Red Cross Branch Had Successful Year
The Rivers Branch of the Red Cross Society held its annual meeting at the United Church annex on Monday evening December 7. Rev. W. R. Donagh presided as reports showed a successful year with 1711.37 raised in spring campaign and 71.40 received from various sources. Officers elected include Hon. Pres. R. N. Dunsmore Pres. Rev. W. R. Donoghist Vice-Pres. Dr. Thomas 2nd Vice-Pres. Mrs. A. K MacKay Secy. Mrs. B. J. D. Ellis Treas. Jas. A. McKenzie Leader of Women's Work Committee Mrs. G. Jelliff. convenors of other committees remained the same.
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Rivers Branch
the Red Cross Society
The
United Church
W. R. Donagh
R. N. Dunsmore
W. R. Donoghist
Dr. Thomas
A. K MacKay Secy
B. J. D. Ellis Treas
Jas. A. McKenzie
G. Jelliff
Town Council approves 1942 accounts and end-of-year actions
Rivers town council held a regular meeting to adopt prior minutes, approve general and electric light accounts, pay a vendor for small sums, and instruct a secretary to send underwear to a Salvation Army home. It also funded hospital and X-ray equipment, offered town scales for sale, and approved a year-end tribute to departing councillors and a skating rink cooperation.
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Salvation Army
Brandon
Geo. Morison
Rivers
W. G. Rea
H. Wareham
Albert Wareham
Hasitherto
Postage Costs for Letters Highlighted in Gazette Offer
A notice notes that sending one letter weekly to an absent friend or relative would require over two dollars annually for stamps paper and envelopes plus labor. The Gazette offers a yearly subscription at 1 50 dollars postage paid.
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Gazette
Curling Club Seeks More Members for Busy Season
Rivers Curling Club aims for a bumper season with strong membership. Rinks from Claydon's and the Air Field will bolster the club to old-time strength. There is still room for more curlers. Interested individuals should leave their names with J. Frame, F. Taylor or J. Gilchrist at Gazette Stationery.
Christmas Seals Fight Tuberculosis In Home Safety Push
In the foreground of the fight against tuberculosis are the Christmas Seals. These penny stamps are driving the White Plague out of business. Have you helped this worthy cause Buy seals and help protect your home from tuberculosis.
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B.C
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