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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 30, 1941

Page

8

Big Attraction at Frame’s Concert Hall on Nov 5

The No 1 A N S Concert Party and Rivers Orchestra under Mr Alex Whyte present a mixed program with readings by Mrs C M Thomas and soloist Mrs J Hewlett on Wednesday November 5 at 8 pm. A dance with music by the A N S Orchestra follows. Proceeds go to the R C A F Recreation and Reading Room in Rivers. Committee includes G M Henderson Alex Whyte R Scott and Flt Lieut R M Frayne with Mrs A Lewis handling tickets. Tickets including concert and dance are 25c.

A.N.S The Rivers Orchestra Alex. Whyte C. M. Thomas J. Hewlett At & P.m Frame A.N.S. Orchestra R.C.A.F. Recreation and Reading Room Rivers Messrs G. M. Henderson R. Scott R. M. Frayne A. Lewis

Ratepayers Meeting Draws Noted Local Figures

A well attended ratepayers meeting at the 0 C F Hall Monday heard Ex Mayor Dunsmore nominated as chairman and Geo Mitchell as secretary. J Bellamy explained council criticism and outside assessor questions while Assessor C L Thring outlined the process. Participants included Mayor Grant and several councillors in a heated discussion. the Gazette deemed the meeting neither helpful nor constructive.

0.C.F. Hall Dunsmore Geo. Mitchell J. Bellamy Grant H. and A. Wareham Messrs. G. Mitchell H. Forman W. T. Dyer T. W. Offen Alf. Wareham

Red Cross Notes and Upcoming Community Drive

A well attended Red Cross work meeting saw a donation from Airforce Ladies via Mrs Lewis of sixteen sex made by their group and five dollars in cash. Two quilts were taken from frames and another put up. Next week a special community effort will collect used clothing and sewing notions. Men are urged to donate to Christmas boxes for overseas boys including cigarettes lighters gum shoe laces shaving cream and more. Donations of items or cash to cover gifts and postage should arrive by November 1. Committee members: Mrs B J D Ellis Mrs R B Lee and Mrs J A McKenzie.

Airforce Lewis Red Cross B. J. D. Ellis R. B. Lee J. A. McKenzie

Church Services and Sunday Schedule Listings

Church of England in Canada notices for Roseville St Matthews Ancrum St James Rivers include Morning Prayer at 11 00 a m Evening Prayer at 3 00 p m Sunday School at 11 00 a m and Holy Communion at 7 30 p m read as part of Trinity Sunday announcements with Rev 5S B Guille.

Church of England In Canada Trinity

World in the Wilderness of Beersheba sermon series

United Church announces Sunday services led by Rev W R Denegh with readings from Genesis chapter 21 at 10 45 a m Pettapiece leads 2 30 p m and Rivers 7 30 p m The Ladies Aid monthly meeting is set for Wednesday November 5 at Mrs Val Schmidt’s home.

Beersheba Daly Pettapiece Rivers The Ladies Aid Val. Schmidt

Blankets for Britain drive seeks new donations

Urgent call for new or like new blankets for Britain and Red Cross purchases at two dollars. A blanket canvas starts in Town on November 1. Country folk are asked to bring blankets or money to the Gazette Office. everyone is urged to be generous.

Great Britain The Red Cross Gazette Office

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the Quality Store M.D Manitoba J. A. Grummett Brandon Creamery Soda Fountain Drinks R. Biclow Ratepayers’ Meeting C. L. Thring the Gazette Red Church News B. Guille United Church Rev. W. R. Denegh Britain R.C.A.F R.C. A.F Waterman and Parker Fountain Frosst Picardy RED & White Iron Dr. Phillips Libby Paulin Weston Lowney’s Victory Chocolates England Dyson Mighty Champ Quinton Robin War Savings Committee Quana
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