WHO chief honors world war memorial service
Dr Martha Mo EI Apprsinte estamt direst Beneral of the Work Health Organization is noted as a former Labour Department official. An impressive service was held at the United Church for an elect rehal dedicated to memorials for those who died in World War II. Regina RCMP band seeks recruits in Regina district after a Western Canada tour. The Elmwood Herald notes policing shifts from fear to guidance for youth.
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Martha Mo
Work Health Organization
WHO
Child Men’s Bureau
Department of Labour
Tettas
Hartney
United Church
Regina
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Band
Ottawa
Canadas
District
Today's young people seem alike in many disrepects
A brief reflection notes that youth today share similarities across generations, highlighting common attitudes and behaviors while suggesting gaps in distinct identities or values. The piece prompts consideration of social trends affecting adolescence and early adulthood.
Friendly Ball Game Brings Laughter and Rivalry
A lighthearted local baseball game drew crowds and laughter as players from the patchers and neighboring teams competed. Highlights included amusing misplays by Morrow and Cau Joboec, plus a quirky incident with stepping onto the lawn. After the match, attendees were treated to refreshments at the McKenzie home, celebrating community sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Cau Joboec
AL McKenzie
Riumself
Mr. Morrow
First Weddeed Pair in Knox Church
The 36th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Larkins of Transcona was observed on Apr 23. Early Rivers residents Mr. Larkins and Florence Crosby were married in Knox church Rivers in 1913, the first couple wed there. Mr. Larkins worked as a boilermaker for the Grand Trunk Pacific before moving to Transcona almost 36 years ago. Victoria City council may take time out for tea during lengthy deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Larkins
Transcona
Rivers
Larkins
Florence Crosby
Knox Church
Grand Trunk Pacific
Local Families Relocate After Hospital Stay
Tarbolton Mrs Top Matraty Power and family, including Charles, Hobinne, and Wayne, have left Ran don where the latter stayed in hospital for weeks. Mr and Mrs H Bailey of Ham ilota visited E H Wolfe home. Mo Forsythe of Neepawa works on district road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Top Matraty
Branco
Mr Charles
Hobinne
Ittie Sen Wayne
Randon
Rivers Town Tax Totals and Pending Collections
The town reports total taxes collected to date as $20 892.38 with a levy of $29 673.20. Ratepayers sought a three percent saving through early payment before May. There remains $8 780.82 yet to be collected.
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Rivers
Births in Mrs Forman's home in late April 1949
Two births reported at Mrs Forman's nursing facility. On April 26 1949 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs D Parker. On April 28 1949 a daughter was born to Pte Rene and Mrs Ferguson.
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Parker
Ferguson
Churchill’s Train Habits Spark Traveling Jokes
A witty collection of quick quips and light notices shows Winston Churchill’s fondness for racing trains, a sailor’s rejection over shared seas, a bottle label joke about port, a penny hoard found during renovations, a local church’s 110th anniversary, and Edmonton’s library plan to spend 30,000 more on books this year.
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Edmonton
Edmonton Public Library
Engagement announced for Dorothy Jean Stinson to William Decker
Mr and Mrs W J Stinson of Brandon Manitoba announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Jean to William Alexander Decker son of Mr and Mrs F W Decker of Decker Manitoba The wedding will be held in Brandon on May 21.
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W. J. Stinson
Brandon
Man
Dorothy Jean
William Alexander Decker
F. W.decker
Decker, Man
Cards of Thanks for timely fire brigade help
We extend grateful thanks for the timely response and assistance in dealing with the garage fire on Wednesday April 27. Efforts of the fire brigade are very much appreciated.
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Ns Tire Ty
D. Mitchell Main Street
the Rivers Cafe
Gordon Smyth
Main Street Rovers
George EF. Jelliff
Sinckamish
Second Avenue
Rivers, Man
Imperial Life Assurance Company J
Stratford Insurance Agency
Rivers Corner
Second & Main
FR. Fowlie
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
Clement Biock
B. BR. Coleman
Tenth St
Charles A. Campbell
Brandon, Manitoba
Reesor
Reesor's
Rosenman's Furniture
Rosser Ave
George EB. Dunkin
Crawford
Elmwood Herald
DR. Martham, Eliot
Robert Taylor B.A
Quick Oil and Grease Service
Massey - Haricis
Rivers Insurance Agency
Albert Wareham
Jack Bullen
McRkenzie
KNOX
Victoria
Percy George
Board of Trade
WHITE
IAN & Howard
T. EL Wright
F. W. Decker & Sons
WE Service
Ford Parts
M. Rowalchur
Manitoba
Jack Hain
Sanitation Equipment Co
P. Chareas, Tailor
Dorothy Fowler
Vancouver
Tarbolton
H. Baily
Hamiota
E. H- Wolfe
Mo Forsythe
Neepawa
Winston Churchill
Winston
Sailor
Port Dalhousie
Ont
M. Pilon
Merritton, Ont
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Gazette
R. Berg
John Deere
J. N. Aivey
J. R. Stratford
Ford
Clarence White
G. Airey
Strand Theatre
United Grill
10Th Street
RED & White
R&aw
Witerd's
Cadbury's
Lowney’s
Quenton
J. W. Hanlon
Rosedale
Brazeau
BIG Horn
Hangin UP Qn CO. Ltd
J. W. Heming
Rex Daha
Tonigt
Gary Cooper
Paulette
Goddard Cecil B. Demille
Mon
John Mills and
Valerie Hobson
Charles Dickens
Dana Andrews
Lili Palmer
Louis Jordon
Jane Wyatt
Red River
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