Scotch Concert at Community Hall Friday Night
A Scotch concert takes place Friday evening January 26 at 8 p.m. in the Community Hall with vocal solos by Mrs. R K McKenzie and Mrs John McCrae Cpl David Karry bagpipes by Cpl Donald Mitchell F/Lt McArthur violin by LAC Tom McMannis Alex Whyte readings by F Lt Don Aitkens and others. Proceeds go to charity with Jas A McKenzie as chairman. An Oldtime Dance follows with admission 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. McKenzie
John McCrae
Cpl
David Karry
Donald Mitchell
McArthur
Lac Tom McMannis
Alex
Whyte
Don. Aitkens
Jas
A. McKenzie
Rivers Wins Ganong Doubles Curling Final in Rivers
Two Rapid City rinks competed for the Ganong Doubles Trophy with Rivers taking both matches to earn a spot in Winnipeg. Junior Bonspiel at Forrest saw Higginson rink win second prize among twelve entries. Frank Taylor from Forrest played in Brandon Bonspiel. A return game against No. 10 N.5 visitors ended in a Rivers victory followed by a chicken supper and celebrations. Local teams later traveled to Bradwardine for the Hebberlin Cup, which Bradwardine retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Rivers
Frank Taylor
Brandon
Alex, McPhail
Forrest
No.10
N.5
Rivers Ice
Jas
Frame
John
Morrow
Geo
Jelliff
Fred Karlenzig
Vitor
Karlenzig
Bradwardine
Dancing at Frame's Community Hall with Ansonaires
A dance at Frame's Community Hall follows the School Orchestra Concert on Wednesday January 31 featuring the Ansonaires. The event invites attendees to enjoy live music and dancing in the local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frame’s
Ansonaires
Annual Meeting of Rivers United Church
The Rivers United Church held its annual meeting in the Church Annex on Thursday evening with Rev. F. W. Lee presiding. Reports showed steady progress and financial stability. B. J. D. Ellis and others were elected to the Board of Stewards. The meeting mourned the death of Mrs. T. W. Offen and closed with thanks and a lunch hosted by church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers United Church
Board of Stewards
B. J
Alf. Wareham
E. Wonnell
Messrs
B. J. D. Ellis
A. Whyte
C. J. McFadden
W. Paddock
F. Ashton
W. M. Harrison
G. E. Jelliff
John J. Morrow
R. G. Sinclair
T. W. Offen
Former Rivers Resident Retires on Pension
John Jock Marshall of Transcona retires after 36 years with the C N R 29 as foreman in motive power stores. Born Kilmaurs Scotland he trained at Glenfield Kennedy Kilmarnock and worked on the Clyde before going to sea. He came to Rivers in 1909 and to Transcona with the railway shops, becoming foreman in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
John “Jock” Marshall
Transcona
C. N.R
Kilmaurs
Ayrshire
Scotland
Glenfield & Kennedy
Kilmarnock
Clyde
Canada
G.T.P
Winnipeg church service broadcast on CKY Sunday
The First Church of Christ Scientist Winnipeg will broadcast its service on CKY this Sunday January 28 at 11 a.m. The program presents the church service and related readings for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Winnipeg
CKY
Legion Banquet Honors Returned Men From Overseas
Rivers Legion branch held a dinner at Gilchrist's Restaurant to honor four local men who returned from overseas service. Guests included Tpr William Malinosky Frt Sgt Glenn McConkey Pilot Officer Ernest W Johnson and Lieut John McAlister US Army. The event featured Rev F W Lee as emcee and a moving tribute to fallen servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Rivers District
Gilchist
Tpr
Wm. Malinosky
Fred Malinosky
Wheatland
Frt
Glenn McConkey
Arthur Johnson
Rivers
Ernest W. Johnson
Ernest Johnson
John McAlister
United States Army
Lieut. McAllister
Officers listed for Friendship Rebekah Lodge 1945
The document presents a full slate of officers for Friendship Rebekah Lodge No. 27 for the year 1945. Names include N.G. Mrs Doris Samson, V.G. Mrs Zella Twigge, P.N.G. Mrs Jean Mitchell, Chap. Mrs Mabel Stevenson, R.S. Mrs KK Grummett, F.S. Mrs L Blandford, Treas. Mrs O Lee, L.G. Mrs I Worrell, C.G. Mrs K Higginson, Pianist Mrs M Ford, R.S.N.G. Mrs E Riddick, L.S.N.G. Miss M Oakey, R.S.V.G. Mrs C Borroll, L.S.V.G. Mrs A Lewis, Warden Mrs W Madill, Conductor Mrs L Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers of Friendship
N.G
Doris Samson
E. Riddick
L.S.N.G
M. Oakey
R.S.V.G
C. Borroll
L.S.V.G
A. Lewis Warden—Mirs
W. Madill
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Bryce
California
Eno
J. A. Grummet Ton
Sso
the Gazette
Forman's Hardware
France
Tish
Field Jarshal Montgomery
Mr. Eden
Field Marshal Montgomery
Curling Club
Wolstenholme
J. Shand
Norm. Basler
Earl Hotham
Ernie Butchart
F. Stady
J. Gilchrist
G. M. Henderson
Jimmy Taylor
Melville Harvey
Alvin Setter
Alvin Karlenzig
Keith McKinnon
Drury White
Garry Higginson
Jimmy Kolotylo
Alfred Jelliff
John Wareham
Higginson
Geo. Jelliff
F. W. Lee
Legion
McAllister
Myrle Grant
E. E. Grant
Jos. Hanlon
Fae
Rivers Board of Trade
Rev. W. A. Champness
J. D. Elis
Rebekah Lodge
Four Star Theatre
Roy Rogers
Ruth Terry
Bob Nolan
Sons of the Pioneers
Neet
Frisco
Mead
Squibb's
Ayerst
Frosst
Scott
Allenbury
Nyal
Pablum
Horlick
Robinson’s
Allenbury’s
Texas
Florida
Manitoba
Kellogg's
J. W. Hanlon
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