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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 20, 1947

Page

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Family Visitors Share Time Across Regions

Be Found- and Out Mrs. Bruce Hopewell LeGoff Asia visits with her father R N Duns more while Mrs J Dunn Favorable Lake Ontario stays with her parents Mr and Mrs A Daniel. Mrs Percy W Neville of Norfolk Nebraska spends a few days with her mother Mrs J E Mitchell. Mrs E Lawler returns to Winnipeg after two weeks with brother R S Berg. Mrs QO S Carkner Toronto visits her parents Mr and Mrs J Grummett. Attendees at the Duncan Wareham wedding on Nov 8 include Mr and Mrs Ernest Wareham Mr and Mrs W Neapink and Miss Ada and Freda Wareham.

Percy W. Neville Norfolk, Nebraska J. E. Mitchell E. Lawler Winnipeg R. S. Berg Duncan-Wareham Ernest Wareham W. Neapink Ada and Freda Wareham

Quiet Wedding At Knox United Church Winnipeg

Dorothy Phyllis Wareham daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wareham Rivers became the bride of Walter Elwin Duncan youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Duncan Arden on Saturday at Knox United Church Winnipeg The Rev W P Irving officiated bride wore aqua dress with brown hat roses corsage a reception followed at Homestead couple went on a honeymoon to Kenora Ontario and will reside in Winnipeg after returning.

Word usage per Ottawa writer stirs Montreal service club

Robert J. C. Stead, an Ottawa newspaperman, cited Churchill’s quote as exemplary English and offered two alternatives. He contrasted Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s imagined version urging the United States to supply products for a vast industrial effort against tyrannical foes.

St. Thomas Times-Journal Montreal Robert J. C. Stead Ottawa Churchill Mackenzie King United States

Hereford steers sell high as fat cattle flood yards

A carload of Hereford steers sold Monday for 591 dollars per head, stuffed with 2.40 dollars a bushel cash corn. Fred Schmidt, an Iowa cattleman, says he profited on the deal though it alarms public welfare by wasting marginal corn fed to finish the steers.

Chicago Daily News Fred Schmidt Iowa

Butcher Shop Style Shifts From Dinners To Cuts

A small-town butcher embraces a style shift from formal dinner platters to practical meat cuts. The article highlights how customers now seek cuts for daily meals, while the shop maintains traditional craft and customer service. Local staff discuss flavorful preparation and budgeting for families.

University of Iceland funded by lotteries and cinema profits

The University of Iceland was built by gamblers and continues to receive lottery proceeds. Tickets cost 75 cents with four month draws offering prizes from 25 dollars to 15 thousand dollars. Begun in 1933, the lottery earned about half a million dollars in seven years, while cinema profits in Reykjavik also fund the university.

Aeadera Digest University of Iceland Reykjavik

Eire and Britain sign trade accord for coal and machinery

Prime Minister Eamon de Valera travels to London to seal a trade agreement giving Eire coal and machinery in exchange for produce. The piece notes lingering Irish sentiment toward Britain and contrasts political heat with warmth from coal.

Windsor Star Eamon de Valera London Britain Eire

Y.P.S. to be formed and officers elected after service

A young people's society will be organized and officers elected after next Sunday's evening service. The decision to organize was made at a United Church meeting this week.

United Church

Canadian Pacific Railway Chief Neal Receives honor

W M Neal CBE chair man and president of the Canadian Pacific Railway has been promoted to Knight of Grace in the Order of St John of Jerusalem announced in Ottawa.

W. M. Neal The Canadian Pacific Railway

Barber N J Orth Remembered In Rapid City Column

The Rapid City Reporter highlights N J Orth a barber who began near the Reporter office and practiced in Rivers before and after World War I. He later moved to Winnipeg where he continued work until his retirement.

Rapid City Pat N. J Mr. Orth Winnipeg

Emotional troubles in U S demand more psychiatrists

New York report cites millions in distress calling it a hell on earth while mental health facilities lag. Dr Sol Wiener Ginsburg says national need is 21 009 psychiatrists with only 4 000 available. In New York City 73 percent needing help cannot receive it due to lack of facilities.

New York National Committee For Mental Hygiene Sol Wiener Ginsburg United States New York City

Allegorical appeal urges workers not to shine rich shoes

The Moscow Literary Gazette calls on workers to refuse shoe shining for the wealthy, noting many prominent men began public life offering shines as boys. The Windsor Star comments on this rebuff and recalls humble origins through shoe shining.

Moscow Literary Gazette Moscow

Petrillo Not to Blame Fort Eile Letter Review The

A concise review examines alleged factors behind a Fort Eile letter, weighing blame among parties and clarifying misstatements. It highlights key figures, timelines, and official responses while presenting a neutral, fact driven assessment of the document’s implications.

Petrillo Fort Eile

Gazette Classified Ads Rise in Popularity

The Gazette notes a growing trend of readers turning to classified advertisements for buying selling and announcing events. Local merchants report steady demand and readers appreciate concise listings with clear contact details.

Question on school broadcasts under Petrillo ruling sparks debate

A recent case questions why school authorities consult unions on broadcasting student music under Petrillo. It notes government actions during the war that allowed a union ban on a Royal Canadian Army band and speculates on government resolve to end musician intimidation.

Mr. Petrillo Petrille Dominion R.C. A Ita

Birthday Greetings List for November Dates

Nov 22 to 27 entries honor residents including J N Airey Minnie Shyle ga and Mrs George Burt on Nov 23. Other birthdays noted include Doreen Grace Madden Eliscott Alta John E Greasley Mrs James Taylor Donald McFadden Joan Westwood and Donna Higginson on respective days.

Minnie Shyle Ga George Burt James Taylor Donald McFadden Joan Westwood

Births Lowe and Fysh Names Shared At Home

At Mrs Madden's nursing home on November 6 1947 Victor and Mrs Lowe welcomed a son in Sherridan. In Thamesville Ontario on October 10 1947 Mr and Mrs F R Fysh welcomed a daughter nee Rose Subsky.

Fysh Thamesville, Ont F. R. Fysh Rose Subsky

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Bradwardisne Wheatland Oak River Cardate Havlik’s Lunch Rivers, Man Sheaffer Gilchrist Rexall Taylor & Son Bruce Hopewell LeGoff Asia R. N. Dunsmore J. Dunn Favorable Lake Ont A. Daniel QO. S. Carkner Toronto J.grummett Kenora Wareham’s Meat Market Ontario Kraft Brookfield Cohoe Robert Taylor Quick Oil & Grease Service Rivers Mea McKenzie’s United Store News Dare Rex Theatre Y.P.S Photo By Karsh Shoto U.S Katharine Hepburn, Robert Taylor and Robert Mitchum Ahim J. N. Airey Doreen Grace Madden Eliscott Alta John E. Greasley Donna Higginson Four Star Theatre Allan Jones, Bonita Granville and Jess Barker Senorita West Dark Horse Phillip Terry Ann Savage Allen Jenkins Jane Darwell
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