Kiwanis Talk Outlines Youth Service History
Kiwanis International history and projects were presented to Rivers club on Tuesday evening by Dr. Harry Ross past lieutenant governor Brandon. Sgt. McGee explained the boy scouts movement as the world’s largest nonmilitary youth body with Cubs Scouts and Rovers and three age groups. Departures announced include Ed Hurry for Edmonton and M. Mc Ginnis for Tisdale Sask. Six visitors attended Bran don visit to hear CBC commentator John Fisher.
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Kiwanis International
The
Rivers Club
Harry Ross
Brandon
Cubs
Scouts
Rovers
Rivers
M. McGinnis
CJATC
Tisdale, Sask
Brandon Club
John Fisher
CBC
Two Educators Face Off In Brandon By-Election
In Brandon Manitoba, a federal by election set for June 25 pits Liberal Grant MacEwan a Brandon area agricultural expert and former dean against Progressive Conservative Walter Dinsdale son of a former MLA and World War II veteran awarded the DFC. The race fills the seat left by J. E. Matthews.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Wheat City
Grant MacEwan
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Manitoba
Walter Dinsdale
Progressive Conservative
George Dinsdale
Brandon College
Names and dates in a Canadian region notice
June entries list people including Edythe Mitchell J A McKenzie Degson Flin Flon G B Brown East Kildonan and June 2 Bridgeman Mrs G June Gordon Seaborn Ted Bowman Marie Stratford June 5 Islay McBennis Jie Mrs J Fiscule Hamilton Ont Mrs J Y Fleming.
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Edythe Mitchell
J. A. McKenzie
T. Degson
Flin Flon
G. B. Brown
East Kildonan
J. Bridgeman
G. June
Gordon Seaborn
Ted Bowman
Marie Stratford
Islay McBennis Jie
J. Fiscule
Hamilton
Ont
J. Y. Fleming
Rivers Cadet Squadron to Represent at DCRA Shooting
Rivers Cadet Squadron will be represented at the DCRA shooting competition in Toronto. Donald Lindsay of Bradwardine earns a Winnipeg score of 98. On Saturday 12 Rivers cadets, led by W S Stewart, flew to Ottawa for sports day events with Keith McKinnon of Wheatland and Joe Smalley of Kenton among shooters.
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Rivers
DCRA
Toronto
Donald Lindsay
Bradwardine
Winnipeg
Rivers Squadron
W. S. Stewart
Keith McKinnon
Wheatland
Joe Smalley
Kenton
Rev Chapman Inducted as Rector of Rivers Parish
The Rev Walter G Chapman was inducted as rector of the parish of Rivers Roseville and Ancrum in St James church last Wednesday evening. Archbishop H E Bridgett presided with a team of clergy including Rev Arthur Wilcox and Rev Light from CJATC Rivers. The sermon was given by Rev B C Whitfield with several clergy from Rapid City Keys and others in attendance. A reception followed in Ukrainian hall with refreshments served by the women's auxiliaries.
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Walter G. Chapman
Rivers
Roseville
Ancrum
St. James’ Church
H. E. Bridgett
Brandon
Arthur Wilcox
Minnedosa
Light
B. C. Whitfield
Hirtle
W. A. Champness
Rapid City
Cadet RR. Hetherington
CFATC
Old Law Going Royal Infallibility Phrase Now
The Canadian commons on Monday approved steps to abolish the old royal prerogative that the king could do no wrong and gave second reading to a bill allowing individuals to sue the crown. Introduced by Justice Minister Stuart Garson, the change was welcomed by Progressive Conservative member John Diefenbaker.
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Commons
Edward I
Britain
Stuart Garson
John Diefenbaker
Public notice card honors expectant fathers too
A lighthearted local item notes that while congratulatory cards for expectant mothers have long been common a new card now recognizes the anticipating father as well. The playful addition reflects evolving traditions in community celebrations.
Death Removes Old-Timers
Four months of illness ended for Mrs. Margaret Baily wife of William Baily who died in Nelson British Columbia on May 20 aged nearly 80. A life member of the W A of St Matthews Ancrum she and her husband long resided in Daly municipality. Survived by one daughter Amanda Machan three sons Herbert Shiels Leonard Shiels and Austin Baily plus five stepchildren and siblings. Interment at Nelson memorial park. Early Daly resident Mrs Thomas Clark dies in Brandon aged 91 survived by husband two sons three daughters eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral to be held in Brandon Brockie funeral chapel in charge.
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Margaret Baily
William Baily
Nelson
B.C
Amanda Machan
Port Townsend
Wash
Herbert Shiels
Culver City
Calif
Leonard Shiels
Albion
Mich
Austin Baily
Flin Flon
Tom Baily
Paddockwood
Sask
Margaret Stephens
Rossland
Daly
Thomas Clark
Brandon
Clark
Stratford
Ont
Cherkas Passes Here In Rivers Canada
Philip Cherkas 54 former local businessman died at his Rivers home after illness. Funeral prayers in Ukrainian hall followed by Greek Orthodox service. Born in western Ukraine he came to Canada in 1929 living in Pettapiece then Rivers where he ran a tailor shop until illness. Survived by wife two sons Michael Edmonton Billy Lena Mary at home and sister Daria Rivers. Interment Rivers cemetery.
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Philip Cherkas
Rivers
Mr. Cherkas
Ukraine
Canada
Pettapiece
Michael
Edmonton
Billy
Lena
Mary
Daria
Rivers Cemetery
Brockie
Boys Become Gals Saturday Taking Ways Kiwanis Pool Plan
Kiwanis club outlines a 400 dollar wading pool project for the playpark at Columbia and Fourth, taking over the former Masonic grounds. Funds for the 1951 Playpark are boosted by a Liberty cafe event Saturday evening where Kiwanis members in aprons assist the cafe, turning over proceeds from 8 to 12. Several named Kiwanis members will participate and more plans are hinted.
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Columbia
Fourth
Liberty Cafe
Ken Riley
Albert Wareham
John Morrow
R G. (Pinky) Higginson
Tom Richardson
Ole Anderson
Stan Wasney
Weather Makes Gentle Rain Boost District Crops
Rai reports a Sunday arrival with a brief downpour renewing moisture as dry spell and warmth fed wild oats. Cool conditions persist with frost forecast for Tuesday night. Winds spoiled some seed and reseeding was needed in places. Mosquitoes are becoming noticeable.
Demonstration Marks Anniversary of Iran Oil Agreement
Tanks and troop-laden trucks moved through Tehran as the government prepared to handle an anti imperialist demonstration on the 18th anniversary of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company concession. The oil nationalization dispute remained deadlocked after rejecting British proposals to take the case to The Hague.
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Tehran
Iran
Trans
He -International Court of Justice
The
Hague
Two Rural and Town Courts of Revision This Weekend
The Daly rural municipality and Rivers town electors rolls close today. Councils sit as courts of revision before the weekend. complaints must be filed 10 days prior. Daly meets Friday with Rivers council on Saturday as rolls again grow, likely the district's largest.
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Daly
Rivers
Grain Elevator to Start Construction in Two Weeks
The National Grain company's elevator at Riv ers will begin work within two weeks and be ready to receive grain in August. Reid Spearin, son of Mr and Mrs H M Spearin, is the local company agent. The builders will raise the structure east of the Canadian National depot and just off First avenue.
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National Grain
Reid Spearin
H. M. Spearin
Company Buildres
Canadian National Depot
Firat Avenue
Hundreds of Children Expected for School Outing Parade
Participants from local and neighboring municipalities join a parade from school to the sports grounds to start a day of events. Special dress will add to the picturesque scenes as bees and volunteers prepare the grounds for a long list of sports and competitions. The parade itself will be judged.
Shrubs Blooming as Tomatoes Join Outdoor Bloom
In Riversor the lilac season begins with caragana blossoms attracting bees and a lively display of flowering shrubs. White blossomed flowering crab trees add to the scene, while tomato plants contribute to the outdoor vegetation throng at the week's start.
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Kiwanis
Dr. Ross
Sgt. McGee
Boy Scouts Movement
Boy Scout Movement
Ain
Rivers Council
Robert Forbes
J. Meehan
C. Chapman
Windsor
J. E. Matthews
Chapman
St James's Palace
Palace of
Apr
George V
Oiher
W. C. Miller
Clear Lake
P. Cherkas
Kiwan
Dnly Council
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