04 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
1
The St James’ W.A. will hold its Xmas Bazaar on December 6 at 3 pm in the Oddfellows Hall Hal. The sale features Fancy Work Cookery and a Candy Stall run by the Junior Branch. A selection of goods priced at not more than a dollar is offered to suit hard times. Children are invited to the Fishpond and social tea for twenty cents is available to all visitors.
Reeve W. Chisholm will be opposed by J. R. Shanks in the Daly reeve race. In Ward 3 Councillor Goring faces A. Brown. District residents head to Riding Mountain for big game. Knox Church marked a successful anniversary and hosted supper and concert. Arthur Bishop appointed town constable at 50 dollars monthly.
The Rivers Curling Club launches its winter season with a wide open bonspiel. Rocks provided and ice ready soon. Two events open to all ages and genders with a 50 cent entry. Names to committee members Jas A McKenzie Jos E Thompson R D Britton Fred Oakley A Wareham. Two draws nightly at 7 and 9.
The election of officers for St Matthew s W A was held at Mrs H Neal s home on Thursday November 27. Most officers were re-elected with President Mrs Wim Baily Vice President Mrs Harvey Lee Treasurer Mrs Dobson Dorcas Secretary Mrs H Neal and Mrs Sharman serving in various roles.
Board invites tenders for driving van routes 1 through 6 for 1925. Contractors must supply all fuel. heaters provided by the board. Details and route changes available from the Board Chairman. Tenders due noon December 18 1924. R G Sinclair secretary-treasurer.
After Friday practice at Rivers Union Church the choir honored longtime organist and new choir leader A McKenzie with a gift and words of praise. The letter thanked him for faithful service and noted his continued role as choir reader while Miss Edythe Mitchell became organist.
The Daly Council held its last session of the year on November 25 with full attendance. Resolutions included suspending part of a contractor’s payment, scheduling equalizing committee duties, and authorizing school district advances. Councillor Goring retired after 21 years. the council presented a handsome case of pipes and a vote of appreciation, with a brief exchange between Goring and the Reeve before adjournment.
Mrs Williams and her husband depart for England to reside. St Matthew's W A presents a Club Bag to Mrs Williams in recognition of her services as member and Vice-President. Farewell message from Ancrum W A expresses regrets and wishes for a pleasant voyage and prosperous future. Signed by Mrs Bailey and Mrs Sharman.
In Daly Rural Municipality Ward 5 Wheatland election held Friday last 44 votes were cast. Steve A. Mills received 28 votes defeating R. H. White who had 16 votes, confirming Mills for a two year term. Poll conducted at the post office with Geo. S. Perrett as deputy returning officer.
Has Installed Radio A Wicks manager of the Bijou Theatre plans a radio set to broadcast high class music and other programmes alongside ordinary film attractions. The move aims to keep the venue current with evolving entertainment options.
Premier Bracken backs Employment Service of Canada effort to place jobless Manitobans. He notes Winnipeg and rural unemployment due to seasonal work in farming and lumber, urges employers to use service offices at Winnipeg, Brandon, and Dauphin to secure steady work.
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