Looking Backward Ten Years Age June 20 1935
Crop conditions in this district are very promising. Arrow River players presented two plays here. Rivers sports was called off on account of weather. Fifteen Yeers Age June 26 1930 Rivers plans to celebrate Manitoba's diamond jubilee with a calibhumpian parade and sports. Mrs J T Suthers of Armstrong Ont visited in town. The annual memorial service attracted a large crowd. G B Coleman KC was the special speaker.
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Rivers Sports
Rivers
Manitoba
G. B Coleman KC
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
C.P.R
Lord and Lady Byng visit sparks holiday for Rivers pupils
June 25 1925 Twenty years ago Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Byng passed through town. The Governor General requested a day off for Rivers school pupils. Three cheers were given. A team of horses driven by C Airey bolted upset the wagon and ran off.
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Lord
Lady Byng
Rivers School
C. Airey
Local Orangemen Plan June Twenty Five Years Ago
In 1920 local Orangemen planned a twelfth of political meetings at Bradwardine. Large crowds attended as Premier Norris and Dr. Hicks addressed the gathering.
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Bradwardine
Norris
Hicks
Thirty Years Ago Resume Sets Fire History
A note from June 24, 1915 indicates a portion of this year’s fire history was destroyed years ago and that the Thirty Years Ago column will resume shortly, preserving a historical sequence for readers.
First Rivers Agricultural Society Exhibition Planned with Prizes
The June 28 1910 notice announces Rivers Agricultural Society hosting its first annual exhibition with a total prize fund of 1200 dollars. A Free Press report notes the Grand Trunk western division employs many in the mechanical department. Locals describe a large native presence and several prominent men had their fortunes told.
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The
Rivers Agricultural Society
Grand Trunk Western Division
Rivers School Trustees Meet Attendees Named
At the Rivers school trustees monthly session last Wednesday attendees included J. T. Bowman chairman J. A. McKenzie G. E. Jelliff Elmer Westwood and R. G. Sinclair secretary treasurer.
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Rivers School
J. T. Bowman
J. A. McKenzie
G. E. Jelliff
Elmer Westwood
R. G. Sinclair
Fragmentary war poem fragment about returning soldiers
A damaged excerpt portrays two men discussing leaving war and finding a new path. It contrasts blood and smoke with sweat and tears, noting weariness with the old job. The speaker asks what comes next and mentions hopes of regular pay and a steadier life.
Grandma Brown Celebrates 85th Birthday With Family
Mrs. Thomas Brown, born June 28 1820 in Liverpool, England, marks her 85th birthday surrounded by children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The Brown family, long-time residents of Rivers, Manitoba, has spent winters in Winnipeg and recently returned home, with best wishes for many more years.
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Thomas
Grandma) Brown
Liverpool
England
Brown
Canada
Rivers
P. Isbell Now
Transcona
R. B. Riddick
W. Parsons
McGraw, N. Y
George Brown
Winnipeg
Mrs. Brown
Granny” Brown
Manitoba Road Allowance Vast in Rural Municipalities
Manitoba has 91,233 miles of road allowance, averaging over 700 miles per rural municipality. This figure highlights extensive local infrastructure and planning across the province.
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Manitoba
Oakleigh Boys and Girls Show Draws Keen Crowd
A large crowd and ideal weather marked another Oakleigh community event last Wednesday the annual boys and girls call and calf show. In the evening a softball game Rivers All-Stars vs Oakleigh Lobsters caused some casualities. Winners include Freddie Smith Ina Davies Henry Kroeger and others with Best calf awarded to Freddie Smith.
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Oakleigh
Rivers
Will Observe Early Closing For Gasoline Vendors
Winnipeg branch of the automotive trade association told the health committee of the Winnipeg city council on Wednesday June 20 that they seek a bylaw to limit hours at city service stations from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily except Sunday. The plan aims to standardize hours for Manitoba dealers and to urge others to pursue similar municipal legislation.
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Winnipeg
The
Automotive Trade Association
Health Committee
Manitoba
Calf and yearling winners named in Clyde show class
Best fitted and groomed calf Winnie Cormish Clyde yearling Frank Ashton Clyde mare or gelding two years or over won by Helen Phillips Frank Ashton Alvin Terry. In Percheron class Gordon Shanks took first with his Cont inside page.
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Winnie Cormish
Clyde
Helen Phillips
Frank Ashton
Alvin Terry
Gordon Shanks
Electrical Storm Drenches District With Hail and Power Outages
After 48 hours of near 100 degree heat a severe storm struck the district. Lightning lit the southwest sky around 11 p.m. as dust clouds rolled in and hail and wind followed. Hydro power failed, plunging homes and streets into darkness for over 12 hours. Rain lingered, a deluge lasted about an hour before dawn Saturday. Hail damage to crops reported negligible amid property loss at North American Lumber & Supply.
The A B C of Post war Projects for Rural Canada
An article dedicates this outline to youths who served and those who did not return, presenting post war projects for rural Canada. It frames plans for rebuilding communities and aiding returning veterans with civic efforts and youth involvement.
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Canada
Post War Employment Proposals For Rivers District
The writer details postwar employment ideas for rivers district aiming to aid returning boys and girls. It calls for a local bakery and beauty parlor as must-have facilities with roles for at least three people of either sex, noting bread imports and the need to rehabilitate civilians through home-based work.
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Rivers
Small Canadian Woodworking Flourishes in Frontier Towns
In Canada cabinet making expands beyond furniture to wooden toys and small goods. Local artisans in British Columbia mountains repurpose old pieces into new items while others craft canes from slender sticks and fashion shakes and shingles from local timber. In Alberta’s capital a man shifts from one job to making toys and wooden articles, seeking help to manage demand.
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British, Columbia
Alberta
Rivers School to Close for Summer Reopening Sept 4
Rivers consolidated school will close for the summer holidays this week and reopen on Tuesday Sept 4. The decision was made at a Rivers school trust meeting held last Wednesday. The report notes the status of a teacher for the five year old class.
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Rivers Consolidated School
Rivers School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arrow River Players
J. T. Suthers of
Armatrong, Ont
Sor
Freddie Smith
Billy Smith
Ina Davies
Henry Kroeger
Clyde Yearling
This District
North American Lumber & Supply
Armed Forces
Milady
Srades
Beum
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