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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
1
Local social updates list visits guests and family gatherings in Brarden and nearby areas including Mrs Bacheler of Branrkon hosting, Mrs George Nan ser in attendance, and several events at churches with anniversaries and services. The report notes motor incident paths, a temporary service in Winniper, and a New Yearish community party with speakers.
Officers of the newly formed Evening Bren WA were inducted at a service conducted by Rev G W Bl Ebsary. New president Mrs P L Bird and a full slate including vice president Mrs Perrett secretary Mrs W A Thompson treasurer Mrs H E Forman Dorcas secretary Mrs R Bridgeman social service Mrs S E Oakey secretary Mrs P Willer assistant literature secretary Mrs J Stevenson and thank offering secretary Mrs L Harvey were elected.
Joyce K. Lee daughter of Rev F W and Mrs Lee of High Bluff and formerly of Rivers earned the bachelor of science degree in home economics at the Winnipeg convocation. She won a scholarship each year of her four years at the University of Manitoba and will assist Manitoba extension in girls club work in rural areas this summer. Attending were her parents and Maurene Letter of Rivers.
The report notes a bustling community with returns of old residents, new businesses, and local real estate moves. Trainees arrive for air navigation, a Winnipeg firm buys downtown property, and council eyes development while couples and clubs hold year end officer elections amid a lively civic mood.
Fragmentary OCR note surveys December contents with mentions of entertainment events and Christmas preparations. It references names such as Laura and Mrs John Severson, plus various celebratory pieces and a tease “To be Continued” for the holiday scene.
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