16 May 1918
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
A long list of names including Airey and many others is presented, followed by a note about the text’s probable source and a garbled closing line. The fragment appears to record honorees or contributors with minimal context.
Pacific Lodge No 71 1.0 C F and Hientskip Rebekah Lodge hold an Anniversary Service on Sunday May 19 at 2 30 p m in the Presbyterian Church. Members will meet at the hall at 2. Oddfellows and Rebekahs invited.
Knox Church at Mrai-Grieve hosted a splendid concert program with a special address by Rev Duckworth. The Sunday School reported a great success and the Oddfellows service noted a Sabbath School session at 3 30 instead of the usual hour.
The District was stunned and grieved yesterday morning by the death of Clifford Batty, only son of Mr and Mrs T Batty of Daly. He had left for Winnipeg about two weeks ago to join the colors and died in the Military Hospital there. Further notice will follow.
The Red Cross Auxiliary met at Mrs. H. Evans home with fair attendance and 1.85 from a silver tea. Monthly collections totaled 3.25 plus 12.15 12.55 18.55 from avenues. Sewing at town hall Friday 3 to 5 p.m. seeks pajamas handkerchiefs and wool for socks. Prayer service every Thursday at Rest Room under Red Cross auspices. Subscriptions to Red Cross Fund encouraged via Gazette Office.
In connection with St James Pariah the St James Dramatic Club performs a four act play entitled Traublea Friday.
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