Looking Backward at Ye Files of Pas Rivees Gazette
Ten years ago on May 21 1936 Signaller Harry Cox of the Royal Navy died at Vancouver and was buried at sea. he was the brother of Mrs Robert Mills. Fifty years ago May 21 1931 Batterrill a former resident died in Winnipeg on a warm day with a touch of real winter. Twenty years ago May 20 1926 Mrs H Gregory 69 died here after arriving in Rivers in 1909. A prairie fire near Wheatland caused damage by crossing the river. Twenty five years ago May 19 1921 several locals bought new automobiles Bristow went to Detroit to market a collapsible rim for autos. The Archbishop of Rupert's Land visited Rivers. C N McMath a former Rivers resident died in Transcona. May 18 1911 Gophers were numerous Dr M A Griffith opened his own drugstore here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cox
Royal Navy
Vancouver
Sea
Robert Mills
Rivers Tennis Club Holds Annual Meeting Minutes
Rivers Tennis Club held its annual meeting at J. J. Morrow’s home on Monday May 6. Officers elected were President Dr D A Stewart Vice President Mrs C Forman Lee Treasurer G A Walker and Executive Committee members J J Morrow Dr D A Stewart Mrs C Forman and G A Walker. Membership fees due payable to the secretary treasurer or any executive member. Courts open to members all day except Sunday 1 to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Tennis Club
J. J. Morrow
D. A. Stewart
C. Forman Lee
Treas
G. A. Walker
C. Forman
Faith in Action: A Quiet Resolve Drives Change
Faith pushes forward as a community figure challenges complacency and mobilizes neighbors for action. The piece centers on perseverance, leadership, and grassroots efforts to spark meaningful progress.
Rivers School Band Concert Delights Community Hall Audience
On Wednesday evening May 15 Rivers School Band opened with O Canada in the Community Hall. Jas A McKenzie filled in as chairman for Dr. Don Stewart. Bandmaster A W Whyte led three numbers with Neil Ford and Dorothy Taylor receiving golds. Visiting duo Mr and Mrs Cliff Seahy of Souris sang and played cornet and piano. Dorothy Perkins of Brandon impressed with three vocal solos. The program ended with further band pieces followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
O Canada
Jas. A. McKenzie
Don Stewart
A. W.,whyte
Neil Ford
Dorothy Taylor
Cliff. Seahy
Souris
Dorothy Perkins
Brandon
Posthumous Victoria Cross for Former Rivers Resident
CSM John R. Osborn, a former Canadian National Railways employee from Rivers, received a posthumous Victoria Cross after dying in Hong Kong while rescuing comrades by shielding them from a Japanese grenade. He began railway work in 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CSM
John R. Osborn
The
Canadian National Railways
Rivers
Mrs. Riddick Elected President of Rebekah District
At the Rebekah District No. 11 annual meeting held in Rapid City on May 3 a record 156 attendees heard Mrs. Ada Northcote Winnipeg Assembly President and others. New district officers include President Mrs R 3 Riddick Rivers Vice President Marion Harvey Secretary Mrs Stevenson Treasurer Mrs Nicholls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddick
Rebekah
Rebekah District No. 11
Rapid City
Ada Northcote
Assembly
Winnipeg
Currie Buckley
Brandon
Annie Currie
Kenton
Carlson
R.3
Riddick Rivers
Marion Harvey
Stevenson
Rivers
Nicholls
Hamiota
Little Girl Killed in Backing Truck Accident
Two year old Caroline Joyce Perrett died after a coal truck backed onto Walter Thomas premises on Fourth Avenue. She was rushed to Brandon hospital but died en route. The RCMP and coroner investigated. a jury, led by F. Taylor, assembled for the inquest. Funeral services were held at St James church and burial followed at Rivers Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thomas
Fourth Avenue
Caroline Joyce Perrett
Charles Perrett
Brandon Hospital
St. James’ Church
Rivers Cemetery
Rev
W. A. Coampress
Ladies' Auxiliary of Legion Formed Here
At a Legion Hall meeting on May 6 the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion B.E.S.L. was formed with officers including President Mrs. C. Foster lat, Vice-Presidents Mrs. J. W. Hanlon and Mrs. H. Forman, Secretary Mrs. Fred Taylor, Treasurer Mrs. D. Mitchell, Warden Mrs. Len Harvey, and convenors Mrs. Tom Bradt for Entertainment and Mrs. J. Greasley for Social Activities. A charter has been applied for. Tomorrow Friday May 24 is a national holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L
C. Foster
J. W. Hanlon
H. Forman
Fred Taylor
D. Mitchell Warden
Len Harvey
Tom Bradt
J. Greasley
Hardship Shapes Mindset Into Bitter or Better
A brief we examine how hardship and suffering influence resilience. Some face bitterness while others grow stronger, finding meaning and growth through adverse experiences. The discussion highlights personal choices and supportive factors that steer outcomes toward improvement.
Mrs Tufts Dies at 65 in Rivers Canada
Mrs Florence Sarah Tufts born January 1 1881 in Carbrooke England died May 5 at age 65 in Rivers Canada. Widow of Charles Tufts who died in 1986 she left four daughters and one granddaughter. Funeral held at St James Anglican Rivers with Rev W A Champness officiating. Interment in family plot Rivers cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Sarah Tufts
Tufts
Office
Carbrooke
Norfolk
England
Charles Tufts
Rivers
Canada
St James’ Anglican Church
W. A. Champness
Rivers Cemetery
Brockie's of
Brandon
David Anderson Dies in Winnipeg After Long Ill Health
David Anderson, 68, former Rivers resident, died in Winnipeg after retiring on pension in 1942. He came to Rivers from Brechin, Scotland in 1912, served on the town council, and later moved to Winnipeg with his wife. Survived by his widow, one daughter Mrs. Ethel N. Anderson of Winnipeg, three sons Gerald Rivers Fletcher Princeton BC William Flin Flon, and a Rivers brother William. Funeral and interment were in Winnipeg with townspeople paying last respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Winnipeg
Jone
Ethel NM. Anderson
Gerald
Rivers
Letcher
Princeton
B.C
William
Flin Flon
Pres«Dent
Pilotless planes become new menace in arms war
In the war of ideas the public is bombarded by pilotless brains, Gazette Ads for Results, presenting a critique of modern weaponry and automated warfare while noting the ongoing influence of advertising in shaping opinion.
Opening of Daly municipality church and school in 1884
A late 19th century account recalls Dalhy Daly area settlers building the first church serving four denominations with shared finances and a one month rotation. Bill Brothers funded a schoolhouse for 458 dollars, with Matthew Kennedy as secretary treasurer and teachers and trustees named.
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Varcoe
Cousins
Caporn
Varrelman
Roseville Church
Gao
Bill Brothers
Daly
Matthew Kennedy
William Creighton
Aaron Tyerman
Ageats
Louis Sherrin
Ronnepeal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pas Rivees Gazette
Batterrill
Winni
H. Gregory
Wheatland
Rupertsland
All Canada
C. N. McMath
Transcona
M. A. Griffith
Faith
Jasper
Canadian Rockies
Jasper Park Lodge
Brian War Office
Patricia Lake
Pyramid Mountain
Atlantic
Osborn
Hong Kong
Leonard Harvey
Perrett
Portage la Prairie
Caroline
D. A Stewart
RCMP
F. Taylor
Foreman
J. Frame
B. Ford
J. Gilchrist
Albert Wareham
Alex. Whyte
Henry
Samuel
Jack
Fred Beever
Brockie
Ladies’ Auxiliary of Legion
Fred Livesey
Dorothy
Percy Bird
Frances
Alice
Margaret
A. Johnson
R. G. Sinclair
H. Wareham
W. Harman
J. Livesey
James Higginon
David Anderson
Brechjin
Scotland
Mr. Anderson
Dalhy
Mr. Perrin
Nellie
Gertie
Lottie Tyerman
Maggie
Sarah
Annie Kennedy
Minnie
Sadie Creighton
Clara
Nellie Nunn
Walter Bradley
Griswold Reservation
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