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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
6
A statement by H G is strange from Searle Grain about the wheat price rise to 90 cents per bushel at Fort William. It claims the windfall narrative is false and notes 90 cent wheat keeps flour and bread cheap while other nations buy wheat, urging government to pay 90 cents to benefit farmers and consumers alike.
Tender notice for coal supply to Dominion Buildings and Experimental Farms across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia invites submissions by 3 00 PM ECT on Tuesday June 2 1942. Forms available from Ottawa Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary and Victoria district offices with security deposits and tenderer licences required.
The Bradwardine church schedules a May 17 communion service at 7 PM replacing the usual hour. Local residents and visitors are noted including Jim Wood of the RC AF Saskatoon and several households visiting relatives in the district.
The monthly Red Cross meeting was held at Mrs. T. Savage home on Wednesday. District canvassers for the Red Cross campaign were appointed: Mrs. H. M. Harvey, Mrs. Geo. Seater, and Miss Florence Airey. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Coombs of Flin Flon and Bobby McDonald visiting grandparents. Additional weekend visits noted from A. A. C. Ross of Dauphin and Mrs. O. C. Harvey visiting Mrs. Wm. Pettapiece. Nelson Vickery of Winnipeg spent the weekend here. family and neighbors hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pettapiece and Miss Hazel Angus.
The Church of England in Canada lists services at Roseville Ancrum and Rivers. Morning prayers at 11, evening prayers, Sunday school, and choir practice noted with a time change to 7 p.m. Midweek choir rehearsal moved to 7 p.m. Holy Communion set for Ascension Day May 14 and Whit Sunday May 24 at 9 a.m.
The United Church announces Sunday May 17 services by Rev W R Denegh and Daly Pettapiece with the sermon From Whom All Blessings Flow. Rivers in charge at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with Pettapiece at 2 30 p m. WMS Thankoffering Friday at 3 pm. guest speaker Mrs Dr Jenner recently returned from China.
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