British Columbia Agricultural Output Surges in 1923 and 1928
Agricultural products harvested in British Columbia exceeded the 1922 total by nearly four million dollars in 1923, with a total of 59 169 708 recorded for 1928. Banff hosts the ninth winter carnival from February 7 to 14 1925, curling events February 9 to 14. Revelstoke fixes carnival dates for February 3 4 and 6 1925. Nova Scotia sees 100 000 tourists who leave about 7 600 000 in the province, up 26 percent from last year, while car entries pass 11 000. Canada Book Week December 1–6 promotes reading and Canadian literature. A near miss at Blind River sees a speeding auto crash into a passing train at a crossing with no injuries.
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British Columbia
Getcultires
Banff
Alta
Revelstoke
Nova Scotia
Blind River
Ontario
Red Cross Plans Manitoba Film Show in Rivers
Mr J H Young field organizer of Manitoba Red Cross visits Rivers on January 8 to show motion pictures about Red Cross work and present the lecture Suppose Nobody Cared. A Charley Chaplin comedy will also be shown. Admission is free and the Rivers branch aims for reorganization to continue wartime relief efforts.
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J. H. Young
Manitoba
The
Red Cross Society
Rivers
Red Cross
Charley Chaplin
Notice to Parents on School Admission Age
Rivers Con. $.D. No. 1484 asks all parents with children turning six before December to notify by January 2 if they wish them to enter school after New Year. Proof of age must be furnished. R. G. Sinclair, Sec. Treas.
Lucky Jim Wins Coal Guess With Tie Break
The Rose Dali Coal display weighed exactly 208 pounds after about 100 guesses. James Barker and Thomas McManus tied by within two pounds. a coin flip decided Jimmy as winner while Mac took second. Spectators watched Mayor R G Sinclair and Secretary Chas Gabe in the window weighing.
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James Barker
Thomas McManus
R.G. Sinclair
Chas
Gabe
Jimmy
Mac
Curling Club Forms Teams for New Season Schedule
Recent Curling Club meetings formed several Tinks to curl in the season opener held Tuesday night. The list includes SKIP W Stevenson and numerous players across teams with all positions named, and a note that three more curlers are needed to complete the rinks.
Officers Elected for Rivers Lodge No 115 1925
At the regular Rivers Lodge No 115 AF and AM meeting held Friday evening last officers for 1925 were elected including W M E E Grant S W J B Thompson Jr J W R G Sinclair Treasurer T W Offen Sec H A Ireland Tyler A W Forbes Chaplain B J D Ellis S Deacon W G Rea J Deacon T Marsh DD of C G Frame Organist W G Thomas Inner Guard H Evans Senior Steward G L Davies Junior Steward N McConachie Installation was conducted by War Bro T W Offen assisted by War Bros Wie gand Frame and Carlson.
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Rivers Lodge
W.M
E. E. Grant
S.W
J. B. Thompson Jr
J.W.R. G. Sinclair Treas
T. W. Offen
H. A. Ireland Tyler
A. W. Forbes
B. J
War
Bro. T. W
New Year Rally Service at Union Church
On New Year’s Day at 11 a.m. a Big Sunday School Rally Service will be held at Union Church. St James’ SS will also combine. This is the second annual rally.
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Union Church
St James’ SS
Weddings and local politics mark holiday items
On Christmas Day Miss Pearl Woodley wed Mr Harry Wareham and Miss Carrie Cox married Mr Robert Mills. In a Ward 2 bye election Harry Nesbitt won with 32 votes over Harry King at 15. An oil house behind Thompson's Store burned on Christmas morning.
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Pearl Woodley
Harry Wareham
Carrie ‘Cox
Robert Mills
Harry Nesbitt
Harry King
Thompson
Rivers High School December Examination Results
Rivers High School reports merit listed names and class averages noting good overall marks. Examinations extended to three weeks to review back work with some students spending extra time in amusement. Fifty percent required per subject and at most one supplemental allowed. leadership in classes is praised.
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Major Armstrong
Edwin H. Armstrong
J. A. Grummett
O.S. Hober
J. i. Kyes
Hivere
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Apitel
Canada
Mr. S. N. King
Dingwall’s
Winnipeg
Strand Optical Co
Brandon
L. Marsh
Red Cross Motion
R. G. Sinclair
Sec
Treas
Lucky Jim
Tom
Curling Club
W. Stevenson
S.A. Martin
Tivy
A. Wareham
A. W. Stephens
Geo. Mitchell J. Wedderspoon
Taty Cousinen A
Aitken
Mmarlion
Halberg
J. E. Thompson
J. Miners
Johnstone
Phoenix
Bert Taylor Co
L. Marsh F
Cook W
LePage
A. Richardson T
Doncaster
H. Evans
C. Angel
J. McGuire
A. Dewar
Lyon
R. Sinclair
W. Doncaster
J. A. McKenzie
M. Harvey
R. Riddick O
Hober
Officers of
Rivers Masonic Lodge
Rivers High School
Inez Bradt
Regeie Britton
Daeees
Graham Barker
Wilfred Paddock Re
Stanley Brown Veereneras
Eleanor McCallum
Aes Teeees
Eleanor
Shore
Aes
Nettie Kadiutla
Fred Dutka
Wig Nz
Laura Shanks Eves
Phyllis Wot
Vee
Marjorie O' Briesteneeens
Chri Butterill
Emerson Thompson
John Shylega
Ida Kelly
Jean Sotherwood
Bane
Dean Steniouge
Serene
Jlargaret Martin
Wee UN
Wr & Fd A HK
Lone Nowe
Etree Beeen Aenee
Af Bt
Ema Watson
de Eeenaee
Paul Franklin
Kbbee
Bt City Aes Uz BH
Helm Stenhouse
Renee Thea Aden Gee
Win, McWadden
the Panties Bay
Enid Orth
Nimciaan Cea $E Peepee Gt
Alivg McFadden
Marie Goekoop
Ada White
Edythe Neehitt
Alibi
Audre Berkey
Ormoml Butterill
Mabel Nowe
Giadya Nesbitt
Be Esaecees
Thelma
Wenn Eeeeeres
Catherine Morrow
Gerald Anderson
Bee
Stanley Alsford
Couch
Sopon Beattie
Gladya Brown Nodz
Ce al
Marjorie Bell
Durnen
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