Local Notices from Rivers and Surrounding Towns
Gazette details include school promotions to take effect after summer holidays and various town visits. Residents Mrs. J Marshall of Transcona, Mrs. Wai Crosby of Transcona, and Mrs. T Misers with daughters plan Ontario visits. Beulah visitors Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer call on Nesbitts during Chautauqua week. Royal Arch Masons announce Cliff Payne elected Grand Sept. of the District in Toronto. Privates Russell Porter and Roy Chater return from overseas. others host visitors and note dining hall dish relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Marshall
Transcona
Rivers
Wai
Russell Porter
Roy Chater
Grand Chapter of Canada
Royal Arch Masons
Toronto
Companion
Cliff Payne
Grand Sept
Chautauqua and Fair Rivers Set Busy Sports Day
Chautauqua hosts lively Sports Day followed by the Fair Rivers events, promising a full slate of activities and community participation across the region. Local organizers urge attendance and mark the calendar for a weekend of competitions and entertainment.
Freemasons Attend Divine Service Parade at Presbyterian Church
Freemasons and visitors held their annual church parade on Sunday, attending divine service led by Rev Duckworth who spoke on Symbolism and its inspiration and abuse. Bro Buggey acted as marshal. Solo by Fre. Geo Kyte and duet by Mrs Webster and T R Grieve were enjoyed before a vote of thanks to Bro Duckworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buggey
Duckworth
Geo. Kyte
Webster
T. R. Grieve
Local Branch Opens for Soldiers Civil Re-establishment
Messrs Shillinglaw and Pryce of Brandon announced a new branch at 140 10th Street Brandon for Soldiers Civil Re-establishment and Vocational Training. The department offers reeducation for disabled soldiers and for under eighteen enlistees seeking a new path. Local men needing assistance should contact the Brandon office at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shillinglaw and
Pryce
Brandon
10Th Street
Small vote approves $30,000 Rivers Consolidated School debentures
Rivers Consolidated School District ratepayers approved a $30,000 debenture issue to fund a four room extension. Analysts say the large number believed the by law would pass easily and did not vote, yet the result reflects public opinion on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Consolidated School District
Electric Light By-Law Vote Tomorrow
The town votes on the Electric Light By-Law tomorrow. Editorial stance has been neutral so far, as consensus favors installing electric power and lighting and a contract with the G T P Ry to provide service seems reasonable. The outcome is expected to be decisive in favor of the by-law.
Prize Lists Issued for Summer Fair and Fallow Competition
Prize lists for the annual fair are issued and may be obtained from E. J. Forman the Sec Treas or any director. The lists cover all departments and invite friends to visit on Fair Day August 8. The Summer Fallow Competition prizes are numerous and worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Forman
Sec.Treas
The
Agricultural Society
Public Meeting for Peace Celebration Program This Thursday
A public meeting is set for Thursday evening at 8 in Town Hall to decide the program for a Peace Celebration scheduled for Saturday the 19th. The meeting will determine events and activities for the observance.
Five Years Ago in Gazette Highlights
John Harding suffered serious injuries in a railway yard accident with a broken left leg and neck and chest injuries. Five Rivers School pupils Olive Bowman Alice Harvey Arnot Lamond Isabelle Robins Mildred White passed their entrance exams with honors. Robert Wilkinson partnered with George Martin in a blacksmithing business. Under Grand Trunk Pacific Railway auspices an illustrated Safety First lecture was presented at the moving picture theatre on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harding
Rivers School
Olive Bowman
Alice Harvey
Arnot Lamond
Isabelle Robins
Mildred White
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Moving Picture Theatre
Red Shield Campaign Planned in Rivers This August
Adjutant Oak of the Salvation Army visited town on Tuesday to promote a Red Shield Campaign in the first week of August. A representative will speak Sunday August 3 to a union congregation, followed by canvassing on August 4 and 5. Local committee includes F. W. Roggey chair, R. M. Tucker treasurer, Mayor Thompson, Rev. Duckworth, Rev. Anderson, and Mrs A. X. Hewitts. Target is $300 for Rivers, seen as easily achievable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant Oak
Salvation Army
F. W. Roggey
R. M. Tucker
Thompson
Duckworth and Anderson
A. X. Hewitts
Red Shield
Archibald Birth in Wheatland Report
Archibald birth recorded in Wheatland with a son to Mr and Mrs Wy Archibald announced on a Thursday in July per local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald
Wheatland
Julyard
Business Directory Recommendations for Gazette Readers
A compiled directory lists professional and business men who use the paper columns. It serves as a quick reference for readers in town and away, showing safe places to meet their various needs. The newspaper recommends perusal and patrons from numerous subscribers.
General Store and Merchants Listed in Gazette
A page from the Gazette catalogs businesses and professionals including General Store, Jeweller and Watchmaker, Stationery, Hardware, Lumber, Bankers, Insurance, Real Estate, Drugs, Physician, Lawyer, and various fraternal orders with listed officers. It outlines local commerce and service providers such as J A Grummett, L Marsh, Rivers Drug Co, G R D Lyon, J H Couch, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Grummett, Jeweller & Watchmaker
L. Marsh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Superarrios Peres
United States
Jessie
Amy
Ontario
Mrs. T. Sawyer
Beulah
Mrs. H. Nesbitt
Mrs. I, UL. Carlson
States
Albert Turney
McConnell
Methodist Sunday School
Gimli Fresh Air Fund
J. C. Cousins
Daly
Rev
T. E. Taylor
Franklin
R. D. Britton
St. James’ Church
Archbishop Matheson
H. H. Nesbitt
Union Dining Hall
Presbyterian Church
S.J. Wright
Saskatoon
Bradwardine
A. Hays
Mra. Geo. Wills
Riverhurst
Saskatchewan
Rev. H. B
Nat Peek
Bro. Duckworth
Rivers Station
Winnipeg
Pointe
Eastern Canada
Canada National Railwayy
Melville
Regina
Edmonton
Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk Pacific Steamships
Pacific Coast
Points West
Points East
Eastern
Canada
and Northern Navigation Co
Character Rail Service
Great Lakes
W. E. Duperow
Man
Gazette
Robert Wilkinson
George Martin
Chas. Nowe Corner
6Th Ave
Columbia
Business Directory
Gazette Stationery
J. Moxley
North American Lumber & Supply Co
Jos. E. Thompson
James Brown
J. C. Consina
Bankers
Canadian Bank of Commerce Genera Store
Jas. A. McKenzie
Wareham Bros. Real Estate and Insurance
Chas, W. Angel
O. W. Angel Drugs, Stationery and Fancy Goods— Rivers Drug Co
G. R. D. Lyon
J. H. Couch
Jessie Murdoch
Lyeics Celle
W. Cunning mi
OF Commerce
Jas, A. McKenzie
Canada Food Board
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