King's Silver Jubilee Celebrations Planned for May Day Parade
The Gazette details planned events for King George V's Silver Jubilee in the town. Schoolchildren assemble at 12.30, parade at 1, led by the school band, with rural schools invited. A program at the skating rink includes flags, certificates, songs, and a short address by T. W. Offen. Shows for children at 2.15 and 4.15, adult show at 7, flag fundraising 25c entries, bonfire at night, and a free cinema pass with Jubilee flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School
God Save the King
Anglican
United Churches
Jubilee Cancer Fund
Rivers Softball Girls Prepare for Season
A well attended Rivers Girls Softball Club meeting in the town hall elected officers for the upcoming season. Hon. Pres T. W. Offen, President Alf. Richardson, Manager Walter Parker, Coach Albert Cousins, Captain Altma Cluff, Vice Captain Margaret Scott, Sec. Nellie Bellamy, Reporter Beth Offen, with an executive committee led by Margaret Scott. Practices set for Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 6 30 pm.
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The
Rivers Girls
Walter Parker
Pres
T. W. Offen
Alf. Richardson
Albert Cousins
Altma Cluff
Margaret Scott See
Treas
Nellie Bellamy
Beth Offen
Margaret Scott
Bertha Evans
Jean Richardson
Norma Grummett
Marion Bellamy
Alma Cluif
Agnes Stevenson
United Church Sunday Program May 7 Sermons
The United Church lists sermons for May 7 with topics “Getting out of us what God has put into us” and “Simon, Thou art Peter.” Mention will be made of the King’s Jubilee. Daly preaches 10.45 a m Pettapiece 3 p m Rivers 7 30 p m.
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Simon
Peter
Easter recess halts PO erection as opposition blocks funds
Russell Banner notes progress on the post office project stalled until after Easter as opponents refuse to pass public works estimates before the house adjourns. Deloraine Times reports gophers in towns and countryside attract both youth and adults who earn two cents per gopher bounty, with $500 already paid in rewards.
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Russell Banner
Deloraine Times
Rivers Baseball Club Elects Officers
The Rivers Baseball Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening. Officers elected: Hos. Pres. H. Wareham. President P. Sproule. Vice Pres. J. Frame. Sec Treas. R. Abel. Manager C. J. Collingwood. Asst. Manager R. B. Riddick. Captain C. Forman. Executive E. E. Grant and C. Munro. Mascot Rex Collingwood. Plans discussed to form a league with Brandon, Minnedosa, Rapid City, Pettapiece, and Rivers.
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the Rivers Baseball Club
H. Wareham
P. Sproule
J. Frame
Treas
R. Abel
C. J. Collingwood
Asst
R. B. Riddick
C. Forman
Messrs
E. E. Grant
C. Munro
Rex Collingwood
Brandon
Minnedosa
Rapid City
Pettapiece
Rivers
Anglican Sermon and Patriotic Services Planned May 5
Anglican News Services notes a May 5 Sunday program with a 3 p.m. service at Roseville and an evening 7.30 p.m. Rivers service. The public is invited to attend these patriotic services under the sermon title Our King Our Liberties and Our Country.
C N R Earnings Rise in Week Ending April 21 1935
The Canadian National Rings System reported gross revenues of 3 116 971 for the week ending April 21 1935, up from 2 985 008 for the same period in 1934, a gain of 131 963.
In My Garden I Planted Joy and Remembrance
A poem by J. H. Barker describes creating a garden as a solace for memory. The speaker tends leaves and a vine while gathering a posy of memories and honors a loved one with a lily, noting a fleeting heart that recalls a promised faith.
Births at Brandon Heralds Harland Family Son Arrival
A son was born Saturday April 27 1935 to Rev W W and Mrs Harland in Brandon. The newborn adds a new member to the Harland family with local parish ties.
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HarLtand
Brandon
W. W
Experimental Farm Note
Disease and worm infestation cause death and unthriftiness in young pigs. Soil near pig buildings remains polluted and passes infection to young pigs. Keep sow and litter in clean quarters and raise young pigs on ground unused for hog runs at least two years. Sanitary measures reduce losses and prove pigs thrive best in cleanliness.
Rivers Community Club Tennis Season Opens
Rivers Community Club invites members and prospective players to join for the 1935 season. Fees include Family $7, Gentleman $4, Lady $2.64, non-residents temporary 1 month $1.60. part time teachers 0.82. Members may bring guests. payments in advance to Secretary Mrs G M Setter.
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G. M. Setter
Government to Enforce Highway Traffic Act More Strictly
Government plans tougher enforcement of the Highway Traffic Act this summer. Officials say laws aid safety, but every driver must do his part to curb reckless driving and improve road safety.
Women the Institute Concert Sparks Local Talent Evening
The Women's Institute hosts a May 8 concert at 8pm in the 1.0 C.F. Hall featuring two one act plays, a program including O Canada and The Kettle Singing, with performers Bessie Burton Elizabeth Burton Alma Cluff and Jim Burton among others. A dance follows with music by Night Hawks. admission 25c for concert and dance, 25c dance only, 15c for children, plus an old time waltz prize for the oldest couple.
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W.T
C.F
Music By
Night Hawks
Ade
Birthday Greetings From The Gazette List Names
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to a list of local residents including Principal Lynd Lenore May 3 KE O Dyer Daly Ruth McKenzie Mabel Bradshaw Chas Cameron Mrs R G Sinclair Fernald Dyer Robert Bradt Percy E Newman Kenora Ruth Parker Tom Richardson J H Booth Lucy Tebb Winnipeg Betty Hanlon Mrs M Bray and others.
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Lynd
Lenore
KE O Dyer
Daly
Ruth McKenzie
Mabel Bradshaw
Chas. Cameron
R.G. Sinclair
Fernald Dyer
Robert Bradt
Percy E. Newman
Kenora
Ruth Parker
Tom Richardson
J. H. Booth
Rivers Gazette Ten Years Ago 1925 Highlights
Ten years ago this week in 1925 Rivers United Church named Rev W L T Patteson as new pastor with May ard duties. Alf Richardson elected manager of Rivers Football Club and H Durrant captain. Fishing season opened with Hank Dedetick making a good catch. Town Council bought 1000 maple trees for street planting. Engineer George Warning narrowly escaped injury after a fall. Wealth and Relief Committee told to seek work for the unemployed.
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W. L. T. Patteson
Rivers United Church
Mayard
Alf. Richardson
The
Rivers
H. Durrant
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STORE
George V
Perth Dye Works
J. A. Grummett
Firestone Tires
Specia
Parkhill
Toronto
Forman’s
George
Talking Picture
United Church
Rivers Baseball Club
Anglican News
Roseville
Tiam. Ancrum
C.N.R
J. H. Barker
Rivers Community Club
Women’s Institute
O Canada
Jim Burton
Vere CO
Bessie Burton
ON Otivy
Elizabeth Burton
Alma Cluff
Grandma Burton
L. Bell
Bill Tucker
Thaddeus Trask
Henderson Mary Trask
G. M
Chi Munro
Dickie
Aleate
Bob OF
Fen
the Gazette
Lucy Tebb
Winnipeg
Betty Hanlon
Mrs. M. Bray
Hank Dedetick
George Warning
Wealth and Relief Committee
To-Morrow
Dickie Moore
Martha Sleeper
Morrow
Feane
Woodland Pals
Halo Sailor
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