Rivers United Church Calls Minister
The United Church of Rivers extended an invitation to Rev. F. W. Lee of Oak Lake to take up the work starting July 1. The current minister Rev. W. R. Donagh leaves end of June for Glenboro after six years. Cpl. and Mrs. C. A. Borrowman and their children arrived from Barriefield, Ont. to visit relatives in town.
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The
United Church
Rivers Jcharge
Daly, Pettapiece
Rivers
F. W. Lee
Oak Lake
Lee
W. RB. Donagh
Glenboro
C. A. Borrowman
Barriefield
Ont
Local and Personal News From Rivers Area
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend travels and duties. Notables include Mrs. E Strachan of Brandon, Miss Constance Offen of Neepawa Collegiate, and Cpl. Charles Stevenson returning to Souris. Also mentioned are Sgt James Stevenson returning to duty, Miss Betty McConachie’s university graduation, Miss Mary Walker resuming duties in Toronto, and Bishop of Brandon planning a May 21 Rivers visit with a St James Church confirmation. Donald Edward McKenzie earns an Inbister Scholarship. Billy Anear travels from Prince Albert to training. Clean Up Day planned for Rivers Cemetery with a work bee led by H M Harvey.
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Constance Offen
Neepawa
Cpl. Chas. Stevenson
R.C.A. F
Souris
Brandon
Rivers
St. James’ Church
Rivers Cemetery
H. M. Harvey
Valiant wins Drama Festival at Oak River
Ten years ago this week the Arrow River Players produced The Valiant and took first prize at the Oak River Drama Festival. Local student Mike Messel passed his first year engineering exam at Manitoba University. Chas Steggles plans an auction of household furniture. Mr and Mrs John A Dyer moved into town. L Marsh won the Gents prize and Mrs Chas Tufts won the Lady's prize at a whist tournament run by the Oddfellows Lodge. Most GTP employees attended Wm McKenzie funeral. Daly Avenue tender process opened by Town Council. Mrs J E Thompson elected Captain of the Ladies baseball team.
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Arrow River Players
Oak River
Mike Messel
Manitoba University
L. Marsh
Mrs. Chas. Tufts
Oddfellows Lodge
Troops Help With Spring Seeding In Manitoba
About 400 soldiers in Military District No 10 have been granted leave to assist in spring seeding on Manitoba farms. The announcement came from military authorities.
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No. 10
Manitoba
Seeding Leave Varies By Soldier Needs
Authorities say seeding leave varies by individual needs while averaging six weeks per man. The plan expects seeding, spring plowing, and other essential farm work to be completed with possible soldier help by the end of June.
Tender Forms and Security Requirements for Public Works
Forms of tender with specifications can be obtained from the Purchasing Agent and District Resident Architects in Ottawa Winnipeg Sask Calgary and Victoria. Tenders must use department forms and conform to attached specs. The department may require a 10 percent security deposit by certified cheque or guaranteed bonds to cover odd amounts. By order J M Somerville Secretary May 4 1944.
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Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Man
Sugkatoon
Sask
Calgary
Alta
Victoria
B.C
Canada
Minister of Public Works
Dominion of Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
J. M. Somerville
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Community Theatre
Thureday
Cecil DeMille
John Wayne
Ray Millard
Paulette Goddard
PYREX
Botale
Gilchrist
Rexall
Taylor’s
B. Brandon
Foley
Shalamar
Venetta
Swift
Bologna
Shamrock Weiners
Kreham’s Meat Market
W. M. Harrison
E. Strachan
Jas. Stevenson
R.C.A
Betty McConachie
University of Manitoba
Mary Walker
Frank Walker
T.C.A
Toronto
A. McAllister
Ada White
Vancouver
Washington
U.S.A
Albert White
Donald Edward McKenzie
J. A. McKenzie
Donald
William
Billy) Anear
Prince Albert
Sagk
Billy
the Gazette
Chas, Steggles
John A. Dyer
G.T.P
Wm. McKenzie
Cal
Daly Avenue
J. E. Thompson
WcKenzie
Vems
Cravenette
Airforce
Baby
Seersucker
New
California
Alexander Hotel
Post Office
Gazette Office
Child
Western Provinces
E.C
Dominion
Sastentcbevei
Alberta
British Columbia
Blandford
Stordy & Alder
Buckingham & Stordy
Canadlian Bank of Commerce
Brandon - Man
W.W. W. Rothwell
Pacific Avenue
Public Accountant Income Tax Returns
Hamilton Bieck
Branden
White’s Barber Shop
Borrowman Bros. Garage
Forman’s Hardware
J. C. Cousins
Heal
Fourth Avenue
7Th Street
Anglican Church
Cazette
Thomas Woffen
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