Festival Entrants Shine at Virden Music Festival
Entrants from Rivers earned praise in the ninth annual festival led by adjudicator Ronald Gibson. The Protestant chapel choir of the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre won the three separate contests, while the orchestra and soloists impressed with strong performances. Donald Whyte and a Rivers violin group received top marks, and a young Rivers performer showed notable promise in Beethoven’s Minuet.
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Rivers
Ronald Gibson
University of Manitoba
Virden
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
J. A. McLachlan
Gibson
Donald Whyte
Three Rivers
Donald
Beethoven
Rivera
Sylvia
Pasding
Wayne Pettapiece
Shirley Robert
Orie
So-Lo
Heather Roulston
Electors List Growing for Rural Municipality Daly
The municipal clerk W. J. Dyer notes the electors list is moving upward. The 1950 list had 810 names and the forthcoming edition may exceed 900 names with further upward adjustments expected for the rural municipality of Daly.
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W. ‘J. Dyer
Daly
Transients Pay for the Privilege of Selling Services
Rivers town enforces ordinances taxing transient traders selling services within limits. Constable cites past lax fees and now forces compliance with prescribed fifths and corporate use, tightening control over itinerant sellers in the town.
Large Part Seeding Here Now Completed
A large portion of seeding throughout the district has been completed though weather and land conditions limit work in several areas. Much grain is green on focal acres with one farmer reporting 1200 acres seeded and another over 700. Seeding largely finished on the plains while heavier soils near completion.
Legion Ladies Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
The ladies auxiliary of the Canadian Legion held a regular meeting led by Mrs J Russell with social activities. Three new members were welcomed as the auxiliary marked its fifth anniversary with cake and gifts. Mrs J Hanlon, past president, cut the cake and Mrs C Bellamy, president, distributed the gifts.
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J. Hanlon
C. Bellamy
Induction for Rev W G Chapman Highlighted by Riverton Event
Achievement Day in Rivers marks the end of the home and school association term with sixteen red and six blue ribbons awarded to Rivers girls. Three girls are chosen for Brandon camp and two for the Hamiota rally. The event featured a fashion parade, club song, and a resume of activities. Leaders, mothers, and volunteers organized a 34 girl club in late November under Mrs E E Grant and L L Wightman.
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Rivers Girié
Home and School Association
June McDonald
Mary Trevoar
Lorraine Harvey
Brandon
Joan Westwood
Riviers Club
Willa Irvine
Ruth Stewart
E. E. Grant
L. L. Wightman
The
Mesdames Henderson
Thompson
Mesdames
Martin Wareham
Wightman
John Morrow
T. E. Wright
W. Miskiman
P. Bird
Widow of Churchill Missionary Laid To Rest In Rivers
The funeral for Mrs. 8. A. Martin, 78, former Rivers United Church speaker and worker, was held at Rivers cemetery. Her death occurred in Winnipeg after a long illness, two sons and two daughters surviving, with service conducted by Rev. Harry Dodd and pallbearers from her late husband’s former charges.
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Churchill Missionary Passes
8. A. Martin
Rivers
Martin
Rivers United Church
Napinka
Finvers
Hamiota
Churchill
Wallace
Rivers Cemetery
Harry Dodd
Mr. Martin
T. W. Offer
R. G. Sinclair
B. J. D. Ellis
H. Wareham
J. R. Stratford
O. W. Brown
Daly
Big Jack Fish Delights Walton Angler at Dawn
Gary Remsby of 644 Fourth avenue hauled in a three foot jack at the dam early morning. He and companions weighed the fish in town and found it weighed 914 pounds, a true thrill for the young Walton angler and the town.
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Gary Remsby
Fourth Avenue
Gary
Rivers Busy Spot as Institute Ladies Convene Wednesday
Rivers streets were lined with cars bringing delegates to the women's institute district convention. Good weather prevailed and the morning attendance promised to be high. A full report of the proceedings will be available for the next issue of The Gazette. Castlegar cleanup saw two truckloads of refuse hauled away by village trucks as school children, under teachers, did another job around the streets.
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Castlegar
Field Day for Rivers on Friday June 1
Rivers home and school association arranges field day inviting pupils from Daly Elton Saskatchewan and Blanshard as well as Rivers district. Parade at 9 30 a m precedes 49 events including dodges and sprints with awards for best marching appearance and grade level. Patrons include MLA T H Seens, Mayor R G Sinclair, and inspector G W F Brisbin.
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Daly
Elton
Saskatchewan
Blanshard
Rivers
The
Rivers Home and School Association
James Frame
J. J. Morrow
T. H. Seens
R. G. Sinclair
G. W. F. Brisbin
Disturbers Fined After Fist-Quarrel on Railway Property
Two local men argued on railway property and faced justice. Constable Calcraft brought them before W T Dyer J P who fined both, one $30 plus costs and the other $25 plus costs. The case concluded with a reflexive, light note on the punishment. Also mentions an exhibit of 10,000 Englishutter flies feeding on flowers from Winchester at the London South Bank show.
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Const
Calcraft
W. T. Dyer
Dyer
Joe Louis
London South Bank
14 Simple to Rare Fire Causes Warn Rivers Club
Norman Campbell told Rivers Kiwanis there are 14 ways to start fires, all simple, and urged two exits for homes and businesses with circuits no larger than 150 amps. He noted Manitoba hotels had no deaths in 25 years, and films on the Canadian Rockies were shown.
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Norman Campbell
Winnipeg
Rivers Kiwanis Club
Campbell
Manitoba
Local Preacher to Be Ordained at St Matthew’s Pro Cathedral
Anglican ordination services will be held at St Matthew's pro cathedral Brandon next Sunday morning. The Rev Ge Chapine church Rivers will be ordained priest, with Walter Jones named to the diaconate. Bishop A I Norris of Brandon will conduct the proceedings.
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St Matthew's Pro-Cathedral
Brandon
Chapine Church
Rivers
Walter Jones
A. Jones
A. I. Norris
Ancient History to Talk 8 Seeding in Gardens
The Gazette notes potato planting and seeding are termed ancient history. Gardens were planted as far back as Apr 28. Mayor R G Sinclair reported many seeds sprouting and potato greens pushing up, indicating early growth in his garden this week.
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Gazette
R. G. Sinclair
Rivers Kiwanis Accepts New Playground Property
Rivers Kiwanis officials last week approved a deal with Rivers Masonic lodges to add land to the playground site. The acquisition covers about 2 percent of the lots, with 125 feet of frontage, expanding the current property.
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Rivers Kiwanis
Rivers Masonic Lodges
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Meke
W. G. Chapman
St. James’ Anglican Church
H. E. Bridgett
Brand‘an
B. C. Whitfield
Rivers, Roseville
Ancrum
H. L. Newton
F. Ongley
A. H. Cummings
E. S. Light
A. Wilcox
Minnedosa
E. H. Hyatt
Bethany
W -A. Champness
Rapid City
R. Millburn
Macgregor
D. Ireland
Griswold
Jean Thomson
C. Baily
G. M. ‘Endérson
S Mars.iduiinds i. Me
Kenzie
Mrs. Martin
Oregon City
Ore
Jean Yeo
Portland
Margaret Martin
Fraser
Kenton
Big Jack Fish
Young Walton
Institute
Mr. Campbell
Canadian Rockies
Lieut. Holden
Salvation Army
Don, Reid
Neepawa
Dr. B. Smith
California
E. Hemingson
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