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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
4
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The Gazette reports that Laura Paddock and two others, Charlotte Lyon and Ruby Cluff, are recovering in Brandon hospital after a recent car crash. Dr Templeton, the driver with a noted military and medical career, was fatally injured and given a large funeral in Brandon. Experts say brake failure caused the vehicle to go out of control.
The County Orange Lodge met at Rivers on Friday evening with about sixty attending from across the county. Four initiates joined the Scarlet Degree and speeches by Vic Gilmery of the Grand Master’s office highlighted the occasion as a red letter day. Refreshments followed the social half hour.
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba advertises a new balloon act by Mr. R J Walters of Manchester Maryland. Viewers may ride for one dollar per trip with parachute drops and multiple acrobats performing daily from a helium balloon using modern rigging.
A public meeting for farmers especially those interested in sheep will be held at Rivers Town Hall on Saturday June 22 at 2 pm. Manitoba Live Stock Credit Company Limited assists in placing sheep among Manitoba farmers. Expected attendees include John Strachan Agricultural Agent of the C R and J D Guild alongside other sheep men. Attendees may place orders for a complete carload of sheep at the meeting.
A Saturday storm drenched the district with torrential rain causing widespread damage. Pte. Reg Godfrey, after four years of service, visits friends Mr and Mrs Robi Madden. The Rivers School by law of 30000 dollars for an addition is published in the Gazette. Hon T C Norris visits the Presbyterian Sabbath School. Ernie Howard pitched a good game of baseball for Rivers against Hamiota.
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