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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 18, 1941

Page

8

Rivers Curling Club Annual Meeting Sets 1941-42 Officers

The Rivers Curling Club held its annual meeting on Monday evening December 15 appointing officers for 1941 42 with Frank Taylor as President and R N Dunsmore as Honorary President. Dues remain 5 for men 4 for ladies 250 for students and 1 for associates. Bert Taylor heads the rink and ice. A Red Cross Bona Spiel to aid the Manitoba Curling Association Fund starts Boxing Day December 26 with two draws each evening until finished. Players pay 50c with only nominal prizes and organizers ask for names and fees by December 24. Ice is nearly ready and pre Christmas games may be arranged by members.

Bert Taylor Red Cross Red Cross Fund Manitoba Curling Association

Board of Trade Held Monthly Meeting

Rivers Board held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening with President Offen presiding. Minutes and correspondence were read as Salvage Committee members Frank Taylor E E Grant and Geo Jelliff were appointed to work with Western Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade Brandon as main shipping centre. Skating Rink Committee convenor J Gilchrist reported good progress money raised and bright prospects for the season. A resolution thanked the committee to carry on. Lighting for Christmas season arrangements discussed. Annual meeting set for the third Tuesday in January. Nominating Committee with R N Dunsmore convener named to select officers for the coming year. Our Specialties Stationery and Christmas Cards The Gazette Stationery.

The Rivers Board Offen Messrs Frank Taylor E. E. Grant Geo. Jelliff Western Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade Brandon J. Gilchrist R. N. Dunsmore

Christmas Services Across Riversdale and Ancrum Churches

The Church of England in Canada schedules Advent services with Rev. S. B. Guille at St James Rivers. Morning Prayer at 11 00 am and Evening Prayer at 7 30 pm. St Matthews Ancrum hosts Christmas Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. Roseville holds a Christmas service with 3 00 pm Evening Prayer. On Friday Dec 19 the church presents a Nativity tableaux with carols readings and music followed by a Christmas Tree Celebration inviting all parishioners and friends.

St. James Rivers St. Matthews Ancrum Roseville Bethlehem

United Church Christmas Service at three locations

The United Church outlines Christmas services with Reverend W. R. Denogh at Daly Pettapiece and Rivers on Sunday. Evening program at Rivers includes Doxology Invocation and a full choir, scripture readings Isaiah and Luke, multiple hymns, an offering, and a sermon by Rev Frayne, followed by a benediction. Rivers hosts a Tree Entertainment and a White Gift Service in December.

Daly Rivers G. Shaw Isaiah Mr. Morrow Nowell Harry Farjeon Ralph Anderson Hark The Herald Angels Gustav Holst Donald McFadden Martin Shaw Wither R. Vaughan Williams Rebt Frayne Rutland Boughton

Gazette Early Deadline Notice for Christmas Week

The Gazette announces an earlier issue due to Christmas on Thursday. All copy news and advertising must be submitted by noon Monday. The paper asks advertisers and readers for cooperation and thanks them for their understanding during this season of goodwill.

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Popular Bride-Elect Is Showered in Surprise Party

About fifty friends gathered Thursday evening to honor Miss Gladys Radley, bride-elect of the month, at a surprise shower hosted by roommates in Kay Beaton, Kay Minty, Edith Dyer, and Reita McMillan’s suite. The Christmas decorated room held gifts under the tree as Miss E. Morrison ushered her to honor, she opened gifts with Reita McMillan and Violet Gray assisting, and a lunch followed after party games. Mrs. R. Frayne, Mrs. D. Robertson, and Misses E. Morrison and Beth Offen helped with arrangements.

Gladys Radley Kay Beaton Kay Minty Edith Dyer Reita McMillan Miss Radley E. Morrison Violet Gray R. Frayne D. Robertson Beth Offen

Birthday Greetings from The Gazette

The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Chas. Nowe on December 20, and to Frank Taylor on the 23rd and Harvey Forman on the 24th.

the Gazette Chas. Nowe Frank Taylor Harvey Forman

Dancing Frolic at Frame's Community Hall on Christmas Eve

In Frame's Community Hall on Wednesday December 24 Christmas Eve Frolic features music by the Swingsters from Brandon with admission set at 35 cents. The item notes a social dancing event for the local community.

Swingsters Brandon Setter's

Rivers Curling Club Seeks Entrants for New Season

The Rivers Curling Club invites all interested to submit names by Friday evening, December 19 to the President or Secretary. Each entrant will be allotted a rink, and full rinks may be entered. Games may be arranged before Christmas, with regular play starting after the Red Cross benefit bonspiel.

Rivers Curling Club Red Cross

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