Rivers schools opening marked by early list of beginners
The Gazette notes Rivers 1843 school opening with a long lineup of beginners including Earlene Harrowman Agatha Iz aac Gaillyn Jeliff Dorothy Rei tyle and more. It highlights local agriculture notes vegetable contests prize tubes and odd happenings while reporting on community births weddings and public service announcements. It also covers notable moves such as RCAF enlistments and a fatal railway yard accident plus changes to Odd Fellows hall and rivers landmarks.
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the Gazette
Rivers School
Liberals Return For Another Term
Liberal candidates were returned to office in a local election with Foster Pally and S Beever as deputies returning officers and BE. Fo White as scrutineer. Other notable polling sites included Wirpert Tradwardiie Moyne Robingidle, while Mrs Wolliary Wareham and Mrs John Radcliffe led a list of polling staff.
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Whch
Donald Morrow
RCAF
Fred Dowland
Victor Steski
Ernest Wareham
Harry E. Parker
Robert Bradt
Murray Bray
Joe Kolotylo
Roland Donagh
Charles Jones
Foster Pally
S Beever
Set. Cormier
Cpl. Spelliscey
BE. Fo White
Voting turnout at multiple polling places in Bradwartine
In Bradwartine and nearby polls, deputy returning officers presided with scrutineers named for Tarbolton and Mayne sites. Voter activity was brisk in forenoon hours. Total votes polled across the constituency reached 19,833 with Bracken 7,080 Johnson 1,917 and Matthews 10,836.
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Bradwartine
E. H. Dowland
Wes, Common
Rex Hraye
Felows
Bracken
Johnson
Matthews
Tricky Asparagus Raisers amid Confusing Plant Claims
A scrambled, garbled fragment discusses Tricky Asparagus and Cane Raiser topics with unclear claims about asparagus development. The text mentions fat and tender qualities, a curdled end, and references to various misheard terms, leaving the core facts unreadable.
Sunday School Picnics Were Happy Affairs
Sunday school picnics drew cheerful crowds despite threatening clouds. United church youth and adults visited the Ashton farm while St James travelers went to Mrs Westwood’s farm. It marked the Anglican group’s 20th year hosted by Mrs Westwood.
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The
United Church
Frank Ashton
St. James
C. Westwood
Summer Holidays Begin for Hundreds of Scholars
Summer holidays for hundreds of scholars in Hivers and surrounding areas began on Wednesday. The final hours of the old term were spent in jollity, treats and lunch, with remembrances to teaching staff. Most teachers will return when the fall term begins in late August.
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Hivers
Gazette reveals last issue before July 21 with interim printing
The Gazette announces no issues in July except July 21 and 28 printed out of town in Winnipeg due to lack of local facilities. Copy deadline is 6:00 p.m. on Fridays preceding those issues. Office hours shift in last two weeks of July, and readers, subscribers, and advertisers are urged to cooperate. Contact numbers 82 and 112 for Mrs. R. H. Balls.
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The
Gazette
Winnipeg
Brandon Judge A. G. Buckingham KC Dies Suddenly
Brandon judge A. G. Buckingham KC died suddenly in Wheat City on Tuesday. He was well known throughout the province and respected for his legal work and public service.
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A. G. Buckingham KC
Brandon
Wheat City
Memorial service addresses peace and unity at Harding events
Fred Franklin of Harding urged a Christian democracy for lasting peace at the annual memorial service, condemning racial discrimination and warlike ideologies. A veterans parade, air cadets, and regional clergy aided the service with music and ceremonial honors. Speakers included Rev. J. Ross and Rev. G. R. F. Blisary, with performances by Mrs. B. McKenzie and D. A. Mitchell. The Piper’s Lament and Last Post were rendered by local participants.
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Bradwardine
Fred Franklin
Harding
Franklin
God
Air School
J. Ross
Kenton
G. R. F. Blisary
Rivers
B. McKenzie
D. A. Mitchell
Last Post
Cpl
Vic Sedt
James Rorke 78 dies in Minnedosa hospital
Carnegie resident of 46 years James Rorke aged 78 died Tuesday at Minnedosa hospital. Born in Ontario, he moved to Carnegie in 1903 to farm and joined the Masonic lodge at Rapid City. Survived by his wife and son Harold at home. funeral planned for Rapid City.
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Carnegie
James Rorke
Minnedosa Hospital
Ontario
Mr. Rorke
Masonic Lodge
Rapid City
Harold
Navy Trainees Arrive In Town For CJATC Stationing
The Royal Canadian Navy trainees in blue uniforms are in the district again this year arriving by air last week. Large air transports touched down from the east just before sunset last Wednesday. Trainees will be stationed at CJATC for several weeks.
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NAVY
Royal Canadian Navy
CJATC
Locomotive TPR Diesel Engine 4000 En Route to Newport
A unit identified as TPR diesel engine 4,000 begins its shipment near Montreal bound for Newport, signaling the first of its class in a cross river transit over the St. Lawrence corridor.
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St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Newport
TPR
Wells River
Rector May Go to Belmont
The Rev. G. R. F. Ebsary rector of St. James parish will take charge of Belmont Baldur and Ninette parishes this fall unless a suitable house is supplied at St. James. He has served Rivers Roseville Antrum for two years and plans marriage in Newfoundland before resuming work in southern Manitoba with headquarters in Belmont.
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G. R. F. Ebsary
St. James’ Parish
Belmont
Baldur and
Ninette
Ebsary
Rivers
Roseville
Antrum
W. W. H. Thomas
Brandon
St. James
Newfoundland
Manitoba
Looking Backward at the Files of Tag Rivers Gazette
Thirty-five years ago Chris Mathews returned from a visit to California and Mexico. Thirty years ago James Brown of Virden acquired the local bakery. Twenty-five years ago high school pupils gifted the principal and Miss Kennedy. Twenty years ago work began on an Oddfellows hall extension. Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Henderson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Five years ago church representatives bid farewell to Rev W R and Mrs Donagh. Married Doreen Elizabeth Wolfe and John H Wedderburn at Tarbolton. Dr C M Thomas resigned as municipal doctor.
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Kenith T. Vining
Hostler
Rivers
Daly
R. W. Dobson
Alex Gerrard
James Brown
Virden
H. W. Ferrier
Miss F. Kennedy
Mrs. W. Henderson
Daly, Pettapiece
Rivers United Churches
W. R
Donagh
Doreen Elizabeth Wolfe
John H. Wedderburn
Gate Blows Down Slightly Injuring Child in Downtown
Changeable weather last week disrupted local events with one injury reported. Pat Dentry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BE. F. Dentry, Gilchrist block, sustained slight nose and upper lip injuries when a large wooden gate blew loose and fell on her. Attendance at E. J. Casey shows dipped due to cool weather while a Brandon Mental hospital team and the Joint Air School played to a 9-9 tie amid a ball game and fireworks. Warmer conditions later boosted show attendance.
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Pat Dentry
BE. F. Dentry
Gilchrist
E. J. Casey
Brandon Mental Hospital
Joint Air School
Parish meeting and local engine sale notices
A parish meeting for St James Rivers St Matthew s Ancrum and Roseville Mission is set for Monday July 3 at 8 00 p m in the parish hall. Also for sale two international engines 1 5 hp wire mags new pistons sleeves wrist pins Briggs Stratton wash engine all in good shape cheap Albert Baily Bradwardine Rivers For sale Fawcett Tor heater med size complete with pipes 300 gal oil storage tank Gordon J Taylor 348 Third avenue
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St. James’ Parish
Rivers
St. Matthew's Ancrum
Roseville Mission
G. R. F. Ebsary
Briggs & Stratton
Albert Baily
Bradwardine
Fawcett Tor
Med
Gordon J. Taylor
Third Avenue
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