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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 28, 1942

Page

6

Drama Club Honors Bride Elect with Gift and Address

Rivers Drama Club held a small gathering at Mrs. J. Hanlon's home last Wednesday to honor Miss Beth Offen, a bride elect. Mrs. FR. G. Higginson read an address and Eva Morrison presented a rose bowl. A lunch for 14 followed as members heard a quirky, supportive speech about Beth's future acting and dedication.

J. Hanlon Beth Offen the Rivers Drama Club FR. G. Higginson Eva Morrison Beth

Brandon Summer Fair in Brandon June 29 to July 3

The Brandon Summer Fair runs five days from Monday June 29 to Friday July 3 with a strong war effort program. A Victory Pig class and prizes for Victory Yen and Victory Sheep highlight the extended prize list. Advance admission strips offer savings, while gate price remains fifty cents during Fair Week.

Brandon Manitoba Britain

Local notes from Bradwardine and area events

Notices from Bradwardine report Mr J McLellan hospitalized with friends sending wishes for recovery. Various family visits occur in Brandon Wheatland St Benedict and Regina. A wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Oates ends a pleasant gathering. Mrs Robi Hunter dies at Wheatland with funeral in Brandon. Survivors include sons Edwin and Elgin and daughters Mrs Post and Mrs Draper.

R. E. Hunter Ottawa

Rivers Second Annual Musical Festival Shines

Ten years ago this week in 1932 Rivers hosted its second annual Musical Festival which was a notable success. Rivers baseball beat Tremaine 4-3 while the Hamiota Golf Club visited Riv ers for a Tuesday outing. The skating rink deteriorated with parts collapsing and Alf Richardson was chosen captain of the Rivers Football Club as about fifty tents filled town due to housing shortages amid a heated Gazette council controversy.

Alf. Richardson Rivers

Shrine of the childhood home amid ruin and loss

A poem laments a once cherished house now broken and strewn with trash. It recalls loving hearts, fenced yards, and cats, ruined by harsh winds and misfortune, leaving the home as a shrine of children’s memories.

Feed Tests Show Barley Best for Bacon Hogs Says Expert

Dr. E W Crampton of Macdonald College led trials under the National Barley and Flax Committee to find the best feed for bacon hogs. Barley outperformed oats and corn in gain, feed efficiency, and carcass quality, while wheat plus barley may offer top efficiency and quality as tests progress.

Canada E. W. Crampton Macdonald College Quebec Prairie Provinces Dr. Crampton Jarmete Bete Ts. Pickersill

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