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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

8

Bradwardine School Reopens With New Teachers

Bradwardine School reopened on Tuesday August 29 with Mr A Richardson and Miss A Sedgwick as staff. Miss Alma Sedgwick returned Saturday from a six weeks vacation at the Pacific Coast. Several farmers completed threshing as hot weather persisted with ideal conditions and higher yields than expected. Mrs Barr spent the weekend with Mrs A Hunter.

Bradwardine School A. Richardson A. Sedgwick Alma Sedgwick Pacific Coast States

Carnegie Miss Olive Nield Resumes Teaching Duties

Carnegie notes Miss Olive Nield returned Monday to Russell to resume her duties as teacher at Robinville School. Violet Nevill from Los Angeles visited the Thos Nevill family. Mrs K Shannon along with Edith and Kathleen returned to Winnipeg after holidays with Mr and Mrs G L Johnstone. Mr and Mrs J Marriott and Mrs H Curtis rode to Arden Friday and came back Sunday.

Olive Nield Russell Robinville School Violet Nevill Los Angeles Cal Thos. Nevill J. Marriott H. Curtis Arden Irriday

War looming as war nears Canada warns kindness to newcomers

The Prime Minister warns war looms and Canada may be drawn in. The essay urges Canadians to protect newcomers from political tensions, to show decency, and to avoid actions that could embitter expatriates living in Canada. It calls for restraint to preserve harmony after the conflict.

Local School Van Contract Awarded After Tenders

Rivers School Board Transport Committee met on Saturday to award a school van route contract. Bidders included P Gibbings, H Russell, Thos Westwood, J Krahn, and J Greasley, with Russell chosen at 1.70 per day.

Transportation Committee of Rivers School Board J. Greasley C. J. McFadden J. Krahn Douglas Robins John Krahn J. E. Greasley Bruce Butler Thos. Westwood P. Gibbings H. Russell

Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention memories at Niagara Falls

Recap of the recent C W N A convention in Niagara Falls notes speakers praised for elevating weekly editors toward nation improving ideals. Rolls of attendees include Sam Dornan of Alameda Sask and discussion of Royal Train report. Labor Day events and local society notices follow with community visits, gatherings, and school reopens amid weather and crop reports.

Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Niagara Falls Canada Sam Dornan Alameda Sask Convention Chamber

Congregational Social at St James Church Honors Riddick Family

The Parish Hall hosted a Congregational Social sponsored by the St James Church Choir. Aug. 23 featured ecards, gifts from Rev Arm strong to Mrs Riddick and family members Ruth Bob and George, and a Kolotyle orchestra dance session.

St. James' Church R. Riddick Mr. Armstrong Riddick Ruth Bob George

Rivers and Lakes Diminished by Heat and Drought

The author laments shrinking water bodies along the Little Saskatchewan River after a long drought. They recall past, greener seasons and note crops now occupying spots once filled by water, expressing a sense of loss for the familiar river landscape.

Saskatchewan

Bible Training for Young People Opens Fall Courses

The Winnipeg Bible Institute marks over a decade of service to Western Canada youth. The fall and winter courses begin in October with prairie based training for young men and women. Missionary leaders stress evangelization depends on trained Christian natives, including rural youth across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Winnipeg Bible Institute Western Canada Praines Prairies Canada

Winnipeg Bible Institute Graduates Near 470 Students

The Winnipeg Bible Institute has graduated about 470 men and women since its founding. Approximately 30 are serving as foreign missionaries, with many others doing Christian work in western Canada. Parents in prairie provinces can enroll youth for a Bible study and Christian education program at 103 Furby Street, Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Bile Institute Foreign Missionary Service

Lost dog Spotty sought by Rev Armstrong

Strayed from rivers a black dog with white and tan markings bel tailed answers to Spotty. Please notify Rev. G. M. Armstrong if found.

G. M. Armstrong

For Sale House Offered with Cash and Installment Terms

House listing offers asking price of 100 dollars with 50 dollars cash down and the balance at 10 dollars monthly with no interest. Apply to Cyril T Richardson at Bradwardine to inquire.

Cyril T. Richardson Bradwardine

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Mrs. Barr Mrs. A. Hunter Carnegie W G. 1. Strange Searle Grain Company, Ltd Sam C.W.N.A Four Star Theatre R. G. Sinclair Pat Thomas Bradwell, Sack Mrs. Walker Minitonas Mrs Chas. Nowe Vera Isbell Mrs. A. Johnson Livers Curling Club 1.C.C. F Elkhorn Orchestra Constance Offen Neepawa Neepawa Collegiate Institute J. A. Grummett Nommia Gerald Portage la Prairie Mrs. Grummett Margaret W. S. Stewart Ontario W. Combe Bissett Elmer Westwood The Lorne McCallum Albert Wareham Matt Albert Jr Winnipeg Mr. Townley Brookside Cemetery Rivers Tennis Club Kenton Lottie Blandford Eldeen Cumming Betty McConachie Messrs J. J. Morrow T. W. Offen Pete Bellamy Kenton Club Kolotyle Orchestra Swift Wareham McKenzie’s United Store News United Store Scripto M.C.L Beaver Jean Gordon Ogilvie’s Lincoln Brand Royal Household Robin Hood Manitoba Prairie Provinces Furby Street Howard White Colwell, Coleman, Kerr & McQuarrie Barristers, Solicitors, Ete Brandon MAN Rivers Second Avenue Stewart & Son Agents J.H.C Sovereign Life Assurance CO Coldwell, Coleman, Kerr & MelQuarey Second Avenue Rivers Taylor J. C. Cousins Fourth Avenue 7Th Street Arto Anguivan Cher Waille the Rivers Gazette Iivers Manitoba Thomas W. Offen
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