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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
1
A snippet lists birthday acknowledgments for A. K. MacKay at age 13, Mrs. Ernie Wareham age 14, Alf Langsey, R. D. Britton, and Edmonton residents, noting celebrations and well wishes.
A compact proverb style note cites Proverbs 19 17 praising pity for the poor and promising divine repayment. The line emphasizes charitable deeds and God’s regard for generosity toward those in need.
Mrs Frank Walker left Tuesday afternoon for Fort William to visit her son George who has been transferred by the T C A from North Bay Ontario.
Miss Alvaretta McMannis has been notified by Brandon College that she won the J. B. Curran Scholarship for first class standing in French in the first year and the James E. Yates Memorial Scholarship for the highest aggregate in Arts and Science in the first year.
Local residents travel to Winnipeg Vancouver and Brandon for events and studies. Loyal visitors, announcements of promotions, and community milestones fill the Rivers area bringing news of family ties, honors, and a blue baby operation coverage. Residents gather for a Vacation Training School closing in the United Church with a social afterward.
The wedding of Gyda Leone Lindsay and James Ernest took place at Bradwardine United Church on Saturday May 28 at 3 pm. Rev J Ross officiated as the church was decorously adorned with peonies and ferns.
The groom was supported by his brother De of Winnipeg. Ushers were Donald Lind Say and Garry Graham. A reception for forty guests followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The mother of the bride wore printed jersey with cream carnations, the groom’s mother wore soft grey crepe with red carnations, and the bride’s traveling costume was white sand with black accessories. Mr and Mrs Perston will reside in Winnipeg.
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