12 Nov 1936
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
1
The Rivers Community Club presents The Wild Oats Boy a three act comedy drama at ITOOF Hall on Friday evening November 13th The cast features many newcomers with a post show dance and music Admission 35 cents for show and dance 45 cents for show only 20 cents for children accompanying play only
The Daly Rural Municipality council met at Rivers on November 3 with all members present led by Reeve J W Seater. They read the previous minutes, discussed grants to the Red Cross Society and Children’s Aid Society, considered old age pension for Lily Tanner, paid the Reeve and a councillor for duties, approved 1936 grants, and prepared the 1937 assessment roll after adjournment for the Court of Revision.
Nominations at Rivers on Tuesday afternoon drew little interest from Daly and Rivers ratepayers. Reeve Senter said public servants may take comfort that voters are satisfied. John A. Dyer acted as Returning Officer for Daly. C. H. Gabe presided at Rivers. All terms were reelected by acclamation except Daly Ward 2 where H. M. Clark is opposed by H. J. Humphries. Ward 2 vote set for Friday November 20.
Reeve J. W. Seater spoke on ratepayer concerns in Daly followed by brief remarks from Councillors Seens Mc Donald Beatie Smith and Dobson. The document lists Ward level candidates for Daly Ward 2 3 5 and Rivers Ward 1 2 3 4 5 plus Rivers School Board nominees.
Roseville 11 a m Wheatland 2 00 p m Ancram 3 30 pm Rivers 7 30 pm Sunday School 2 00 pm
A meeting at the home of Mr. G. B. Poole discussed forming a Scout Troop in Rivers. The group committee will include T. W. Offen, Mrs. N. Tivy, and Mrs. Harburn, with Rev. K J. Whiting named Scout Master and Vernal Poole as Cub Master.
The Public Health Act allows farmers to slaughter their own raised animals for sale during December February with a free permit. Meat may be sold by carcass side or quarter if handled cleanly and satisfactorily. This is issued by the Division of Food Control Department of Health and Public Welfare.
The Rivers Board of Trade hosts an Amateur Contest and Dance in the LOOF Bail on Friday November 20 at 745 p.m. The second annual event invites local and out-of-town talent in dramatics impersonations orchestras vocalists fiddlers and more. Prizes include 1000 for first 300 for greatest distance and 5 for second plus a youngest contestant award. Admission 35c for contest and dance 25c for dance only 20c for contest only. Outside judges with Jas A McKenzie as ringmaster. entries due by noon day of contest. Committee: E O Stewart F Taylor Jas Frame C Forman. Dance follows with music by Lorne McCallum’s Midnight Moon Moths.
Rivers School trustees met in the school with J T Bowman chairing. They adopted the prior minutes, approved paying accounts totaling 120 33, planned refunds of Grade XII fees above 450 00, received October reports from the Principal and Attendance Officer, and adjourned to December 1 at 8 pm.
A reflective lyric recalls strolling beneath chestnut trees and an elm that framed the moon. A torn picture leaves only the moon and the narrator, with love birds fled and memories fading as a shooting star hints at a lost beloved.
A son Donald Eric was born to Mr and Mrs Eric Newman in Kenora Ontario on October 21. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs G Milter in Rivers on November 4.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs P A Moore in Winnipeg on Monday November 2.
Minrov and Milroys announce the birth of a daughter born on Tuesday November 10 to Mr and Mrs James Milroy of Norman Manitoba.
The postponed Rivers United Church anniversary services were held Sunday with Rev. S R McLeod of Macgregor as guest preacher. Morning sermon Jesus Christ the Same Yesterday To-day and Forever and evening The Church and the Contemporary World Situation. Music by the choir directed by Jas A McKenale and Hugh Couch at the organ. Next Sunday Pettasispece Anniversary Services with Rev J Fargey of Cardle as guest speaker. WMS Autumn Thank Offering Meeting Nov 19 at 7 45 pm with an invited program.
Minnedosa banks began accepting applications for home improvement loans announced by the Finance Ministry some weeks ago. Bank managers received authority this week to consider applications, as reported by the Minnedosa Tribune. G Smithard of Stadwardine is named new CPR section foreman succeeding A Men toski. He has rented the vacant town residence and will move within days, per the Rapid City Reporter.
The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Gertrude Mary Tucker of Vernon British Columbia on November 13. Also named are J Grummett on the 13th Allan Carlson of Winnipeg on the 14th Miss Irene Peden of Roblin on the 14th Mac Westwood on the 14th Keith Manck of Melville on the 16th Mrs A Dewar of Gladstone on the 17th Ida Butler on the 17th and Edward Donald Manchul on the 18th.
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