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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
A Wheatland tennis meet drew players from Bradwardine Rivers and local clubs on a sunny Saturday. Gents doubles Ladies doubles and mixed doubles entries were strong though late play left some matches unfinished. Bradwardine players dominated and the club plans another tournament this coming Saturday.
The Union Ladies Aid thank all who assisted with serving meals on Sports Day and the men who helped build the kitchen onto the dining hall, making the building very complete.
Liberal and Conservative committees open rooms in town for the provincial election. Rivers Agricultural Society receives a $300 grant from the provincial government. Rivers Sports Day yields Oak River 1st in baseball, Rivers 2nd, Rivers Ladies 1st in ladies baseball, Forrest 2nd. Boys under 16 race sees W Thomas 1st, W Gould 2nd, L Buggey 3rd. Griswold Indians win the football event.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts at Rivers on Thursday June 19 1924.
At her home 17 Emily Street Hall England on June 12 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Blewitt The birth adds a new member to the Blewitt family and local neighbors note the happy event.
A list of upcoming Manitoba fair dates includes Brandon June 30 to July 5, Souris July 1, Virden July 10, Rivers July 15, Minnedosa July 16, Hamiota July 17, Miniota July 22, Oak River July 23, and Rapid City July 24.Readers can consult the Gazette Office for a full list of dates.
When planning travel you should buy railway tickets at the local station to avoid extra fare. Purchasing in the city costs more and reduces Rivers Business. The local Canadian National Agent handles arrangements for trips to the Old Country and for bringing friends from abroad.
About June 17 a 10 months old roan steer is missing from its place. Any information leading to its whereabouts should be reported to W. Howey at phone number 505 Rivers.
The Editor faces financial constraints yet spends space in his paper to boost community prosperity. His generosity mirrors a grocer giving away coffee and sugar, though he relies on selling space as his bread and butter.
Canada’s livestock sector shows higher shipments to the United States in January February. Cattle beef pork and mutton totals increased year over year while a Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies pow-wow is planned for July in Yoho with notable supporters including E W Beatty.
Tuesday next is Dominion Day a public holiday when all stores in town will be closed.
The Rivers town council presents Mayor K G Sinclair and councillors for Wards 1 2 and 3 with Ward 1 T W Offen and Wm Thomas Ward 2 J A Grummett A D Aitken Ward 3 Geo Frame A Johnson and Secretary Treasurer C H Gabe.
The Daly Municipal Council lists North Ward representative N W Robins and Pendennis councillors Wardy Jas War and KR R 3. Brandon and Wheatland entries include T E Bradley, J Goring, J Blatchford, S AL Mills, D McCallum, and A Dyer with associated wards and districts.
List of river school trustees with names J D Ells RN Dunsaiere Dr Lyon Alex Forbes Paddock T A White J T Bowinao Jas McFadden and secretary treasurer R G Sinclair all associated with city positions and roles.
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