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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
1
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness during her illness and bereavement. Special thanks are given to officers and members of Friendship Rebekah Lodge for sympathy and practical help.
The writer thanks the electors of Ward Four Rural Municipality of Daly for the confidence shown at last Saturday's polls, stating intent to serve as Councillor for a further two year term and to strive to the utmost of ability for the ward and municipality.
The general wheat delivery quota rose from 12 to 15 bushels per acre, authorized by the Canadian Wheat Board. The board warned there may be no immediate space in western elevators but will strive to allocate available space fairly.
W G Thomas expresses thanks to Rivers electors for their confidence and generous support at Saturday's poll. He pledges to earn the trust and serve as their council representative with his best efforts and ability.
Mrs J W Hanlon spent a few days at Portage la Prairie last week while Mrs Alf Wareham visited in Winnipeg from Thursday to Tuesday. Mrs Geo Jack of Winnipeg arrived to visit her daughter Mrs Robi. Reshaur Mrs J Grummett and daughter Mrs Margaret McKay visited Winnipeg over the long weekend. Miss A P McMannis of Rivers has enlisted in the Canadian Women's Auxiliary Air Force. The Rivers Red Cross Branch annual meeting is set for Monday Dec 8 at 8 30 p m in the United Church annex. St James WA will hold a Turkey Dinner on Wednesday Dec 17 from 5 30 to 8 p m in the Parish Hall admission 50c, children 14 and under 25c. A Cribbage Tournament is planned for Friday Nov 28 at 8 p m in the Parish Hall admission 25c with refreshments. The Rivers Board of Trade fundraising for a skating rink nears 125 00. donations of 1 00 or more may be left at Gilchrist's Drug Store. A reader notes the value of home news and local paper delivery.
A prominent figure in Manitoba education, J B Morrison died in Toronto on Sunday. Known here as Inspector Morrison, he was widely recognized in educational circles for his service and leadership.
H G L Strange argues for restoring wheat purchasing power to the 1913 14 level. He cites the Searle Index showing prairie costs 50 percent higher since 1913 14 while current wheat prices lag 22 percent below 1918 14, estimating parity would require about $1 20 a bushel at Fort William.
Walter Bradley, 26, a Neepawa truck driver, volunteered to go to England to help defend his parents. His father, once from Neepawa, returned to England three years ago and now works in a Durham coal mine. Walter has a brother in the Royal Air Force in England, and his sister is Mrs. Chas Airey of Rivers.
Wanted advertisement from Raw Leigh's Dept. No WG-266-M-K in Winnipeg Canada seeking a man with a car for route work. Experience preferred but not required.
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