07 Oct 1926
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
1
Acting under instructions from W H Parks I will sell by Pabin Auction on Friday October 1 at 4 30 p m at his residence Fourth Avenue a quantity of household furniture and many other articles Terms cash
The Sentinel Toronto argues Robert Forke M P for Brandon Manitoba should be minister of Immigration and Colonization. It cites his farming background and sympathy for British settlers, urging rapid settlement to spur prosperity and noting the department has been neglected.
The Community Choir prepared to lead at the War Memorial unveiling with Mrs. Patteson as leader. Work began on the site with James Taylor leveling lots and Charles None placing the large cement base. Subscriptions have been steadily paid, with many homes yet to canvass. some donors offered to give more if needed. Notably Tiny boys handed 75 cents earned by potato picking to the treasurer for the project.
Mr and Mrs Bellamy express gratitude to those who aided during the illness of their young son Percy. The note thanks friends neighbors and relatives for the support and kindness shown during the difficult time.
The Daly United Church holds anniversary services next Sunday October 9 at 11 and 7 30 with Rev Dr Hetherington of Winnipeg as speaker. On Monday evening October 10 an anniversary supper from 5 30 to 8 with a 8 o'clock program of songs choruses and addresses. Admission 75 cents for adults 25 cents for children.
The dance organized by the B.P O.E. was postponed due to very bad road conditions. It was to be held last Monday and a new date will be announced later.
This week in the Gasette notes that town churches will hold a united Thanksgiving Service. Rivers School enrolls 178 students and local boy Tom Janrie heads to khaki. The notice reports the deaths of Robert Bowman and Bert Kann in action, a high price for liberty and justice.
A man in the district found a steel rail laid across the track near Pitlochry and moved it before reporting the obstruction to the train crew on Monday morning. No injuries reported. investigation underway. The incident underscores rail safety amid ongoing concerns.
The Editor states he will be in his office at Howe every day, inviting delinquent subscribers to bring their books and tea to be served, offering a prompt remedy to overdue accounts.
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