District Curling Games Scheduled This Week
Ten years ago this week in 1971 the District Curling Games were set for Bradwardine fee Kenton Rivers and Bradwardine with teams named. A delegation including Dr Spencer E E Grant Reeve Seater and Councillor Davidson visited Winnipeg seeking more aid for the road north from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradwardine Fee
Kenton, Rivers
Bradwardine
Dr. Spencer
E. E. Grant
Reeve Seater
Councillor Davidson
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Social Roundup and War Work Notes
Mrs. M Barr visited Winnipeg for two to three days. Mr. and Mrs. Evan White and son Lynn and Mrs. W Williams visited Mrs. E G Chapman. Cadet Geo Barr visited his mother and aunt as he completes his course for a commission and left for points east. Geo was the first homeboy to return from overseas. Miss P Belcher with Mrs. William Dowland and Mrs. J Blatchford visited Brandon. The flu epidemic is subsiding with most victims out again. The Women's War Work Auxiliary held a meeting reorganizing groups for the New Year. Group Conveners named: Mrs. R Dobson, Mrs. J Emslie, Mrs. M Greenaway, Mrs. Wm Common. A luncheon served by Mrs. Dobson and Mrs. H Watkins. Tea raised $3.00. A National Film Board picture show drew many adults and children. A Milk for Britain Fund collection raised $26.50 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Barr
M. Barr
M. Hunter
Geo
Points East
George
Women’s War Work Auxiliary
R. Dobson
J. Emslie
M. Greenaway
Wm. Common
H. Watkins
National Film Board
Milk For Britain Fund
Christmas and the New Year Greetings Message
A heartfelt note of thanks for kind thoughts loyal support and courtesies during the past year. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year.
Meeting of Rivers School Board Minutes and Bus Driver Roster 1944
The Rivers School Board held its regular monthly meeting with Chairman J T Bowman presiding. Minutes from the last meeting were approved and accounts totaling 801.47 were ordered paid. Bus drivers for 1944 were engaged with per day rates for units 1 through 6 listed, plus additional hires. Reports from the Principal and Attendance Officer for November were received. A letter from Geo Hawkins warned that Van No 5 driver would not be allowed to travel over the NW quarter of 4-13-21 next year, with potential damages and trespassing claims if continued. The meeting adjourned to January 5, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School
Ecem
J. T. Bowman
Canada
Geo. Hawkins
N.W
Winnipeg man Harris visits Brandon friends weekend
Tarbolton reports Mr J Harris of Winnipeg, now in Brandon for work, spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wolfe. Miss Mabel Ross of Tantallon Sask is holidaying at home. Mrs F Madder and children Myrtle and Pat returned Saturday after visiting relatives in Saskatoon.
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J. Harris
Winnipeg
Brandon
Mrs. Wolfe
Mabel Ross
Tantallon, Sask
Christmas Services Across Canada in Roseville Ancrum and Rivers
Church of England announces Christmas Day services with Rev. W. A. Champness Rector officiating. Roseville at 11 a.m. St. Matthew's Ancrum at 3 p.m. St. James' Rivers at 7 30 p.m. Christmas carols and sermon by the Rector.
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Church of England “In
Canada
Roseville
St. Matthew’s
Ancrum
St. James
Rivers
Christmas Services at United Church Invite All
Rev W R Denegh announces Christmas services at all points with a special invitation for those away from home churches. The Adult Bible Class invites everyone to join Sundays at 2 p.m.
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United Church
Rev. W. R. Denegh
A Christmas Greeting in War Tides 1943
A wartime Christmas message reflects on Pax Vobiscum and the enduring ideals of peace amid the fifth war-year. It contrasts despair with the Christian creed, noting homes scarred by conflict yet yearning for the comfort and meaning of Christmas as they resume work in harsh times.
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Philosphy
Birthday Greetings List From Windsor Ontario
A dated social notice lists birthday wishes for a long roster of individuals. Names include Frank Taylor Harvey Forman Myrtle Berkey Vis Count Sask Mrs Chester Forman Tommy Nolan and Capt Emerson Thompson among many others with December and January dates across Windsor Ontario and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Harvey Forman
Myrtle R. Berkey
Sask
Chester Forman
Tommy Nolan
S. Brown
J. Gilchriot
Capt
Emerson Thompson
They Died With Their Boots On at Four Star Theatre
The film chronicles Custers rise from West Point through Civil War glory to his Last Stand with Errol Flynn as General Custer and Olivia de Havilland as his wife. The dramatic final battle is vividly staged. Shows Wednesday and Thursday December 29 and 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Custer
Weat Point
Custer
Errol Flynn
Oliva de Haviland
Tenders for Lands in Rural Man Daly
Tenders for the purchase of lands will be received by the undersigned to be considered at a council meeting in Rivers on January 4, 1944. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
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of Daly
Rivers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Skene
John Stevenson
Rev.) Martin
Brandon Hospital
R., W. Sargent
Rivers Agricultural Society
Walt Chisholm
Daly
Mie
Saadwardine
Evan White
Lynn
P. Belcher
William Dowland
J. Blatchford
Meeting of Rivers School Board
A. J. McDonald
H. 8. Treloar
J. Krahn
J. Isaacs
R. J. Biccum
R. Madden
van No
J. Treloar
J. Taylor
Ss. Brown
Tarbolton
W. A. Champness
Chas
Tufts
W. E Stewart
Frank Walker
Pauline Bazuk
Russell McKellar
G. Buggey
J. A. Grummett
Harold Coxon
Windsor
Ontario
L. A. Mills
L. N. Bell
Four Star Theatre
Wen
River
Terese
W. T. Dyer
Box
Wey
Canada Agaim
Jos. W. Hanlon
Prime Saiesster Or “of
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