Birthday Greetings from The Gazette Listing
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Bire Hugh Res June 22 Charlie Stevenson 22 Jack Beever 22 Robert Harrison Tivy 23 Mrs Roderick A Copland Winnipeg 23 Helen Craigie 23 Mrs J H Couch 25 P McLean Newdale 27 P Mancha 27 Margaret Thompson Kenora 28 Mise Jean Holt China 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bire
Hugh Res
Chariie Stevenson
Jack Beever
Robert Harrison Tivy
Roderick A. Copland
Winnipeg
Helen Craigie
J. H. Couch
P. McLean
Newdale
P. Mancha
Margaret Thompson
Kenora
Mise Jean Holt
China
The World of Wheat Seed Guidance from Searle Grain
Farmers are urged to sow Registered and Certified seed with proper field alleys and clear growth to prevent mix with lower quality crops. Field inspections are offered to certify seed for sale or packaging. Communications should be sent by July 1 to the Canadian Seed Growers’ Assn. and provincial district supervisors for next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. G. Wiener
Canadian Seed Growers' Assn
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Calgary
Local and Personal Notes From Portage la Prairie and Rivers
Mrs John Morrow of Portage la Prairie spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wilkes. Mr and Mrs J Young formerly of Rivers visited Mr and Mrs Hanlon. Miss Evelyn Rose of Minnedosa assisted by Miss Ethel Johnson is in charge of the post office during Postmaster Dunamore’s absence. Rivers School Band is popular and in demand, playing at a Petti piece social and a Zion event scheduled for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrow
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Wilkes
Evelyn Rose
Minnedosa
Ethel Johnson
Dunamore
Annie Danilevitch Wins Governor Generalmedal at Rivers School
Annie Danilevitch of Rivers School won the Governor General's medal for general proficiency. Sixty representatives attended the County Orange Lodge meeting. Softball growth noted. a severe storm caused widespread damage. Pte Reg Godfrey, after four years active service, visits with Mr and Mrs Robt Madden. Ernose Howard pitched well for Rivers in a game against Hamiota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Danilevitch
Rivers School
County
Orange Lodge
Reg. Godfrey
Robt. Madden
Ernose Howard
Rivers
Hamiota
University of Manitoba Field Days Hosted June 27 28 1939
Faculty members invite the public to University Farm Winnipeg for Field Days on June 27 and 28. A farm clinic from 11:00 to 12:00 covers weeds insects and plant diseases with questions on seeds and farm problems. Three guided tours showcase gardens laboratories laboratories and research fields. Tea and milk provided. visitors may bring lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Rivers District News Highlights and Local Visits
Wareham Bros shipped livestock from Rivers on Tuesday morning. Rivers Softball Girls won first money at Strathclair sports on Thursday lest. Our congratulations to Dr and Mrs Gerald Creasy and son Robert of Brandon visiting Mr and Mrs R G Sinclair. Mies L Margaret Fairfield of Little Britain visiting in Rivers as guest of Dr and Mrs C M Thomas. Dr A Griffith of Lintaw Sask and formerly of Rivers visited the district for two or three days last week. Mr and Mrs W G Thomas and Pat spent a couple of days at their cottage at Grand Beach. Mrs R Brannan with two children from Cardinal visited daughter Mrs Robt McKenzie. Mayor R N Dunsmore left for Chicago to visit his daughter Mrs Oscar Vincent. United Church Sunday School picnic held at farm home of TI McFadden. School Band concert drew an appreciative crowd despite chilly weather. Dr Doran of Brandon will be at Alexandra Hotel Rivers on June 28 for dental work. appointments advised. Rev G M Armstrong Rector of St James and Chas Angel left to attend Diocesan Synod in Brandon. Mrs Kidd of Brandon will be in Rivers Wednesdays for De Milo waving. appointments with Mrs Ibbotson. Casey Shows tents and features improved the fair grounds. The Sipins’ scenery noted. Casey outfit added. Editor and Mrs Offen attended Manitoba Division WWNA convention at Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. sessions were good. Harry G Franklin of Roland reelected to a third term. A W Hanks of St James Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offen
Manitoba
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Harry G. Franklin
Roland
Association
A.W Hanks
St. James
Big Curriculum Change for Manitoba Junior Grades
Manitoba will adopt a new Department of Education curriculum for grades one to six next September. The plan reduces arithmetic and increases English literature and social studies, with health outdoor science music arts and crafts and projects. Reading and speaking skills are emphasized alongside reading and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Department of Education
An Editor's Prayer for Merchants and Readers
An old district newspaper prayer exhorts merchants to advertise and prosper. It praises women who report wedding and party details, readers who inform editors of events, early copy submission, and cooperation with the editor to make the district a good place to live and do business.
Royal Engine On Display At New York World Fair
Largest streamlined locomotive in the British Empire the Royal 6400 of the Canadian National Railways is shown on the New York World's Fair exhibit track and part of the transportation pageant throughout July. The Royal 6400 and similar engines are among the most powerful on North American rails, covering 10 000 to 14 000 miles each month in regular service, more than three times Montreal to Vancouver. They have run this mileage without a hitch since entering service two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Canadian National Railways
Niagara Frontier
Montreal
Vancouver
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H.G. L. Sites
Searle Grain Company, Ltd
Victoria
Alberta
Edson
East
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Port Arthur
Armstrong
West
Jasper
Anpp National
J. Young
Mrs. Hanlon
Faculty of Agriculture and Home Economics
University of Manitoba
University Farm
Yours Sincerely
A. V. Mitchener, Dean
Brookfield C'C
Wareham
Wareham Bros
Gerald Creasy
Robert
Brandon
R. G. Sinclair
Mies L. Margaret Fairfield
Litle
Britain
C. M. Thomas
MA. Griffith
Lintaw, Sask
W. G. Thomasi
Pat
Grand Beach
R. N. Dunsmore
Chicago
Oscar Vincent
United Church
TI. McFadden
Dr. Doran
Alexandra Hotel
G. M. Armstrong
Chas. Angel
Pro
Casey
Manitoba School Journal
The
North America
WcKenzie’s
United State News
United Store
1. Marsh
Royal
New York
Howard White
Brockie
Funeral Home
Goldwell, Coleman, Kerr & McQuarrie Barristers
Solicitors
Etc
Randon, Man
Second Avenue
Stewart & Son Agents
H.C. Implements
Sovereign Life Assurance Co
Albert Wareham
Coldwell, Coleman, Kerr & Mc Juatrie’s Law v
Second Avenue Rivers
Taylor
Transier
J. C. Cousins
Real Hatate
Fourth Avenue
15Th Street
Brandon Wal
Lancet
Rivers Gazette
Rivers Manitoba
Canada
Thomas W. Offen
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