Obituary for Martha Common Pioneer of Bradwardine District
Martha Common wife of Andrew Common and pioneer of Bradwardine district died Friday July 3 at age 84. Born January 1 1858 in Galt Ontario she married 1883 and moved to Manitoba 1889 settling on their Bradwardine farm. Funeral held in Bradwardine United Church with Rev. W R Donagh. interment Greenwood Cemetery Harding. Brockies Brandon in charge with pallbearers Wm Graham John Thomson Hugo Arnot Russell Richardson Jas Houston Ed Dowland. Survived by husband two sons William Wesley and two daughters Mrs Hannah and Miss Margaret all of Bradwardine plus nine grandchildren. Family attended service except two grandsons serving overseas. Community offers sympathy.
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Martha
Andrew Common
Bradwardine
Martha Common
Galt
Ontario
Bradwardine United Church
Rev. W. R. Donagh
Greenwood Cemetery
Harding
Brockie’s
Brandon
Wm. Graam
John Thomson
Hugo Arnot
Russell Richardson
Jas. Houston
Ed. Dowland
William
Wesley
Hannah
Margaret
Rivers Town Council Sets Electors and Sells Lots
The Rivers town council met Monday July 6 with Mayor Grant presiding. Resolutions adopted include paying general accounts of 2443.88 and electric light accounts of 728.87. The electors roll for 1942 was finalized and bids on several lots approved with buyers to cover legal and deferred fees. council adjourned after passing required bylaws.
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Rivers Town Council
Grant
Red Cross Supply Shipments May June Report
The Women's War Work Committee of the local Red Cross branch lists hospital supplies including 19 bandages 10 pillow slips 10 bed pan covers for Hospital Supplies and 9 sweaters 23 pairs socks 4 ribbed helmets 2 turtleneck sweaters 2 turtle neck tuck-ins 9 gloves 4 scarves for Services. Civilian Relief items cover 9 ladies sweaters 3 pairs children's mitts 4 boys shirts 12 rompers 9 girls dresses 1 pleated skirt 11 infants nightdresses 1 suit pyjamas. Donations include 10 quilts 1 pair socks and 24 pairs socks 5 sleeveless sweaters 1 scarf 2 pairs mitts from the RCA F Knitting Club.
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Women’s War Work Committee
Society
R.C.A.F
Rivers District Attends Brandon Exhibition Despite Weather
Many from Rivers and surrounding district attended the Brandon exhibition last week despite unsettled weather, drawing sizable crowds and showcasing local interest in the event.
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Brandon
Advisory on Tonsil and Adenoid Removals
Provincial health authorities again urge against removing tonsils and adenoids from children during the season with higher Infantile Paralysis risk. Parents planning the operation should schedule within the next three weeks. Dr C M Thomas signs the notice.
Ten Years Ago From the Gazette 1932 Highlights
Weather and road conditions kept many from Brandon Fair as rain fell. Rivers team won Crandall softball prize. A Masonic Picnic was hosted at John Shanks Pettapiece home. Albert Madden left to visit his Ontario hometown. Daly Rivers School Trustees held their seventh annual meeting. Rivers Fair Board bought 16 acres on town's west edge for permanent grounds. Fred Hodges house struck by lightning during the storm.
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the Rivers Fair Board
Roseville Church Services and Times
Morning Prayer at St Matthew Ancrum at 11.00 a.m. Evening Prayer at St James Rivers at 7.30 p.m. Ancrum and Rivers plan day’s worship with listed schedule alongside Roseville notices.
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Roseville
St. Matthew’s, Ancrum
St. James
Rivers
United Church Preachers Schedule by Denegh Rothwell
Rev. W. R. Denegh and Rev. Dr. W. Rothwell of the Lord's Day Alliance will preach at all points. Daly leads at 10.45 a.m. Pettapiece at 2.30 p.m. Rivers at 7.30 p.m.
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W. Rothwell
The
Lord’s Day Alliance
Toronto singer Frances Jones stars in Curtain Memories
Frances Jones of New Bruna Wich, a decade long member of CoB CL listens ers, appears with Toronto singers and musicians on a workly musical comedy program Curtain Memories. Produced from CBU Toronto studios under director George Stewart.
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Frances Jones
Bruna Wich
Toronto
Foundarie Cob CL
CBR, Watrousolkes
CBU
George Stewart
Birthday Greetings From The Gazette
The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Mrs. Ernie Wareham on July 14 and Joyce Eileen Lee on the 15th. The notes also mention FB Stescart, 13th Airs, J. Sh rhompson in Kenora.
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the Gazette
Ernie Wareham
Stescart
Airs
J. Sh Rhompson
Kenora
Joyce Eileen Lee
Dancing at Frame's Community Hall with Melody Boys
The Melody Boys a five piece orchestra from Rossburn perform at Frame's Community Hall on Wednesday July 15. Admission is 35e.
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Melody Boys
Rossburn
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Airforce
Aia Ateie A At al
Sence
J. A. Grupmmett Peers
Free Press
Winnipeg Tribune
R. Biclow
C.A. Victor
Odel
Mrs
Court of Revision
Red
M. Thomas
Brandon Fair
Crandall
John Shanks
Albert Madden
Daly Rivers School Trustees Association
Fred Hodge
Church of England In
Canada
S. B.guille
John Flagley
Hamiota
United Church
Rev. W. R. Denegh
Frances James
Saskatoon
Exhibition
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Four Star Theatre
Royal Canadian Air Force
James Cagney
Brenda Marshall
Dennis Morgan
Alan Hale
George Tobias
Wi Atest
Universal News Reel
Nyal
Eno’s
Staway
G. M
Mred & White
Nabisco
Sunkist
B.C
Keiffer
Dyson's
Justin
Quinton’s Dry Cleaners
Robin Hood
Roses
J. W. Hanlon
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