Farce and postage changes and local notices
A jumble of notices reports editor Offen and daughter visiting Winnipeg, Daly Council grants to Red Cross, W A meeting at Miss Higginson’s home, Mrs. Robi Sisclair joining her husband, Sinclairs in Halifax, Lansdowne Liberal Conservative Association meeting with delegates elected, John W. Seater re elected president, W J Cundy treasurer, and Bro F W Buggey named District Deputy Grand Master amid local congratulations.
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Robi. Sisclair
Lansdowne Liberal Conservative Assn. Wis
Cousins Hall
John W. Seater
W. J. Cundy
Treas
F. W. Buggey
Rivers
Canada faces rationing if war prolongs and registration day dictates access
The passage warns that rationing may come if the war lasts longer and that registration on June 22 will determine who receives food cards. It stresses Canada’s commitment to support allied efforts, maintain overseas forces, and boost food exports while cutting waste and directing manpower.
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Canada
Alliance
Earth
Local Civic Notes on Parades Meetings and Appointments
Rivers Masonic Lodge plans its annual third parade next Sunday evening. Methodist Sunday School to hold annual Patriotic Service on Sunday June 30. J. Shanks and son depart Pettapiece for Toronto to join the Royal Flying Corps. Court Daly Lodge members travel to Pettapiece for church with Rev T E Taylor recently transferred to Franklin. Juvenile Entertainers from Knox Church Y P S slated for Tuesday July 2 with details to follow.
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Rivers Masonic ‘Lodge
Methodist Sunday ‘ School
Pender
Lawson Shanks
J. Shanks
Pettapiece
Toronto
Royal Flying Corps
Court Daly Lodge, C. C. F
Jottings on Home Economics Society Meeting
The Home Economics Society holds its next regular meeting at the Rest Room on Wednesday June 26 at 3 p.m. Members answer roll call with New Ideas in Practical Dressmaking. Mrs G T Armstrong and Miss Helen McDougall will speak in the town hall Saturday June 29 at 8 p.m. on The Call to the Women of Today The Community Spirit at its Best The Building Up of Women's Organizations Miss McDougall will discuss The Food Situation.
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Home Economics Society
G. T. Armstrong
Manitou
Helen McDougall
Manitoba College Extension’ Service
Strayed Cow Ad Offered Reward and Return Terms
Strayed cow trespassed about 3 miles north of Rivers. A red cow with horn and bob-tailed, about three years old, is described. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying the advertisement costs.
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Rivers
Methodist Church Services at Dalysod Rivers
In the pastor's absence Rev. Taylor attended Conference in Winnipeg, and duties were carried by tobi on Sunday afternoons and evening. Miss Cobbledick Guest and E Dunsmore led papers. Choir provided special music with an anthem a quartette by Mesdames Thompson Sergent Morrow and Taylor and a solo by Mr Grommett. H Wareham presided.
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Tobi
Dalysod Rivers
Rev. Taylor
Winnipeg
Social Evening and Bazaar at Christ Church
The W A of Christ Church hosts a social evening Friday June 28 at the Wheatland school. A married men vs single baseball game starts at 6, plus an apron sale and handkerchief bazaar. Ice cream and cake sold on the grounds. Rivers Dramatic Club performs Peter Fiper's Troubles at 8. Everyone welcome.
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W. A. of Christ Church
Wheatland
the Rivers Dramatic Club
Peter Fiper
St James Dramatic Club Draws Busy Local Audiences
The St James Dramatic Club actors who staged Peter Pipers Troubles drew a packed Harding house last Wednesday with nearly $100 in receipts. Harding Red Cross took half. Future engagements include Wheatland June 28 Hamiota June 29 Crandall July 1 Rapid City July 2.
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St. James’ Dramatic Club
Peter Piper
Harding
Harding Red Cross
Wheatland
Hamiota
Crandall
Rapid City
Emergent Masonic Lodge Meeting Set for June 23
Rivers Lodge No 115 G RM A F and A M calls an emergent meeting on Sunday June 23 at 7 p m sharp to attend Divine Service at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Duckworth preaching Brethren are requested to attend Visiting brethren are specially invited by the W M
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Rivers Lodge
G.R.M
A.F
A.M
Presbyterian Church
Duckworth
W.M
Organize for Red Cross Drive In Town Hall Meeting
A Tuesday night town hall gathering planned the Red Cross Drive for the week. H Wareham chaired the meeting and assigned canvassing wards with representatives in each area. A committee to involve school children was named with Dunsmore and Bowman to visit schools. Wareham named Financial Secretary and T R Grieve Treasurer.
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H. Wareham
the Rivers Brancht
Messrs. Dunsmore and
Bowman
Finaancial
T. R. Grieve
Red Cross Rally At Methodist Church Highlights War Work
A fair crowd attended a Friday evening Red Cross rally at the Methodist Church. Chairman H. Wareham presided while Liett and Martin, veterans of French fighting, spoke on Red Cross efforts. Capt. Leach also addressed the audience. Red Cross pictures and war scenes were shown.
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Red Cross
H. Wareham
Liett
Martin
France
Leach
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United States
Deep End
Offen
Constance
Daly Council
Red Cross Society
W. A
TOC
Evi 1
Deloraine
T. KE. Taylor
The
Knox’ Church
H.E.S. Jottings
T. W. Offen
J. Link
W. Thomas
C. Smyth
L. Wiegand
R. Withers
H. Nesbitt
R. M. Tucker
J. H. Couch
Rev
E. Forman
DC. Jonason
J. McKenzie
Capt. Leach
W. Cunningham
R. Sinclair
Authority of Canada Registration Board
Junior Christian Endeavor
H. B. Duckworth
Methodist
Epworth
Rev. T
Eli Taylor
St. James Church
Roseville
R.E. Lemon
Hereford
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