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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
5
The Gazette reports Christmas greetings and local visits including Berkey’s return from the States and Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair’s Portage la Prairie trip. Townsfolk such as Mind Islay Parker and the Moxleys are mentioned with school events, calendars, and holiday plans.
Excelsior Lodge No. 162 held a meeting on Monday 15th electing officers for the ensuing year. War Mistress Sister Howey, Deputy Cousins, Chaplain Withers, Rec. Sec Forman, Fin Sec Treas C Johnstone, Lecturer Bro Oliver, Dir. of Cere Sister J Johnstone, Inner Guard Higginson, Outer Guard Oliver, 1st Committeeman Bro Bradt, Pianist Sister Vickery.
A chaotic scene aboard a vessel unfolds as passengers scramble for staterooms and lifeboat seating. A frightened traveler recalls a last minute rush for space and safety while crew attempt orderly evacuation and handling of scare.
A New York Post clip describes a father jokingly warning his child about a hemp on the back and camels seen yesterday. The boy asks if all little camels will fall from the window to get their bumps, highlighting a tense moment in a domestic scene.
Rural Credit societies of Manitoba announce a two day convention in Winnipeg on 14 and 15. Leaders include George W. Prout MLA and Prof John Bracken of Saskatoon with lectures on credit bank relations farm management and grain yields. Social events feature a reception at the legislative buildings and banquets, with Percy Johnston of Chemical National Bank invited to speak.
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