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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
1
An article explains that cancer arises from various cell types, is not hereditary, and may stem from chronic irritation such as dental issues or sinus infection. Prevention relies on removing irritants and regular health exams. early treatment offers the best cure prospects. It cites the Canadian Medical Association and a Toronto address for inquiries.
Despite bad weather a fair crowd attended the Kenton Young People play Dust of the Earth last Wednesday in Odd Fellows Hall. The cast included Gordon Hunter David Moore and Mrs G Tisdale Susan Moore with Miss Maimie Cormack Elizabeth Moore Bert Curry Jerry Moore John Anderson Rev Dr Templeton Miss Bessie Bridges Arabella Geo Dalley John Ryder Wm Reynolds Wandering Tom Lorne Curry Old Mose Mrs Lorre Hand ford Nell. Music during Intermissions was by Miss Alice Brandon and Wm Cooper. A S Trueman directed and earned much credit. Mrs Hand led costumes.
A large group of men with motor trucks arrived Monday to start work east of town on a gravel pit. Work precedes track laying and will take several weeks. A caterpillar and shovel remove surface earth by the ton onto waiting tracks, lighting up the hill at night.
The big event of the season is a Bean Supper on Monday April 29 in the United Church Parlors. Supper will be served from 5 30 to 8 30 PM. Admission is 25 cents. Meet friends and bring the whole family.
Grade 8 top student Stella Kryvenkl scored 83.8 percent while Charles Card earned 826, with peers Peat Hedberg 79, Gerald Mowe 78.1, James Teeling 76.6, Clarence Card 75.9, Dorothy Richardson 74.3, Marion Evans 74, Roy Piercy 73.4, Shirley Parker 73.3, Hmetta Schmidt 73.3, Dorothy Tufts 72, Orville Hedberg 71.9, Jennie Maksymiczuk 70.3, Bill Lyon 68.5, Howard Paddock 68.3, Maxwell White 66, Grace Madden 60.1, Doris Barker 58.4. Grade 7 leaders Islay McMannis 83, Ada Wareham 82.4, Jean McCallum 12, Doris Gunness 79.3, Earl McFadden 78.4, Charles Nash 77.9, Torchy Tivy 76.2, Margaret Wills 74.8, Tizzie Luchuck 73.9, Frances Paddock 72.6, Colin Hes 68.5, Bill Kamala 64.9, Edith Porteous 60, Violet Tyerman 60, Tom Bradt 51.5. Frances Mitchell missed four exams. G M Henderson taught this class.
A United Church sermon explores human nature and love. It questions total depravity and Christ’s attitude to people, urging listeners to see the naked heart and spirit behind actions and to judge less harshly.
Daly Mr and Mrs A Rutherford of Brandon spent Sunday at Mr M Kennedy's home. Ninety-nine has returned from the north. A prairie fire started accidentally Sunday morning burned north and west. Firefighters spent nearly three hours tackling the blaze before it was tamed.
The Rivers Summer Fair is scheduled to take place on Wednesday July 24 with activities planned for residents and visitors. Event details and times will be released by local organizers.
The Gazette extends greetings this week to residents with upcoming birthdays including P. M. Teeling on April 25 J Warren on April 25 Maurice Gunness on April 25 Mary Wacuka on April 27 Donald Earle Thompson on April 27 Mrs L Wiegand on April 28 Margaret Wilkinson on April 29 Ronald Warren on April 30 Katy McLean on April 30 Leonard and Bernice Harvey on April 30 Mrs S E Baker on May 1 Mrs R B Lee on May 1 and Geo Sutherland on May 1.
Reports note the legislature approved salaries for members without a dissenting vote. Critics say an opportunity was missed to cut pay, with talk of reducing the $1500 figure, while observers claim the group now seeks expense money after the raise.
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