17 Apr 1924
Page 1
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
1
reads like a fragment listing teachers and classes including Mrs E O Dyer Miss Cunningham Mrs R Dyer and primary and intermediate groups in an Adult Bible Class setting.
Pacific Lodge No. 71 1.C.C.F. purchased the Moxley Block on Second Avenue. A. J. Bishop elected Fire Chief by members while W L King named Fire Chief by the Council. Seeding begun. Cement sidewalks to be laid on several streets.
Town of Rivers warns of enforcement for cows running at large under the herd bylaw. The public is urged to consider signed letters and truthful advertising, contrasting anonymous claims with brands and products. The notice underscores reliance on accountability and clear author signatures in publications.
At the annual meeting of the Rivers Curling Club the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Patron Sir James Atkins President A D Aitkenus Vice President A G Sinclair Sec-Treas A W Stephens Executive H Evans J FE Thompson and A Wareham Auditors E J Forman H M Harvey. Merchants of Rivers agree to close four places of business at 12 30 noon every Thursday May to August 1924 except holidays.
The Union Church Choir presents a cantata at the evening service next Sunday titled Prom Death Unto Life The two part work tells of the Crucifixion and Resurrection with prophecies and events from the New Testament Jas A McKenzie directs the choir and Mrs H Wareham accompanies the performance
On account of crowded conditions the school will not accept new beginners when it reopens after Easter holidays. Parents wishing to send children after the summer holidays must send names and ages to the undersigned no later than April 36.
Easter cards and Easter novelty items are showcased at Gazette Stationery Store attracting shoppers seeking seasonal greetings and themed products.
The L O B A prepares for the last whist drive in its series on Wednesday April 23. Grand Aggregate prizes will be awarded and prizes await the evening winners. Good ears and good music accompany the event.
A nostalgic tribute to the skilled cook who makes mince pies tarts and doughnuts with superhuman craft. The piece laments that such old fashioned house keeping mothers are rare and now found only in the country away from towns and cities.
The owner offers several house properties for sale and invites bids to be submitted for council consideration. Prospective buyers should direct offers to the undersigned.
The article notes Canada’s rail network stretching across the Dominion, with rapid growth to meet agricultural and mining needs. It describes new high speed rails, steam-rolling improvements, and salvage operations moving heavy rails, attracting attention from national observers and foreign representatives seeking firsthand knowledge of unloading gear and procedures.
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