03 Oct 1929
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
1
The piece warns against diet fads and asserts moderation as the foundation of health. It notes no evidence that vegetarians outlive meat eaters and cites liver extract and insulin as meat-derived lifesaving treatments. It urges varied foods, milk products, greens, and fruit for minerals and vitamins. Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 to 12 with inquiries directed to the Canadian Medical Association.
St James Rivers St Matthew Ancram churches held a well attended Harvest Thanksgiving with Rev Wickens Brandon as special preacher. Services were complemented by decorated interiors and choirs. The W A of St James hosted a Harvest Supper Monday the parish hall lively with praise for support.
The Canadian National Railways issues a statement noting strong interest in Canada west for the Hudson Bay Railway but delaying commercial operation. Construction is being pushed, yet traffic handling capacity must be established first.
Communication from the British Welcome and Welfare League of Toronto requests support from Britons in Canada as it nears its financial year end. The philanthropic group seeks subscriptions from $1.90 to $1000 to raise $13,000 for the coming year to aid new arrivals with housing and guidance.
Hon. Albert Prefonataine, Manitoba agriculture minister, warns farmers of anticipated seed oat shortages due to lower acreage and yields. He urges immediate provision of high quality seed oats and retention of lower grade cereals for feed to avoid livestock production setbacks and forced liquidation.
An advertisement urges one hundred young farmers to attend Manitoba Agricultural College for a practical fall and winter course. The note promotes the investment as repaying itself through better preparation, social contacts, and widened vision for a farmer's life.
Matrimonial church ceremony at St Andrew’s in Keewatin Ontario united Redythe Churchill eldest daughter of Rev A W Churchill of Keewatin formerly of Little Souris with Herbert Reginald Varcoe son of Mr and Mrs H J Varcoe of Brandon. The bride’s father officiated and the bridegroom’s sister Mrs AF Currie of Brandon played the music. The bride was given in marriage by her brother R E Churchill. Marian Churchill maid of honor and Jean Varcoe bridesmaid. Gordon Bennett Winnipeg attended the groom. The couple left for Winnipeg after the ceremony.
The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Mrs. John A. Dyer on October 6. Lloyd Moxley Ruth Wareham and Heten Seens have birthdays on the 6th, with Bradwardine noted for the 7th. The message honors those whose birthdays fall in early October and wishes them a life of useful deeds.
A large crowd attended the Sunday afternoon program at United Sunday School. Rev J K Bell spoke to the children and a group of youths contributed with stories and talks. Robert Raikes certificates were awarded to three scholars for five years of perfect attendance. Rivers service ends with Pettapiece Anniversary events scheduled morning and evening.
Ten years ago this week H Wood leased the Main Street building adjoining the bank to open a first class theatre. J E Mitchell bought a Studebaker, electric light poles contract awarded, Rivera promotes Lyceum or Chautauqua course, maple trees to be planted, Agricultural Society eyes a fair building, curling rink in summer, No 1 Spy apples advertised at 3.75 per barrel by J A Grummett.
The Gazette highlights its capability for all kinds of high class job printing, signaling emphasis on quality and service.
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