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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
8
The Rivers Old Timers Association held a picnic last Thursday afternoon at the farm home of William Harman. Despite a smaller crowd, attendees enjoyed lawn games and a splendid supper, making the annual event a happy success.
Tuesday afternoon over forty ladies attended the Red Cross Work Meeting in the United Church annex. The busy weekly social center features knitting sewing and quilting with two quilts finished since the last meeting and two more in progress during the week. Tea is served at 4 o clock.
The Canadian Seed Growers Association met in Quebec for its 37th annual session to discuss boosting high quality vegetable seed production, adopting hybrid corn varieties, and simplifying seed pedigree notations. Premier Adelard Godbout urged unity in support of Canada and the Empire during wartime.
Visitors at the Club include Miss Charlotte Stoddart of Vancouver and her sister Mrs. Frank Bridgesman. A busy weekend saw Mr. and Mrs. Woods of Kenton and Mr. and Mrs. Wareham of Rivers, plus other local households sharing Sunday gatherings. The Rivers School hosted an Ice Cream Social and Cafeteria Supper raising about $18 with softball games and music from the Rivers School Band.
Canadian National Railways announces a special bargain trip to Winnipeg and return valid to depart July 24th 25th and 26th. Passengers may travel round trip at a reduced fare with specific travel dates and conditions to be observed.
The gross revenues for the week ending July 7 1941 reached 5 417 055 dollars, up from 4 725 996 dollars for the same period in 1940, marking an increase of 691 059 dollars. Major railway operations and financial figures reflect a stronger period for the system.
The Rector comes back from vacation to lead services on Sunday July 20, reviving weekly worship and parish activities after a brief break.
United Church announces holy communion at three points on the field with services led by Rev. W. R. Denegh. Daly 10 45 a m Pettapiece 2 30 p m Rivers 7 30 p m. Pettapiece features a floral tribute and hymn in memory of the late Mr Brough. Rivers hosts the baptism of the infant daughter of Dr and Mrs Thomas.
Ten years ago this week Rev J E Bell preached at Knox Church Brandon by invitation while Rev W R Donagh led services at Rivers. Elks plan a Sports Day at Rivers July 22. A holiday camp for Trail Rangers at Pendennis home of Mr and Mrs Bob Greasley. Chester McFadden took boys to Rapid City to form a Taxis Group led by Bishop Howard Henry Sallans John Morrow John Murdoch Carl Couch. Councillor C Howard grads and levels Main Street. A stable owned by J L Kyes was destroyed by fire.
Mr and Mrs Robert Weldon Sargent of Powell River British Columbia announce the marriage of their youngest daughter Mary Evelyn Roberta to Mr John Francis Maguire to be held on Sunday July 13 1941.
The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Maxwell White on July 17, L Wiegand of Transcona on the 18th, and R G Sinclair on the 20th.
A compact list mentions Jas. Measel 21st Robert McKenzie 21st Mrs T Lawrie 21st Mrs J H Maxwell 23rd Thos Suthers Armstrong Ont 23rd Marjorie Dawn Anderson Libau 23rd.
Friday July 18 features the Souris Avalonians a seven piece band with admission 35c. Saturday July 19 presents the RCA F Orchestra from No 1 A N S Rivers a five piece ensemble with admission 25c.
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