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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 21, 1942

Page

8

Respected Citizen Is Rivers' Fine Showing Called By Death

Charles William Angel longtime Rivers resident dies at 75. Born in London England in 1867 he immigrated to Canada in 1904 settling at Rapid City later moving to Rivers. He served in church roles including lay reader secretary treasurer and choir leader and was active in Oddfellows Rebekahs and the Board of Trade. Funeral held at St James Church with burial in Rivers Cemetery. Community notes echo his public spirit and festival results salute local musicians and student competitors.

Mr. Angel London England Canada Rapid City Vera Maud Leslar Rivers Church of England St. James, Rivers St. James’ Church

Victoria Day Observed May 25 Across Canada

Victoria Day will be observed in Canada on May 25 as the usual May 24 date falls on a Sunday. Under the Victoria Day Act no proclamation is required to set the observance date.

Canada State Department

Dancing at Frame's Community Hall May 29 with Virden Night Hawks

In Frame's Community Hall on Friday May 29 the Virden Night Hawks five piece orchestra will perform. Admission is 35 cents. Proceeds encourage buying War Savings Stamps to support the war effort.

The Virden Night Hawks

Prominent Speaker to Visit Rivers Church

Rev J B M Armour of the British and Foreign Bible Society will address Rivers on the Bible in a war torn world. He served as an army chaplain and will speak at St James Church on Monday May 2 at 8 pm with Dr E J B Salter also in attendance.

J. B. M. Armour British and Foreign Bible Society Rivers Armour St. James E. J. B. Salter

Notice to Farmers on Preliminary Application Deadline

A circular letter from April 2 states an application is required from a farmer who filed in 1941 if land remains unchanged. To speed payment, a preliminary application should be made before May 31 at the Municipal office in accordance with the Act.

Refined Verse Echoes Past Path for Old Timer

A poem fragment recalls an old timer Arve and friends drifting from a bygone era. The speaker asks to keep memory safe as time fades, seeking happiness and peace for those who linger in memories of yesterday.

Rooms to let for airmen and families sought

Mrs J J Dick at The Hostess House Rivers Air Port invites rooms and board for Air men and families to assist in Red Cross work. Please notify by phone 40 and offer support for the war effort.

J. J. Dick Rivers Air Port

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