03 May 1923
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
1
The Bijou Theatre presents Molly O produced by Mack Sennett starring Mabel Normand and directed by F Richard Jones. The film follows the successful Mickey and blends comedy with a tense melodramatic background. Admission 50c and 25c.
The ad touts an electric time saver washing machine from Moxiey and Forman, agents, noting dozens sold in town and urging customers to ask current owners who have them.
A daughter was born Thursday April 26 1923 to Mr and Mrs G L Davies at Rivers. The event adds a newborn to the Davies family with details recorded for the birth notice.
At Havace West Virginia on Thursday April 19 1923 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs R J Brown formerly of Rivers in the United States.
On Wednesday April 18 1923 at Kewal River station two twin daughters arrived for Mr and Mrs A Kewal. The birth was celebrated by the family and local residents.
On Friday April 27 1923 a daughter was welcomed to Mr and Mrs FB Waculke at Wacurza-at Rivers. The event adds a newborn to the family and local records of births.
Archbishop Matheson to lead confirmation at St James' Church with 18 candidates from Christ Church Wheatland and Roseville Church. He may preach at St Matthew's Ancrum at 2 pm. road conditions affect travel. No Wheatland service next Sunday, Sunday School meets at 11 am.
The Union Church Choir held a pleasant social at leader Miss Jessie Murdoch's home. Winnie Field received a Gold Name Pin for her choir service as she leaves town. Mothers Day events include a Specht programme, Mothers Choir, and a baptismal service. A carnations sale supports provincial Sunday School work. The Union Ladies Aid hosts a Tea and Home Cooking Sale May 19 at 3 p.m.
Melita New Era argues the Manitoba referendum tests more than liquor law. It frames the choice as keeping traffic within bounds or leaving it wide open, criticizing the Moderation League for proposing a broader plan than British Columbia.
The garage formerly run by Wo A Webster is now open again under mechanic W. D Brady. Reported to be a high standard tradesman, Brady trained under a top Manitoba master and is said to be competent to attend to battery needs efficiently.
The town requires all yards and adjacent lanes to be cleaned and all refuse and manure removed by May 7 1923. Citizens are urged to govern themselves and comply with the order.
A Western farmer muses on a potential good harvest if rain comes, pests stay away, and frost delays. He lists a chain of costs and parties who take their share before any leftovers could buy overalls.
A Walt Mason style call urges residents to end war talk and rally to spring cleanup. Citizens should gather debris, empty cans, bricks, and hats for disposal, remove rubbish, and keep busy cleaning alleys to curb pests and germs.
A lyrical meditation on nature’s renewal as spring emerges along streams and trees. The piece contrasts Earth’s guidance with human labor, celebrating farming life, growth, and the vigor of living. An undercurrent of seasonal change and artistic reflection runs through the prose.
On Saturday evening May 5 the Married men vs Single men football teams will play at 7 pm on the new Second Avenue grounds behind the Bank. Proceeds go to Charlie Stegules who has been absent from work due to Scarlet Fever. A large attendance is hoped for this worthy cause.
A Rivers School meeting considered a Boys' and Girls' Club Fair for the year. With no consensus, organizers set another gathering for Saturday evening May 12 at 8:30 in the Town Hall to decide with wider input.
A mail debate between Lord Leverhulme and a British labor leader questions whether labor itself creates wealth. Leverhulme cites his soap business turnaround, noting profits rose after retaining the same staff, raising wages and slightly easing hours.
Ten years ago Miss Uqu hart of Inverness Scotland wed George Cargill of Rivers at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Wills. The firemen's ball raised 130 dollars. Rev W M Fee has accepted a call to Treberne Man. Rivers council plans a hospital bylaw. A campaign to improve Rivers Cemetery is underway. Genuine Ford parts advertised by Moxley and Forman.
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