Wedding of Sergeant Cyril Sloat and Miss Lillian Gaunt
A happy wedding was solemnized on Wednesday May seven at St James Church Rivers at two o'clock. Bride Miss Lillian Gaunt of Trenton Ontario wore navy with light blue accessories and American Beauty rose corsage. Bridegroom Sergeant Cyril Sloat of No 1 Air Navigation School Rivers arrived with many comrades. Best man Flight Sgt Szastkin officiating Rev S B Guille. After signing at the Rectory the couple left to motor horns and proceeded toward Winnipeg.
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St. James’ Church
Rivers
Cyril Sloat
No. 1 Air Navigation School
Lillian Gaunt
Trenton
Ontario
Marjorie Szastkiw
Sgt. Szastkin
Winnipeg
Bridge Contract Let For Fre along Little Saskatchewan River
In a Daly and Sas katchewan joint committee meeting the contract for dismantling the old McKellar Bridge and erecting a new Howe truss over the Little Saskatche wan river between Rivers and Rapid City was awarded to Aime Dupont of St. Lazare. The $3400 project is split 40 percent by the government and 30 percent by each municipality. Reeve T Seens and Councillors Beattie and Davies represented Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Saskatchewan
Little Saskatchewan
Rivers
Rapid City
McKellar
Aime Dupont
St. Lazare
T. Seens
Alex. Beattie
G. L. Davies
Ten Years Ago In Rivers This Week 1931 Highlights
Ten years ago this week 1931 Cliff Doncaster lost part of his left thumb after contact with a circular saw. Contractors began moving the former Methodist Church across the street. Rivers annual plowing match set for June 14. R N Dunsmore named census enumerator for the Town of Rivers. Many boys expected to attend the Shoal Lake boys camp. 30 years ago the Rivers Gun Club planned a Crow Shoot on May 24 and citizens camped at the river. the Rivers Brass Band sought engagements with W G Thomas as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Doncaster
Empire Day at Rivers School Observance Planned for May 23
Students and staff plan a high profile Empire Day at Rivers School to celebrate the British Empire. The program includes a 2.00 p.m. assembly, a town parade led by the school band, a flag salute on return, and suitable presentations to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School
Grim duty ahead call to unity in wartime Canada
Hon. J L Ralston warned Rotary delegates that a grim task lies in front in 1941 urging united strength and unwavering energy. He said the danger is complacency and stressed Canada Britain and allies will stop at nothing to overthrow Naziism threatening the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
Rotary
Canada
United States
Toronto
Lannt
Davedrani
Britain
Choir Practice Each Wednesday at 7 30 PM
A community notice invites participants to choir practice held every Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The sessions aim to prepare performances and foster group singing among local residents.
Rural Sunday Proposed by United Church
The United Church asks recognition of Sunday May 18 as Rural Sunday under the theme While the Earth remaineth seedtime and harvest shall not cease. Services scheduled Daly at 10.45 a.m. Pettapiece at 2.30 p.m. Rivers at 7.30 p.m.
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The
United Church
Dance Dates Booked for New Community Hall
Dance listings announce events in May and June at the new community hall Music by Roy Brown and his 10 piece orchestra on May 20 the Merry Makers Brandon five piece on May 30 Roy Brown June 6 Rossburn six piece June 13 Midnight Moon Moths Oakner five pieces June 20 and Art McEwing Farmer Fiddlers from Winnipeg June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brown
Merry- Makers
Brandon
Oakner
Art. McEwing
His Farmer Fiddlers
Winnipeg
Manitoba farmers oppose 3 cent gasoline tax impact
The Manitoba Federation of Agriculture protests a proposed 3c gasoline tax on agricultural use in the budget. In 1940 Manitoba farmers used 6,846,705 gallons, costing $205,401.15 in tax. From 1926 to 1940 farm income fell from $89.4 million to $60.4 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture
Manitoba
Special Offer: Gazette Delivery to Canada and UK
A publisher advertises a special offer for new subscribers to receive The Gazette through December 31, 1941, sent to any address in Canada or the United Kingdom. The pitch emphasizes a weekly home-feel letter for less than a stamp's price.
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Gazette
Canada
United Kingdom
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Steele Briggs
Cowan
J. A. Grummett
R. Biclow
R.C.A. Victor
Victor
R.C.A
Arya
Windsor Design
Forman's Hardware
Stoat-Gaunt
Mothers’ Choir of
Roseville
R. N. Dunsmore
Shoal Lake
the Rivers Gun Club
the Rivers Brass Band
W.G. Thomas
Church of England In
B. Guille
St. Matthews
Ancrum
St. James
Rev. W. R. Denegh
W.mls
E. J. Ford
Rossburn
Four Star Theatre
Rose Marie
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddie Thiretey
George Formby
Bijou
Borrowman Bros
Gillette
Schick
Frosst
G. M. Setter
Mred & White Sroce
New
Quinton’s Dry Cleaners
J. W. Hanlon Hene
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