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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
1
Margaret Thompson and John Alexander Paterson were married September 18 at Knox United Church Kenora with Rev. R Lorne McTavish officiating. The bride wore blush georgette and Briarcliffe roses, reception at the bride’s parents’ home, couple to reside in Kenora.
The Four Star Theatre promotes In Old Chicago as a grand fire spectacle with comedy romance action music and a story. Produced at a cost over 2 000 000 it aims to thrill audiences and endure as a memorable drama. Coming attractions include Alexander's Ragtime Band My Lucky Star Kentucky Jesse James and Juarez across mid October to early November.
A selection of past notices notes residents moving from Winnipeg to Rivers and back. Robt H White levels airfield south of the tracks. Mrs Jas Chater former resident dies. Nettie Brown marries Walter Ashfield Daly Brandon. Cora Johnstone joins McKenzies Store staff. Alex Sutherland buys F Fenwick farm. B F Nunn leaves Wheatland for Brandon. Thomas Dobson Bradwardine dies in an accidental shooting incident.
The next regular meeting of Daly Rural Council will be held on Tuesday October 3rd.
The Local Celebrity Contest closed Friday night with strong entries. First prize went to Margaret Grummett for one mistake. A tie for second prize resulted from equal spelling errors by Ethel Johnson and Anna Blandford, split prize money.
A Rivers resident expresses gratitude for the warm welcome home and credits God for safety. The writer thanks Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland of Winnipeg and others who helped the family during a trying time, noting enduring appreciation for the community’s support.
Rev W R Donagh marks anniversary with services next Sunday October 1 at Pettapiece 11 am and 7 30 pm Guest Minister Rev W P Smetheram of Newdale Rivers and Daly services withdrawn in favor of Pettapiece Those unable to attend Pettapiece urged to worship with St James Ladies Aid meets Wednesday October 4 at 3 pm at Mrs P Manchul home
The Church of England lists Rev G M Armstrong services October 1 to 17 with Holy Communion at St James Rivers and special Peace Services inviting United Church members. Roseville and St Matthews Ancrum also host Peace Services. The Archdeacon of York chairs the World Council of Churches effort. Winnipeg Christian Science broadcasts on CKY Sunday October 1 at 11 am and CJRC resumes devotions October 29 at 4.15 pm each Sunday.
The Gazette reports the return on Monday night of Mrs. Alf Richardson from England. A passenger on the ill fated Athenia torpedoed on the war’s first day she was missing for days before news of her safety arrived. A crowd welcomed her at the station as the community celebrated her safe return to family and home.
Mrs Janette Moxley wife of Joseph Moxley of Portage la Prairie died in Brandon on Friday September 22 Funeral services were held Monday afternoon September 25 at Brockie chapel with Rev G W Goth officiating Interment followed at Brandon cemetery
United Church observers held morning and evening services with Rev. T. D. Barnett as guest preacher. Sermons urged church loyalty and readiness to face difficulty. Choir led hymns and a trio performed. An afternoon Sunday School rally presented diplomas and certificates with Barnett delivering the address.
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