15 Year Old Rivers Girl Wins 325 Scholarship
Sara Helen Stewart known as Sally, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Stewart of Rivers, won the Cora Hind scholarship for four years study in home economics. The Free Press notes the annual value is 325 dollars. Sally, a grade XII graduate with 86.5 percent average, was active in sports and orchestra and joins her brother Frank, a J W McConnell scholar at McGill.
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Rivers
W. Stewart
Sara Helen Stewart
Cora Hind
Faculty of
Home Economics
Winnipeg Free Press
Sally
Selloal
W. I
Mrs
Stewart
Frank
J. W. McConnell
McGill
Thirty Years Ago Robert Madden Moved to Gerow Farm
A brief historical note records that Robert Madden purchased property and moved onto the Gerow farm thirty years ago, marking a change in residence and land ownership in the local area.
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Robert Madden
Gerow
Gift to Mrs Higginson from Excelsior lodge L O B A
Mrs J Higginson received a gift presented by Excelsior lodge L O B A in a local lodge ceremony. The event highlighted communal support and fraternal fellowship within the organization.
Twenty Years Ago Harry Piercy Died in Rivers
A brief obituary notes the death of Harry Piercy, aged 55, in Rivers. The item records his age and place of death with concise, neutral phrasing suitable for a local notice column.
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Harry Piercy
Rivers
Welsh Coal Unloaded at Rivers by Stewart
A carload of Welsh coal was unloaded at Rivers by W. E. Stewart, marking a routine supply delivery to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stewart
Married Couple Edward White and Margaret Thomson at Rivers
Edward M. White and Margaret E. Thomson wed in Rivers. Several Rivers stores suffered break-ins. G. B. Coleman of KC Brandon spoke at the annual board of trade banquet.
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Edward M. White
Margaret E. Thomson
Rivers
G. B. Coleman, KC
Brandon
Board of Trade
Sutherland Elected President of Liberal Association
M. R. Sutherland of Griswold was chosen as president of the liberal association in a recent meeting, outlining next steps and goals for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Sutherland, Griswold
The
Liberal Association
Royal Winter fair to host Raymo Prince exhibit
At the Royal Winter fair in Toronto Robert Kedzie showcases his yearling stallion Raymo Prince. Kedzie plans to depart this week for the eastern circuits to continue appearances and breeding demonstrations.
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Robert Kedzie
Raymo Prince
Toronto
East
Memorial Service marks Rivers School Education Week tribute
Education Week observances at Rivers School include a memorial for FC Hugh Mc Fadden killed in a Preswick Scotland plane crash. The service in the main hall Friday features a commemorative electric clock, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. A Winnipeg speaker, Rev Col J J McKinney, will preach Sunday on Freedom and conduct the Bible Society meeting with lantern slides. Students perform with choir and high school orchestra.
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FC Hugh McFadden
Preswick
Scotland
W. S. Stewart
J. J. McKinney
Winnipeg
United Church
Rivers
Col. McKinney
Bible Society
Funeral services held for John Sushko in Rivers yard death
Last rites for John Sushko, a CNR employee who died in Rivers railway yards on Oct 26, were held last Wednesday. Rev Fr J Dmytrin led the service at the Ukrainian Hall in Winnipeg, with a large gathering. Pallbearers included H Evans, P Charkas, W Douglas, A Daniel, A Mandzuk and C Hughes. Burial was in Rivers Cemetery. Brockies of Brandon arranged the Funeral.
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John Sushko
CNR
Rivers
J. Dmytrin
Greek Orthodox Church of
Winnipeg
H. Evans, P. Charkas W. Douglas, A. Daniel, A. Mandzuk and
C. Hughes
Military Law Extends to Nitrate and Copper Areas of Chile
Chile extends military law to four nitrate and copper provinces to curb a communist strike plan. Police raid leaders as 290 are seized and warrants issued for 300 more. The action follows the coal field upheaval and diplomatic break with Russia and Czechoslovakia.
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Chile
Santiago
Congress
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Letter to Prince Albert from Arkansas pen pal seeker
Lois Johnson of Jacksonville Arkansas writes to Prince Albert Saskatchewan asking to be matched as a pen pal for the prince or an elder sibling. She offers to supply pen pals for any of the prince’s friends and signs the letter “Lois Johnson.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert, Sask
Board of Trade
Prince Albert
Lois Johnson
Jacksonville
Ark
Prince
Railway Land Offer Sparks Council Debate
The Canadian National Railways proposed a nominal nine acres near Rivers, prompting council discussion on Monday night. Taxes were paid on the land, which was noted as a garbage disposal site during a recent official visit. Council agreed the land was of little value and the existing offer was the best possible.
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Rivers
Canadian National Railways
Rink Progresses Despite Mishaps and Humor
Weather allows rink construction to advance despite a collapsing wall that let cement flow freely. Frank Taylor notes humorous moments including a white collar worker offering to wheelbarrow. Ten volunteers work each evening, and 15 men unloaded 600 bags of cement in 90 minutes with help from two town councillors.
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Frank Taylor
Two Hundred Buildings Razed By Maine Forest Fire
A Maine coast forest fire destroyed nearly 200 buildings along a five mile stretch from Goose Rocks to Kennebunkport. Most structures were summer cottages with some homeless families, while Kennebunkport village was saved by winds and backfiring. About 5,000 firefighters and volunteers worked to protect the town, with state losses over 1.9 million dollars including homes and cottages statewide. Kennebunkport, Goose Rocks, and Cape Porpoise were affected.
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Goose Rocks Beach
Maine
Goose Rocks
Cape Porpoise
Kennebunkport
Kennebunport
Raymond Rendal
Triplets Born to Carberry Woman in Doctor's Office
Three premature girls were born to Mrs. Frank Giesbrecht in Carberry on Wednesday afternoon in the office of Dr. H. M. Ivens. The babies are unweighed but estimated at four to five pounds each. Mrs. Giesbrecht is reported to be well.
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Frank Giesbrecht
Carberry
H. M. Ivens
Airport payroll now numbers 700 at service center
The Gazette reports about 700 monthly pay cheques for Service Training School personnel and airport staff including service men civilians and construction crews. Air force personnel are largest group followed by the army. together they exceed half the centre’s total staff.
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Air Force
Army
Alexandra Hotel Dining Room Reopens After Short Closure
Local residents questioned the dining room closing as T. S. Wright explains the temporary shutdown was due to staff losses and difficulties in securing replacements. He notes service has resumed though staffing remains a concern and vows no lasting closure.
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Alexandra Hotel
T. S. Wright
Town Council
Inquest Adjourned Inquest Into John Sushko’s Death Adjourned
An inquest into the death of John Sushko, scheduled for Friday, was adjourned to November 24. Proceedings paused pending further review by the coroner and authorities.
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John Sushko
News Bulletin recalls Krafchenko escape and wartime speculation
The Story of Daly notes Krafchenko’s prison escape and recapture, as telegrapher E. E. Berkey recalls wartime chatter. Berkey and Mrs. Berkey now reside in Viscount Saskatchewan. A Wheatland report mentions an early morning aeroplane sighting near Rivers airport, prompting reader discussion about scarce aircraft.
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Daly
Krafchenko
E. E. Berkey
Wheatland
the Rivers
Leader of Romanian Peasant Party Faces Charges in Bucharest
Dr Juliu Maniu 75 leader of the Romanian national peasant party goes on trial before a military tribunal accused of trying to invite foreign intervention. Eighteen associates face trial with Jon Mithalace renouncing defense. Indictment alleges alliance with American espionage service to organize a resistance movement in Romania.
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Bucharest
Juliu Maniu
Romanian National Peasant Party
Maniu
Jon Mthalace
Peasant Party
Petru Groza
Americana Espionage Service
Romania
Christmas memories and a noisy dog feud in West End
A West End resident complains about a howling dog at dawn and faces tension with the owner who suggests removing the nuisance. The note recalls that seven weeks remain until Christmas Day, and highlights the season’s cherubic decorations in homes.
Town Planning Study Is Urged Over Rivers Airport
G. G. Reid consulting engineer of Toronto urged Brandon town council on Monday to initiate a town planning study due to the Rivers airport development. Reid, who had been in Brandon recently, planned to return to the province in January. councillors indicated the matter would receive consideration.
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Rivers Airport
G. G. Reid
Toronto
Brandon
Morg and more persons use Gazette Classified Ads
Local Gazette advert set shows Morg listings and additional notices. Multiple names appear among classifieds, indicating a range of services and offerings in the community market.
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Morg
Oak River Man Tops Old Time Fiddlers Contest
Oak River man Stewart won the old time fiddlers contest drawing 450 to 500 attendees, with Morris Genang of Oak River second and Walter Riddell and Matt Lilly of Elphinstone taking third and fourth. Longest distance prize went to J Gregorash of Elphinstone. Judges were Orlo Brown Cecil White and W Carcary. chairman F G Tayler.
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Elgin Stewart
Oak River
Ladies Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Morris Genang
Walter Riddell
Oakner
Matt
Lilly
Elphinstone
J. Gregorash
Orlo W. Brown
Daly
Cecil White
Rivers
W. Carcary
Conflicting Testimony in Doukhobor Probe at Absent Gatherings
A royal commission weighs conflicting evidence on 5 000 to 8 000 dollars raised among Doukhobors at Brilliant B C to honor Peter Verigin the sects slain leader. Ceremonies mark the 28th anniversary of the Farrow railway bombing, amid past violence that caused extensive property damage in the Kootenay valley this year and since 1900.
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South Stocan
B.C
Brilliant
Peter
Lordly) Verigin
Canadian Pacific Railway
Farrow
Pétex'a Tomb
Kootenay Valley
Daly area news Mixed with river tragedy amid fairs and sport
The Daly municipality faces sidewalk protests and new public works plans while sport events and fairs proceed. A drowning at the river ends with the discovery of William McKenzie below the dam. A Riverside fair yields a theft arrest and brief court remand as community life continues with picnics and plays.
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Sallyzstewart
Tug Rivers Gazette
Royal Fair
Rivers School
Rivers Cemetery
Rink
Romanian Peasant Party
F. G. Tayler
B.C. Doukhobor
Council
Daly Avenue
Long
J. E. Thompson
Epworth League
Agricultural Society
William McKenzie
Bradwardine
W.A
Ancrum
Dunsmore
Brandon Gaol
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