Rivers Memorial Service Plans Set For June 17
A memorial committee met in the town hall to arrange the first annual Rivers Memorial Service. The service will be held at the monument at 7 a.m. on June 17 with a band concert afterward and a parade at 6 45 p.m. Attendance is encouraged by Mrs. T. W. Offen and band officials. The 45th Batt. Band from Brandon and choirs from St James and United churches will provide music. Dr. Lyon leads transportation and parade duties with Rev Patteson and Rev Nash organizing the program.
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Batt
Brandon
Dr. Lyon
J. B. Mitchell
Patteson
Nash
Gabe
Offeo
St. James
The
United Churches
SONS OF ENGLAND HOLD DIVINE SERVICE AT ST JAMES
Members of the Lodge Colonial Sons of England Benefit Society attended a Sunday Divine Service at St James Church following a long standing custom. Bro Arthur Johnson led as marshal with a Union Jack carried by Bro Graham Barker. Rev S L Nash welcomed the group and urged Bible study in schools.
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Sons of England
Lodge Colonial, Sons of England Benefit Society
St James Church
Brandon
Arthur Johnson
Graham Barker
Second Avenue
Main Street
Third Avenue
Christ
United Church Musical Evening and Repairs at Daly
Beautiful musical numbers were given at Daly last Sunday morning by O Brown and Stuart of Winnipeg with Mrs. O Brown at the organ. A bee was held at Daly to repair fences. Arrangements are under way to repair the annex interior and paint the exterior. Rivers appointment members are urged to support the M and E Fund Campaign with 50 percent paid by June 30. The Pastor will conduct next Sunday's service. No Rivers service on June 17 due to Memorial grounds service. The Pastor and Mr. John Shanks attend the Conference at Central Church, Winnipeg.
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Daly
O,. Brown
Mr. Stuart
Winnipeg
O Brown
Rivers
M. and E. Fund
Memorial Grounds
John Shanks
Central Church
Birth Notice for Wareham's New Son at Carnegie
At Carnegie on Monday May 28th a son was born to Mr and Mrs George Wareham. John Edwin is the name listed for the infant. The notice records the birth with family names and date.
Birthday Greetings From The Gazette
The Gazette sends birthday wishes to F. Wacuska on June 10 and Agnes Moore, Lith Ellid Orth on June 11, Mre C. H. Gabe and Stella Kryvenki on June 12, and M. E. Bowman on June 13. The feature invites health and joy for all celebrated this week.
Ten Years Ago in the Gazette Weekly Recap
Ten years ago this week in the Gazette Rivers changes loom as channels rebuild the roundhouse and bridge. Rev H T Blake ex St James Rivers becomes chaplain with captain rank. Rivers School pupils join Rapid City field day. A Pettapiece subscriber notes a blooming apple tree anticipates ripe fruit.
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the Gazette
H. T. Blake
St. James’ Church
Rivers
Rivers School
Rapid City
Fiery Crosses Reported Across Province On May 24
The Watrous Signal notes a cross lit on 8th Ave near the lake road around 9 pm and burning over an hour with over 250 crosses seen province wide. The Rapid City Reporter says town council approved selling land to the Good Roads Board for a Second Avenue east-end road diversion, signaling a provincial highway soon reaching Rapid City.
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8Th Ave
Lake Road
Rapid City
Good Roads Board
Second Avenue
Rivers Baseball Team Beats Rapid City 5 2
The Rivers boys defeated Rapid City 5 to 2 on Wednesday evening. A successful dance followed at the Bijou Theatre with many from Brandon in attendance. A Brandon team may visit Rivers next week, date to be arranged, and Oak Lake seeks a game, promising more local baseball.
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Rivers
Rapid City
Bijou
Brandon
Oak Lake
Foresters Dance in Wheatland Barn
The Canadian Order of Foresters hold an annual dance at Leu Kay's barn one mile south of Wheatland on Friday June 15. Orlo Brown's Orchestra provides music and a lunch is served. Committee in charge includes Bros. M Bowman Clarence White and Bert Taylor. Admission is 1.00 for gents and 0.50 for ladies.
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Court Daly
Exhibition of Interest to Ladies and Girls 1928
Exhibition introduces an updated classification for ladies and girls in fancy work sewing home cooking and domestic manufactures with new sections for linens wearing apparel and doll sets minor eliminations and reduced entry fees. It highlights six items per sample for home baking limits new youth classes ages six to sixteen and prizes from Brandon manufacturers and distributors.
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Brandon
The Hen Nuisance and Neighborly Scratching
A humorous yet pointed piece on domestic hens invading neighbors gardens by scratching. It urges owners to curb the habit to preserve peace and harmony, suggesting muffling hens or training them to stop disturbing others' flower beds and seedings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED
Goodrich
J. A. Grummett
Wenll
A. Johnson
T. W. Offen
Norman Tivy
S. L. Nash
Order
U.G.G
United Grain Growers
Wheatland
Sporting Coods
Wampole
Willard's
Ad Picardy Chocolates
the Rivers Drug Store
G. M. Eran
United Church
Eastern
Canada
Great Britain
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Coast
Alaska
Jasper National
MT. Robson Park
Picass Cail
A. E. Hedberg
Ananr Prone
Jd. Quinlan
Winnirea
Man
Jife
Chas. Gabe
Edmonton
Mrs. W. Harvey
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