01 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
1
The Carnival Sports event at the Rink drew poor attendance despite friendly weather and an attractive program. Highlights included a Broom Ball game won by Mighty Midgets 8 to 0 against Gentle Giants, with events featuring Youth and Open races and the Ladies’ Open.
The Rivers Town Council met on Wednesday evening February 21 with Mayor Forman presiding. Resolutions included canceling taxes totaling 6.37 for block 3a, assigning Bylaw No 166 three readings, appointing Wm LePage as Poundkeeper for 1923, and authorizing a weights and measures bylaw and a bylaw binder. The Sec Treas was instructed to petition for a Small Debts Court Magistrate and suggest J C Cousins for the role. Council adjourned.
The Gazette invites readers to forward their subscriptions for the Family Herald and Star of Montreal. The notice encourages setting up new subscriptions and mentions handling preferences for patrons.
Howard Higginson youngest son of James Higginson was badly hurt on Tuesday afternoon when a team bolted and sleighs drove over him injuring his leg in two places. His sister-in-law Mrs R Higginson carried the baby to town to summon a doctor as he had long-standing leg trouble and the event is considered serious.
The Oak River curling rink returned with first prize in one open event and were finalists in the Grand Challenge, winning 9 of 11 games. Messrs. Thompson Moxley Maw and Payne praised their hosts, noting Rivers curlers’ usual courteous treatment at Ox River.
The editor urges readers to share news to boost the town paper. Call or mail details to help grow local interest and serve the community. Share anything readers would find engaging.
Eddie Polo the King of Serial Stars arrives at the Bijou Theatre on Monday and Tuesday March Sth and 6th to present Cap'n Kidd a thriller serial featuring a premier acrobat horseman and swimmer.
The Oak River Bonspiel sees Wour Hoke entries led by skip C Howard S Mills R Stephens and J KE Thompson. A wedding on Thursday February 20 unites Mrs Alice Franklin and Mr George Wills. Rivers Council pays $185 monthly for scavenger service with provider supplying his own team.
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