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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
6
A garbled page notes McKensie’s store staging an auction or sale and a church event led by Rev John E Bell of Brandon. It mentions fencing work at Rivers aviation field and a local youth group raising a moustache. Several names and dates appear unclear due to OCR errors.
A lively Rehab Committee variety show delighted a large crowd with local acts led by Shirley Golden Frame and Darlene Brown. Fred Hawkins returned to oversee plans for a new hotel, while Mrs. Minery wowed as Manitebe Canary, with six musicians and several committee members managing stage and reception duties.
An old shoe drive idea is floated amid local chatter as residents discuss helping civilians with sturdy footwear. Volunteers consider collecting usable shoes for distribution to those in need, stressing practicality and community aid.
Community theatres in Osk River area announce events Fri and Sat including Fiddlers at Four and Pictures at Four Star. Additional listings show Amateur Contest and Anglican catch events with varying dates and venues.
Hon Ivan Schultz reports progress on hospital buildings and equipment for Rivers and surrounding municipalities. Communications with Ottawa led to confirmation and a plan to proceed, with five municipalities including Woodworth Daley Blanshard Daly and the town of Rivers affected by the project timeline and arrangements.
The Gazette says no staff help. The publisher bears the burden to keep printing and deadlines as small publishers across Canada close. Advertisers must submit copy early, with casual ads due the day before each issue. readers are urged not to delay news items.
Elkhorn proposes a flour mill and diversified services to serve a farming district. With a population around 700 and nearby towns, residents would benefit from a local mill on a strategic rail and road network, supporting farmers who seek convenient shopping and household supplies.
The fragment references Gar A J Duggy Treder and hints at continued coverage of his life or career. The clipping preserves names and context but lacks full details, requiring further readable passages to specify dates, roles, and significance.
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