Fire destroys home of Robert Hill
Fire erupted shortly before 10 o clock Sunday morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R J Hill. Firemen fought the blaze with chemical engines but could not save the house and contents. The Hill couple and their baby escaped unharmed though Mr Hill suffered facial burns. Neighbors including Mr and Mrs Thos Brown and others faced possible spread to adjacent homes but the fire was contained to the Hills' dwelling with insurance coverage noted.
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R. J. Hill
Thos Brown
Winnipeg
Joe Lenhardt
M. Wareham
The Farmer's Dollar and Canada’s Prosperity
The Lethbridge Herald argues for aligning farm income with the city dollar to secure permanent prosperity. It contends that high wages in secondary industries support tax burdens and buying power, but farmers must earn enough to buy goods. otherwise city wages must drop to meet farm earnings.
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Lethbridge Herald
Canada
Church News Services at Rivers and Ancram
The Church of England notes February 12th as Sexagesima Sunday with services at St James Rivers and St Matthews Ancram. At Rivers the Anglican Junior Glee Club will perform The Garden of Prayer under Mrs J C Cousins during the evening service.
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St James
Rivers
St. Matthews
Ancram
Anglican
J C. Cousins
Garden of Prayer
United Church Sunday Services and Choir Practice Schedule
The United Church lists Rev W R Donogh as speaker for Sundays February 12 with subjects The Church in Action at 11 00 am Pettapiece 3 00 pm Rivers 7 30 pm and Sunday School at 2 00 pm. Choir members are to attend practice at 8 pm Friday. Rev W R Donogh and E O Dyer attended Brandon Presbytery meetings Tuesday and Wednesday.
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W. R Donogh
E. O. Dyer
Brandon
Curling Club Members Visit Bradwardine for Ambassador Trophy
Rivers club sent Alf Wareham Bert Taylor John Shylega Cecil White Frank Taylor Tom Bradt Fred Bredt and Evan White to Bradwardine Friday to present the Ambassador Trophy to the sister club. Alf Wareham gave the award, which will go to Griswold. Frank Taylor led a close Hebberlin Cup victory returning the cup to Rivers.
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Rivers
Bradwardine
Alf. Wareham
Bert Taylor
John Shylega
Cecil White
Frank Taylor
Tom Bradt
Fred Bredt
Evan White
Alf Wareham
Bradwardine Club
Griswold
Birthday Wishes From The Gazette
The Gazette extends best wishes for a birthday to Mrs M. E. Bowman on February 9th Fred Bradt on the 9th Mrs T Zliska on the 10th Mra Frank Bridgeman on the 11th J E Thompson on the 13th Mrs Jas Blake on the 14th Alex Sutherland on the 14th Mrs Stan Warner on the 14th Adolphe Schmidt on the 14th.
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M. E. Bowman
Fred Bradt
T. Zliska
Commemorative Medals Planned for Canadian King Visit
The Dominion government will distribute about 2,256,000 bronze medals free to school children to mark the King's and Queen's visit to Canada next summer. Bronze and silver medallions will also be sold as souvenirs at reasonable prices.
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Dominion
Canada
January cold spell noted with local rink actions
TEN YEARS AGO this week in the Gazette recalls a cold January. H R Morley led a rink with Stevenson Taylor and Piercy in Portege la Prairie play. The district mourns Janes Post aged young son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Post Bradwardine. St James parish services led by Mr Hewins. E J Forman starts flour and feed business. Rivers School ranked high in Education Dept report. Joe Thompson’s rink 13 in Grand Challenge fours at Brandon bonspiel. Gazette opposed debenture sale at 88c on the dollar.
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Janes
Stanley Post
Bradwardine
Joe Thompson
Brandon Bonspiel
Rivers Town Council Minutes February Meeting Minutes
The Rivers Town Council met Monday February 6 with Mayor Dunsmore presiding. Resolutions adopted include approving previous minutes, paying General accounts 1196 59 and Electric Light 53747, final reading of Bylaw 304 for 1939 meetings, final reading of Bylaw 305 confirming Officers for 1939, both signed by the Mayor and Secretary Treasurer with the corporation seal. The council adjourned.
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Rivers Town Council
Dunsmore
Rivers
Sec.Treas
Card of Thanks to Friends and St James W A
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas express gratitude for kindness shown during Mrs. Thomas and Margaret illness. They thank friends who sent fruit and gifts and especially acknowledge the members of St. James W A for their goodness.
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Walter Thomas
Thomas
Margaret
St. James
W. A
Calico Dance at LOOF Hall Wednesday Evening
A Calico Dance will be held in the LOOF Hall on Wednesday February 15 under the auspices of Rivers Odd Timers Association. Dancing begins at 9:30 with prizes for novelty dances. Lunch will be served. Admission 35 cents. Come out next Wednesday evening for a jolly time.
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Rivers O.d Timers Association
Climbing Sun Returns as Winter Fades in Hope
A reflective poem by J. H. Barker depicts the earth blanketed in snow and the sun rising again. Despite icy blasts and fear, the speaker sees renewed courage and ambition. Eternal hope stirs, past failures fade, and faith challenges the cold with a hopeful, laughing spirit.
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Miror
J. H. Barker
Veterans to assist police during royal visit next summer
War veterans will be used to assist the regular police if needed during the visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen next summer.
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Stanfield’s
Fort Garry
J. A. Groummett
the Gazette
Forman's Hardware
Robert Hill
Church News
Church of England
G. M. Armstrong
Roseville
United Church
Rev
W. R. Donogh
the Church In Action
Curling Club
H.R. Morley
offWim. Stevenson
Frank Piercy
Portege la Prairie
Mr. Hewins
St. James’ Parish
E. J. Forman
Department of Education
Rivers School
Council Thes
Wagar
Sionday
Mother Carey
Paramount News
WERK
Judy Garand
Department of Fisheries
Ottawa
Otcawa
Prine
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