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Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

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Motorcycles Reach Tokyo Amid Japan Demand

A shipment of 85 cases of Indian motorcycles arrived in Tokyo via Canadian Pacific lines. Japan’s demand for affordable locomotion grows on narrow roads. From Yokohama the New Grand Hotel begins, costing 2 million dollars with furnishings. The Do minion Express departs settlement of shipping disruptions in England. An English football tour of Canada reaches Quebec with a route across major cities ending July 14. Discussions surface on stabilizing China under Sun Yat Sen era coalitions.

Armory Mgas Tokyo Canadian Pacific Japan Canada Quebec Samuel Davidson Dominion Football Association Montreal Hamilton Toronto Fort William Winnipeg Regina Lethbridge Calgary Vancouver Nanaimo Victoria Edmonton Saskatoon Timmins Yravellera Far East China Sun Yan Sun Yat Sen

Reception for Foster and Mrs Baily at John's Home

A large gathering hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Baily on Friday evening honored Mr. and Mrs. Foster Baily returning from their honeymoon. Guests gave many gifts and cheques. The bride cut a beautful wedding cake trimmed with silver leaves and white doves. Rev. Nash delivered a fitting speech as the party concluded with song and dancing into the early hours.

John Baily Ith Foster Baily Nash Gove

Wheatland Tennis Club Opens Season with First Tournament

The Wheatland Tennis Club held its season opener last week with decisive matches lasting until Monday. Premier honors went to Mrs. F Wilkinson and Miss E Howard in Ladies' Doubles, and to S Howard and Miss E Howard in Mixed Doubles.

Wheatland Tennis Club

Regular meeting of Rivers Consolidated School District Trustees

The regular monthly meeting chaired by Dr. Lyon discussed reengagements for 1926-27 at existing salaries for several teachers J O Wilson Miss Phoenix Travers J Miners A I McFadden and I Peden. May Attendance report filed. Applications for a grades 7 8 teacher were assigned to a committee including the Chairman Secretary Treasurer and J H Couch. A W Stephens named auditor for 1925 26.

Rivers Consolidated School District Lyon J. O. Wilson Misses Phoenix Travers J. Miners A. I. McFadden I. Peden Sec.Treas J. H. Couch

Agricultural Society Holds Successful Dance

The Rivers Agricultural Society reports the Friday dance drew the biggest crowd yet, with 175 attendees. Organizers Alex Beattie and Jas Taylor set up the event, Jim Taylor managed the floor, Jas Brown catered, and many others provided music and services. a substantial sum was raised to expand the fair grounds buildings.

Rivers Rivers Agricultural Society Messrs Alex. Beattie Jas. Taylor Jim Taylor Jas. Brown D. Smith Ri. Howard Wm. Carcary C. Howard Darcy Howard Sid Porter C. Carver S. Mills Robi. Lee Ella Beattie

Windy crops and dancing debates thread through village notes

Townsfolk discuss weather and crop losses from wind on June days while readers tease about the Charleston dance. Columns joke about sensational dances and local chatter blends scripture and humor across several papers.

Minnedosa Tribune

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