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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
1
The Rivers Curling Club wrapped up its annual bonspiel on a Saturday with fine weather and good ice. Winners include Frank Taylor’s rink taking first place and Jim Frame’s rink placing second, with multiple rinks named for third and fourth positions and a consolation group listed among the results.
The Gazette extends best wishes for two happy birthdays. Read lists Maude Brown Daly Jan 26 Shirley Frame 27 Norman Tivy 29 Mrs Ethel Grove London England 29 Marion Evans Ottawa 30 Billy Tucker Vernon BC 30 Mrs Val Schmidt 31 Mrs Albert Cousins 31 Martin Paddock February 1 R W Sargent 1
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Greasley on Monday January 16 1939 at Rivers hospital. The family announces the new arrival with happiness and shares details available.
Rev. W R Donagh presided over Rivers United Church's annual congregational meeting held on January 19. Reports praised activities and finances, with several officers re elected. E E Grant was re elected Rivers Board of Trade president for a third year. A memorial for the late Robert P Shanks was proposed. Road completion to connect Forrest Rivers with Highway 28 urged, and February meeting set for the Alexander Hotel.
The family of the late Mrs Geo Schmans thanks friends neighbors and Rev Mr Don agh for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement.
The Rivers Juvenile Flackey Team traveled by train to Portage La Prairie and Transcona, playing two games. In Portage they lost 56-1 with Addie Bell teau leading the hosts, while in Transcona Rivers fell 4-0 to the Maple Leafs despite a competitive effort. Art Bellamy limped off with a leg injury, Fred Kamuta replacing him, and Rivers received generous hospitality and free transport between cities.
Poem encourages action as spring arrives urging readers to stop waiting and begin projects now. It praises those who work with brushes and trowels and warns that time won’t wait for anyone. The speaker, J. H. Barker, underscores the value of using moments to create and enjoy labor.
The Church of England page lists Rev G M Armstrong schedules for January including St James Riversdale Sunday School at 2 00 p.m. Evening Prayer 7 30 p.m. at St Matthews Ancrum no service at Roseville 2 30 p.m. Confirmation class at the Rectory on Thursday January 26.
Sunday services at United Church feature Rev W R Donagh Daly 11.00 Pettapiece 3.00 Rivers 7.30 and a Sunday School at 2.00 The Ladies Aid meeting is set for Wednesday at 3.00 at Mrs J A McKenzie home An average 5.6 percent yearly rise in Protestant church membership across the continent is noted.
Reverend W. L. T. Patteson will end his Rivers United Church pastorate this month and relocate to Stuur geon Creek. Fletcher Anderson leaves for Vancouver to take a job. Chas Steggles goes to Saskatoon as a delegate to a convention. A reunion for Principal McNeil’s former pupils gathered at his home. Dr Sutherland’s concert party visits Wagar Hall next week. Two women’s hockey teams, led by Ethel Leary and Frankie Wilbank, played at the local rink.
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