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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 09, 1941

Page

5

Quiet Pettapiece wedding unites Lillian Minto to Reid Spearin

At the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Giles in Pettapiece on Thursday January 2 the couple Lillian Minto and Reid Spearin wed. The bride wore grey and carried sweetheart roses with Edith Spearin singing Faithful Forever during the register signing. Witnesses were E G Grant and Ruth Shanks. A wedding dinner for over twenty followed and the couple left for a short honeymoon to Winnipeg before settling in Pettapiece.

Fred Giles Lillian Minto Reid Spearin Howard Spearin Pettapiece Harry Wolstenholme W Donozh Edith Spearin E. G. Grant Chater Ruth Shanks Mrs. Spearin Winnipeg

Oakleigh Socials Weaving Year End and New Year News

A December social at J W Smith’s honored T V Knages who leaves the district, with guests E and R James G Land R Davies Headman E Smith and T V Knages. Two loads of youths then visited Mr and Mrs R Brown’s on December 30 for games gifts to newlyweds, supper, dancing, and songs. Knages heads to Winnipeg to study as an electrical welder. Christmas and New Year visits are noted for Miss Hazel McFarlin and Miss Edythe McFarlin, with relatives in Winnipeg. Aun M F.A. meeting at Oakleigh on January 6 opened with O Canada, Circle 3 program led by Mrs Johnson, lunch by Circle 4, and Auld Lang Syne at close.

J W. Smith T. V Knages Messrs. E. and R. James G Land R Davies E. Smith T. V. Knages R Brown Aun M F.A Oakleigh O! Canada Circle 3 Mrs Johnson Reading Alf. McFarlin Long E James Thelma McFarlin G. F. Stephenson Johnson God Save the King

Local Linen Shower Honors Lothair Newlyweds Albert and Bailey

Lothair friends and neighbors hosted a linen shower for Mr and Mrs Albert Bailey at the Millard home. Elaine Seater and Arthur Milroy brought in gifts, and Dorothy Harvey conveyed community wishes. Auld Lang Syne closed the evening as guests sang.

Albert Baily Lothair Millard Elaine Seater Arthur Milroy Dorothy Harvey Coupe

Carnegie Robinville School Christmas Concert Recalls Holiday Spirit

The Robinville school Christmas concert on December 23 delighted with songs dances and sketches led by Miss McInnis despite low attendance from sickness. A Red Cross sponsored whist drive and dance drew a good crowd with prizes to Mrs F Thompson T McEwen Shirley LePage Morley Sample and a $10.20 turkey draw won by a Brandon ticket holder.

Robinville Miss McInnis R. J. Marriott Arden John Nevill R.C.A.F Red Cross

New Year Visits Across Manitoba and Minnesota

Bradwardine Mr and Mrs A Richardson and daughter Joan spent New Year at the home of Mr and Mrs J Scott at McConnell. Mr and Mrs Donald J Owen Jr left for Regina last Friday after Christmas with the former's parents. Mrs YT J Ellis and Miss Isobel Ellis are in Winnipeg this week. Miss Evelyn Livingstone returned to Hamilton Monday after holidays with Peter and Mrs Livingstone. Earl Common spent a few days in Winnipeg and passed all exams. Miss Velma McLenehan of Rochester Minnesota visits at the Richardson home.

Rea Frances Rivera H. C. Rea Donald Portage la Prairie L. Davies J. C. May Donna Edna Wolfe Stuart Eddy RCAF Brandon G . Seater A. Richardson Joan Airs J Scott McConnell Donald J.owe Jr Regina YT. J. Ellis Isobel Ellis Winnipeg Evelyn Livingstone Hamiata Peter Livingstone Earl Common RAA Earl Velma McLenehan Rochester Minn A Richardson

Community notes of Tarbolton district gathering and deaths

Misses Patricia and Andrey Ellis began duties at their schools after Christmas visits. RCAF members Lorne Common and Ross Post returned west and New Year’s at home. Mrs J Veitch returned from Kimberly for sister Kendle’s funeral with Harry Smith. Tarbolton United Church hosted a tribute to Alice Lamb, ex organist, with a treasure hunt and refreshments. Deaths include Mrs Archie Rendle of Tarbolton, funeral handled by Brockie. service conducted January 2 at Tarbolton United Church by Rev G Hambley. Pallbearers listed.

Patricia Andrey Ellis Lorne Common R.C.A.F West Wesley Common Ross Post Stanley Post J. Veitch Kimberly B.C Knighton Mrs. Kendle Veitch Harry Smith Mrs Rendle Thos Seens Tarry Lamb Archie Rendle Tarbolton Brandon Brockie Funeral Home Tarbalton United Church G. Hambley Kenton Olive Porathy Marian Bradwardine T. Knighton Kimberley Messrs Jas. Aleman John Veitch Harry Charles Lamb Richard Dyer Wedderburn

Rinks-Rivers Curling Club Schedule Names and Players

A cluttered list presents the Rinks-Rivers Curling Club schedule with numerous player names and affiliations. The fragmented OCR includes SKIF THIRD SECOND LMAD Steve Milla plus many individuals such as Wareham, Taylor, Bradt, Mitchell, Kasnuta, Beaton, and McKenzie among others, alongside a separate note about the EIGHT ATR FORCE BRINKS being skipped by a roster of flyers and corps. The text reads like a mixed roster and event listing with unclear structure.

Steve Milla Ek Melean Colberto J. Goodman Cays AH Wareham Flu Parsona D. Cole Stewart Gordon Taylor Com Thomas Leslie York Tom Braft Kilty Wareham Miss Beaton Mra Faitie Pra Bradt Donald Mitchell Fred Kasnuta Mra Phawnee Frank Taylor Bruse Butler Lloyd Wareham oTim Barett Grafton Hugh Roasell Sulbent Geo Jeluff Donald McKenzie Stanley Solimka Mies, Ashford Atr Force Brinks Flying Haire Boyd Ofliver Alingham Cpl Neileon Bouchard Sat Lowe

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T Knages Hazel McFarlin W. H. McFarlin Edythe McFarlin Ladies Aid Lothair School Frieda Dey Bred Shaw M. Harvey Victor Atrey Miss J. Sirett Franklin Bernice Cardale Mr. Leslie Rennie Miss Ida M. Bray Alex White Robin Harvey The Rc.oc Winnines Mrs Campbell Harding Geo. Airey Ernest Vickery Mrs Alf Vickery Pte Robin Yarvey R.C. O.C Bla Carnegie Rivers Curling Club Ana E. J. Taam X.c da. H. B. Sommierreip 5. J. Tarr K.C Provincial War Savings Committee Manitoba War Savings Campaign Committee Manitoba Greater Pearson Graham Dr. Sommerfeld Canada
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