Obituary for Mrs Freeman Crane in Winnipeg
Joanna Sixclair Crane died at Winnipeg General Hospital on January 14 1923 after living with her husband in Rivers Uinta Church parish area. A quiet unassuming woman she earned many friends during her years in the community. Her husband and two small children survive her with the deepest sympathy offered.
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Winnipeg General Hospital
Joanna Sixclair
Transcona
Rivers Uinta Church
Rota
Scotland
Rivers Agricultural Society Opens Travelling Library
The Rivers Agricultural Society obtained a Travelling Library from the Extension Service for Rivers and district. Mrs. R. B. Lee of 4th Avenue is named Librarian. A 25 cent charging card fee covers expenses and borrower use is allowed under terms on the book cover. Applications for books go through the librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rivers Agricultural Society
Extension Service
Rivers and District
R. B Lee
4Th Avenue
Winter Carnival Queen Contest Promises Strong Showing
The Annual Winter Carnival set for Monday February 12 features Queen candidates from CNR Miss L Doncaster Anglican Church Mrs N Tivy Snowshoe Club Buss L Bastard Rebekah Lodge Mrs E Tivy. Balloting closes February 9 with tickets sold at local stores and ballots shown in McKenzies window and Bijou screen.
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Anglican Church
N. Tivy
Snowshoe Club
Buss L. Bastard
Rebekah Lodge
E. Tivy
McKenzie
Bijou
Riv ers School Board awards 1923 van route contract
At a special Riv ers School Board meeting on a Saturday evening the van route No Four contract was awarded to W Rea after bids of D D Turney 3.50 per day J H Booth 3.75 per day and W Rea 4.00 per day were opened.
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The
Rivers School Board
D. D. Turney
J. H. Booth
W. Rea
Mr. Rea
Curling Club Opens Bonspiel Membership Applications
The Rivers Curling Club invites applicants for entry to the Bonspiel and second schedule. The season fee remains five dollars, payable to the secretary with the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Rivers Curling Club
Ten Years Ago Freeze and Transit Movement in Rivers Area
The week saw a 50 below zero spell and a wave of residents moving to Transcona for new big shops. An arbitrators meeting on Rivers Consolidated 8. D. formed in the public school annex with A. W. Hooper Be Bicknell WW Grban present, deciding to proceed with consolidation.
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Transcona
Rivers Consolidated 8. D
A. W. Hooper
Cousins
Rivers
Bicknell
Daly
Grban
Blanshard
Notices policy on births marriages and deaths
The Gazette states it does not charge for local birth marriage and death notices or personal items with no financial benefit. It charges for In Memoriam notices Cards of Thanks advance entertainment notices and similar items.
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the Gazette
Death of Principal McNevin in Rivers Manitoba
Principal Angus McNevin died at home on Tuesday January 16 in his 61st year. Born in Sydney Ontario he moved to Manitoba in 1893 and taught there since, arriving at Rivers in 1921. Funeral held January 17 at Union Church with Rev Hall and Rev Martin. He left a widow and seven children and was honored by pupils and the community.
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Angus McNevin
the Rivers Consolidated School
McNevin
Sidney
Grey County
Ontario
Manitoba
Rivers
Union Church
Hall
Anglican Church
Martin
Frye
McLean
Ottawa
Victor
Sasketchewell
Marjory
Bert
Joyce
Rivers Curling Club Sets Jan 29 Bonspiel Schedule
Rivers Curling Club plans its Annual Bonspiel starting January 29 with H R Moxley and Secretary Treland as bonspiel secretaries. Committees span prize advertising ice reception and more. Membership and ice fees set at 5 dollars to cover the bonspiel and second schedule. entries due January 27.
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H. R. Moxley
Treland
Lothair Literary Society Meeting Adopts Debated Theme
The Lothair Literary Society met on Tuesday evening. After opening hymn the minutes were read and adopted. The debate committee appointed leaders to discuss next time, with Winn taking charge. the program included recitations and a dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothair Literary Society
Winn
Officers Installed in Friendship Rebekah Lodge
The Friendship Rebekah Lodge installed its officers on Thursday. New officers include Past Noble Grand E Blake Noble Grand B Maxwell Vice Grand A Halsey Recording Secretary J Miners Financial Secretary M Bainton Treasurer B McMath Warden M Holland Candactor C Carlson Chaplain K Grommet V Grant L NOG V Angel R V G J Olof V G K Higginson Outside Guardian Seifray Tiltuxan Machan as Organist.
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Noble
E. Blake Noble
B. Maxwell
A. Halsey
J. Miners
M. Bainton
Bieter McMath
M. Holland
Siner C. Carlson
K. Grommet
B.B.N.G
V. Grant L
V. Angel R
V.G
J. Olof
Snowshoe Club Holds Initial Tramp and Dance
The Snowshoe Club enjoyed a good time on their initial tramp last Monday with twenty members out. They will meet again next Monday at 7 30 p m at the depot for a return hike, lunch, and a short dance afterward. The club invites all interested to join, membership not limited.
Whist Drive by Sons of England Next Friday
The next Whist Drive of the Sons of England is set for Friday January 26 at the 30 and Hail venue. Admission is 35 cents and all enthusiasts of the game are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rosedale Coal
Rosedale
J. G. Stone Local Sales
Mer
L. Marsh
GM. Ry
Main Street
Mrs. Freeman Crrowr
R.A. S
St. James’ Amateur Dramatic Club
Wagar Hall
Racing
Messrs
P. H. Neville
C. Major
Jas. A. McKenzie
Thomas
S. Simpson
W. G. Thomas
Jas, McKenzie’s
Grummett's
Wareham’s
H. R. Moxtey’s
Jas, Brown's
Curling Club Notice
St. James’ Amateur. Dramatic Club
Rivers Curling Club
W. A. Webster
Rev Martin
J. R. Thompson
J. C. Cousins
C. Johnstone
P. F. Thompson
Ice
R. W. Maw
Jas. Taylor
J. C. Stone
Dallas News
Rebekah
Friendship Rebekah Lodge
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