Bride Elect Marie Henderson Showered by Friends
On Thursday evening last Miss Marie Henderson a bride elect of next week was surprised by about thirty ladies at the home of Mrs. W. R. Donogh. Miss Gwen Donogh and Miss Jean Fenwick organized a miscellaneous shower with wedding gifts in baskets. Marie thanked the group and dainty refreshments followed for an enjoyable evening.
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Marie Henderson
W. R. Donogh
Gwen Donogh
Jean Fenwick
Marie
Rivers School Board Meeting
The Rivers School Trustees held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday May 19 at 8 p.m. Chairman J T Bowman presided. Resolutions adopted include approving last meeting minutes paying accounts of 16 dollars declaring May 24 Victoria Day a holiday for the Public and High School accepting the resignation of Mrs G Johns with thanks and best wishes. Teaching appointments were made for Verna Lundy Grades 5 6 J Kyle Grades 1 2 and M Floyde as Assistant Principal. The board adjourned.
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Rivers School
J.T. Bowman
G. Johns
Board of Trustees
Johns
Rivers
Experimental Farm Field Day at Brandon Saturday
The Experimental Farm Field Day will be held at Brandon on Saturday June 12. Local organizers invite the public to inspect trials and demonstrations, with schedules and exhibits announced in advance.
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Brandon
W.P.T.E
More Statley Mansions Sermon at United Church
Rev W B Denegh delivers Sunday message titled More Stately Mansions at United Church with service details including 10 45 a m 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs A Bradt home on Wednesday June 2 at 3 p m. Ex pected visit of Dr Scott of North Korea Japan to Rivers on Monday June 14 noted. Adult Bible Class meets Sundays at 11 a.m.
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Scott
North Korea
Japan
Rivers
Church of England in Canada announces future services
Church of England in Canada asks readers to watch this column for announcements about upcoming services and schedule details.
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Church of England In
Canada
Rivers School Orchestra Ends Season With Guest Cellist
The Rivers School Orchestra held its final practice on May 18 under director Mr. Alex Whyte. Guest cellist P O Warren Taylor of New Zealand attended, followed by a party at the United Church annex hosted by FO and Mrs J Kershall and PO Jack Benton. The group thanked the church for use of the annex and wrapped up with indoor games and softball.
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Rivers School
Alex. Whyte
P.O. Warren Taylor
New Zealand
The
United Church
J. Kelshall
Trinidad
PO. Jack Benton
Australia
Mr. Kershall
Rivers-Born Man Joins Canadian Army at Winnipeg
William Dutka of Oak River born at Rivers enlisted in the Canadian active army in Winnipeg on May 19. He is 31 and a hotel manager in civilian life. His wife Mabel Dutka of Oak River is his next of kin.
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William Dutka
Oak River
Rivers
Winnipeg
Mabel Dutka
Six and a Half Million Bought By C N Employees in Fourth Victory Loan
A total of $6,540,300 was subscribed to the Fourth Victory Loan by the employees of the Canadian National Railways and its associated companies. This exceeded by 33.5 percent the total in the Third Victory Loan. Railways and Trans-Canada Air Lines pension funds added $1,579,500, giving total support by the National System to $8,119,800. Subscribers reached 67,746, including 1,068 NRM Munitions Limited and 1,411 TCA employees, with an increase of 12,856 subscribers.
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Canadian National Railways
Trans-Canada Air Lines
National System
National Railways Munitions Limited
T.C.A
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Grace Cherries
J. A. Gruinett
P. Stephanson
McClary
Forman's Hardware
Rivers School Board Meeting
Victoria
Verna Lundy
J. Kyle
M. Floyde
Rev. W. B. Denegh
Isaiah
Ladies Aid
A. Bradt
C.N
Victory
Four Star Theatre
Bud Abbot and
Lou Costello
Virginia Bruce
Robert Page
Leif Erickson
Tahiti
Yankees
Wareham
G. M
Kellogg's
Brunswick
California
Texas
B.C
J. W. Hanlon
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