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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
1
The Dance Revue Varieties of 1934 presented by Stan Moersch Studio of Dancing Bran don was fairly well attended and enjoyed by an appreciative audience. The Olympian Imperial seven piece Band rendered fine numbers indicating a high class aggregation. The concert was very good throughout and would have drawn a larger crowd if not for counter attractions.
Miss Edythe Mitchell announces a piano recital by her pupils at the United Church on Friday June 22 at 8 30 pm. Assisting artists are Mr J A McKenzie and Mrs Fred Oakley. Admission adults 25c children 1s. Proceeds go to church funds.
A week old fawn found near the railway crossing a mile east of town by W. Stuart and W. Thompson was returned to the spot after a failed search for the mother. It was cared for at Allan Dick's home and has become quite domesticated, enjoying the children’s company. Rapid City Reporter. Also, Minnedosa to Wasagaming adds a supplementary stage mail service starting this week with thrice weekly departures on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 8 am from the local post office.
Engagement of Jessie Violet Louise Wotton eldest daughter of Reverend and Mrs J T Wotton to W E McFadden Flin Flon son of Mr and Mrs Jas McFadden Rivers announced. The wedding is set for early next month at Cypress River.
Anglican News Services reports a memorial service at Rivers at 7.30 pm on Sunday June 24, with no service at Ancrum due to the Home Mission Fund quarterly collection at Wheatland 11.15 am.
The United Church announces next Sunday sermon titled Joseph the Dreamer and Man of Action. Rev. Wesley Harland will begin duties on July 1 marking the start of the new conference year.
Ten years ago the W. G. Thomas couple marked their silver wedding anniversary on a Tuesday. Minnedosa’s football team defeated the locals 3 to 2. Mayor Jonasson proclaimed the 24th Rivers Sports Day a civic holiday. Town sidewalks began, with contractor Williams opening a gravel pit at the east end.
A Crystal City Courier piece lists eight dated maxims advising women on marriage. It warns against partners who gamble, drink secretly, disrespect parents, or fear children, and notes elopement risk and age cautions.
The semi annual meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge of Minnesota was held at Rivers with a full lodge attendance. County Master H. Warer ham presided and County Secretary W J McBain read the minutes. Deputy Grand Chaplain Rev W J Allen gave an inspiring address and the group adjourned for lunch entertained by Graham Barker and Miss Dorothy Richardson.
A son was born on Wednesday June 13 1934 to Mr and Mrs John A Dyer report states.
Jos B Parker secretary of the Canadian Passenger Association Western Lines announces reduced rail fares for Dominion Day week end. Special fares include single and one quarter for round trips within Canada on Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. Fares valid from Friday June 29 until noon Monday July 2 and return by midnight July 3.
Regular meeting presided by Mayor Dunsmore on Wednesday June 13. Resolutions adopted include approval of previous minutes and acceptance of the finance report. Accounts totaling 2458.96 and electric light 381.80 were approved for payment. A 50 cement allowance covers sidewalk repairs. Council adjourned.
Farmers find ordinary fallow methods spread Canada Thistle by late summer. Recommendations include working summer fallow early, starting July 1 to 7 and continuing two months, to avoid spreading and to suppress annual weeds. Deep ploughing up to ten inches reduces thistle by about 80 percent on Brandon Farm. Canada Thistle offers no feed value and lowers cereal harvest efficiency.
Rivers will hold its annual Memorial Service on Sunday June 24 with a 3 p.m. start. Veterans should gather at 2:30 p.m. at the town hall and the parade to the grounds begins at 2:45. Local ministers will lead and Rev P BE Jones of Harding will be guest speaker.
Strip tickets good for four main gate admissions for $1.00 or two coupons for Grandstand Tickets, available through agents in surrounding towns or at Brandon businesses. Offer ends Friday June 29. Regular admission applies during Exhibition week. obtain tickets by writing to the Secretary in Brandon.
The Gazette extends best nights for a happy birthday to C. H. Gabe June 21 Mrs Hugh Rea Charlie Stevenson Jack Beever Robert Harrison Tivy Margaret Wills Winnipeg Helen Craigie Mrs J H Couch Constance Card P Mclean Newdale Pb Manchul.
In this light verse a speaker notes smiles and praise that lift spirits. Friendly remarks about looking younger ease weariness, soothe tears, and warm the heart, turning gloom into sunshine through the simple tonic of friendship. The poem admires such positive greetings and their restorative effect.
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