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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
1
The Riv ers Board of Trade met at the Alexandra Hotel Tuesday evening with H. Wareham presiding. Plans outline a June 19 Sports Day inviting eight teams and the Casey Shows return. The Salvation Army and YMCA appeals were discussed and thanks voiced to band leader Miss T. Kris tinson.
The article urges Canadians to plant trees shrubs and flowers to beautify homes and communities. It argues cost and time are not barriers but desire and disposition, and notes that local Experimental Farms and Agriculture Colleges can advise on suitable planting materials. Investing in beautification yields satisfaction and helps build a more beautiful Canada.
A screen drama based on Edith Cavell’s life from her Brussels nursing home to her trial in an enemy military court. The feature screens April 25 and 27 at 8 and 10 pm with adults 25 cents and under 12 half price.
The Rivers Golf Club announces its annual meeting in the Council Chamber on Monday April 22 at 8 p.m. Officers will be elected and plans for the coming season discussed. Members and prospective members urged to attend to start the season well. Norman Tivy Sec Treas.
The Rivers Players presented their play in Rapid City last Wednesday to a large audience. Marie Collingwood, a popular cast member, received a small present as thanks from fellow members. W. G. Wilkes, the director, spoke, and Mrs. Jos. Hanlon presented the gift. Marie plans to reside in Rapid City but leaves many Rivers friends.
Canadian National Railways passenger agents report a surge of American travel to Canada in 1940. C W Johnston, general traffic passenger manager, cites Roosevelt's travel year policy and wartime Europe restrictions as drivers. Kiwanis International designates April 28 to May 4 as United States Canada Goodwill Week.
Dr G R D Lyon was elected President of Rivers Golf Club with A E Hedberg as Sec Treas. Farmers were tricked as horse tails and manes were clipped. Fire brigade helped at Mike Chubak home where fifty chickens burned. E J Forman resigned as Town Sec Treas. Prairie fires were common near town. Fire dept formed a football club with Chas Blandford as captain.
William Peter Eddy born October 17 1852 in Cornwall England died at his nephew’s home Marsden Sask Thursday last in his 88th year. He came to Canada in 1907 farmed near Wheatland before moving to Marsden eight years ago. He is survived by two daughters and many relatives. Burial at Rivers cemetery with wife and son already interred. funeral in United Church with Rev W R Donegh conducting.
The St. Thomas Times-Journal argues that American readers fear Allied losses or a weakened British navy. It says such defeats would threaten the United States first line of defense and spur hurried national defense buildup.
The Oak River creek has not fed the lake for the first spring in forty years. Rain or snow is needed soon to prevent a possible dry month, according to the Shoal Lake Star.
The Rivers Tennis Club will meet at 8 o clock on Monday April 22 at the home of President Mrs Norman Tivy. Officers will be elected and other important business discussed. Members are urged to attend.
Rev W R Donagh announces Sundays services with specific times for Daly Pettapiece Rivers and a Sunday School starting 11 00 a m for summer. An augmented orchestra led by Alex Whyte will direct singing and visitors are welcome. A home cooking sale is planned for Saturday and a YMCA appeal is endorsed.
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