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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 18, 1940

Page

7

Pettapiece News Notes and Local Visits

The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Graham's home led by President Mrs. H. M. Spearin. Visitors include John Shanks in Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wolstenholme in Brandon, J. P. Stratford to Winnipeg, and John D. Kelly visiting at Mrs. M. Paddock's. Pettapiece folks report new John Deere tractors, a local sewing start, and Rev Donagh officiating at a funeral in Livers.

Women's Missionary Society Graham H. M. Spearin Mrs. T. Wolstenholme Brandon W. RR. Donagh Livers

Hospital admission for appendicitis and local notices

Jimmy Hoss Lothair was taken to Brandon Hospital Thursday night for an acute appendicitis operation and is improving well. Families and friends sent condolences and visited, including Bray and Manson at Tilston for Mrs Bray's mother Mrs Manson's funeral. Visitors included K Haggerty Kemnay and M Warham Rivers, Mrs Levi Burt and Clifford at Mrs T W Airey’s home. Geo Scaife and Kathleen Bailey with daughter visited Seater home en route from Elie to Paddockwood. Geo Grove of Winnipeg returned to J W Seater’s for summer.

Jimmy Hoss Brandon Hospital Ges Bray Manson Tilston K. Haggerty Kemnay Geo. Scaife Kathleen Baily Eliet Paddockwaeod Sask Geo. Grove Winnipeg J. W. Seater

Mrs Blatchford hosts Friday dinner and A Y P A meeting

Mrs Blatchford entertained guests at a Friday dinner. Attendees included Miss Beatrice Houston and Misses Jean Houston Ella Cole Jean Post Alma Sedgwick Vera Howey and Messrs R Braye and FE Dowland. The A Y P A met at her home with 20 present and plans for July picnic. Rivers Sports Day scheduled for June 19.

Blatchford Sr Beatrice Houston Selkirk Jean Houston Ella Cole Jean Post Alma Sedgwick Vera Howey Messrs. R. Braye FE. H. Dowland A.Y.P.A

Local News And Events From Rivers Manitoba

Mrs P Gibbings visited relatives in Winnipeg over the weekend. Wareham Bros announce shipment of hogs and cattle from Rivers next Tuesday morning April 23. Golf enthusiasts enjoyed a first game of the season. Percy Bell visits his mother at Wheatland from Gods Lake. Miss Evelyn Archer visiting relatives Mr and Mrs J Elis. Ada Wareham returns from Moore Park to her parents. Manitoba Gazette lists W T Dyer as issuer of marriage licenses. Miss Betty Nash visits Gilbert Plains and Oakleigh. Joseph F King, former Rivers resident, dies at Transcona. Strawberry Social at Daly on June 13. Optometrist B Finkleman at Alexandra Hotel April 25. Rivers Red Cross meets next Wednesday at 7. Birds back as spring approaches. Fire Chief Taylor appoints Earl Borrowman engine-man. Cyril Foster remains. United Church WMS Open Meeting April 23 at 8 pm with lantern slides. United Church Ladies Aid to hold Safe of Home Cooking April 20. Fire call to Wong Hong's cafe. chimney fire contained. Town Council considers rest room near Gazette Office.

Jas. Taylor Fire Brigade Earl Borrowman C. H. Gabe Cyril Foster The United Church W.M.S

Birthday Greetings List From The Gazette

The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Jackie Nolan 21st Dugald McDonald 21st Stuart Madden 22nd Jas R Higginson 22nd Brian Haywood 23rd Mrs A White 24th Percy Moore Winnipeg 24th

the Gazette Jackie Nolan Dugald McDonald Stuart Madden Jas. R. Higginson Brian Haywood Mrs. A. White Percy Moore Winnipeg

Barker Couple Relocate to Campbellton New Brunswick

Mr. and Mrs. G F Barker departed Friday to Campbellton New Brunswick where they will reside. Miss O Nield spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T Nevill. Miss Phyllis Bromley returned home after visiting friends in Winnipeg. The A Y P A met Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Frank.

Winnipeg G.F. Barker Campbellton, N.B Miss O. Nield Mrs. T. Nevill Phyllis Bromley A.Y.P.A W.H. Frank

What Is The Gospel According To You

A reflective gospel verse invites daily deeds and words as proof of faith. The question asks for personal creed expressed through actions and speech, shaping how others judge belief by observed conduct and spoken witness.

For Sale A Good Farm Horse in Rivers

For sale a strong 1600 pound farm horse aged nine years. Seller W. E. Stewart lists the animal for transfer in Rivers.

W. E. Stewart Rivers

The World of Wheat by H G Strange on Goodwill Export

The article argues that export of simple human goodwill is crucial to national prosperity. It asserts wars could be avoided if nations prioritized goodwill for others before pursuing material exports. It warns against policies that cause suffering abroad to further domestic plans.

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John Shanks J.P. Stratford John D. Kelly Les Pettapiece Jas. R. Stratford John Deere Tractor Victor Nielson W. A. Westwood Rapid City Messrs Jas. Neary A. McFarlane E.M. Finkleman Rivers Hotel Atest Uselert Lothair Bradwardine Alex McRae Donald Rod McRae Blatchford Selkirk Mental Hospital Mrs Jas. Houston Wed Mrs. P. Gibbings Wareham Bros Percy Bell Gods Lake Wheatland Evelyn Archer Mrs. J. Elis Dominion Canada Ada Wareham Moore Park Avs Wareham Manitoba Gazette W. T. Dyer Sec.areas Lsted Province of Manitoba Betty Nash Gilbert Plains Oakleigh Town Mary Tivy Joseph F. King Tivers Transcona Daly Orlo Brown BE. M. Finkleman Alexandra Hotel Rivers Branch Red Cross Society Council Chamber United Church Ladies Aid Gazette Wong Hong Gazette Office Pete Ali Shur Canada Packers Limited No. 1 McKenzie United State News WIENA Durham Rolin Hood Oats Carnegie H.G. Strange Albert Wareham Averuf Taylor Transeier White’s Barber Shop Os Liao Stewart & Son H.C Wen J. C. Cousins Fourth Avenue 7Th Street Anglican Church Rivers Gazette Rivera Annar Thomas W. Offen
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