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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
5
Defense Minister Ralston previously announced that issuing a badge to Canadians who offered service but were rejected on medical grounds is under consideration. Support exists for the measure as future conscripts or volunteers may wear such a badge once in uniform.
An old Manitoba Telephone 5 ad urges installing a telephone in every school noting safety benefits for isolated one room schools and emergencies. It argues that phones reduce risk during storms sickness fires and aid quick doctor contact, stressing safety first.
Miss Mary Eleanor Hardy died Sunday morning in Brandon just before turning ninety. Born in Newcastle England she came to Canada 31 years ago living in Riv ers then Brandon the last six years. Survived by brothers Octavius and Thomas of Rapid City. Funeral held Wednesday at St Thomas Anglican Brandon with burial in Rapid City cemetery.
The RC A F Recruiting Centre Winnipeg announces community residents enlisted. Phillipe George Herve Charron will train as Radio Mechanic A.T. and reports to No 2 Manning Depot Brandon for initial training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J Charron of Rivers. Paul E Verry, son of Mr and Mrs J G Verry of Rivers, has enlisted and will train as Pilot or Observer, reporting to No 2 Manning Depot Brandon.
Mrs M Hunter left for Winnipeg to be with sister Mrs Barr after an operation. John Cruikshank and Dick Steggles headed to Dauphin to work on the airport. Mr J McLean, long ill in Brandon Hospital, is recovering well. Rev W R Donagh conducted United Church service and will return weekly. Jim and Art Wood went to Winnipeg to join the RCAF. Fred Dowland of the RCAF spent the weekend with his parents. Alf Wood and family celebrate birth of son Fraser McLenehan from Lenore visiting relatives en route from Los Angeles. Joe Emslie of the RCAF spent the weekend at home.
Mr and Mrs Clib Airey announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday September 2 and Mr and Mrs Geo Seater announce the birth of a daughter on Monday September 8. Harry Harvey and Leonard Harvey spent a few days in Winnipeg last week. Miss Eleanor Bray departed Monday to teach at Oakleigh School. Alf Vickery fell suddenly ill Monday night and was rushed to Brandon Hospital. many friends hope for his swift recovery.
The RCAF War Services Recreation Club expresses heartfelt thanks to Rivers residents for the great support of their draw. Proceeds will fund the Rivers Recreation Room over the Town Fire Hall. Group Captain A. Lewis notes raffle totals amounted to RL-A75 and appreciates the community cooperation.
A proclamation in the Canada Gazette appoints Monday October 13 as a general day of thanks to Almighty God for a bountiful crop and blessings. It invites all subjects to observe the day across the Dominion of Canada under royal authority and Privy Council endorsement.
The Indian affairs branch of the department of mines and resources reports that about $750 000 in treaty money is distributed annually among Canada's Indians. The payments, called Treaty Annuities, are made between April and August under historic Crown treaties in Ontario the Prairie provinces and the Northwest Territories. Indians especially those in remote areas look forward to this event each year.
A visit to Canada reveals Basic Training Centres across the Dominion where recruits gain essential soldiering skills for a modern, motorized army. The tour also covers a vast shell production plant employing 3000 workers, producing millions of shells monthly under strong morale and wartime urgency.
Indian agents usually accompany a doctor and a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer when distributing treaty money. Payments vary from four to five dollars per person, including children. Officers discuss tribal matters, inspect dwellings, and arrange care for the sick, with the doctor treating patients or arranging hospital care as needed.
A nearly new single bed mattress is offered for sale in Rivers. Contact phone number 19 12 for details and arranging pickup.
For quick sale before September 15 Bell Piano will accept $50 cash. Interested parties should apply to the Editor of Gazette.
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