Sted Cross quilting meet at Mrs. Bray’s home
Lothair visitors Mr and Mrs H Battersby spent time with Mr and Mrs W E Erwin last week. Mrs Q C Harvey visited her daughter Mrs W Pettapiece at Pettapiece. The Sted Cross meeting at Mrs G Bray’s home drew a large crowd, quilting afternoon, quilt raffled with ticket held by Mr T Savage. Sunday callers included Mrs J Innis, Mrs E Hollingsworth, Mr H Arnot and Mr J Arnot from Bradwardine. Bridgeman dugout pirate party entertained school children on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q.C. Harvey
Mrs. W. Pettapiece
Pettapiece
W. Erwin
J. Innis
McGee, Sask
Bridgeman
Lost key cage found near River town
A brown leather key cage with keys was found on the road a mile or two from Rivers. The owner may reclaim it by visiting the Gazette office and paying for this advertisement.
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Gazette. Office
Seed Testing Expansion Aimed at Post War Wheat Quality
The seed laboratory plans post war expansion to provide complete clinical exams of cereals with seed borne disease info and seed treatment guidance. For year one, full tests on wheat and germination tests on oats barley rye and flax will continue, amid rising demand and Canada’s world wheat market competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Royal Arch Masons Install Officers at Mt Sinai Chapter No 8
Mt Sinai Chapter No 8 Royal Arch Masons held a regular convocation on Monday evening and installed the 1944 officers including Ex. Z Frank D. Taylor Ex. H Dr. C. M. Thomas Ex. J G H White Treas R G Sinclair Scribe E W G Thomas Scribe N Whyte P S Jas Frame S S 5 F C Parsons J S E E Grant Tyler T W Offen Veils First Veil T W Offen Second Veil C P Brown Third Veil R G Sinclair Fourth Veil H Evans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sinai
Royal Arch Masons
Z.—Frank D. Taylor
Dr. C. M. Thomas
G. H. White
Treas
R. G. Sinclair Scribe
W. G. Thomas Scribe
N.—L. Whyte
P.S
Jas. Frame
S.S5
F. C. Parsons
J.S
E. E. Grant Tyler
T. W. Offen
Community Notes From Brandon and District
Misa Belcher returns home after holidays at Grandview while schools reopen after Christmas. Visitors Reta and Helen Common come to Brandon. Gladys Joynt of Brandon Mental Hospital visits mother Mrs Jownt. Mrs J Blatchford Jr returns from Winnipeg. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs English’s home electing officers for the year. Boys Club plays hockey with Kenton Club. Rev G Hambley guides trip. Mrs A McCrea hosts card party for sister Mrs H Watkins visiting.
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Gladys Joynt
Brandon Mental Hospital
D. Jownt
Ladies Aid
C. English
Kenton
Rev. G. Hambley
Rivers Con. No. 1484 Board Opens 1944 Session
The Scheol Board of Rivers Con. S.D. No. 1484 met Jan 5 at 8 p.m. with most trustees present to elect a chair for 1944. J. T. Bowman was re elected. The board re appointed key staff, set salaries, fix ed 16 700 for 1944, and named committee chairmen for Transportation Finance Purchasing School Management and Vans. The chairman will sit on all committees and the meeting adjourned to Feb 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Trustees of Rivers Con. S.D
J. A. McKenzie
End of a golden string leads to Heaven’s gate
A cryptic riddle speaks of a golden string ending, guiding to Heaven’s gate and a structure built into Jerusalem’s wall, hinting at sacred symbolism and enduring legacy.
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Heaven's Gate
Jerusalem's Wall
Bride Elect Gwen Donough Feted In Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs G M Henderson and Miss Jean Fenwick hosted a Tuesday misc shower at Mrs Hendersons home for Gwen Donough bride elect. Guests presented tokens of goodwill, followed by a buffet luncheon and social hour in a cheerful evening.
Quote Sparks Debate on Personal Improvement
A columnist urges readers to model the best traits they admire and start acting accordingly. The piece emphasizes self discipline, consistency, and choosing constructive paths over idle criticism to inspire real change. It frames imitation as a practical route to character growth.
90 Years Are Married Ethel Bla bey and John Radcliffe
The item notes the 90th wedding anniversary of Ethel Florence Bla bey from Rivers and John Radcliffe of Theresa Saskatchewan. Norman Tivy from Fort William is listed as visiting town. The local fire brigade tested its hose line on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Florence Bla‘bey, Rivers
John Radcliffe
Theresa, Sask
Norman Tivy
Fort William
Family Herald Promotes Home Dressmaking During War
The Family Herald and Weekly Star highlights wartime home sewing in Canada, noting over 100,000 pattern orders in 1943. It urges readers to use patterns to make garments, crochet and embroidery, turning remnants into valuable clothing while supporting budgets and patriotic effort.
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Family Herald
Weekly Star
Council confirms bylaw with Dr. Spencer as Municipal Director
Ten years ago this week in 1934 the council approved a bylaw confirming Dr. E. W. Spencer as Municipal Director. Walter Lawson, a local farmer, died suddenly. Rivers Board of Trade planned its first annual dinner for January 16. Mrs. J. C. Cousins won a rocking chair from J. E. Thompson. Carnegie Bradwardine and Rivers clubs played in District Curling Matches with Roswell Moxley and Joe Thompson as Rivers skips.
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Rivers Board of Trade
Carnegie
Bradwardine
Rivers
Roswell Moxley
Joe Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lothair
Lapetor
Prevent
Misa P. Belcher
Grandview
Reta
Helen Common
Brandon
J. Blatchford Jr
Winnipeg
J. G. Cruikshank
Wes. Common
Mrs. A. McCrea
Mrs. H. Watkins
Scheol Board
Sec.-Treas
A. M. Beattie
C. J. McFadden
J. T. Bowman
R. G. Sinclair
Sec
C. Nowe
W. G. Booth
Transportation
A. M. Beattie, C. J. McFadden
S. Madden
W. G. Wilkes
G. E. Jelliff
Church of England
Roseville
St. James
United Church
Rev. W. R. Dansph
God
the Rivers Congregation
Kee Germinal
National Grain Company
LTO
Brockie
Funeral Home
Red Cross
the Gazette
E. W. Spencer
Walter Lawson
J. C. Cousins
J. E. Thompson
Britain
Provincial Department of Agriculture, Agricultural College
Dominion Experimental Farm
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Supplies Board
Ottawa
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