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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
3
The Riv ers field Official Board is summoned to meet April 20 in the church annex to discuss a pastor change requested by the minister. Rev W BR Beacgh conducts Holy Communion on April 23 with Daly and Pettapiece. The Adult Bible Class invites members to meet Sundays at 2 p.m.
A wedding was held Friday April 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Burch Carberry. Violet Willena Campbell Winnipeg sister of the groom’s bride entered with Milton Campbell Harding as relatives attended. Francis Gordon Airey son of Mr and Mrs J N Airey Rivers officiated by Rev E S Berry. Groom’s brother Victor Airey and Margaret Burch served in party roles.
The ceremony featured soutache and veil bridal wear with pink and yellow rose corsages. Miss Laurrena Dempay sang during the register signing. About 40 guests attended a buffet lunch. The couple plans a short Winnipeg honeymoon and will reside on the groom’s farm at Lothair. Distanced guests included Mrs J N Airey Rivers and Winnipeg visitors.
A quiet wedding was held at St James Anglican Church Rivers on Saturday April 15. Helen Margaret Davies eldest daughter of G L Davies Rivers wed W Douglas Blake eldest son of W Blake Rapid City. The couple were married by Rev D Gracey with music by Mrs A Douglas Brandon.
The signing of the register featured Patricia Douglas singing At Dawning. A buffet luncheon followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple left for a short honeymoon to Winnipeg and will reside on the bridegroom’s farm southwest of Rapid City upon return.
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Gordon Taylor on April 20 and to others including Mrs. C. A. Crampain Mrs. A. B. Bradt Jackie Nolan Stuart Madden Neil Tiltman Jas. R. Higginson Mrs. Albert White Percy Moore J. Warren Maurice Gunness C. J. McFadden Wm. E. McFadden Shirley Davies and Helen Hawkes with dates 20th to 26th.
Ten years ago this week in 1936 Mr and Mrs Percy Hays celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. J A Grummett was elected president of Rivers Golf Club. Bank of Commerce opened a Bradware branch. J Radcliffe moved to Claude Westwood farm. A D Aitken elected president of Rivers Curling Club. Arthur Bishop elected Fire Chief by the fire brigade, while Town Council named W L King as Fire Chief. Pacific Lodge I C C F purchased the Moxley Block on Second Avenue.
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