Looking Backward in Tacivese Gazette snippets
A dated collage from Looking Backward editions recalls ten and twenty years ago. It notes the formation of a Big 3 hockey league, visits by Cyril Williams of Vancouver, curling club matches in Bradwardine, and an illustrated lecture by Dr. McKenzie at Oddfellow's hall. It also lists students and staff at a local high school, a Christmas tree event, and a weather report with 66 below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McKenzie
Oddfellow’s Hall
Formation of Railway Recreation Association
A meeting at E E Grant's office on January 9 formed the Railway Recreation Association. Attendees included P E Moran and F H Walker, with officers elected: Moran president, Walker vice president, W J secretary treasurer. A canvassing committee for departments was appointed and membership opened to town residents and railroad staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Grant
P. E. Moran
FH. Walker
W. J. Thomas
R. W. Mitchell
R. B. Lee
A. W. Schneon
A. Higginson
R. S. ‘Thompson
W. and M. Chernes
J. Malipoaki
J. Joyce
C. Minary
F. H. Walker
W. J
W. Charnes
R. S. Thompson
A. Goodeve
J. Messel
J.mossel
Shag
Suation
Swell Ea
Red Cross Reports At Annual Rivers Meeting 1945
At the Rivers unit annual meeting on January 7 the Red Cross reported 1945 district fundraising of 5291.98 with 2681.20 from No 1 CNS, 50 from the RCAF ladies club, and 2563.78 from Rivers and Daly. Fifty one weekly meetings were held. nine shipments of sewing and knitting materials. 452 completed articles returned to headquarters. Wheatland unit contributed. 21 quilts and 24 dollars for blankets plus magazines and V-Bundles. For Christmas 1945, 24 boxes were sent overseas. Wheatland raised 164.89 and expenses 181.39. Riverside raised 212.44 with expenses 193.78. Blood donor clinic collected 1880 donations totaling 485085 cc or 881.88 pints. The clinic closed August 22. A special Russian relief fund collection netted 41.03 locally. Headquarter notes by Mrs. B J D Ellis said civilian relief demands will keep Red Cross busy. emphasized sewing and knitting to speed up support. Thanks were given to individuals and organizations for accommodations, fuel, dragging, canvassing and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Campaign For Red Cross
Rivers Unit
CNS
Rcaf Ladies’ Club
Rivers
Daly
Wheatland
Former Air School Might Be Used as Flying Unit
A Winnipeg paper reports Rivers airport site of the former No 1 CNS could become a flying school soon. Four Manitoba airfields including North Brandon, Dauphin and Virden await postwar policy. Mayor Grant cited no comment on the newspaper claim but said hospital operations at the airport would not be affected and could help the plan at the Dominion Provincial conference on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
CNS
Winnipeg
Trans-Canada Air Lines
North Brandon
Dauphin
Virden
E. E. Grant
Dominion
British American service station added to town business section
A new British American service station run by Bert Taylor and Wealey Williams nears completion in a 1200 square foot building. It features a 16 foot high insul brick facade with dual Main street and Second avenue entrances, a 14 by 28 office, a 12 by 14 basement housing water pressure and an air compressor, and a workshop with a hoist and wash rack. Gas pumps will be replaced later with new diameter pumps. Robert Taylor and Mr Williams, formerly of Miniota, are the owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Taylor
Wealey Williams
Main Street
Second Avenue
Clothing drive nets Rivers district 2244 pounds
Contributions from Rivers district in the national drive totaled 2,244 pounds of good used clothing, according to Mrs. B J D Ellia, district chairman. Canada aimed for five million tons and collected 12 million tons for European refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
B. J. D. Ellia
Canada
Molar Plight In Tarbolton Man Finds Third Set
An elderly Tarbolton resident faced dental trouble after losing two own teeth and trying an implant. Despite apparently sound dentures, jaw pain persisted until he discovered a third set of teeth emerging.
Urgent Demand for Bush Workers in Canada Camps
Fred J. White regional superintendent of the unemployment insurance commission says there is an urgent demand for workers in Canada's logging camps. He notes job openings across several camps and calls on interested applicants to apply promptly through local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Fred J. White
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Anonymous donor boosts rink fund with ten dollar bill
Jack Gilchrist reported a boost to the rink fund from an anonymous donor returning from three years overseas service. The contribution consisted of a single ten dollar bill, marking a notable gesture for the community sport project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gilchrist
Rivers School starts curling hockey season update
Pupils report on Rivers School activities after the holidays. Students describe curling with new players and mistakes but fun, hockey progress with a few games, and the Wildcats being tamed by the Panthers in three games. Cadets gain a library and anticipate reading ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School
Wildcats
Panthers
Family Cupboard May Reveal Old Forgotten Things
A long faded note invites readers to dig into local history. It asks who first lived in Bradwardine Wheatland and Rivers and who named Daly Mayne Huster and related districts. It mentions Roseville church built in 1984 and hints at photo relics, old pictures, and memories from Daly municipality towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brdine
Wheatland
Daly
Mayne
Huster
Myra
Spring Valley
Daly Municipality
Mackenzie to speak at Brandén council meeting
The dispatch reports Hen. len MacKenzie speaking during Brandén council proceedings held last evening. The board plans to invite strong support for branches and to advance the organization’s aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len MacKenzie
Brandén
Mackensis
Council of the
Ard
Brances
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Tacivese Gazette
Cyril Williams
Vancouver
Bradwardine Curling Club
Hamfota
Bradwara
Anderson Brown
Rivera
Brradwardine
Sero
Wagarhall
Berty Lligan
Laura Weigand
Loisa Nancy
Somerville
Dorothy Jones
Ethel Cluff
Emily Wy
Olive Orth
Nellie Rankin
Arthur Raven
Arlie Jonazon
T Campbell
Henry Lew
Sayer
Esther Hawkins
Isacke Bilbenk
Nee Een Jaggey
Engle
Dohn Jones
Vern
Railway Recreation Asso
Red Cross
Wheatland Unit
Riverage
Bleod Deser Clinic
Russian Relief Fund
Mra
Leeds
The
City Corporation
Robert
Bert) Taylor
Mr. Williams
Miniota
Shimmery Rayon
Panera Seipech
Daly School
Roseville
Bet
Bradwardine
Yesteryear
Exen
Sit
Dacaa
Univeres
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