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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
6
After nearly four decades of service under founder Thomas W. Offen, the Rivers Gazette passes to a new editor. Offen retires with a long record of loyal journalism, while the successor promises to maintain the publication’s high standards and dedication to the district’s advancement and well being.
A hometown writer thanks friends and acquaintances for warm welcomes and congratulatory messages. The note expresses appreciation for letters, calls, and personal contact, and invites continued patronage and friendship as the writer aims to become part of the community again.
A brief quotation from Psalm 37 echoes steadfast faith through aging years, affirming that the righteous are never left without sustenance and that their lineage may endure with blessing.
The note explains that transitions within this issue are not complete yet and asks readers for patience as changes unfold. It emphasizes ongoing updates and requests indulgence for the evolving layout and content.
The Gazette plans to discontinue ready-prints after this week and switch to a home-printed format. If readers disapprove, ready-prints may return. Readers are urged to submit local news and items of interest to improve page order by next issue.
A. E. Smith, Labor Progressive candidate for Brandon, spoke at Four Star Theatre on Tuesday evening. Despite small attendance, he outlined labor work in Canada and services in Spain and Europe before the war, urging voters in Brandon to back him for unity and strong leadership. Gavin Broadhurst of Brandon chaired the meeting.
Mrs A Clark and daughter Jean from Brandon visited with Mrs C Howey while Mrs W Anderson and Betty prepared to move to Winnipeg. Griswold visitors included Mrs Clara McRae and Jackie with Mrs Doris McRae and R H Bray. Elaine Seater and Betty Common guests. Pte W Edwards of Shilo Camp home for weekend. Cpls Lorne Common Gimli and Wes Common Souris visited. Murray Common stayed with uncle Ross McKenzie Harding. About 60 ladies hosted Alice English bride-elect with Norma Livingstone speech and bride gifts. luncheon followed.
The Joy Show with stage success and 77 weeks on Broadway arrives at the Four Star Theatre for Friday and Saturday. Also on the bill a baffling true life murder tale arrives at the Community Theatre on Saturday and Monday in Hang Over Square with March of Time news and cartoon.
A poem urges constructing a stout box to seal away care and heartache. The speaker exhorts fashioning each part with care, locking in woes, and laughing from the lid while keeping secrets hidden from the world.
Daly and Pettapiece schedules noted for 10.45 a.m. and 2.45 p.m. Rivers at 11 a.m. Sabbath School at 7.30 p.m. The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday June 7 at Miss Johnstone's home.
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