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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
5
At the Rivers Board of Trade regular meeting final arrangements were made for Sports Day next Wednesday the 18th. Members were named for ticket office duties gatekeeping and special constables. The Sports Committee will prepare grounds and diamonds while radios will advertise the event. Good weather is needed for a large crowd.
Mrs H G Eyres hosted a Thursday afternoon tea in Carnegie to honor Ella Nevill bride to be with pale pink roses on the table and a gift umbrella carried in by Kathleen Frank. Mrs James Bromley hosted a later event with the Carnegie Tennis Club for Ella Nevill and Alan Curtis, featuring lilac decor, the Wedding March, and gifts.
The notice lists church services for Roseville St Matthews Ancrum and St James Rivers in a Canada church calendar. Morning Prayer at Roseville 11 00 a.m. Evening Prayer at St Matthews Ancrum 3 00 p.m. Evening Prayer at St James Rivers 7 30 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Choir Practice Wednesdays 7 30 p.m.
Reverend W R Denegh leads the United Church with two services on Sunday June 15 titled The Church in Action. Text proclaims Ye shall be my witnesses with morning Daly service at 10.45 a.m. Pettapiece 2.30 p.m. Rivers 7.30 p.m. Sunday School picnic set for Thursday June 26.
The Lothair Red Cross met at Mrs. H. M. Harvey's on June 7 with 23 ladies attending. A quilt was made and items for babies layette and second hand clothing were collected. The group planned to meet at Mrs. J. N. Airey's for the next sewing session. Five Brad wardine ladies helped in the afternoon. Mrs. Chapman drew the wool afghan winner, Mrs. Tremaine Thompson of Oak River, who received $9.85. Several locals and visitors are noted, including medical, military, and family updates.
The Canadian National Railway offers a special bargain trip to Winnipeg. Tickets are valid for travel Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week.
Canadian citizens urged to lend money to Canada to support participation in the great struggle for freedom and possessions. Emphasis on buying Victory Bonds with cash or instalment plan, highlighting safety and national service.
Brand new Imperial Rotary Power Force Pump offered at half its price. Enquire at the Gazette Office for details and purchase.
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