Faded fashions and a town fire in Rivers 1947
In early 20th century Rivers, Daly district residents favored gendered hair trends causing confusion and teasing until school days began. A farewell at the Presbyterian church, a new principal, and the official opening of the Methodist church mark local changes. An eleventh hour fire destroys a large east end railway boarding house, with owner restraint leaving the blaze to consume the building. (To be continued)
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Dad
Sissy
R. H. Fotheringham
Presbyterian Church
Rivers
James McNeil
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the Rivers Gazette
Pur chase of Bradwardine Watkin store by Grover Cole
Grover Cole completed the purchase of Bradwardine Watkins store on Wednesday. Former owners Mr and Mrs H Watkins will remain residents in Bradwardine. Sam Clinton, who has dispos...
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Sam Clinton
Local residents plan homes and visit neighbors in Bradwardine
A farmer north of town is building a home in Bradwardine. James Topinka starts a 20 by 24 duplex garage. P Peterson of Brandon spent last weekend as guest of Donald Crawford.
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Bradwardine
James Topinka
P. Peterson
Brandon
Donald Crawford
Farm rental marks new era for Nevill estate
The Thomas Nevill farm is rented to C Eyres. the 1947 crop will be the first not handled by Nevill since the 1880s arrival. Mr and Mrs Nevill will remain at the farm, their home for over fifty years.
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Thomas Nevill
C. Eyres
Mr. Nevill
May 24 rockets banned in Regina celebrations
Regina police warned that rockets and salutes cannot be used sold or possessed during May 24 celebrations. A Canada Gazette regulation from December prohibits these fireworks although local dealers report a plentiful supply for the first time since the war began.
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