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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
6
Church of England in Canada notices list morning and evening prayers at multiple parishes. Roseville St Matthews Ancrum St James Rivers provide service times with Sunday School at 11 and daily matins at 9. Choir practice held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
United Church announces Empire Day services next Sunday May 25 with Rev W R Denegh and readings from ethical texts. Daly holds 10 45 a m service Pettapiece 2 30 p m and Rivers 7 30 p m with remarks on righteousness and patriotism referencing Edith Cavell.
Friday May 30 the Merry Makers a five piece orchestra of Brandon. Friday June 6 Roy Brown. Friday June 18 Rossburn six piece orchestra. Friday June 20 Midnight Moon Moths Oakner five pieces. Monday June 30 Art McEwing and his Farmer Fiddlers from Winnipeg.
At the Tuesday evening gathering in the old Council Chamber the Board of Trade discussed several matters. A report on preparations for the Rivers Air School visit was heard and a motionapproved sending a courtesy letter to the Officer Commanding and Staff. Firearms near town were noted, plans were made for June 18 Sports Day featuring the E. J. Casey Shows, baseball, softball, and a large evening dance at the new Community Hall.
Miss Olive Neild of Souris spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L. Frank. Mr. and Mrs. W. Nevill of Glenboro visited Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nevill. Mrs. R. J. Marriott and daughter stayed with her parents, the Skinners. The A Y P A met at the Franks’ home. Miss Gladys Eyres of Brandon visited her parents, the Eyres. A Red Cross sale in Brandon on May 10 raised 46.00.
Local residents from Bradwardine Oak River Lenore and Brandon visited relatives and friends over the weekend. A school district meeting decided to hold a Field Day on May 30, with teachers and trustees attending to finalize preparations.
The Electors' Roll of the Town of Rivers is deposited in the Clerk's office and open for inspection until June 26, 1941. Complaints must be lodged ten days before the Council sits as a Court of Revision. The Council will meet July 1, 1941, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chamber to revise the roll and hear valid complaints.
During winter 4870 seed samples were sent to The North-West Line Elevators Association for germination tests. About 2500 farmers requested field tests to determine varietal purity of stocks with 2000 wheat seed plots planned at the University of Manitoba. Visitors are invited to 763 Grain Exchange Building to see the office laboratory and plots, plus Dominion Grain Inspection and Grain Research Lab facilities.
Two room and three room suites available for rent in Rapid City. Fully furnished or unfurnished options. Apply to D. G. McMillan.
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