River Board of Trade Meets at Alexandra Hotel
Rivers Board of Trade held its monthly session at the Alexandra Hotel with a dinner and routine business chaired by President E E Grant. A committee was formed to coordinate with the Town Council on the Royal Visit in June as the Rivers Drama Club presented two one act plays at 1.00 F. Hall.
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Rivers Board of Trade
Alexandra Hotel
E E ‘Grant
Robin Harvey
The
Rivers Agricultural Society
T. W. Offen
Albert Wareham
Cyril Foster
Rivers
Rivers Drama Club
W. G Wilkes
Why Not in Manitoba The Banner urges fewer Manitoba seats
The Russell Manitoba edition reproduces an editorial arguing Manitoba should reduce provincial legislature seats. It cites Toronto Globe and Mail publisher C George McCullagh and calls for eliminating party politics, nominating 17 independent representatives, and forming groups to back redistribution to cut seats.
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C. George McCullagh
Toronto Globe and Mail
Manitoba
Local notices and updates from Rivers 1939 event a.y.p.a debate
A.Y.P.A. debate features Violet Bowman Elsie Barker Mabel Bowman Harvey Forman and Bert Franklin. E Conti replaced as Alexandra Hotel manager by A M McLeod. Curling season ends as Bruce Butler secures rink. Merle Sargent finishes formal and studies near Swift Current. Jewell Nesbitt leaves for Belmont school. Crates room at Rivers School closes after Florence Korman scarlet fever. Gilbert and Kelly evangelists to conduct special meetings in Rivers.
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A.Y. P.A
Violet Bowman
Elsie Barker
Mabel Bowman
Harvey Forman
Bert Franklin
Rivers School Board Meeting March 15 Adopts Minutes Pays Accounts
Rivers School Trustees met on Wednesday March 15 at 8 00 pm in the school. Resolutions carried include appointing Beattie as Chairman in Bowman's absence and adopting the last meeting's minutes. Accounts totaling 193.70 were authorized for payment. Reports from the Principal and Attendance Officer for February were read and filed. Correspondence included Education Dept contracts, Manitoba Wage Tax Office notes on undercollections in 1937, Inspector A Moore on education costs, Great West Life and Mutual Life debentures maturing in 1939. Meeting adjourned.
Parliament hears call to end radio license fee
Paul Martin presented to the Commons radio broadcasting committee his plan to abolish the 250 license fee on receiving sets. He argued the fee harms the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and urged funding broadcasting from general taxation as a matter of national character.
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Paul Martin
Lib
Essex East
House of Commons
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Martin
CN Railways Offers Bargain Return to Winnipeg This Weekend
The Canadian National Railways announces a bargain return trip to Winnipeg valid for this weekend. The limited offer includes flexible timing and passenger amenities, aimed at weekend travelers and visitors to Manitoba.
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The
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Church Service Schedule for Lent Across Parishes
March 26 to Sunday in Lent services listed for St James Rivers Sunday School at 2 00 pm Holy Communion 7 30 pm Family Prayer each Wednesday 7 30 pm St Matthews Ancrum No service Roseville Evening Prayer 2 30 pm
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St. James
Rivers
St. Matthews
Ancrum
What Value is Your Life Is It Worth Living
United Church announces services on Sunday March 26 with Rev W Donagh and Daly Pettapiece Rivers as speakers at 1 00 am 3 00 pm and 7 30 pm. Sunday School at 2 60 pm.
Curling Club Ends Season With Prize Winners Listed
The Curling Club wrapped up its final bonspiel last week with prize results across divisions. Jas Frame led the Grand Challenge and Curling Club Event, Alf Wareham took second in both events, while Harry Evans and Dave Luchuck earned Citizens top spots. The Ladies Curling Club finals concluded Saturday with Mrs Hi Rea winning Grand Challenge and Second Event, Norma Grommett securing Consolation, and Mrs H Stewart top in Consolation.
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Curling Club
Ladies’ Curling Club
Notice to Beginners on Violin Spring Term Offer
For the spring term April May and June there is a special rate of 400 pounds for beginners. Enroll at once to take advantage. Limited violins available for loan to beginners. Alex Whyte.
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Alex. Whyte
Card of Thanks from Mrs Forrest for Rivers Orchestras flowers
On behalf of the family of the late Mrs White Mrs A Forrest Kenton thanks the Junior and Senior Orchestras of Rivers for the lovely flowers sent. She appreciates the kindness expressed.
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Mrs. White
Rivers
Mrs. A. Forrest
Kenton
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