Ten Years Ago in the Gazette Highlights
This week in the Gazette recalls Mrs. John Baily’s reception for Mr. and Mrs. Foster Baily returning from their honeymoon. The Agricultural Society reports a successful dance and plans the annual plowing match for June 28 at Bert Varcoe’s. Local bank staffer M. R. Arlidge enlists. work begins on a coal dock ruin and repair. Nearly 100 Oddfellows and Rebekahs attend Sunday service led by Rev. Thos Neville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baily
Mrs. Foster Baily
The
Agricultural Society
Bert Varcoe
Birthday Greetings List From The Gazette
The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Frank Waculka Jr June 18 Gerald Harry Post Bradwardine 19 George Chapman Pendennis 20 Ralph Ainsworth Post Bradwardine 20 C H Gabe 21 Mrs Hugh Rea 22 Jack Beever 22 Robert Harrison Tivy 23 Margaret Wills Winnipeg 23 Helen Craigie Oak River 23rd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Waculka Jr
Gerald Harry Post
Bradwardine
George Chapman
Pendennis
Ralph Ainsworth Post
C. H. Gabe
Mrs. Hugh Rea
Jack Beever
Robert Harrison Tivy
Margaret Wills
Winnipeg
Helen Craigie
Oak River
Census Taker Encounters A Daunting Animal Defense
A Rapid City census taker faces a startling incident after venturing off the beaten path. The encounter with a small animal guarding its territory highlights the dangers of fieldwork and the day's hardships of a rural routes census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Why All the Rush and Sordid Scheming
A reflective verse by a reader named Barnes urges patience and kindness on the road and in daily dealings. It contrasts reckless rushing with consideration for others and inner peace, warning that scheming leads to worry and pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H, Barnes
Bradwardine Sports Day and Memorial Service Planned
The Bradwardine Curling Club sponsors a June 20 Sports Day with prizes for baseball and softball and races, plus midway attractions and a Rivers School Band. lunch, refreshments, and a 25 cent grounds admission. An evening dance at Hunter's Hall costs 25 cents. A July 5 memorial service follows, with a parade by veterans and the Rivers Pipe Band. Political parties prepare for a provincial election with July 27 as date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradwardine Curling Club
Rivers School
Hunter's Hall
Wes. Common
Walter Lowe
Sec
Treas
Bradwardine Unit
A. and
N. V
The
Rivers Pipe Band
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
the Agricultural Society
M. R. Arlidge
Board of the United Church
Harding, Tarbolton
P. K. Jones
Bracken
Liberals
Conservatives
C C.F
Pacific Coast
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Eastern Canada
Jasper
Alaska
Wonderful
Canadian National
Brockie
Brandon
Funeral Home
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