03 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
1
The article questions the value of ward division for elections and suggests abolishing it while noting council would remain six members with annual election of three for two year terms all electors voting on a full slate of candidates.
For years a silent policeman stands at Second Ave and Main St and at the post office corner during high traffic. Many drivers ignore the keep to the right rule, risking future collisions and damage to vehicles and people.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 1939 wheat sown area in the prairie provinces at 25,813,000 acres, up 867,000 from 1938. The note blends a reflection on work and happiness from R. L. Stevenson.
Local shoppers are urged to scan the issue’s advertisements for savings. The page promises numerous bargain offers across products and services, inviting readers to compare prices and act quickly. The notice emphasizes value and timely deals for the bargain-minded audience.
The Business Tax Assessment Roll of the Municipality is deposited with the Clerk on August 3 1934. It will be open for inspection until August 21 1939. Complaints must be lodged ten days before the Council sits as a Court of Revision on September 9 1939 at 7 30 p.m. in Rivers Manitoba. C H Gake Clerk.
Grade XI passes list Harvey Harry R Goodeve Albert E Harvey Bernice E McConachie Betty Veenhaas Fred Supplementals Grade XI Crittenden Margaret O Doris E Kamala Olga physics French Poole Ariel H chemistry and French Tivy Mary A French Olive L history Grade XII passes Charron Adolphe H Donagh Oliver R Lusney John Supplementals Grade XII Boles Olive L Charron Philippe G algebra Cumming Eldeen M algebra and French
A reflective column argues Canadians are already highly political, shaped by a federation built on compromises. The piece laments public apathy toward policy aims, comparing elections to bullfights and noting enduring political deadlock has produced many dead horses in Canadian governance.
Church of England notices list Rev G M Armstrong leading services August 6th to 9th. Evening Prayer at St James Riversdale 7 30 p m. Roseville Sunday School 11 a m Morning Prayer 11 a m. St Matthews Ancrum Evening Prayer 3 p m.
The Pastor Rev W R Donogh is on vacation and services at Daly Pettapiece and Rivers next Sunday have been withdrawn. It is suggested that members attend the sister congregation St James at Rivers Sunday School at 11 00 a m.
Mary Tivy of Rivers earned a strong showing at Brandon’s Western Manitoba Tennis Tournament. She won the Junior Championship and pushed Doreen Donnelly of Brandon to a three set battle in the Ladies Singles, with Donnelly ultimately prevailing in a gruelling final.
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Chas. Blandford on August 8 and other readers including Mrs. Combe of Bisset Manitoba Olive Steggles of England Mrs. J Stevenson of August 8 Donald McKenzie on September 9 and Adolphe Charron on September 9.
Local youths faced a night of trouble after a party in Russell attended a dance. Police warned the truck driver his vehicle lacked passenger licensing, and two youths agreed to walk out of town to be picked up later. The plan failed and they continued walking to Binscarth.
The remark suggests a belief that recognizing one’s homeland is a mark of wisdom. It reflects a growing sentiment about loyalty and national identity spreading across European observers and political thinkers.
Ten years ago on July 31 at the home of Mr and Mrs Alec White Gladys Isabel their third daughter and Eugene Ray Campion married. Rev Stoddart visiting his daughter Mrs F Bridgeman. Mrs D C Jonason opens a store on Second Avenue next to the butcher shop. Rivers summer fair postponed from August 8 to October. First Sunday School picnic held on Wednesday. Rivers school trustees grant to the Church of England for school building use.
The provincial government aims to finalize a plan to swap German industrial goods for Manitoba products and negotiations continue. Premier Bracken addressed delegates at the co operative honey marketing conference.
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