Pendennis Ball Team Organized And Play Begins
Pendennis forms baseball team with Dave Leslie as president and Don McFadden as treasurer. In debut against Kirkham Cub, Pendennis lost as Les Syke suffered a leg injury and will wear a cast for weeks. Home games at McFadden's Bell Park near Rivers. A Tuesday game with Zion is scheduled.
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Dave Leslie
Don McFadden
Pendennis
Kirkham Cub
Les Syke
McFadden
Bell Park
Rivers
Zion
Rain Ends Drought As Spring Showers Return
After the long dry spell of spring, drizzle came Monday and a light rain persisted through Wednesday. A cool holiday weekend saw only a few people travel to resorts nationwide as showers continued.
Objective Passes Red Cross Manitoba Drive Quota
The Red Cross drive in Manitoba exceeded last year’s quota by about 7000 with provincial headquarters reporting strong participation. Donations from Oak River and surrounding districts included 400 in Portapiece and 1023.07 in May Trarpsiel City area, while Renton and nearby communities contributed significant amounts.
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Red Cross
Manitoba
Prieto
Renton
Lemiaro
Minnerosa
Local enumerators listed for 101 Domivens census
Mrs. George E Jeliff and Mrs G Ball, along with HW OM Harvey, are named as local enumerators for the 101 Domivens vide census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Jeliff
G. Ball
HW. OM. Harvey
Kiwanis Club Drives Up Playpark Funds at Liberty Cafe
Kiwanis members took over Liberty cafe management in Rivers for a Saturday event to boost funds for the playpark project. Hundreds enjoyed a bustling scene with Kiwanians serving pie coffee and sundaes while theater crowds and shoppers dropped in, underscoring progress toward the park’s realization.
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Kiwanis Club
Liberty Cafe
Kiwanis Playpark
Rivers
Kiwanians
Miss
Sir
Ken Riley
Leon Rubin
Tom Richardson
Ki Pinky
Higginson
John Morrow
Dip Foo
Huge Crowd at field Meet Delights Local Arbor Day Event
A sunny field meet drew crowds as dozens of school districts parade in yellow blue and other colors. Students from Rivers and nearby towns showcased events across nearly 50 activities while teachers and Kiwanis volunteers organized cheers hot dogs ice cream and a spirited marching display. Hunter school led the field with Oakleigh and Brooks close behind as Rivers earned several top placements in relays and field events.
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Hunter School
Oakleigh
Brooks
Rivers
Rivers Players Win Drama Festival Honors
The Rivers players' stage comedy The Best Cure won the mid-west drama festival shield on May 30 and earned the T Eaton trophy for best act through Mrs. Philip Maxted. They advance to the provincial festival in Carman June 14 to 16. Rest Cure is on tonight at the Community hall with a cast including Vern on Brown Ruth Hunt and others directed by Mrs G R Higginson.
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T. Eaton Trophy
Philip Maxted
Carman
Rivers
Vernon Brown
Ruth Hunt
S. Bellamy
N. Richardson
C., Maxted
Dorothy Brown
Phil Maxted
G. R. Higginson
Liberal Candidate to Speak in Rivers Tomorrow Evening
Liberal headquarters announce a meeting in Rivers tomorrow Friday with Grant Machichain as principal speaker. The event starts at 8:00 p.m. in the Community Hall.
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Rivers
Liberal
Ems
Fortcoming
Grant Machichain
King Opens Festival of Britain at St Pauls Steps
From the steps of St Pauls the King declared the Festival of Britain open in a world broadcast. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Princess Margaret and the Duke of Edinburgh rode in state to the Service of dedication along cheering crowds. Royal family and government members appear near the dais as Household Cavalry trumpeters perform.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Britain
Princess Elizabeth
Princess Margaret
Duke of Edinburgh
King
St. Paul's
Household Cavalry
No Complaints Lodged Against Elector Lists
Dalwomd Rivers councils report no complaints about electors rolls. Names on municipal rolls are by right and additions must wait another year. Meetings occurred over the weekend allowing attendance at Winnipeg courses for clerks and councillors this week.
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Dalwomd Rivers
Winnipeg
Calgary Visit Sparks Brandon 700 Club Idea
Two members of the Kinsmen club of Brandon toured the Calgary zoo to gather ideas for the planned Brandon 700 event. They met with zoo staff and explored exhibits to inspire venue, activities, and fundraising concepts for their hometown celebration.
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Calgary
Brandon
Birthday Listings Sweep Canada and Britain Reacts
A list of birthday wishes dated June 8 to June 14 includes Lena Martens Frank Walker Mrs J Hain June McDonald Mrs R L Post Hilton Mrs D Eliott Jack Tiltman and others in Winnipeg Sea Island and Alexander. The notices span multiple locales with numerous named individuals, reflecting a communal tradition of celebrating birthdays across regions.
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Lena Martens
Frank Walker
J. Hain
June McDonald
R. L. Post
Hilton
D. Eliott
Jack Tiltman
Winnipeg
C. H. Gabe
M. E H. Bowman
Sea Island
B.C
A. K. McKay
H. M. Pearn
J. M. Wedderburn
Alexander
No Snow in May And 1-2 Inch Rain Local Station Reports
May 1951 was warmer and drier than average with almost 0.59 inches of rain and no snowfall. A cold air invasion on May 31 caused the frost, contrasting with May 1950’s nine inches of snow. Comparisons show May rainfall about 2.05 inches on average since 1939 and zero snowfall for May 1981.
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Meteorological Service
Thirty Five Years Ago In Transcona Shops And Beyond
Reports from thirty five years ago note men moved from Transcona to local shops while Lord and Lady Byng traveled via Rivers. The governor general urged a half holiday for schoolchildren. A gander at Bradwardine sat on 17 eggs with its mate on 21. A Couch of Wheatland left after 45 years for Middlechurch. A family reunion celebrated three sons returning from overseas as two crew shooting contests got under way.
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C. R. English
Bradwardine
A. Couch
Wheatland
Middlechurch
Westwood
Trout and spaniel cooperate on Temagami catch
New Liskeard Ontario angler George Cardy hooked a trout at Temagami. As the fish broke water his spaniel leaped overboard to aid, forcing George to land both dog and fish back in the boat.
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New Liskeard
Ont
George Cardy
Temagami
George
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Lothair
Cherill Bennett
Dianne Bray
Judy Barker
Allistair Frame
Barry Grace
David Dempster
Barry Forman
Jack Burt
Larry Melinchuk
Annie Enns
Mayne
Roseanne Jones
Susan McKenzie
Margaret Isaak
Shirley Wood
JoAnne Taylor
Jacob Kroeger
Brian Robins
William Ironside
Betty Gamble
Faye Armstrong
Vlieta Morrow
John Kroeger
Eddy Bunner
Donald Woods
Star
Angeline Hoyak
Jetty Gamble
Vileta Morrow
Arnold Thompson
Marcia Wightman
Joan Bennett
Judith Batchelder
Stewart Wightman
Graeme L. Hyndman
Rivers Players
Gwna Grandpapa
Prince Albert
Corny Friesen
Hague
Mr. Friesen
Mrs.Friesen
Corny
Tur Rivers Gazette
Transcona
Lord
Howard
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