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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

8

Robinville Community Club Concert Draws Large Crowd

The Robinville Community Club held a lively Friday concert on March 6 with President Geo Wareham presiding. The program featured Speedy the Balky 2ule and top-notch entertainment by the Hays Brothers, Jack Thompson, and Ira Bally. Tickets were drawn for two bamipens won by Cliff Bromiley and Miss Helen Prank, plus two boxes of tandy for Red Cross drawn by Henry Newfeld and Duncan Lawson. Lunch followed with dancing lasting late into the night and praise for Bill Smith for managing the floor.

Geo. Wareham Cliff Helen Red Cross Henry Newfeld Dencan Lawson Hays Brothers Jack Thompson Ira Bally Bill Smith

Bradwardine Curling Club enters final events and town notes

The Bradwardine Curling Club reports progress through three events with the final to be played early next week and an annual meeting Friday evening featuring a financial report and elections followed by a concert and dance. Also noted are local occurrences including a memorial for Harvey Chappell and plans for a Jubilee Reunion in Deloraine Manitoba.

Bradwardine Curling Club Deloraine Man

St Patrick's Day Celebrations On March 17

Next Tuesday marks St Patrick's Day on March 17, celebrated with parades and festivities across communities in Ireland and beyond. The date aligns with traditional observances and public events.

Ireland

Revenues of Canadian National Up in 1935

The 1935 Canadian National Railways net revenue reached £14,238,253.28, up from £12,996,423 in 1934, an increase of $1,291,830. Operating revenues rose to £17,184,502, up $8,282,000 from 1934, while operating expenses totaled $158,926,249, up $699,170.

Canadian National Railways

Dust settles as King policy reshapes local relief work

Our Exchanges notes the dust settling as the King government wages policy takes hold. Eighteen men left for Riding Mountain national park to join the workforce rather than remain on relief lists, allowing town councils to weed out “good for-nothings” from relief. Those who refuse employment are said to deserve consideration during relief distribution.

Riding Mountain Minnedosa

Rivers town notes and events update from local paper

Local radio installed at Rivers School. Mrs Howey seeks hospital care in Winnipeg. W G Thomas attends Grand Lodge in Winnipeg. Friday 13th noted as unlucky by superstitious. Mrs A Anderson visits her father in Rivers. CN Rail offers special fares to Winnipeg for March 13-14. St James Church held farewell sermon with visitors. Twenty Cent Spring Tea planned March 21. Falconer Building being demolished for playground space. J A McKenzie and sister visit Pacific Coast, plan Edmonton reunion. Rivers hockey team split Winnipeg games with Rovers. Rebekah Assembly attendees include several Rivers ladies, with possible honors. Rivers Board of Trade meets March 17. Education minister urges rural vocational training. Gazette ponders Rivers reunion and all-weather road prospects. North road improvements deemed promising.

Farm to Rent Near Wheatland with Water and Wood

Three quarter sections for rent south of Wheatland. Fair buildings provide shelter and ample wood. Water close to buildings ensures convenience for farming operations. Apply to J. Cascaden at Wheatland P.O.

Wheatland J. Cascaden Wheatland P.O

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Robinville Community Club Bradwardine Beef Ring H. Watkins Malr, Sask Harvey Chappell Saskatoon Oakleigh Manitoba W.J. Major William W. Douglas Alexander Alexander United Church J C. Parker Canadian National J. H. Barker Wareham’s Meat Market Swift's Brookfield Creamery Warehawm Rivers W. G. Thomas Winnipeg A. Anderson Libav, Man J. J. Morrow Board of Trade Brandon Annie Harland Treherne Rev. W. W Mrs. Harland St. James’ Church EL. Williams United Ladies Aid Falconer Second Avenue East J. A. McKenzie Mrs. E. Platt Toronto Pacific Coast Edmonton Alta Winnipeg Rovers Rivers Boys Rebekah C. W. Angel Robt. Reshaur N. Tivy Rivers Board of Trade R. A. Hoey the Gazette Stanfield United M.C.L Salh H. Barker Chas. Nowe Imperial Oil Co Mobil Oil Marvelube Polarine John Deere Implements Jas. Taylor W. E. Stewart J.h.c.implements and Machinery The McColl Frontenac Oil Co Sovereign Life Assurance CO Albert Wareham AVS J. H. Couch B.C. L. Barwater Notary Public Ontario Bar Insurance Second Avenue Thompson Butcher Shop Col. Columbia Fifth Avena Rivera Mt. Sinai Masonic G. Thomas L.O.L. No Oddfellows At J. C. Cousins Thos. Zeliska Tonsorial Artist Main Street Excelsior Lodge L.C.B.A B. Maxwell Sis Bell Pacific Lodge C.F Oddfellows Hall W. G Rea Norman Tivy NG Fin See W. Angel Ree Real Eatate 4Th Ave Anglican Church
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