Community Weekly Newspaper in Rivers Manitoba Details
Authorized second class mail at Ottawa. The Gazette Office in Rivers Manitoba publishes a community weekly established July 1908 by T. W. Offen. Subscriptions are $2.00 yearly in Canada and $3.00 outside, payable in advance. G. F. Parker.
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Post Office Department
Ottawa
T. W. Offen
Gazette Office
Main Street
Rivers
Manitoba
Canada
G. F. Parker
Victoria Day and May 26 debate in Canada
The piece argues against Victoria Day on May 24th becoming a fixed holiday. It notes merchants failed to prepare ads and suggests Canadians resist changing the date to honor the monarch. It recalls gardeners marking May 24 for planting and questions the enduring value of Victoria Day, 26 May.
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Post
Victoria Dey
Canada
Victoria Day
This Is Democracy and Its Delicate Balance
The piece argues that democracy grows confusing as people engage with uprisings in prisons and civilian strikes restricting armed forces moves. It condemns arson-minded groups and waste, noting the right to speak is legal but with limits. Strike actions harming the economy place them beside the nation’s enemies.
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Western Hemisphere
Democracy in Danger and Social Decay Warned by Editorial
A caustic editorial argues social decay from domestic indiscipline and complacency, blaming broad society from government leaders to ordinary youths. It warns democracy could fall without sacrifice, urging responsibility as cultural habits break down amid idle lifestyles and public unrest.
Why Curlers Return A week ago in Rivers visit
Canada's curling expert Ken Watson of Winnipeg spoke at a Kiwanis meeting in Rivers and planned social calls on every curling addict in the area. If Watson tells his family he must address a rural gathering, the family will feel like the Watsons in Saskatoon as a witness.
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Canada
Ken Watson
Winnipeg
Rivers
Watson
Famine in the Land Echoed in Verse and Parley
A biblical verse warns of a famine not of bread but of hearing the word of the Lord as Amos 8 11 13 is cited. The note then shifts to a senator remark about redrawing state lines with North and South Dakota into Texas. The patient listener prefers a vote on the idea before action.
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Jehold
North
South Dakota
Texas
Bradwardine Ladies Meet At Mrs Bailey Home
Members of the ladies and met at the home of Mrs George Bailey Mrs A Fulford conducted the devotional carnations were made for Mothers Day The sum of $15 was voted towards the new school for missionaries in Toronto Fifteen members were present at the meeting Miss Evelyn Livingstone Winnipeg is visiting her home here Pte Ken Wishart Ochre River recently returned from Korea visited his sister Mrs S Nelson here A veteran of World War II he won valor in Korea He has since left for Camp Shilo Miss Mildred Bridgeman Brandon is visiting at her parents before going on to Edmonton Cpl H E Nelson has returned from Camp Petawawa Ont Members of the WA of St Matthew's church Ancrum met
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George Baily
A. Fulford
School For Missionaries
Toronto
Ken Wishart
Ochre River
Korea
Mrs. S. Nelson
Camp Shilo
Mildred Bridgeman
Brandon
Edmonton
Uncle Herman Letter Shows Small Town Car Service Trust
A nephew writes about visiting a city auto shop and preferring a small town mechanic who knows him and his car. He contrasts impersonal urban service with personal, direct, rapid fixing by Pete in the hometown shop, arguing people should be treated as people, not customers.
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Freddie
Pete
Local Society Notes Include New Member and Delegation
At Mrs. S. Post home, 10 members and three visitors gathered as a new member joined. Mrs. J. Wood enrolled. Delegation of Mrs. F. Bridgeman and Mrs. G. Seater chosen for the deanery meeting in Austin. Bazaar date set. Plans to send Mrs. H. Watkins to Saskatoon for leadership training May 19 to 28. Mother’s Day service at United Church featured a young people anthem led by Miss Dor.
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S. Post
J. Wood
F. Bridgeman
G. Seater
Austin
H. Watkins
Saskatoon
United Church
Miss Dor
Baptism of Infant Daughter in Ancrum
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A McRae of Harding was baptized Sunday at St Matthew's church Ancrum.
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A. McRae of
Harding
St. Matthew's Church
Ancrum
Newcomer to zoo accustoming to place
The Calgary 200 obtained one specimen practically on its door step. A wild mink had been lurking around Mrs. Clara Lamereux property. Zoo attendants armed with nets captured the animal without trouble.
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Calgary
Clara Lamereux
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A Gazette
Vrandoen
Sons of Freedom
Warpath
Edmond O'Brien
Dean Jagger
Don Martin
Jerry Lewis
Sailor
Preston Foster
Wayne Morris
Good Foods
Matt, Bill and
John Wareham
Bradwardine
Evelyn Livingstone
Cpl
HE. Nelson
Camp Petawawa, Ont
W.A. of St. Matthew’s Church
Uncle Herman
Een Common
Oxfords
BY Lors
SOX
Heinz Baby Foods
Arava
Marshall- Wells Stores
Forman
the Rivers Drug Stores
G. M
Nyal Drugs
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