Red Cross Campaign Exceeds Past Years with Curling Club Drive
Red Cross campaign donations this drive surpass those of prior years, spurring continued effort. No. 1 c NS already over quota, new objective set. Volunteers urged to notify Secretary or Committee for planning future clinics as roads block progress. Curling Club hosts a bonspiel draw for a fine coffee table to raise funds, with proceeds to Red Cross. Rivers Curling Club opens a new bonspiel on Friday March 10 inviting same or new rink entries, entry fee $1.50 with coffee table ticket included. proceeds and prizes support the Red Cross.
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No. 1
Curling Club
The
Red Cross
McKenzie
Salvage Pick Up Instructions for Paper Bundles
Residents should tie papers into bundles not too large and place them on the sidewalk in front of their homes before 10 a.m. on Saturday March 18 for pickup by a truck.
Don't Destroy No. 3 Ration Back Prompted by March issuance
WartimePrices and Trade Board urges consumers not to destroy Book No 3 as No 4 books go out during the last week of March. The first 10 FP coupons in Book 3 will later redeem for sugar for homecanning. Loss or destruction blocks canning sugar access. Distribution of No 4 books starts the week of March 26 across Manitoba with local Ration Boards leading the program. Watch for local newspaper notices. late applications not accepted. Those missing a new book must apply at a distribution centre on announced dates or wait until April 17.
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Prices and Trade Board
Manitoba
Canada
Dancing at Frame's Community Hall Offers Two Big Dances
Friday March 10 features the Ansonaires providing music for a lively dance. Tuesday March 14 invites Roy Brown and his Band from Brandon for what promises to be one of the best dances of the year.
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Roy Brown
Brandon
Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Robt J Offen in McLennan
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robt J Offen at McLennan Alberta on Saturday March 4 1944. The birth announcement notes the new arrival and the location but provides no further details.
Rivers Board of Trade to Hold Annual Banquet
The Rivers Board of Trade will hold its annual banquet on Friday March 17 at 7 30 p m in the Community Hall. Guest speaker is Lieut J B Kelshall and attendance is encouraged by personnel of No 1 C N S. Tickets are priced at $1.00.
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Rivers Board ‘of Trade
J. B. Kelshall
Death of L Wiegand Lorenz Wiegand in Rivers and Transcona
L Wiegand Lorenz Wiegand longtime Rivers business figure died late Monday evening after about 30 years in the trade. He moved to Transcona a few years ago and was highly regarded for his fine qualities. Sympathy is extended to his daughter Lora as the funeral is planned for Friday afternoon with a fuller report to come in the next issue.
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Lorenz Wiegand
Rivers
Transcona
Lora
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J. A. Grummet Tree
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Jesse Rogers
Moffat
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Ceresan
R.C.A.F
C.N.S
Forman's Hardware
the Rivers
Jas. Frame
Melville Harvey
Board of Trac
L. Wiegand
Memoriam
Gied
Four Star Theatre
Johnny Weinmuller
Nancy Kelly
Johnny Sheffield
Gildersleeve
Broadway
Harold Peary
Billie Burke
Claire Carlton
Richard LeGrand
Army
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Rivers Drug Store
Scott
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G. M. Setter
Mred & White
van Camp’s
Kellogg's
J. W. Hanlon
Neilson
Wade
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