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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

9

Red Cross Reports Show Year of Good Work

The Rivers Branch annual Red Cross meeting heard encouraging committee reports and a treasury of 1650.47 raised in the year. Women’s Work details included wool, socks, mitts, scarves, and hospital items. 26 blankets were also contributed. Officers for 1941 were elected led by Rev. S. B. Guille as president and Jas. A. McKenzie as treasurer. Tuesday meetings continue in the United Church annex with room for more attendees.

Red Cross Rivers Branch of the Red Cross Rivers W. R. Lonagh United Church

War Service Committee Organizes Recreation for Air School

A Rivers meeting formed the War Service Committee to provide indoor recreation for Air Navigation School personnel. An executive was named with Hon. President Squadron Leader Miller and Vice-President J. D. Ellis, plus Miss Gladys Radley as secretary treasurer. A broad committee of town leaders and club reps was appointed to coordinate activities and build a welcoming indoor facility for members.

Rivers Dee Std Air Navigation School Miller Aires School M. Thomas J. D. Ellis Treas Gladys Radley

Officers Elected By Old-Timers Assn Rivers

Rivers Old-Timers Association met Wednesday evening December 6 to elect officers for 1941 led by President Mrs J Grummett. T. W. Offen conducted the vote. officers include President R Higginson and Secretary Mrs Jas Taylor. A $20 donation was given to the Rivers Red Cross branch.

A. Richardson United Church Alex Whyte J. Sushko Y.M.C.A Mr. Scott Air Navigation School Old-Timers Assn T. W. Offen Rivers Branch of The Red Cross Society

Important Meeting of Curling Club

The Rivers Curling Club calls an important meeting in the waiting room on Friday December 13 at 7 30 p m All members and anyone interested in curling should attend The ice has never been better. JAS FRAME President.

the Rivers Curling Club Jas. Frame Pres

Royal Arch Masons Install Officers Mt Sinai Chapter No 8

Mt Sinai Chapter No 8 Royal Arch Masons elect and install officers for the coming year at regular convocation. Officers include Ex. Z.-C. J. Collingwood Ex. H.-F. Parsons Ex. J.-Robt. Reshaur Treasurer R. Dyer Scribe E.-W. G. Thomas Scribe N.-R. B. Lee P.S. J. H. Maxwell Wm Rea J.S. L. Whyte Janitor T. W. Offen Veils first T. W. Offen second C. P. Brown third Wm. Rea fourth H. Evans.

Mt. Sinai Royal Arch Masons C. J. Collingwood Parsons J.—Robt Reshaur R. Dyer Scribe W. G. Thomas Scribe R. B. Lee P.S J. H. Maxwell Wm, Rea J.S L. Whyte T. W. Offen

Birthday Greetings From The Gazette

The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Jas Slevin on December 12 Dorothy Wareham on the 14th Albert Bowman Pendennis on the 15th John J Charron on the 15th Anna Blandford on the 15th J Howard piel on the 17th Jack Hanlon on the 17th.

the Gazette Jas. Slevin Dorothy Wareham Albert Bowman Pendennis John J. Charron Anna Blandford J. Howard Piel Jack Hanlon

Personal Christmas Greeting Cards at the Gazette Store

A brief advert invites readers to order personal Christmas greeting cards from Gazette Stationery Store. The notice emphasizes available card designs and ordering details for the holiday season.

The Gazette Stationery Store

Matrimonial Owsianski Strvexson Wedding in Rivers

Laura Ellen Stevenson married Edward Adam Owsianski in Rivers United Church on Friday December six. Rev Donagh officiated with piano by Mrs Wareham and attendance by Theodore Owsianski and Agnes Stevenson. They reside in Winnipeg after a reception for 45 guests. the nuptials marked the 39th anniversary of Laura’s parents’ marriage.

Rivers United Church Laura Ellen John Stevenson Rivers Edward Adam Owsianski Joseph Owsianski Beausejour W. R. Donagh Harry Wareham Agnes Theodore Marion Lee Margaret Hanlon Mrs. Owsianski Winnipeg Inkster Boulevard

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