Breadwardine Curling Club Wins O Grady Cup In Winnipeg
Thirty years ago the West faced a cost shortage. Breadwardine curling club traveled to Winnipeg and captured the O Grady cup in a historic win. The Brad ships were A Hunter and W Common. Fifteen years ago annual banapies opened with 28 rinks. Daly council accepted the resignation of John A Dyer, longtime secretary treasurer of Daly municipality. C M Beltz, brother of Harry Beltz Rivers, was reported killed at Hong Kong. Wing Commander W A Murray was the new officer Landing, Nov CNS.
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Breadwardine Curling Club
Winnipeg
Brad
A. Hunter
W. Common
Daly Council
John A. Dyer
Daly Municipality
C. M. Beltz
Harry Beltz
Rivers
Hong Kong
School Board Meeting Notes Thanks for Salary Increases
A letter of thanks signed by all teaching staff was read at the school board meeting on January 7. The letter extended gratitude to the board for recent salary increases.
Brandon Pioneer John C Cousins dies after long life of public service
John C Cousins a Brandon resident and former Daly municipality reeve passed away suddenly at 45 after a life in Rivers real estate insurance and municipal work. Born in Ontario he moved west with his family homesteaded near Rivers and served as assessor needs inspector and three term reeve before settling in Brandon with his third wife. Burial followed at Roseville cemetery with services led by clergy in Brandon and Rivers.
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John Craig Cousins
Daly Municipality
Rivers
Brandon
Thomas. Cousing
J.C. Cousins
Ontario
This Week in Rivers Canada Carries On Shooting Report
This week notes shooting in the district linked to a National Film Board representative filming paratroop trainees at the air school. The piece mentions potential premiere showings in Rivers and reflects on Christmas tidings fading as seasons change. It also reproduces a reader’s anecdote from Kansas City about moving from Rivers decades ago.
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Joint Air School
National Film Board
Canadian Film, Organization
W. J. Cobbledick
Kansas City
Rivers
Cobbledick
Alfred Wareham
Jack Robertson Buys Rivers Cafe
Sale of the Rivers Cafe took place last week with Jack Robertson as the new owner. Harold Stanley, former Rivers resident, bought the cafe in 1946 and plans to reside here. Jack Robertson, son of long-time Rivers residents, returned in 1947 after a spell in Brandon.
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Jack Robertson
Rivers Cafe
H. F. Stanley
Harold Stanley
Fred Stanley
Pendennis
John Robertson, Jr
Rivers
Town
Jack Jr
Brandon
Daly Council Welcomes Reeves And Ratepayers
At the January 6 meeting Daly council members were praised by reeve T H Seens for winning electors confidence. Seens thanked ratepayers for cooperation as oaths and declarations of qualification were taken and Daly was urged to continue development for all residents.
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Daly Council
T. H. Seens
Rebekah Officers Installed for Year
Rebekah lodge Officers of Friendship Rebekah were installed last week. Names include Mrs. A Butler PNG Mrs L Thomas NG Mrs M Sacre VG Mrs Livesey RSNG Mrs A Elliot LSNG Mrs K Grummer RSVG Mrs F Pape LSNG Mrs M D Jelliff recording secretary Mrs J Wonnell financial secretary Mrs M Davis treasurer Mrs A Stevenson chaplain Mrs E Stratford warden Mrs N Richardson conductor Mrs R Borrowman IG Mrs Z Twigge OG Mrs M Ford pianist Mrs B Mitchell color bearer.
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Friendship Rebekah Lodge
A. Butler
PNG
L Thomas
M. Sacre
Livesey
RSNG
A. Elliot
LSNG
K. Grummer
RSVG
F. Pape
M. D. Jelliff
J. Wonnell
M. Davis
A. Stevenson
E. Stratford
N. Richardson
R. Borrowman
Z. Twigge
M. Ford
B. Mitchell
Daly Council Plans for Year 1948 Meetings and Projects
Daly council set 1948 meeting dates and formed finance health and relief committees. Planned road work with $500 village funds matched by Whitehead. seeking 60 40 provincial aid for Hall's Bridge travel. Other acts include CKX radio venture, sale to Harris Wolfe, wiring inspector reappointment, and $10 monthly relief for Mrs Joynt through Brandon office.
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Daly Council
Council
Valley Road
Whitehead
Hall’s Bridge
Blanshard Road
D. Joynt
Brandon Relief Office
Rivers School Board Sets 1948 Budget Estimates
Trustees at the Rivers school board’s first meeting of the year set 1948 estimates at 26 252 dollars. Reappointed officers include R G Sinclair as secretary treasurer at 150 dollars for the year and Mrs T Nolan as attendance officer at 60 dollars. C Nowe was reappointed caretaker for 1948 at 1385 dollars monthly or 1620 dollars for the year.
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Rivers School Board
R. G.sinclair
T. Nolan
C. Nowe
Learetaker
City to host large curling bonspiel in February
An open bonspiel is planned from February 10 to 13 attracting about 40 rinks. Seven sheets of ice will be used across five events with concerns over lodging for visiting players in Rivers. A related housekeeper appeal and a February 11 smoker accompany the event, expected to draw a sizeable crowd.
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W. Hahlon
Joranck
Curling Club
Lile
Local Railroaders Retire Under CNR Rules Here
Two local railroad workers Norman Tivy yard clerk and Cecil Iles sectionman will retire under superannuation rules of the CNR. Tivy checks out today while Iles finishes January 27. A fuller report will appear in the Gazette next issue due to press deadlines.
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CNR
Norman Tivy
Cecil Iles
Gazette
McFadden Named Board Chairman for 1948
C J McFadden was offered the chairmanship for 1948 at a Jan 7 meeting. He and R G Sinclair, secretary treasurer, were authorized to sign cheques and handle board business. Accounts totaling $635.83 were ordered paid. The board will meet the third Wednesday each month.
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C. J. McFadden
Mr. McFadden
R. G. Sinclair
Hannay Birthday List Highlights Western Canadians
A birthday notice lists dates and names in Canada. Highlights include Mrs C. E. Brown of Burnaby B C Jan 16 and Barry Wayne Greastey Jan 17, L E Wilson Lanigan Sask Jan 19, R J Offen Drumheller Alta Jan 19, Mrs G Wills Winnipeg Jan 19, Beever Jan 21, and Marilyn Sue Barker Jan 22.
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C. E. Brown
Burnaby
B.C
Barry Wayne Greastey
L. E. Wilson
Lanigan, Sask
R. J. Offen
Drumheller
Aita
G. Wills
Winnipeg
Rivers council votes on 1948 road funding plan
At a Tuesday meeting Mayor E B Grant led Rivers council which proposed spending 1000 on the Forest-Harding highway with provincial aid covering half the cost. The session also approved general accounts 1181.93 and skating rink bills 5595.54, offered two former rink buildings for sale, and set dog licensing at 8 for males 4 for females with a discount if paid early.
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Rivers
Burns' Night Banquet to Feature Fred Grant Guest
Brandon will host the annual Burns night banquet with Fred Grant as the guest speaker. The event occurs at the Community Hall on Thursday Jan 22, inviting local residents and supporters of Burns' night celebrations.
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Fred’Grant
Brandon
Classified Ads Sell Smart in the Classified Way
Local readers are reminded that classified ads offer quick bargains and profitable selling opportunities. Businesses and individuals can place notices to buy or sell goods, services, and listings with simple, direct transactions.
Daly Rural Municipality Curling Bonspiel and River Fire Tragedy
The sixth Rivers curling bonspiel drew 16 rinks with teams from Dr. Young Rapid City and others, while World War I enlistments rose in Daly. A devastating March 8 fire at Rivers depot forced evacuations and a fire brigade delay due to a burst hose. The depot families rescued with neighbor help as trains were sidetracked and the hotel site repurposed as a storage space.
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Rivers
F. W. Buggey
Cox
W. Cunningham
the Gazette
the Rivers
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W. A. Murray
Cns
W. T. Dyer
Sec.-Treas
Sec.Treas
John C. Cousins
Mr. Cousins
W. J. Sargent
Walter Chisholm
Wheat City
Cleo Cousins
St. James’ Anglican Church
H. L Newton
St. Mary's Church
G. R. F. Ebsary
W.T. Dyer
N. Tivy
S.A. Mills
G. R. Higginson
T. W. Olsen
Roseville Cemetery
Pioneer Cousins
Brockie’s of
Eunice Oakley
Edmonton
R. G
Kathleen) Higginson
Eric
Compliments
Council and
Daly Ratepayers
Mr. Seens
Daly
Rebekah
J. J. McDonald
F. C. Smith
H. M. Clark
Health and Relief Committee
R. W. Dobson
H. E. Wolfe
D. R. Robins
J. B. Craig
CKX
Harris Wolfe
W. Myles
C. Tes
Hannay
Beever
Marilyn Sue Barker
E. EB. Grant
The
Rivers’ Club
Dr. Young
Rapid City
P. Forsythe
Forrest
T. Nevill
Carnegie
Holt Bros
Roswell Moxley
J. A. McKenzie
T. R. Grieve
H. J. Varcoe
R. B. Stephens
George Howard
J. A. Grummett
Cy Young
J. E. Thompson
Pte
F. Hayman
Hugh Rea
Freeman Crowe
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