Valencia B.C J. W. Hanlon
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