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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 17, 1942

Page

6

Local and Personal News from Ewers District

Mrs. E. E. Grant and Merle returned home last week after a trip to points east. Bert Brown of Winnipeg visited relatives in the district at week’s end. Mrs. Roy Mitchell and child ren visit Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roberta in Kamsack Sask. Miss Esme White of Regina spent a few days with her parents. Ada Wareham leaves for Manitou to join the Collegiate staff. Gordon Draper and young son Anthony of Fingal Ontario visiting Alf Couch in Daly. Leslie Hays and family from Winnipeg leave after three weeks with Frank Paddock. Rivers Board of Trade met Tuesday evening. Sports Day committee reports a good balance. discussion of annual banquet. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Reshaur and family move to Mulvihill as section foreman for Canadian National Rwys. many friends bid them farewell.

Roy Mitchell Roberta Kamsack, Sask Esme White Regina Albert White Robt Mulvihill Bob Canadian National Rinys Ewers

Social visit notes from Chilliwack and surrounding towns

Carnegie reports Mr and Mrs Leslie Blow of Chilliwack B C visiting H G Eyres. Mrs Thos Nev ille hosted over the weekend guests Mrs Dave Stephenson Bery and Murray Sidney Man and Mr and Mrs W H Nevill Glenboro as part of holiday hospitality.

Thos. Nevill Dave Stephanson Bery and Murray Sidney, Man W. H. Nevill Glenboro

Carnegie Social Notes Roundup Containing Visits Cast

Marion Watts of Brandon spends the holiday at her Carnegie home. Mrs. Thos Heal returns after months with her Winnipeg daughter. Fred Robins visits sister Mrs. Foster Baily in Cromer Manitoba.

Carnegie Marion Watts Brandon Mrs. Thos. Heal Winnipeg Fred Robins Mrs Foster Baily Cromer Man

Local Notes From Camp Shilo and District Visitations

Lothair Gnn B R Montague RCA of Camp Shilo spending furlough with wife at parents’ home. Miss Mabel Seater of Victoria BC left for home after two weeks with her brother J W Seater. Mr and Mrs E Montague visited at the Wiens home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Stan Rollins hosted by Mr and Mrs Wright and family from Rapid City Sunday. Mrs T Airey Mr and Mrs Clib Airey and Mr and Mrs Matt Wareham with family visited relatives. Mr Dick Baily of Oakner in district for harvest help. LAC Henry Wiens No 1 C N S spent forty-eight at home. Mrs Alf Vickery visited Sunday with sister Mrs A Johnson Arrow River. Rapid City fair slated for Wednesday October 7.

Gnn B. R. Montague R.C.A Camp Shilo Mabel Seater Victoria B.C J. W. Seater Stan Rollins Mrs. Wright Rapid City Dick Baily Oakner

Health Update From Manitoba Department

Prepared by the Department of Health and Public Welfare of Manitoba Government, the report outlines public health status and guidance. It notes Manitoba health initiatives, vaccination drives, and community wellness programs at 320 Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg.

Department of Health and Public Welfare Manitoba Sherbrook Street Winnipeg

Health of Canadas War Effort Hinges on Fitness

An analysis notes 44 percent of Canadian army applicants fell short of Category A fitness by Oct 2 1941. McGill data show 75 percent of workers aged 15 to 64 have some ailment costing 6.4 lost days per man and 85 per woman yearly. Health spending focuses little on prevention, dragging down wartime production and well being. Communities must act locally to improve national health. These articles are distributed by Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association.

Aany Thorson National War Services Anty McGill University Canada Manitoba Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association

Notice to creditors and public of separation action

Notice states that the husband will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Anna Matichuk after she left the household without lawful excuse, directing that all persons are notified of this declaration.

Anna Matichuk

Rivers Fair Grounds Buildings Tender Sale

Tenders will be received up to Saturday September 19 for the purchase of all buildings at Rivers Fair Grounds. Address all tenders to Frank Taylor secretary treasurer.

Rivers Fair Grounds

BRADWARDINE Saddened by death of Sgt Fred Dowland overseas

The Bradwardine community mourns Sgt Fred Dowland RCA F who was killed in action overseas. Youngest son of Mr and Mrs Edward Dowland he had been abroad since May. Readers extend sympathy to his family as another local hero, Pilot Ralph Post, also died in service. High school welcomes new students and local updates follow.

Fred Dowland W.O.A. G R.C.A.F Fred Edward Dowland Ralph Post Stanley Post

Autumn’s Quiet Wisdom in a Poet’s Reflection

J. H. Barker recalls how spring’s bright call once thrilled him, but as seasons turn the weariness of summer fades. Autumn brings calmer beauty, browning hues, and softened lines, offering a peaceful view of life and a shift from youthful zeal to reflective ease.

J. H. Barker

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. E. Grant Merle Points East Bert Brown Ada Wareham Manitou, Man Gordon Draper Anthony Fingal Ontario Alf. Couch Daly Leslie Hays Frank Paddock Rivers Board of Trade Leslie Blow Chilliwack, B.C H. G. Eyres Lothair E. Montague Mrs. Wiens T. Airey Clib, Airey Matt. Wareham Neepawa Chas. Airey Sandra Lynn Lac Henry Wiens C.N. S Alf. Vickery A. Johnson Arrow River Dominion Brkks Avrwunteran Sec Frank Taylor Treas Phorace Ign Rand Mac E Bradwardine Mrs. Mumford Mrs. A. Innis Jim Wood R. Ic.a.f Saskatoon John Wood Jim A. Richardson J. G. Cruikshank J. Buckingham Souris Evelyn Livingstone Rivers Telephone Staff Reta Common Oak River Tommy Seens Hamiota A. Uter Hudson's Bay Company MD Ta National Grain CO. Ltd
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