18 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
1
A Tuesday morning fire on First Avenue attacked a shack owned by John Nowasad. Firefighters arrived after a delayed alarm, used a chemical engine to control flames, and saved the structure as much as possible.
Manitoba Wheat Pool directs members shipping platform wheat to bill directly to the pool and retain the 1c to 34c service charge, avoiding commission firms. The pool will arrange inspections to secure the highest grade and the bill of lading should name Manitoba Wheat Pool Fort William Port Arthur and notify Manitoba Wheat Pool Winnipeg care of Wheat Pool Elevators Fort William Port Arthur.
The Manitoba Teacher argues youths in towns and cities face too much leisure and too little practical work. W J Sisler condemns excessive preoccupation with sport and entertainment and defends homework. He says parents must ensure children learn that food clothes and shelter come from work and responsibilities.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs J Radcliffe at Rivers on Tuesday September 16 1924.
Community notices list September events including a Whist Drive by O F and Rebekahs on September 18, a Tea and Sale of Home Cooking by W I on September 27, Union Sunday School Rally on September 26 at 2 30 p m, Rivers Community Club annual meeting on October 6, and an Elocution Contest by LOBA on October 22.
Excelsior Lodge LCEA announces an Elocution Contest on Wednesday October 22 open to children ages 10 to 16 from rivers and surrounding schools. Entry fee is 25 cents and entries with name age and selection must be delivered to Mrs L Marsh by October 9. Contest selections come from the Grade 5 Reader. Two age groups 10 to 13 and 14 to 16. Prizes offered in both divisions. Further details to follow.
A man struck a match to check the gas tank and perished when it ignited. A man leapt from a boat hoping to swim but failed to reach shore. A man sliced advertising to cut costs but did not save money.
The annual Sunday School Rally will be held Sunday September 28 at 2 30 PM With a pre planned program that differs from prior events The rally aims to honor the workers and encourage parental attendance The collection supports extending Sunday School work to smaller and weaker centers all are invited to attend.
An essay-style reflection defines neighborhood as more than a district. It links the term to relations with others and stresses that neighborliness does not require close familiarity. It notes daily gossip and judgments as common faults while praising kindness in emergencies.
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