22 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
1
Tuesday morning the fire department responded to a call at the residence of S B C Hardy. Stove pipes on ore filled the house with smoke and officials feared fire, but due to snowbound streets the crew struggled to reach and return from the scene. No damage was reported.
Dr Neal of the 65 Neal Institutes asserts over 12 years of temperance enforcement reduced patients from 125000 to none since the dry period began. He cites three classed drinkers and notes Manitoba temperance act harmed drunkard hospitals while clinics thrive in B C and Quebec under government liquor control.
Holy Week and Easter services listed for St James Church Wheatland Ancrum Rivers and Christ Church Wheatland. Special Holy Communion address for Confirmation Candidates. Lantern Service Wednesday at St James 730 pm The Passion of Our Lord Good Friday services at Christ Church Wheatland St Matthews Ancrum St James Rivers with Easter Day Holy Communion and morning prayers at specified times.
The Pancake Supper was a success thanks to the Ladies and the crowd enjoyed a light hearted evening. Mr Walker of Illinois spoke unexpectedly to a small but impressed audience and members from the senior Trail Ranger Camps joined the Square. The next meeting will feature several initiations as the Goat is fed on prickly pears and barbed wire.
Excelsior Lodge No. 102 L C B A to hold sale of home cooking, candy and silver tea at Sons of England Hall on Saturday March 24, beginning at 1:30 p m. All members urged to contribute dishes.
A moral verse urges red blooded men to aid fellow humans and serve the country with cheerful help. It emphasizes selflessness, kindness, courage, and adherence to laws as the path to honor and communal progress.
Local shop Gazette Stationery displays a varied collection of Easter post cards and folders. Shoppers can browse themed designs and seasonal greeting options. The display highlights affordable prices and new arrivals for spring occasions.
Union Church notes report services next week with a visiting minister. Robert Maw received a fountain pen with address from the Board of Stewards for his service as a member. Mr and Mrs Maw plan to leave Rivers for Valparaiso Sask with best wishes. Mrs W A Webster was given a Pyrex casserole with mount and address after Sunday School to honor her work in the Sunday School and Ladies Aid. Mrs Webster, now leaving Rivers, thanked all for association and work. The Rivers Union Church Missionary Society gathered at Mrs J A Grummett’s home to honor Mrs Webster, now president of the W M S, with a Life Membership Certificate and Pin from missionary groups. buffet luncheon followed with help from older Mission Band girls.
See Moxley and Forman advertise an extra special price on range and cooking utensils.
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