Local Notes from Rivers District Returns and Events
Local happenings include visits by J H Dodson and Chas Tufis family members, Dr Hughes and Optometrist visit planned for June 22, and Andy MacKay’s Calgary trip due to a sister’s death. School exams begin at Rivers, with field day on June 25 and an Old-Timers baseball game at dusk. Community meetings, socials, and ceremonies feature Orange Lodge members, Missionary Society plans, and a local strawberry social. Oakleigh and Alexandra Hotel listings announce optometry and dental services for June 23. Community clubs schedule tennis, picnics, and junior baseball with dances and supper fundraisers through June 25.
Visit of Alberta Grand Master in town leads meeting
R. 8S. McKenzie of Edmonton Alberta and Grand Master of the Orange Order in that province visited the town last Wednesday. He was received with Grand Honors at the L O L No. 1944 meeting and delivered a strong address on Protestant principles and British Empire citizenship. He is father of merchant J. A. McKenzie and pioneer citizen of Rivers. He heads to Sovereign Grand Lodge in Ottawa where his experience is expected to influence the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
Edmonton
Alberta
Orange Order
Bro. McKenzie
J. A. McKenzie
Rivers
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Ottawa
United Church to Preach on Peace Commemoration Next Sunday
The Rev W B Sallans will lead services if available. If he cannot attend the Pastor will discuss the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba proclamation To Commemorate International Peace. Prayer Service Wednesday 23 The Strengt h of Jesus. The Daly church reopened last Sunday after renovations with Rivers choir providing a musical service. The church color scheme is brown buff and white and will be further enhanced by new carpet and platform furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Sallans
Daly
Rivers
Local Oddfellows Attend Service and Enlistments Noted
Nearly 100 Oddfellows and Rebekahs attended Sunday service. Rev Thomas Neville addressed them. Mr Arlidge of the bank staff is the latest local recruit. The Agricultural Society plans its annual Plowing Match on June 28 at Beat Varcoe's. the school flag was half mast in respect to the late General Kitchener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Thos. Neville
P.G.M
MR. Arlidge
Agricultural “Society
Varcoe’s
Kitchener
Rivers Golf Club opens new Club House with event
The Rivers Golf Club opened its Club House on a Wednesday the 16th with a tournament and banquet marking a big day. Weather spoiled conditions but a full report will appear in the next issue.
Stray notice seeks owner for bay stallion colt
Strayed to my place three miles north of Rivers in Section 11 a two year old bay stallion colt with a star on the forehead. Owner may reclaim by paying expenses. Contact W. Sterdan Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Place
Rivers
W. Sterdan
For Sale Good Washing Machine and Wringer
For sale a washing machine and wringer in good working condition priced at three dollars. Contact L. H. Higginson in Rivers for details and to arrange purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Higginson
Rivers
Mrs Alf Barrett and Daughter Head to Minaki Ontario
Mrs Alf Barrett and her daughter Eila departed on Tuesday of last week for Minaki Ontario, planning a visit and likely return in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Warner
Ada
Bigger, Sesk
Alf. Barrett
Eila
Minaki
Ontario
Mrs B Hopewell Visits Her Parents
Mrs. B Hopewell formerly Gladys Dunsmore is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R N Dunsmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. B. Hopewell
Gladys Dunsmore
Mrs
R.N. Dunsmore
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Dodson
Winnipeg
Chas’ Tufis
Virden
P. C. Hughes
de Looh
Andy MacKay
Calgary
Alta
West
Rivers School
Wareham & Westwood
No. 1
Sid Simpson
Woosomin
Mr. Simpson
Rivers Loyal Orange Lodge
Ladies
Orange ‘Benevolent Association
Cardale
Brad Warding
Kenton
Women’s Missionary Society
The
United Church
Robt. Wilson
Gimli
Jas McFadden
J. Robertson
John J. Arklie
Alexandra Hotel
Ins
J. H. Couch
Henry Krangle
Pat
Brandon
Oakleigh
the Rivers Community Club
Gazelle
John .J. Arklie
Instruments
WicKenzie
Nik
Astors
Zennias
House of Hobberlin
Is. A. McKenzie
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