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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 25, 1941

Page

5

Manitoba Hogs Boost Needed for Hay Export to Britain

Manitoba farmers face a key decision as Canada plans a 600.63 million pound hay export to Britain starting October. Law of United Grain Growers urges an acreage payment to western wheat farmers to offset rising costs and Western farmers seek government income adjustment amid weather, price rises, and wheat acreage reductions. War Savings pledges remain essential to sustain Canada’s war effort and public morale.

Canada Britain Manitoba IS. Law United Grain Growers Limited Mr. Law

Visit of Cecil Miles and Mrs Miles to Winnipeg

Pte Cecil Miles of the C A S F and Mrs Miles of Winnipeg are visiting the latter's mother Mrs A Sharman. Mr William Graham and Mr James Graham travelled by motor to Antler Saskatchewan to spend time with brother in law A Buller who has been ill. Anglican Harvest Thanksgiving at Ancrum Church well attended with Rev S B Guille delivering an inspiring message and special choir music. Charlotte Stoddart sang "T Will Be True" to much appreciation. One of town’s oldest buildings, the old livery barn owned by Wm Myles, is being demolished and sold to P Draper for Harding. Fred Dowland of the RCAF spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Cora Johnstone of Winnipeg visited Mrs E G Chapman. Miss Alma Sedgwick of Oak River visited Mrs G Cole. Mrs D Joynt, ill, left for Winnipeg to seek hospital treatment. Friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs G Haycock and her small daughter are visiting Winnipeg friends.

Wm. Graham Jas. Graham Motor Antler, Sask A. Buller Jill Ancrum Church S. B. Guille Charlotte Stoddart Wm. Myles P. Draper Harding

Lothair Lac Notes On Local Visits And Arrivals

Harry Harvey left for Calgary after a 30 day harvest leave spent at home. Mr and Mrs Geo Bray and Mr and Mrs Manson Bray visited relatives at Lenore. Harrison of Rivers Airport visited Mrs Thos Airey. Andrew Thompson returned home after seven months military training. Dorothy Harvey returned from Franklin to spend the weekend. Mrs Clib Airey and baby Joan visited her parents H Evans. No United Church service in Lothair next Sunday due to Memorial Service at Oak River at 3 p.m.

Lac Harry Harvey Calgary Geo. Bray Mrs. Manson Bray Lenore Lac. Harrison The Rivers Air Port Dorothy Harvey Franklin United Church Lothair School Oak River

Pettapiece Gibson Stratford Visitor and Commissioned Service

Stratford resident Pettapiece Gibson recent visitor at his home en route from Saskatoon to the east. He is to be commissioned for overseas service in the near future. Albert Sclater reports a wheat field yield of 46 bushels per acre.

Gibson Stratford Saskatoon Albert Sclater

Farmers Urged Not To Thresh Damp Grain

Manitoba farmers are urged to avoid threshing damp grain due to weather, storage shortages, and risk of losses. Minister Campbell warns that poor handling lowers grade and price, with limited elevator capacity complicating grain movements. Tests at local elevators can verify moisture and readiness.

Manitoba D. L. Campbell

Carnegie A Rosesville Aid Concert At Harrow School

A Roseville Ladies Aid fundraiser concert is set for Friday at Harrow School. The event includes lunch and dancing, with proceeds funding Christmas parcels for Boys Overseas. Admission is 25 cents.

Harrow School Roseville Ladies’ Aid

Obituary of Mrs Saran McDonald of Pendennis

Mrs Sarah Marion McDonald widow of Augus J. McDonald died Thursday afternoon in the city. A Scotland native who came to Canada over fifty years ago she lived in Winnipeg before moving to Pendennis. Survived by three sons Angus and Walter of Pendennis Alexander of North Battleford and daughters Mrs A W Stoughton of Birtle and Mrs John Cawley of Vancouver. Funeral held Monday at Brockie's chapel at 2 30 p m interment in Brandon cemetery.

Sarah Marion McDonald Augus J. McDonald Pendennis Scotland McDonald Canada Winnipeg Angus Walter Alexander North Battleford A. W. Stoughton Birtle John Cawley Vancouver B.C Brockie Brandon Cemetery Brandon UN

Punctuate An Et Chi Man Verses And Ads

Punctuate this poem about wells nests and worms with careful commas and periods. Read the advertisements to learn where to buy items. The Gazette plans a district enlistment list and asks families to send names to the office.

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Rept. of Agriculture Ottawa Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan Alberta War Savings Bradwardine Pte Cecil Miles C.A.S.F Mrs. Miles A. Sharman Fred Dowland R.C.A.F Mrs. E. Dowland Cora Johnstone E.G. Chapman Alma Sedgwick G. Cole G. Haycock Lothair Andrew Thompson Great Britain Spain Mink Drewrys Carnegie Saran McDonald Western Agriculture United Grain Growers Wheatland Tee Gazette Hitler Shertarr North AM Lumber Company Chieftain Yard Erican Bert Ford M. & S. Deep Seam Coal
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