Bradwardine and Brandon Residents Share Weekend Items
Mrs Bert Stamp and Brian of Brandon visited Mrs E G Chapman. Mr and Mrs R H White and Mr and Mrs Evan White with Lynn of Rivers visited Chapman home. Leone Lindsay returned to Winnipeg after visiting her parents Lyle and Mrs Lindsay. Mrs H Watkins has taken over the grocery and confectionery business from Mrs J G Cruikshank. J Cruikshank of McAuley spent the weekend here. Junior Bradwardine School reports show Grade 6 English scores with top marks by John McCrae and others. Grade 4 and Grade 3 listings include several students. Grade 2 and Grade 1 results feature numerous names and scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Stamp
Brian
Brandon
E.G. Chapman
Evan White
Lynn
Rivers
Mias Leone Lindsay
Winnipeg
Mrs
Lyle Lindsay
H. Watkins
J. G. Cruikshank
Shower Honors Miss Marjorie Hartnell in Wheatland
Mrs. R. M. Coupar and Mrs. A. Insult hosted a surprise Shower at Mrs. Coupar's Wheatland home on April 20. The event celebrated Miss Marjorie Hartnell's upcoming marriage to Sgt. R. Doerling of No. 1 C.N.S. A loaded gift basket, pink and white decor, tea service, and readings marked the evening. Twenty five guests attended including Miss Maude Hartnell and Miss Mary Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Coupar
Mrs
Tea and Coffee Ration Increase Implemented May First
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board announced a roughly forty percent rise in tea and coffee rations effective May 1. Coupon values increase to four ounces for tea or sixteen ounces for coffee with two coupons per month on the second and fourth Thursday. Unused May 1 coupons retain new values. One cup of coffee or one serving of tea remains allowed per meal in restaurants.
Incorporation of Cost of Living Bonus in Wages
The National War Labour Board reports employers must include the cost of living bonus in basic wage rates under the Wartime Wages Control Order 1943. From February 1, 1943 payrolls, new rates must reflect the bonus. Bonuses begin at 60c weekly then rise to 58 percent of weekly wages by November 15, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Labour Board
Ottawa
Rivers Unit to Meet May 8 at Four Star Theatre
The Rivers Unit of the CCF holds its regular meeting Monday May 8 at 8 p.m. in the Four Star Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Rivers Unit
The.c.c.f
Four Star Theatre
Matrimonial in Rivers as McAndrew Daughter Wed
Mary Blytha McAndrew wed Col. J O French at St James Anglican Church Rivers on April 29. Officiating priest F L Dale Jones led the ceremony with sister Mrs W R Gillespie as bridesmaid and Cpl O J E Baxter as groomsman. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with about forty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blytha
F. J. McAndrew
Wheatland
Col. J.O. French
R.C.A. F
J. H
W. R. Gillespie
Cpl. O. J. E. Baxter
R.C.A.F
F/L. Dale Jones
No.1
C.N.S
Obituary of Mrs Violet Elizabeth Cram Pain
Mrs Violet Elizabeth Crampain widow of F S Crampain died suddenly at Rivers on Friday April 28 about 11 30 a m She collapsed while at work No 10 N S taken to station hospital died minutes later Born Elkhorn Manitoba later lived in Griswold Brandon and Rivers since 1939 Funeral at Griswold United Church conducted by Rev W R Donagh with Rev R A Hanley Burial in Griswold cemetery Pallbearers Roy Crampain George Patterson W Pl?g? Griswold Sgt R Twigge Cpl J Graham Alex Roberts M Milroy Rivers Survived by two sons Stanley at home Clifford with RCA overseas Virlie Edmonton Alta Irene at home Leonard predeceased three years ago Bereaved community offers sympathy Brockies Brandon in charge of undertaking
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Elizabeth Crampain
F. S. Crampain
Rivers
Stanley
Clifford
R.C.A
Virlie
Edmonton
Alta
Irene
Leonard
Brockie
Brandon
Airey Births a Daughter in Rivers Family
On Monday April 17 1944 Mr and Mrs T C Airey of Rivers welcomed a daughter in a formal birth notice. The event is recorded as part of the community announcements with no further details about name weight or hospital provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airey
T. C. Airey
Rivers
Birth Announcements From Rivers and Hartney Descriptions
On April 26 1944 at Rivers a son was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Veenbaas On April 28 1944 at Hartney Manitoba a daughter Judith Ann was born to Mr and Mrs N A Thompson nee Marion Bellamy On April 30 1944 at Rivers a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Victor Airey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veenbaas
Rivers
Frank Veenbaas
Aire
Victor Airey
World of Wheat H.G. i Strange. War effort by British and prairie women
Mr H Oldham, Britain's trade commissioner in Winnipeg, reports two months in Britain and praises the wartime efforts of British women. He notes strong, efficient labor by women in war work, and parallels with prairie farm women facing labour shortages. He says women here and in Britain aid victory, securing homes and children's futures and the return of fighting men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H. Oldham
Winnipeg
Britain
Oldham
Prairies
Birthday Greetings From The Gazette
The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Shirley Baily Flin Flon 3rd Mrs R G Sinclair May 4 Fernald Dyer 4 Robert Bradt 4 Tom Richardson 6 Betty Hanlon 7 Nan Livingstone 4 Denis Noel Greasley 8 Mrs M Bray 8 Howard Oakley dieron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Shirley Baily
R. G. Sinclair
Fernald Dyer
Robert Bradt
Tom Richardson
Betty Hanlon
Nan Livingstone
Denis Noel Greasley
Mrs. M. Bray
Reer Howard Oakley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bradwardine
Mr. J. Cruikshank
McAuley
Ob English
John McCrae
Philip Greenaway
Mildred Bridgeman
Roy Adams
Marjorie Marriott
Walter Senyk
Maurice Pearce
Earl Gerrard
Jack Bridgeman
Phyllis Klywak
Donald Lindsay
J. Steski
Jean Ridley
Doreen Common
Ada Ebell
Jean Gerrard
Maurice Bridgeman
Louise Rouse
Murray Common
Jack Marriott
Isabel Senyk
Delia Marriott
Phyllis English
Frances Rouse
Howey Greenaway
Clare English
Dilys Pearce
Olive Bridgeman
Edward Klywak
Billy Rouse
eeSutes
Jack Hain
Sec
Treas
Christian Science Monitor
Am International
Alex Whyte
W. R. Donegh
Jack
Renner, Man
J. Campbell
Iowna
Douglas
Man
V. E. Crampain
Roy Crampain
Geo. Patterson
Griswold
Sgt
R. Twigge
Cpl. J. Graham
Alex. Roberts
M. Milroy
Sherwin-Williams
The
Swenwin-Winsaus Co. of
Canada
Limited
Mead Offic
Montreal
In-Williams Odealt
Taylor
the World of Wheat
H.G. i Strange
Ee Crop Testing
Prairie
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