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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
4
Evening service at 7.20 Sunday. Sunday School at 17.00. Ladies Aid Meeting on First Wednesday at 3 p.m. WMS meeting on Third Thursday at 3 p.m.
A promotional notice offers a one year subscription to The Gazette and The Westers Home Monthly for two dollars. The deal targets readers seeking a combined periodical package at a reduced price.
At the United Church Ladies Aid meeting held at Mrs. G Wills home last Wednesday, Mrs Grummett the president gave thanks to Mrs Lyndh for her service and departure. Arn White presented a silver tray and Mrs Lynch spoke tenderly. A surprise honored Mrs Grammett on her 10th wedding anniversary with bouquets and cake tins. A wedding cake was served.
Daly Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ashfield of Grenfell Sask visited relatives in the district over Sunday. Miss Eileen and Tommy Had dick of Wisnipeg are visiting their friend Mrs. Richard Dyer. Orio Brown has erected a new barn 48 by 26 feet. Lorne and Marjorie Wilson of Brandon are visiting relatives there.
United Church preacher urges silence on debate about church value and shocking complacency. He argues religion sustains the human soul and insists the church has the goods to deliver, with the minister in charge next Sunday.
Daly Council meets at Rivers with full attendance. Minutes approve prior record and note reassessments for the year. The council plans culvert and bridge work with the Highway Commission and asks the Good Roads Board to proceed. A nurse is commended and a bylaw incorporates Bradwardine for electric light and power. The Roden Bradwardine road petition is tabled for now.
Ten years ago the annual sports day in conjunction with the County Orange Celebration was held at Rivers. Alf Wareham rode a white horse representing King William. Archbishop Matheson attended with Mr and Mrs H Nesbitt.
Twenty years ago the community notes start work on a school building. Tom Miners and his family arrive this week from Miniota. A Gould moves into the Second Avenue house formerly lived in by Wm Doncaster. The town mourns the death of Mrs. R S McKenzie with deep regret.
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