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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
3
Ladies Aid meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. W M S gathers on the third Thursday at 3 p.m. This notice outlines monthly church group meeting times.
Advertisement announces a one year subscription deal for The Gazette and The Western Home Monthly priced at two dollars. Includes no additional details or conditions.
Local brief reports include Jim Foreman and daughter Clive with Mrs. C Blandford visiting Winnipeg last week. Paul Frenklin of Miami holidaying at home with the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Mrs. Buggey and Ruth departed for an eastern visit. Fred Oakley and wife returned from a Prince Rupert honeymoon trip. Mrs. G M Setter and baby Alvin home from Killarney. Mr. and Mrs. J Moreton and son Leslie of Toronto visiting Jos Warren and Mrs. Roberts.
The Municipal Commissioner's levy rose this year with a net district payment projected at 12 000. Previous figures showed 6527 paid and 2000 liquor profits returned last year, versus 10 800 this year and no profits. In town the levy rose to 1200 from 776 with 228 liquor profits, while Orangemen and Orange Women joined a United Church gathering led by Rev. W T Brady with a grand parade and a white regalia section.
A brief passage likens a good citizen to Shakespearean lines about order and duty to the town. It urges personal responsibility and public service, noting that a helpful individual aids others and Set an example for fellow townspeople to follow.
The Oddfellows Hall re opens with a large dance on Friday July 9. The hall gains 500 more feet of dancing space and improved convenience. A four piece orchestra will play and the Rebekah ladies will serve lunch. Gents 1.00 ladies 0.50. J Borreff named floor manager.
A list of summer fair dates across the district shows Rapid City and Harding on July 17, Hamiota on July 19, Miniota and Oak Lake on July 23, Rivers on July 24, Minnedosa on July 24, Virden on July 25, Neepawa July 27 to 29, and Oak River on July 31. Public inquiries indicate the information will be useful.
The piece argues many drivers lack fitness to operate cars and urges stricter licensing rules. It calls for evaluating physical and mental fitness beyond basic driving skills and asserts licenses should be withheld if deficiencies are found.
Little Adolphe Charron broke his arm last week after falling from a pony he was riding, reporting a troublesome accident for the young rider.
Four hundred thousand rainbow trout are described as the “babies” born at Banff over two weeks. The hatchery on Bow River supplies lakes and streams in the Rocky Mountain Parks. Canadian Pacific Railway Police Ontario No 1 team wins shooting trophy. Investigator E O'Brien and Constables Gyves MacDonald Prendergast Tingman form the victorious unit defeating Lethbridge RCMP 1412 to 4370.
A warrant issued by the Mayor of Rivera Branitoba orders levy on listed parcels for arrears of taxes and costs. If arrears are not paid by July 31 1929 at 2 PM in the Rivers Council Chamber, parcels will be sold by public auction.
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