Rivers Red Cross Had Good Year's Record
At the Rivers Branch annual meeting in the United Church Annex on Tuesday December 7 reports showed a busy year. The War Work Committee held 48 weekly meetings with an average attendance of 23 ladies, 8 shipments of knitting and sewing supplies were received and 19 boxes of completed work returned totaling 176 knitted goods plus hospital and civilian relief items. The branch sponsored Aid to Russia Greek Relief and Chinese Relief campaigns, sent overseas parcels and Christmas cheer, and contributed to Comforts Funds and national drives. Direct and indirect donations plus an overseas campaign raised substantial funds and a blood donor clinic visit occurred in Brandon. Gratitude was expressed to all knitters sewers and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Branch
Canadian Red Cross
United Church
War Work Committee
Wheatland
Officers for Ensuing Year
The following officers were elected for the coming year: Hon. Pres. R. N. Dunsmore, President Dr. C. M. Thomas, 1st Vice President Mrs. A. K. MacKay, 2nd Vice President R. J. D. Ellis, Sec. Mrs. B. J. Ellis, Treas. J. A. McKenzie. Conveners War Work Mrs. G. Jelliff, Transportation Mrs. Bert Taylor, Campaign Rev. W. R. Donogh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Dunsmore
C. M. Thomas
A. K. MacKay
R. J. D. Ellis
B. J. D. Ellis Treas
J. A. McKenzie
G. Jelliff
Bert Taylor
W. R. Donogh
Bride Elect Olive Mills Showered at Friday Home
A Friday evening shower for Olive Mills bride elect, to wed in early January, was hosted by Mrs. Frank Taylor. The gathering featured pink and white decor, a hanging aeroplane, and 45 guests including Mrs. Rob Mills, Mrs. Hanlon, Mrs. John Morrow, Mrs. Bill Wareham, and Miss Margaret Mills. Gifts were presented in a decorated bassinette and Olive gave a gracious reply. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Olive Mills
Little Sandra
Jo Ann Taylor
Olive
Robi. Mills
Hanlon
John Morrow
Bill Wareham
Margaret Mills
Benefit Dance at Frame's Community Hall for Babies in Britain
A benefit dance at Frame's Community Hall Friday December 17 features music by the Souris Avalonians. Proceeds go to the Kinsmen Club of Brandon to buy milk for babies in Britain. Note the day changed from Wednesday to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris Avalonians
Kinsmen Club
Brandon
Britain
Madden birth announced for Stuart W Madden family
On Wednesday December 8 1943 at Rivers a son was born to Mr and Mrs Stuart W Madden naming Vaughan Stuart as the child.
Gilchrist and Coxon Families Welcome New Daughters
In Rivers and Windsor Ontario Baby notices report the birth of Clarice Marion to Mr and Mrs John A Gilchrist on December 9 1343 at Rivers and the birth of Mary May Ellen to Mr and Mrs Harold Coxon on November 27 in Windsor Ontario The notices indicate Rivers stores will remain open on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist
Rivers
John A. Gilchrist
Clarice Marion
Church of England in Canada Christmas Services and Party
The Church schedules services led by Rector A Champna at Roseville Ancrum and Rivers with sessions at 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. St. James Rivers hosts a Sunday School Christmas Party Friday Dec 17 at 7 p.m. Parents and friends are invited to attend the Carol Service in the parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseville
St. Matthew’s
Ancrum
St. James
Rivers
The Challenge of the Mid Watch at United Church
United Church announces Rev W R Denegh and services on Sunday December 19 with a vesper program by the C G I T led by Miss Floyde, and open sessions at Rivers Daly Pettapiece and Rivers times. A White Gift Service invites gifts in white envelopes as a birthday offering to Christ with many visitors expected. The Sunday School Christmas Tree program is set for Tuesday December 21 at 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G.I.T
Miss Floyde
Rivers
Daly
Christ
Copy Ear ly Next Week Notice From Office
A terse workplace reminder requests bringing in copies early next week no later than Monday. The message notes busy days and staff shortages and thanks recipients in advance.
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Niddon
Pac
Gozen
Peene
Rappin Wess
Rogers’ Bakery and Confectionery
Jesse Rogers
Simmons
Croydon
Rivers Red Cross
Russia
Canada
Wall of Ee
R. Cc. A
Rebekah Lodge
Ukrainian Association
J. Frame
Rivers Masonic Lodge
Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L
R.C.A.F. Ladies’ Club
Navy
C.N.S
Thomas
United Church Board
Gazette
Grace Ellis
Bal
Bible School Broadcast
Church of England In
A. Champna
Rev. W. R. Denegh
Four Star Theatre
Deanna Durbin
Joseph Cotten
Charles Winniger and
Evelyn Ankers
Victor Mature Aes
Lucille
Ball D
Morocco
Waterman
G. M. Setter
Florida
California
Manitoba
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