Curling Notes Highlight Club Point Contests
Emerson Harborn and Corey Stewart tied for first in the Friday thirds with 35 points and faced off to decide the winner, Covey taking the honors. Dave Emsbie won the Tuesday seconds event with Percy Sproule as runner up. The current bonspiel should conclude early next week, recalling old Rivers Curling Club customs of attending Divine Service before season’s end.
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Emerson Harborn
Corey Stewart
Covey
Dave Emsbie
Percy Sproule
the Rivers Curling Club
National Cancer Relief Fund Campaign in Canada
A 66 day nationwide drive in Canada commemorates King George's accession and ends May 6. Citizens are urged to donate 1 or more dollars to Lady Bessborough at Government House Ottawa, with receipts issued on a card bearing the King and Queen portraits. Funds support long term cancer mortality reduction through seven Canadian trustees.
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National Cancer Relief Fund For Canada
George
Dominion of Canada
Bessborough
Government House
Ottawa
Ont
Horses Die in Southern Saskatchewan Famine Severity
Reports from Crystal City Courier indicate 500 horses perished in a southern Saskatchewan district due to famine conditions. Conversely Southern Manitoba shows fewer horse deaths this winter because the herd is greatly depleted.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Crystal City Courier
Experimental Farm Note on Package Bees and Queens
Beekeepers should order package bees now to arrive by a definite date. Two pound packages build up as quickly as three pound ones and are cheaper after shipping. Best arrival window is April 15 to May 5. Dry queen cages outperform with attendants, and queens should be confined two days before release. Add one extra queen per five packages, arriving a week later. Provide ample honey or syrup and pollen for rapid buildup before the main honey flow.
United Church Proclaims Four Services on Running From God
The United Church outlines four sermons titled Running Away and Hiding from God. The plan revisits Biblical figures including Onesimus from Philemon to illustrate salvation. Services include Daly 11 am Pettapiece 3 pm Rivers 7 30 pm urging all residents to attend during Lent and Easter for renewal.
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Onesimus
Philemon
Anglican News Services Next Sunday Schedule
Anglican News Services lists services for next Sunday with Wheatland at 11.15 am Antrim at 3 pm and Rivers at 7.30 pm.
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Wheatland
Antrim
Rivers
Ten Years Ago in Rivers Local News Highlights
Ten years ago this week Rev S A Martin of Rivers received a call to Knox Church Hatnita Daly Rural Council granted 400 dollars to the Rivers Fair Board A V Ashley chartered accountant conducted his annual town audit R N Dunsmore and C W Agel attended the Oddfellows Grand Lodge Miss Cora Wilson nominated for the Winnipeg Telegram Contest with travel prize to Panama Pacific Exposition.
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S. A. Martin
Rivers
Knox Church
Hatniota
Daly Rural Council
The
Rivers Fair Board
A. V. Ashley
Chartered Accountant
Cora Wilson
Winnipeg Telegram
Panama Pacific Exposition
Canada Issues New Currency Bank of Canada opens with new notes
Canada launches its new paper currency as the Bank of Canada opens its doors. The notes feature seven royal family members and two prime ministers, measure six inches by two and seven eighths, and come in English and French with uniform designs. Denominations range from 1 to 1000 dollars with distinct colors per value. Old currency will be withdrawn gradually over ten years.
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Canada
Bank of Canada
Birthday Greetings from The Gazette
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Mrs Richard Dyer Daly March 15 Mrs Fred Oakley Edson Alta Ellen Bradt 15 Mrs Doug Robins 17 Harry Belz 17 Alfred Maxwell 18 Wm Wadeworth 18 Arti Olaen AB 2 Jos Hanlon 18 Mrs Robi Reshaur 18 Mrs Robi Millis 19 Miss A J McFadden 20 W A Thomas 20 I R V Robins 20 Miss Joy Post Bradwardine 20
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Richard Dyer
Daly
Fred Oakley
Edson
Alta
Ellen Bradt
Doug. Robins
Harry Belz
Alfred Maxwell
Wm. Wadeworth
Arti Olaen AB
Jos. Hanlon
Robi, Reshaur
Robi. Millis
A. J McFadden
W. A. Thomas
I. R. V. Robins
Joy Post
Bradwardine
Swordfishing on the Atlantic Coast a dangerous industry
Swordfishing on a commercial basis drives 250 to 800 pound fish to Canada and the United States markets via Canadian National Express. F. R. Sayer notes the peril to fishermen as harpooned fish sometimes attack in homes. Tourism also brings visitors to watch battles with large swordfish off Ingonish.
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Atlantic Coast
Canada
United States
Canadian National Express
F. R. Sayer
Canadian National Railways
Ingonish
Wood payment option offered on subscription accounts
The Gazette states it will accept limited wood loads, green or dry, as payment on subscription accounts and urges patrons to use this method now.
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the Gazette
Gazette
March Hope Asks Faith To See Beyond Winter
A reflective poem by J. H. Barwer contrasts March winter with longing for spring. The speaker urges steadfast faith to envision a brighter life beyond sorrow, praising the matchless beauty of forthcoming days.
World Day of Prayer Women Service At St James Church
The World Day of Prayer service was held at St James Church on Friday afternoon with strong attendance. Mrs. C. D. Card and Mrs. G. M. Setter presided, while Mrs. N. Tivy presented a paper on the day’s origin and purpose. The program featured prayers led by Mesdames Card Sinclair Harburn Alf Wareham Grant and organist Miss Alice Tufts.
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St. James’ Church
C. D. Card
G. M. Setter
N. Tivy
Mesdames Card
Sinclair
Harburn
Alf. Wareham
Grant
Alice Tufts
Spectacular Winter Fair Program to Return
Patrons praised the Winter Fair program by the Lord Strathcona's Horse last year and the board will repeat it. In addition to the Musical Ride in pre war dress, a new item will show horse training, horsemanship, and the intelligence of horses.
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Brandon
Lord Strathcona
R.C
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Forman's Hardware
National Cancer Relief Fund
United Church
Anglican News
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C. W. Agel
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J. H. Barwer
Day of Prayer For Women
Wagar Hall
Gracie Fields
Fox Magic
Jd. McGougan
J. £. Bettie
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