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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
1
A farewell supper honored Mrs. Jas. Cluff at Mrs. J. Stevenson’s home hosted by Excelsior Lodge S O B A. Secretary E M Forman read an address of regret and thanks. W M J Stevenson presented a parting gift as guests including Mrs. Cloff and others attended.
A regular Rivers town council meeting chaired by Mayor Grant adopted the previous minutes and approved two accounts totaling 2263.86. The council also decided that relief would be discontinued effective June 1, then adjourned the session.
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Fred Oakley Edson Alta May 10 Gwendolyn Donagh 11 Orville Hedberg 12 Mrs M Hunter Bradwardine 18 Mrs Cyril Baker Toulon 13 Mrs H D Jenner China 14 Councillor W G Thomas 14 Mrs Alex Sutherland Winnipeg 15 Jean Post Bradwardine 15
A historic Canadian trek by Sir George Simpson from Montreal to Edmonton took two months in 19th century travel. Modern Trans-Canada Airlines now completes the Montreal to Edmonton route in about 15 hours, with early segments by canoe and horseback across rivers, lakes, and plains.
At Rivers on Wednesday May 1 1940 Mr and Mrs John Pylot welcomed a son birth notice lists the date and parents in a concise local notice
Notice declares chickens and cows may not roam freely in town. Violators will be prosecuted under bylaws. Signed by W. T. Dyer, Secretary-Treasurer.
Rivers musicians excelled at the North Western Manitoba Musical Festival in Hamiota with top placements across solos and orchestras. Winners include Alfred Jelliff, Helen Stewart, Frank Stewart, Dorothy Borrowman, Alvin Setter, Donald Bea, Billy Radcliffe, Marie Henderson, Hermes Trudell, Thora Kristinson, Adolphe Schmidt, Mary Tivy, and Billy Tivy. The Gazette congratulates Alex Whyte and all contestants on their outstanding showing.
The Rivers Players stage three one act plays at 8 p.m. in the I.O.C.F. Hall on Wednesday May 15 part of the Mid West Drama Festival preparations. Casts include The Green Monkey A Room in the Tower and The Rector with local actors and Rev Donagh directing admission is 25 cents with candy sold between plays.
Merchants catering to tourists may display an official card issued by the Foreign Exchange Control Board. The card shows the Dominion of Canada crest and notes that United States currency is accepted here at the official premium set by the board. Two sizes are available for window display and interior use.
Rivers will hold its annual Sports Day on Wednesday June 19 with events across campus. The program lists competitive track events and relay races for students and staff to participate in.
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