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Rivers area notes from 1953 1963 1973 and 1993 anniversaries
In 1953 three buildings were struck by lightning amid heavy rain and hail. Rivers United Church plans remodeling. S C Guy of Dauphin bought Rex Theatre from Regina builders. 1963 saw two elderly residents severely injured in a parade accident. one died. 1973 Rivers marked its 60th anniversary with 700 signatures and Pioneer King and Queen honors. hotels and fairs drew crowds. 1993 Queen s Hotel in Rapid City closed after 90 years of operation.
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Rivers United Church
S. C. Guy
Dauphin
Rex Theatre
Karby
Simon
Regina
Gordon Taylor
Calgary Stampede
Bill Pettapiece
Len Harvey
Jack Gilchrist
Millie Chubak
Sgt. G. Reginbald
J. P. Stratford
Les Humphries
Rivers Air Cadets
United States
Rivers
Robert Mills
Harry Parker
W. Sinclair
Oakleigh School
Merv Henderson
New Sarum
George Seater
Rivers Fair
Diane Marshall
Mark Craig
St. James Anglican Church
Shirley Riddick
Val Cummings
Cardale United Church
George Roberts
Vernon Lamb
Dee Barkley
Danny Harder
Second Avenue East
Queen’s Hotel
Rapid City
Phyllis
Garnet Bates
Pearl Smith
Queen’s Country Kitchen
Joe
Laverne Sworyk
Jack Burns