Community Club Meeting Highlights Farmers Federation Talk
A Dec 4 gathering at School drew a large crowd. Mr Turnbull of Hamiota spoke on the Farmers Federation of Agriculture, with Rev Barnett of Hamiota sharing remarks. The program included readings, sketches, talks, a Jubilee round of entertainment, and a Junior Red Cross Christmas gift sale raising funds for the unit.
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Farmers Federation of Agriculture
Turnbull
Hamiota
Barnett
Oak River Notes on Red Cross Drive and Local Happenings
The Red Cross Drive in Oak River has collected over 770.00 by last week. A Tuesday executive meeting will discuss winter entertainments. Two dug-out machines drew crowds for showing water holes in backyards. Curling remains popular with warm weather delaying skating rink operations. Fred Waldron bought the Cafe from T Hings, with repaint and new fixtures. Waldron wed Miss Marjorie Luella Venables of Hamiota last week and will live in Oak River.
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Red Cross
Oak River
Cleaver
Fred Waldron
Marjorie Luella Venables
Hamiota
Woolcraft meetings draw strong attendance in Lothair
Woolcraft gatherings were hosted at the homes of Mrs. Geo Airey and Mrs. J W Seater with good turnout. Lessons covered wool washing, comforter making, mattresses and quilting. Mr and Mrs Foster Baily visited Cromer relatives while Mrs C C Harvey joined the Pettapieces on a Virden weekend trip.
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Foster Baily
Cromer
John Baily
Social Evening Honors Mr and Mrs Maxwell White
A Monday night social at the School honored Mr and Mrs Maxwell White. Guests danced after an address by Evan White presenting a silver gift. The event opened with The Beer Barrel Polka and closed with For They Are Jolly Fellows as attendees enjoyed a dainty lunch and more dancing.
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Maxwell White
Fred Shaw
Evan White
Max
Linen Shower Honors Miss Eula Nunn Bride-Elect
A linen shower was held in the Wheatland school on Friday evening December 8 in honor of Miss Eula Nunn. Dancing followed, lunch was served, and guests presented many linen gifts. Dorothy Johnson presented a token from Dorothy Perrett who read the address.
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Eula Nunn
Rothy Perrett
Dorothy Johnson
Red Cross Entertain ment Committee Meets at Richardson Home
A Red Cross Entertain ment Committee gathering was hosted by Mr and Mrs A Richardson on Saturday evening. The Misses Livingstone hosted friends on Friday with cards music and a luncheon. Rex Braye and Geo Wicks with Mrs and Miss Richardson returned from Winnipeg last week. Geo Wicks departed Sunday for Winnipeg to join the Queen s Own Cameron Highlanders the first local to enlist. Elgin Hunter who passed the Civil Service exam was asked to report for duty at Brandon Post Office from the 21st to the 28th.
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the Red Cross
Mrs. A. Richardson
Livingstone
Rex Braye
Geo. Wicks
Miss Richardson
Winnipeg
Queen’s Own
Cameron Highlanders
Elgin Hunter
Brandon
Death of Former Rivers Resident
Mrs. Chas. Smyth, longtime Rivers resident, died in Brandon on Sunday after living there for several years. Funeral was held Tuesday from Brockie's Chapel to Brandon cemetery. Survived by husband, one son Albert at home, and four step-daughters Mrs. D. Bate Rivers, Mrs. N.E. Sargent Louris, Mrs. Gordon Brownridge Flin Flon, and Mrs. Bert Lane Brandon.
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Chas. Smyth
Rivers
Brandon
Brockie
Brandon Cemetery
Albert
D. Bate
N.E. Sargent
Louris
Gordon Brownridge
Flin Flon
Bert Lane
Geo, Wills
Winnipeg
Mr. Wills
C.N.R
Local Notes From Rivers and Winnipeg Visit Improvements
Local and Personal notes mention Miss Beth Offen weekend in Winnipeg and Mrs Masters visiting George Wareham in Rivers. Community events include New Year dance plans, a Rivers School Board meeting awards contracts, and John Deere Day draw with 300 attendees. Hugh McFadden earns Manitoba debate spot. fire calls linked to S R Biglow bakery and Frank Waculka chimney fires. United Church Young People plan Dec 18 hike with food, games, and fellowship.
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Beth Offen
Winnipeg
Mrs. Masters
Golden Prairie, Sask
George Wareham
Hugh McFadden
United College
University of Manitoba
University of British Columbia
Vancouver
Hugh
Induction of Rev. B. Guille as Rector at St James Church
Last Sunday St James Church hosted the induction of Rev. B. Guille as Rector by Archdeacon P. Heywood of the Pro Cathedral Brandon. The keys were handed by N. Tivy with a large congregation and visitors from Bradwardine Roseville Wheatland and Brandon. A lunch followed in the Parish Hall served by the W.A. ladies.
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St. James’ Church
8. B. Guille
P. Heywood
Brandon
N. Tivy
Bradwardine
Roseville
Wheatland
W.A
Annual Meeting of United Ladies Aid
The United Church Ladies Aid held its annual meeting at the Manse. After routine business, Rev. W. R. Donagh presided for officer elections. Elected were Honorary President Mrs. E. White and President Mrs. G. Jelliff.
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United Church Ladies Aid
W. R. Donagh
Retiring President Honored by Rivera United Church Ladies Aid
At the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid Rivera United Church members honored retiring president Mrs. J. Taylor with a serving tray as thanks for six years of faithful leadership. An address praised her dedication and steady guidance despite discouragements, hoping she remains active in the Aid.
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A. Bradt
J. Stevenson
Donogh
Gunness
T. Parker
Jas. Taylor
J. Hanlon
Grummett
H. Rea
R. Reshaur
Mrs. Taylor
Ladies Aid
Estees
Rivera United Church
Gazette Subscription Offer for Young Readers 1939
A subscription promotion targets young couples married in 1939 offering the Gazette through December 31 1940 for 1.00. The ad promises 12 months of delivery at the stated price to entice new subscribers.
Christmas Seals Support Tuberculosis Clinics in Manitoba
The Christmas seals fund Travelling Tuberculosis Clinics in Manitoba delivering free examinations and x rays. Last year 9198 people were served across 78 clinics at 51 centres, with 158 new TB cases detected and 111 needing sanatorium treatment. Early detection helps prevent spread and supports eradication efforts.
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Manitoba
Taylor Elected President in Old-Timers’ Assn
Ten years ago from the Gazette, Taylor was elected president of the Old-Timers' Association. John Lawson had a narrow escape when his team bolted from the loading platform. Twenty years ago, Rivers was sighted by electricity. Thirty years ago, the Board of Trade talked about buckets in R. S. McKenzie's wood shed and Chas. Howard's stable for fires.
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Jas, Taylor
Board of Trade
R. S. McKenzie
Chas. Howard
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Thomas Smith
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Game
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Geo. Stevenson
Circle 8
Unier
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Lothair
Ladies’ Curling Club
Gazette
Turkey
Wareham
The
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1.C.C.F. Hall
S. R. Biglow
Frank Waculka
United Church
Annex
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B. Guille
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Airs
G. Jelliff
WcKenzie’s United Store
Cranbrook
B.C
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California
Ist
T. A. White
J. A. McKenzie Lee
J. A. Grummett
T. W. Offen
W. R. Donogh
the Gazette
White’s Barber Shop
Albert Wareham
Second Avenue
Staylor
J. C. Cousins
Loane
Nsurance
Fourth Avenue
7Th Street
Altes Gate Angtean
Wilbein
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