Local residents and visitors gather for weekend visits and sales
Bert Dowland of Yorkton spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs E Dowland. Regina visitor Mrs J K Warren and Harding visitor Mrs R McKenzie joined Mrs G Titmus. Winnipeg visitor Mrs A Turner stayed with Mr and Mrs Wm Graham Sr. Jim Wood of Saskatoon and RC AF stayed with his parents. Lawrence McKenzie held a sale of household effects at the school grounds with Stanley Gray auctioning. McKenzie family planning move to B C. Mrs Searle left for Brandon after a holiday with husband Stan Searle. Lewis Seens of the RC AF Brandon visited his mother Mrs G Seens. Mr and Mrs A Richardson and daughter Joan visited Lenore with Mr and Mrs McLenehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert. Dowland
R.C.A. F
Yorkton
Mrs. E. Dowland
J. K. Warren
Regina
R. McKenzie
Harding
G. Titmus
Jim Wood
R.c.af
Saskatoon
3. Wood
Lawrence McKenzie
Stanley Gray
Mrs. Mckenzie
B.C
A. Richardson
Joan
Mrs. McLenehan
Lenore
Wedding of Howard Paddock and Mabel Kreager
Mr and Mrs Victor Airey attended the wedding of Howard Paddock and Mabel Kreager at Hamioa on Wednesday of last week. Mr and Mrs A P Wilton of Brandon visited J W Seater on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Geo Seater visited Harry Bailey of Oakner on Sunday. Mrs O C Harvey has been visiting relatives at Virden and Pettapiece during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Airey
Howard Paddock
Mabel Kreager
Hamiota
A. P. Wilton
Brandon
J. W. Seater
Geo. Seater
Harry Baily
Oakner
Local Clergy and Visitors Attend Winnipeg Functions
Rev. W. R. Donogh traveled to Winnipeg for an ordination service at Young Church on Thursday evening. Mrs. JW Dick and W.C.A. hostess group from Rivers spent midweek in Winnipeg for a hostess gathering. Sgt. and Mrs. BR Glenn of Winnipeg visited Mr. and Mrs. C. J. McFadden. Glenn returned to Shilo Camp and Mrs. Glenn stays with relatives. A Sandy Dewar of Gladstone, former Rivers citizen, visited town Monday evening with a Masonic lodge party and sent regards to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Donogh
Winnipeg
Young, Church
JW. Dick
C.N.5
Rivers
C.J. McFadden
BR. D. Glenn
Sgt. Glenn
Shilo Camp
Sandy) Dewar
Glad, Stone
Mightier Task Reflects on Modern Parliaments and Decay
The Ottawa Journal surveys past and present parliaments, noting how today’s fiscal and political challenges dwarf those of earlier eras. It warns against echoing Hitler’s contempt for democracy and urges responsible leadership amid growing complexity and revenue demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ilsley
Mr. Fielding
Confederation
Hitler
Democracy
Ottawa Journal
Burchell Parker Wedding At St James Rivers
Rev S B Guille officiated at a wedding in St James Anglican Rivers on Tuesday July 28. Vera Elaine Parker becomes bride of LAC Patrick William Burchell of Rivers and Montreal, with blue crepe gown and orchid corsage. Out of town guests include Woods, Parker, Fraser, Waring. Honeymoon in Hamiota, then Rivers residence. A second note details seed field machinery cleaning and separation practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Guille
St. James’ Anglican Church
Rivers, S
Vera Elaine
Walter Parker
Patrick William Burchell
C.N.S
R.C.A.F
Rivers
Wm. Burchell
Montreal
Burchell-Parker
Wm, Woods
Doreen
Hamiota
Douglas Parker
Ross Fraser
Violet Parker
Harry Waring
Winnipeg
The World of Wheat H G a Strange Director at Searle Grain
H G a Strange, director of the research department at Searle Grain Company Ltd, leads exploration into wheat varieties and global grain trends, outlining new strategies for crop improvement and market resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the World of Wheat
H. G. A Strange
Searle Grain Company, Ltd
Harvesting and Threshing a Crop for Seed
Farmers with seed plots should remove tall weeds and off type grains by hand, pile and burn them when dry, then cut one or two swaths around the field with a mower before harvesting to ensure high quality seed.
Tenders Sealed for Rivers Airport Development Manitoba
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for additional development of Rivers Airport Manitoba including taxi strip taxiway and road work will be received by 12 noon EDT on August 5 1942. Plans specifications and contract forms may be viewed or obtained from the Acting General Purchasing Agent Ottawa or the District Airway Engineer Winnipeg. A cheque for 2500 must accompany requests to obtain documents and a 10 percent security deposit with each tender is required. The department may reject the lowest bid and will return unsuccessful cheques. Ge o. W. Yates secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Airport
Rivera
Rivers
Manitoba
Department of Transport
Hunter Building
Ottawa
Confederation Life
Winnipeg
Receiver General of
Canada
Canadia National dining cars use 1.3 million pounds of potatoes
In one year travelers on Canadian National dining cars consumed about 1,300,000 pounds of potatoes as part of onboard meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National
Preserving Wheat and Hay in Drought Conditions
Agricultural notes warn of drought potential and urge farmers to reserve feed, stack grain properly, and build tall middle peaks to shed rain. Emphasis on stacking techniques for oats barley and other forage to protect grain from rain damage and ensure long term storage viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rairie
Winnipeg
Sondon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sradwardine
A. Turner
Wm. Graham Sr
Mrs. Searle
Stan. Searle
Lewis Seens
G. Seens
Lothair
Victory
Brockie
Funeral Home
Violet Haines
Lac Glynn Hunt
No.1
Dover
England
Plana
Geo. W. Yates
Agricultural Department
Valentine
Moscow
Churchill
Prairie Provinces
Wartime Salvage Limited
Alberta Wheat Peel
Manitoba Pool Elevators Ltd
Saskatchewan Pool Elevatecs
United Grain Growers Limited
North-West Line Elevator Association
War Charities
Department of Munitions & Supply
Ortty
Ft National War Services
Warthns Salvage Limited
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