Birth of a daughter celebrated in Lothair area
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs R Couch on the birth of a daughter on March 12. Red Cross canvassers collected about 150 dollars with Florence Airey Mrs Seater and F Bridgeman aiding. A social evening planned at Lothair School for March 24 with Junior Red Cross bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Couch
Red Cross
Florence Airey
Birs. G. Seater
F. Bridgeman
O. C. Harvey
Lothair School
Edmund Seater
Birthday Greetings Noted By The Gazette For Local Residents
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Hartney resident Mrs Keith Morden on April 16 with a list of celebrants including John Bellamy Mrs Doug Robins Harry Beltz Alfred Maxwell Wm Wadsworth Alf Cluff Jos Hanlon Darlene Brown Mrs Robt Reshaur Mrs Robi A Mills Miss A I McFadden Ronnie Stewart W A Thomas Miss Joy Post Mrs P Luchuck Jas A McKenzie Joyce McKenzie Mrs Wilfred Dennison Mrs Thos Seens Mrs J McLellan Foster Baily and others marked for celebration on upcoming dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Morden
Hartney
John Bellamy
Doug. Robins
Harry Beltz
Alfred Maxwell
Wm. Wadsworth
Alf. Cluff
Jos. Hanlon
Darlene Brown
Daly
Robt. Reshaur
Robi
A. Mills
A. I. McFadden
Ronnie Stewart
W. A. Thomas
Joy Post
P. Luc
Local Visitors Reported Around Town and Brandon Fair
Miss June Langley of Harding and Mr. J Seens hosts welcomed guests from Hard ling while Mr. Harvey visited relatives at Antler Sask. Mr. J Ross attended the Winter Fair at Brandon and Mrs. J Ryan of Alexander visited her sister Mrs. Mawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Langley
Hardling
Mrs. T. Seens
Mr. Wm. Harvey
Antler, Sask
Mr. J. Ross
Brandon
Photos for the Honor Roll at Forman's Hardware
Rivers and district take pride in a photo gallery honoring Armed Forces of Canada members. Bring photos of loved ones serving King and Country to be placed in the display. The collection honors these boys and interests relatives and the wider community who know them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Forman's
Rivers
World of Wheat seed and pest guidance note
Wise farmers should test 100 kernels for germination before sowing and treat seed against smut with mercurial dusts Ceregan or Leytosan. Plan equipment repairs promptly, and arrange to combat saw flies by early autumn strategies including delaying wheat seeding or rotating oats barley flax. In heavy saw fly areas one may skip a year of wheat.
Bradwardine Socials And Bereavement In Community
Mrs A Hays hosted guests for dinner and a 500 game on Wednesday. Mrs M Greenaway entertained at Court Whist with high scores to Mrs J Wood and Mr D Rose. Joseph Shuttleworth, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Jos Shuttleworth of Bradwardine, died in Brandon and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery. The Trail Rangers met under George McKenzie. many Bradwardine residents attended a Curlers Banquet and Dance at Harding. A gratitude presentation to Mr Hunter and Mrs Graham for church service support is printed with the full text of the addresses and best wishes for their future service to Bradwardine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Greenaway
Court Whist
J. Wood
D. Rose
Brandon
Joseph Shuttleworth
Jos. Shuttleworth
Bradwardine
Greenwood Cemetery
M Hunter
Wm. Graham Sr
The
United Church
Mrs. Graham
Four rinks in friendly Old-Timers contest ends in Mills win
Ten years ago Frean the Gapatr week notes report four rinks of Old-Timers with players Jas Taylor J C Cousins Steve Mills and Chas Angel. Finals see Steve Mills lose to Chas Angel while Frank Walker shows a caught butterfly. Bijou Theatre torn down and Rivers Golf Club formed. Rebekah Assembly in Winnipeg and a First Avenue house fire noted. Twenty rinks compete in a Methodist Church Charity Bonspiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Taylor
J.C. Cousins
Steve Mills
Chas
Angel
Chas. Angel
Ottawa's new post office trial runs the mail-o-mat
A Ottawa post office tests a compact stamp vending unit called the mail-o-mat, first in Canada, promising easier postage. The Wartime Prices and Trade board notes wartime parcel totals to POWs abroad, including one million parcels and one million pounds of butter and jam sent by the Red Cross center, plus sugar, tea, coffee, biscuits, and soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Stamford
Connecticut
Prices and Trade Board
Red Cross Western Packing Centre
Germany
Japan
Women in Industry Highlighted in 1840 Canada
A historical note claims in December 1840 one Canadian woman in industry per 186, and rationing reduced to one in 24. Anecdotes describe crowded Ottawa restaurants with waitresses declaring coffee sold out, reflecting broader workforce participation and social scenes.
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Canada
Plans for New Ration Book Distribution Campaign
Manitoba regional Wartime Prices and Trade Board officials report well advanced plans for distributing ration books. Fifty nine local ration boards will supervise, with books issued at centers in each district during the last week of March. book No 3 must be brought. Volunteers will again assist the Local Ration Boards in this consumer rationing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Prices and Trade Board
Canada
Public urged to join local ration distribution efforts
Public spirited remzend volunteers are asked to assist in distribution work. They should contact the secretary of their Local Ration Board to learn how they may best serve and support the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesa
Remzend
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lothair
Mr. G. Bray
Flin Flon
Cpl. W. Hogg
Rivers Airport
Thomsons
Lorne Bray
Shirley Seater
Edmound Seater
Don Sharman
Mrs. C. Airey
Oak River
the Gazette
Hapa Penicn
Sail
Department OF Labour
Ainer
Nase
Tarbolton
the World of Wheat
H. G. Sirhupe
Bsradwardine
H. Watkins
Wm. Dowland
Trail Rangers
George McKenzie
Harding
Mr. Hunter
Mrs. Hunter
Addronate
Mr. and
Church
Frank Walker
the Rivers
E. E. Grant
W. G. Wilkes
Jas. Blake
Maxwell
Britton
Cluff
Rebekah
Winnipeg
Y.P.S
Methodist Church
Ottawa
By Jim Greenblat
LTA
J. W. Hanlon
Aimy
C.W.A.C
MAN
Neilson
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