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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
8
Rivers United Church held its annual meeting on Thursday evening with Rev. W. R. Donagh presiding and R. G. Sinclair secretary. Reports praised all branches, finances, and leadership. New Board of Stewards elected. a purse was presented to the Pastor, with thanks to church groups and a hopeful note for the future.
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Shirley Frame on January 27, Norman Tivy on the 29th, Mrs Ethel Grove in England on the 29th, Marian Evans in Ottawa on the 30th, Mrs Val Schmidt on the 31st, Martin Paddock on February 1, R W Sargent in Powell River B C on February 1, Alex Frame of Transcona on February 2, Agnes Stevenson and Aggie Stevenson of Macleod Alberta both on February 2, and Gordon Donogh on February 2.
Chicago Daily News agricultural editor Geo Thiem praised Canada’s inflation fight during a Winnipeg visit. He remarked Canadians support their government’s wage and price controls more than Americans and planned a series of articles on Canada’s measures.
A concise adage asserts that individuals who embrace full responsibility in life consistently avoid prolonged joblessness, framing accountability as a safeguard against career instability.
A calm Riverside ceremony took place January 24, 1944 at the United Church in Rivers. Florence Blewitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blewitt, married LAC Stanley W. Clarke of Coventry England, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Clarke. The couple, after the service with a turqoise attendant, left for a Winnipeg honeymoon.
Violet Mae Parker daughter of Mrs Parker and the late Walter Parker married F O Clifford Robert Crowter R C A F at St James Anglican Church Rivers on Monday January 24 1944. The ceremony was performed by ic dent T Dsale S Rivers assisted by Rev W A Champness with Mrs Walter Blewitt at the organ. The bridesmaid Violet Hain wore pale blue crepe with pink rose corsage. James Parker brother of the bride led the couple in in a short honeymoon then they will reside in Rivers where he is a Test Pilot at No 1 CNS.
Dr. Spencer presides with Hugh McFadden as vice president and Geo. Couch as secretary treasurer. Speed Taylor built a snowmobile and lives up to his name. Rivers Bonspiel opens January 30 with W A of St James Church to hold ping pong in Sons of England Hall. Fred Giles and John Shanks of Pettapiece meet Joe Thompson and Jas McKenzie in curling on Rivers ice. Two ladies hockey teams led by Ethel Leary and Frankie Kilbank played Tuesday. Rivers is represented at the Hamiota bonspiel by S A Mills, George Howard, J C Cousins and George Noble.
A Monday evening talk at United Church featured Frt Lt. Kershall of No. 1 C.N.S. outlining possible second front options and urging realism about early victory. A question period followed with Nev. W. R. Donagh chairing. musical numbers preceded the address, including O Canada and several vocal and violin solos, ending with God Save the King.
Brame's Community Hall hosts a Wednesday dance featuring Lorne McCallum and his Midnite Moon Moths from Oakner. The event promotes a lively music night with local talent and dancing.
A Tuesday meeting drew good attendance as the Greek Relief fund reached 68 dollars. An additional week is allowed to collect more contributions for clothing for the needy nation, with instructions to bring an offering or send it by next Tuesday.
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