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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
1
The Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Daly Hivers School Trustees Association will be held in the Board Room of Rivers Consolidated School on Friday February 10 at 2 30 pm. Mr W Iverach from Idabella will attend and address the meeting. Trustees are urged to attend in large numbers. John W Seater President.
A formal bridal shower for Mrs Lillian Wood, bride to be, was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Hol Willey Bradwagdine on Friday evening. About seventy-five guests attended and gifts were brought in by two young girls. A dainty supper followed then dancing lasted until 3 30 am. Music by Harold Johnstone Graham Barker and Alex Wood added to the festive atmosphere with Mr Logan Wilson on piano.
A Curling Club meeting at the rink Thursday evening elected skips and assigned rinks for the Record schedule. Dr Lyons and J Cousins requested removal. Fourteen rinks will participate with S Mills introducing Wheatland and an extra town rink added to the lineup.
Public notice calls a Monday February 8 gathering at the Oddfellows Hall to plan a memorial for local Great War volunteers. The plea notes gratitude and decency require a monument and anticipates broad citizen attendance without urging immediate funding.
A note of gratitude expresses sincere thanks from Mr and Mrs R W Craigie to friends who showed kindness and sympathy during their recent great loss.
Earnings show a rise with 722,399 reported against 3,735,713 in the prior period, marking a notable increase. The data covers the end of the week ending April 4th, 1926, highlighting rent figures among the observed items.
Lilian Pearl, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wood Bradwar dine, wed Clarence Leslie Couch of Wheatland at the Kenton Parsonage with Rev. Hemill officiating. The bride wore white canton satin with georgette crystals and orange blossoms. sister Emily served as bridesmaid. The wedding gift set included a stainless silverware feather case, ivory jewel case, and a gold tie pin. The couple returned to their Wheatland farm for supper and a celebratory reception.
The Carling Club will hold an important meeting at the rink at 7 o'clock sharp on Friday evening the 20th. Plans for the Annus Boispiel will be discussed and committees appointed.
The Community Club met Tuesday in the 0.8 Hall. Members played cards and revived old games then held a spelling backward contest and an impromptu debate on extravagant men versus prudent ones. Lunch closed the evening. February 13 debuts at United Church basement.
United Church banquets were held last week at Penaplece and Rivers with the Ladies Aid providing a substantial supper. Rev Dr Keith of St Andrews Winnipeg spoke on the Kingdom of God and our duty. Miss Travera Pettapiece Hugh Couch and G Kite gave musical numbers. Subscriptions and donations neared the $500 goal, with strong WMS greetings and thanks from church leaders. At Rivers about 75 guests attended. leftover food indicated generous support and a cheerful, decorated basement.
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