Pettapiee son dies in mining accident at San Antonio Mines
Norman Wolstenholme, son of Mr and Mrs T Wolstenholme, was killed in an accident at the San Antonio Mines Bissett on Tuesday morning last week. The funeral was held at United Church on Friday with wreaths from many friends. Pallbearers were old friends Gordon Shanks George Pettapiece Reid Spearin James Mundall Ruggl es Brown and James Stratford. Interment in Pettapiece cemetery. Survived by widow parents a sister and three brothers.
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Norman Wolstenholme
T. Wolstenholme
San Antonio
Bissett
United Church
W. R. Donazh
Rivers
Gordon Shanks
George Pettapiece
Reid Spearin
James Mundall
Ruggles Brown
James Stratford
Pettapiece
Canadian National Railways weekly earnings rise in 1941
The Canadian National Railways System reports gross revenues of 5,864,076 for the week ending June 14, 1941, up from 5,467,110 a year earlier, an increase of 396,966.
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Canadian National Railways
Rivers Exhibition Notes and Community Updates
Local notices recount visits by Mrs P Gibbings and others to Winnipeg Alameda and Holmfield, vacation plans and medical progress, and many townfolk preparing for the Manitoba Exhibition. The Old-Timers Picnic is rescheduled to July 10 at Wm Harman’s farm, with fine weather praised for Rivers Sports Day. Notables include editor T W Offen at a provincial convention and MLA Matt Sutherland visiting. Entries in livestock and new horse classes highlight strong show potential.
Provincial Exhibition Opens Next Monday at Brandon
The Provincial Summer Exhibition at Brandon opens next Monday for a five day run. Directors and officials deserve praise for guiding the event through a year of unusual difficulties. Manitoba's Great Provincial Fair continues with expectations it will exceed past editions.
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Brandon
Manitoba
Double Bed Complete Congo Leum Carpets and Articles
Mrs McConkey applies for removal of furnishings including a double bed complete, Congo leum carpets, and other household articles from Rivers. The request seeks clearance of items described in the filing for separation.
Wood bidding notice seeks seasoned fuel to Septembr first
A public notice states bids will be received up to September 1, 1941 for four cords of seasoned wood. For further particulars contact Mrs. M. N. Connon, secretary treasurer.
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M. N. Connon
Sec.Treas
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Alameda, Sask
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Hamida
Rivers School
Wm. Harrison
Holmfield
Norman Tivy
R.N. Dunsmore
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
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R.C.A.F
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Rivers Insurance
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Thomas W. Offen
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