26 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
1
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board limits Canadian price hikes for farm machinery to a small single digit per cent cap, despite U.S. increases of 2 to 17 percent. The rule aims to control wartime inflation and stabilize agricultural costs.
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board sets ceiling prices on farm machinery from September 15 to October 1941 and allows only certain imports adjustments. H. H. Bloom urges farmers to inspect implements and secure spare parts. Exemptions include farming rents and licenses for non resale purchases, hay and straw. Rural motorists should apply for Category A gasoline if under 3000 miles, with ration books available all summer. No car can operate without a rationed permit.
Glad to report that R N Dunsmore is on the mend after a brief illness. Mrs H Evans returned last Thursday from a three week Pacific Coast visit. A heavy snowfall Tuesday reminds that spring lingers. Mrs Mitchell of Marsden Sask visits relatives including Mr W Rutherford. AC Charles Stevenson moved from Rivers to Assiniboia Sask. Mrs Chester Forman and her little son returned from Vancouver after her father’s illness and death. James Stevenson, recently enlisted in the R C A, spent the weekend home. he is stationed in Winnipeg. Gopher season not paying off. LAC Jack Greasley on 48 hour leave shot 23 gophers March 21, a notable tally. The W A of Saint James Church will hold an Easter Tea on Saturday April 4 from 3 to 6 pm in the Parish Hall with a home cooking table. Visitors at the Emslie home included Pte George Emslie of Calgary, his wife and baby, Mrs Dave Emslie and two children of Calgary, and Mrs Bill Emslie of Transcona. Frances Luchuck brought in crocus buds as a March 18 surprise, a sign of early spring thanks to mild weather and shelter.
Canada mourns James Shaver Woodsworth whose integrity and unselfish aims inspired many. St George's Society plans St George's Day celebration with an English Flying Officer guest speaker from Rivers. Manitoba Armoured Car Regiment Ladies Auxiliary seeks readers to contact Miss G A Fairbairn Winnipeg to aid in supplying comforts to soldiers.
On Tuesday March 31 Roy Brown and his 10 member band perform at Frame's Community Hall admission 50c.
A Brandon Sun editorial argues that democracy thrives only when people actively participate. It asserts government reflects the people’s will, warns against top-down rule, and stresses voter turnout to preserve national unity and responsible leadership.
Wanted reliable man to cover 21 townships and 1100 families as Rawleigh dealer. Selling experience unnecessary to start. Everything furnished except car. Step into a permanent, profitable business with Rawleigh products sold for nearly 30 years. For particulars write Rawleigh's Dept WG-266-160-C Winnipeg Man Canada.
Classified notice listing a 1929 Essex coupe in good running order with two new tires and a new battery offered by Jack Hain of Rivers for $85.00.
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