26 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1953
Page
1
In Alix Alta a district reuse was jolted during basement work when an excavation crew detonated a dynamite charge nearby. The blast toppled the reuse unit but no injuries were reported.
The ceremony united Ethel Mary Kelsey of London England with William Edward Harman of Rivers at St Marys church Brandon with Rev George G Morrison officiating. Many locals and visitors attended receptions and social events surrounding the nuptials.
Daly church W A elected officers for the coming year at a November meeting held at Miss Jean Rutherford's home with 11 members and two visitors attending. New officers include Mrs J Archibald president Migg Shirley Heritage vice president Mrs Leslie Dyer secretary and Mrs E O Dyer treasurer reelected. Mrs R G Dyer flower fund secretary treasurer reelected. The treasurer has served 38 years.
Twenty five years of married life were celebrated Sunday by Mr and Mrs W E Smith of the Oakleigh district at a family gathering at the home of their eldest son Fred. Thirteen family members attended including the parents of the 25 year bride Mr and Mrs John Taylor. The couple received a silver tea service. On Monday evening forty five friends attended a return gathering.
Local neighbors gathered at the Smith home to honor celebrants who received silverware presented in a miniature model T. The evening concluded with a lunch service.
Much ado about literacy was the playlet at the WMS regular meeting on November 18 by Mesdames E Q Dyer G Wareham and W Cannon Plans for a Christmas party were made A report on the Kenton conference and on an executive meeting was given by Mrs E Wareham An interesting paper on temperance was read by Mrs George Wareham A worship service was conducted by Mrs Dyer
Kiwanis charter night last Thursday drew large attendance from Kiwanis and visitors. Harry H. Ross district lieutenant-governor attended with Mrs. Ross, a Souris delegation, Rivers club members and wives. A banquet, corsages for Mrs. Ross and others, a singsong led by C. G. Stalker, and remarks by guest speaker Mrs. G. R. Rowe highlighted the evening.
Municipal School District No. 149 advertises Palmerston school buildings on SE 10-13-25 W1 Crandall four miles south one mile west for sale. One storey 20 by 28 feet with porch suitable as a small home in good condition barn 24 by 40 feet. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Offers due by November 30, 1953 to E. J. Spalding secretary treasurer Miniota Man.
The W. E. McMannis family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness messages of sympathy and floral tributes received during the bereavement in the loss of their husband and father.
In loving memory, Marie Allen passed away November 24, 1952. She is fondly remembered in our home with sweet memories clinging to her name. Always remembered by Jim and Richard.
A memorial note expresses ongoing sorrow for a loved one who passed away November 22, 1952. The Allen family signs as Dad and Mum Allen, asking for strength to bear the loss and noting they will remember her every hour.
Readers are invited to a skate exchange on Nov 28 in Robert Taylor's garage with tea. St James W A hosts a bazaar Dec 5 at the Ukrainian Hall from 3 to 530 pm featuring cooking, candy, baking, tea, coffee and a white elephant sale plus Queen Elizabeth cake. Rapid City MFA turkey shoot at the curling rink on Nov 28 with multiple times offering a 12 lb bird. Homes listed for sale remain available with contact details provided.
Mrs J Mitchell and Mrs Reg Harris hosted the feasts at CJATC. Orlo Brown Rob Tipiev and Graham Barker provided music. After the dinner, attendees moved to the Ukrainian hall for several hours of dancing.
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