Ten Years Ago On October 17 Bethia Cunningham Kelly Marries Martin Paddock
A wedding took place as Bethia Cunningham Kelly wed Martin John Paddock on October 17. A shower honored Miss Mabel Nowe. New ly-weds Geo Airey were showered by Lothair district friends. Mrs R W Sargent visited sons Walter and Cedric. Rivers High School scholars attended an Ernest Thompson Seton lecture in Rapid City. W G Thomas and family moved to Wainwright Ohio for a railway transfer. Mayor Jonason and councillors faced resignation pressure from Sam McLennan threatening council unseating action.
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Rivers High School
Rapid City
Ernest Thompson Seton
Local Social Notes Span Visits and Healings
Lothair Mr. C. Ross and daughter May visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ross on Sunday. F Paddock of Rivers spent time with his son-in-law and daughter V Airey family. Mrs. F Airey has taken her mother Mrs Campbell to Winnipeg for treatment. E Montague of Moline and Miss Cecily Montague of Brandon visited the Wiens household. Red Cross ladies served lunch at Mr H M Harvey’s sale, netting 22 dollars after expenses. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. M Bray on a newborn daughter at Brandon Hospital. Geo Seater and family hosted airmen from the Airport for a supper and evening.
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Mr. C. Ross
May of
Oakner
A. Ross
F. Paddock
Rivers
V. Airey
E. Montague
Moline
Cecily Montague
Brandon
H. Wiens
Mrs. M. Bray
Brandon Hospital
Lambs welcomed a son in Tarbolton
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lamb are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son. Miss Carolyn Wedderburn visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Wedderburn on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baily of Oakner visited Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe on Sunday. Miss J Livingstone returned to Winnipeg after visiting her sister Mrs. A Thomson last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Wedderburn attended the Laing-Gray wedding at Oak Lake on Wednesday the 18th.
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Harry Lamb
Carolyn Wedderburn
Mrs
A. S. Wedderburn
Harry Baily
Oakner
Mrs. Wolfe
Miss J. Livingstone
Winnipeg
Mrs. A. Thomson
John Wedderburn
Laing-Gray
Oak Lake
Room to Rent Small Sized Bed Room For Man
To rent a small sized bedroom with a single bed suitable for a man. Apply Gazette Office or phone 43 for particulars.
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Gazette Office
Tax Arrears Auction Notice Town of Rivers Manitoba
A warrant issued by the Mayor directs the sale of lands for arrears of taxes and costs. If not paid by November 28, 1944, at 2 PM in the Council Chamber River Town, lands described will be sold at public auction.
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of Rivers
Manitoba
Aaid
Rivera
Costa
A Weekly Editor Looks at Ottawa
Jim Greenblat reviews Ottawa through a weekly editor lens, assessing local issues, media angles, and community impact with concise observations and period voice. The piece highlights notable city topics and the editor’s interpretive stance on public affairs.
Government says curbing driving aids wartime fuel use
Canada faces fuel shortages for war needs as Alberta Turner Valley crude runs 4000 barrels daily below last year. Navy uses 2 million gallons weekly, aviation fuel demand soars, and officials urge direct employment inquiries to the armed forces. Nurses urged to return to hospitals with incentives. Baby ration books now require a physician declaration, not baptismal proof. Britain and Canada mobilize food, manpower, and supplies. prisoner camp output includes hospital gear and shoes shipped overseas. September 3 observed as a day of prayer across Canada and Empire.
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Canada
Alberta
Turner Valley
Royal
Victory Loan Sales Totals Reported by The Gazette
Victory Loan figures show a two day total of 145530 dollars and a last loan amount of 13276000 dollars. Tuesday sales reached 77269800 dollars while individual sales totaled 35627800 dollars, according to loan officials as the paper went to press.
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the Gazette
Victory Bond Drive Shows How to Buy More Bonds
Citizens are urged to support the war effort by buying Victory Bonds. Banks can loan the money, with bond interest covering the loan. A 10 percent initial payment then six months to pay the balance, via a letter from a Victory Loan Salesman. The program promises wartime merit and future personal benefits.
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Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bethia Cunningham Kelly
Martin John Paddock
Mabel Nowe
Geo. Airey
Lothair District
R. W. Sargent
Gunton
Walter
Cedric
W. G. Thomas
Wainwright, Alto
Jonason
Sam McLennan
Malta
Lothair
F. Airey
Campbell
Tarbolton
W. T. Over
Town of Rivers
Seewe Meyer
J. F. Topinka
Coal
Imperial Or
Bradwardine
Ottawa
By Jim Greenblat
Dian Navy
N.S.S
National
Weartime “Prices and Trade Board
Britain
Montreal
Empire
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