Rivers School Board Adopts Minutes and Van Routes
The Rivers School Trustees met December 12 1939 with Chairman J T Bowman presiding. They adopted prior minutes paid accounts 35.43 holidays set December 21 to January 1 1940 and awarded van routes 1 2 3 4 5 to various bidders including McDonald Veenhaas Krahn and Taylor. Reports from inspector Knapp principal and attendance officer were filed and a Life Assurance debt due January 1 was noted. The meeting adjourned.
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The
Rivers School
J. T. Bowman
Pettapiece Christmas Tree at United ChurchFriday
Mr. John Shanks visited Winnipeg this weekend with his son Prof. Shanks. The Pettapiece Sunday School Christmas Tree is planned for Friday December 22 at 8 pm in the United Church with all welcome.
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John Shanks
Winnipeg
Prof. Shanks
United Church
Gazette Delays Next Week for Christmas and Boxing Day
The Gazette will publish no issue next week due to Christmas Day and Boxing Day holidays. Readers and advertisers are asked to understand. The next issue will be Thursday January 4th.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Dodge City the riotous land of lusty life and death
A film advertises the epic story of Dodge City as America's glamorous yet dangerous city. It promises a dramatic true tale of men from all corners of the earth, showing how the town was built, ravaged, and tamed. Screenings on Thursday and Saturday evenings with a Christmas special to be announced for Tuesday the 26th.
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Dodge City
Four Corners
Earth
Babylon
West
Bradwardine Community Moves Toward New Hall
Mrs. W. A. Erwin received chrysanthemums from Mrs. George Ferguson and Mr Ferguson who are visiting the coast. The Ladies' Curling Club hosted a successful fowl supper and whist drive. A Bradwardine community meeting at the rink sponsored by the Board of Trade formed a committee to plan a community hall.
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W. A. Erwin
George Ferguson
Ferguson
Ladies’ Curling Club
Board of Trade
Bradwardine
Carnegie Red Cross Branch elects new officers at meeting
The Carnegie Branch of the Red Cross met at Mrs. Herbert Frank's home and elected Mrs. G. L. Johnson president with Mrs. H. Frank as convenor. The A.Y.P.A. also met Wednesday at the Albert Cooper home, with good turnout and one new member. A baby boy named William James Barry was born December 4 at Brandon General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Bromley.
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Carnegie Branch
the Red Cross
Herbert Frank
G. L. Johnson
H. Frank
The
A.Y.P.A
Albert Cooper
Brandon General Hospital
William Bromley
William James Barry
Christmas Cheer and Local Updates in Rivers Gazette
The Gazette wishes readers a Merry Christmas and highlights Moore Park School staff Ada Wareham visiting, Rivers School holiday closure, and Burns Night banquet plans. Notable items include a Winnipeg emergency call for Mrs Vankoughnet, a 45th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, Alf Richardson’s talk on the Athenia torpedoing, many local events, and a Rivers post office burglary with a rear window smashed.
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Ada Wareham
Moore Park School
Mrs. H. Wareham
R. W. Sargent
Moore Park
Alf Richardson
S.S. Athenia
Richardson
Canvass for Knights of Columbus raises for Canadian Army Huts
Frank Waculka represents Brandon Council in a drive to raise 200000 for Canadian Army Huts. The appeal cites wartime service and General Currie praise, urging contributions for the comfort and welfare of servicemen in uniform.
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Frank Waculka
Brandon Council
Knights of Columbus
Sutherland Visits Town For Reunion In Recent Week
R Sutherland M L A was a visitor in town on Wednesday last week renewing old friendships and making new ones.
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Matt, R. Sutherland
M.L.A
Bradt Couple Travel After Sister's Death
Mr. and Mrs. A. Bradt left on Wednesday for Port Huron Michigan after learning of Mr. Bradt's sister death. Sympathy extends from the community.
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A. Bradt
Port Huron
Mich
Mr. Bradt
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