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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 28, 1942

Page

5

Local visits and upcoming Salvage Collection Day

Earl McFadden visited relatives here over the weekend. Miss Elien Bradt of Wawanesa spent the weekend at her home here. Mrs. Lorne Buggey of Portage la Prairie with her son Whitney visited her parents last week. Next Monday will be Salvage Collection Day. Be ready for the children after school by tying up bundles for easy carrying.

Earl McFadden Elien Bradt Wawanesa Lorne Buggey Portage la Prairie Whitney W. E. Stewart

Bray Family Hosts Wedding and Outing Guests

Congratulations are extended to Mr. Wilbert Bray and his bride. Mr. and Mrs. A. Thom (nee Olive Glint) and little son Arthur, of Eden, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Bray on Sunday. About 35 children joined in games and races at Oak Sleigh with Miss Eleanor Bray hosting.

Mr. Wilbert Bray A. Thom Olive Glint Arthur Eden G. Bray Dorothy Bell Eleanor Bray Oaksleigh Manson Bray Florence Airey

Church of England in Canada Sunday Schedule

Trinity Sunday services listed for Roseville Morning Prayer at 11 o clock and St Matthew’s Ancrum Evening Prayer at 3 o clock. St James Rivers hosts Sunday School at 11 and Evening Prayer at 7 30 with choir practice Wednesday at 7 30.

Church of England Canada Geille Roseville St. Matthew's Ancrum St. James Rivers

Whence Whither Why Sunday at United Church

Reverend W. R. Denegh presents Whence Whither Why for the Sunday program with services at 10 45 a m 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m. Next Sunday an 18 piece augmented orchestra directed by Alex Whyte. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday June 3 at 3 p m at Mrs Ralph Anderson home.

Alex. W. Whyte Ladies Aid Ralph Anderson

Obituary of Frank C. C. Robins

Many friends gathered at Macpherson and Bedford funeral home Monday afternoon to honor Frank Robins who died Saturday morning. Mrs. T. Airey received a visit from her brother Mr Kerr of the Edrans district. His daughter Mrs. Wm Seaman of Edrans accompanied him and visited relatives over the weekend.

Obituary for Robins Veteran of First Great War

The late Mr Robins was a veteran of the first Great War who served overseas with the 52nd Battalion. The service was conducted by Hon Capt P C Bays with Dr E S Bolton singing Creasing the Bar. Flowers from friends and relatives were many. Deceased was a single man. besides his parents Mr and Mrs Clement A Robins he leaves five brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Robins 52Nd Battalion P. C. Bays E S. Bolton Clement A. Robins

Robins Brother Leads Pallbearers at Brandon Funeral

Sir Douglas R. Robins of Rivers is named as a brother of the deceased. Pallbearers were the five brothers and Mr. G. Rose. Interment was made in Brandon cemetery.

Five Brothers G. Rose Brandon Douglas R. Robins Rivers The Unemployment Insurance Commission

Pasture and seed sale offered by C J McFadden

Notice lists pasture for tested cattle or horses at 2.00 for the season, remaining millet seed, and potatoes at 50 cents per bushel. Contact C J McFadden at phone 49-12.

T.B C. J. McFadden

Parity Price Talk for Wheat and Farm Goods

The World of Wheat by H. G. Le Strange details parity concepts using 1913-14 purchasing power. It notes wheat currently 48 percent below parity, with hogs, cattle, and lambs varying, while industrial wages exceed 1913-14 parity, raising questions about farmer versus worker rewards amid war.

Canada United States Jwe P.c

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