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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
4
Residents of Bradwardine and Brandon visit locals as preparations finish on Bradwardine’s new skating and curling rink. Forty workers daily, chicken dinner for the crew, electric lighting by J Roberton, and early season events plus curling club meetings set the tone for a busy community week.
A well attended annual Thanksgiving Service was held Monday at 11 o clock under the Malcolm Mission Band auspices. The program listed prayers, scripture reading, offerings, musical selections, recitations, and two addresses by Rev Nash and Rev Bell with a dedication of offering and benediction.
Dr and Mrs Vernon Neville announce the birth of a son named Billy at Dickinson on Wednesday November 5 1930. The newborn adds joy to the family as relatives celebrate the new arrival in North Dakota.
Council minutes note a November session with reeve Seeus and councillors present. Communications include hospital letters from Brandon and Dr Jackson, a request to retain a Public Health Nurse, a housing issue, road gravelling rates, and continuation of the Western Municipal News under last year’s terms. Delegates to Winnipeg Municipal Convention chosen. expenses approved for Rest Room report and $5 for Councillor Chapman. Finance committee reports heavy year-end bills. list passed for payment. meeting adjourned.
Misa Olive Clull received a son and a presentation from EFstulding Lodge LWPA as she left for Ontario. Daly electors face two questions on The District Hail Insurance Act and The Manitoba Good Road Act. Mr and Mrs Kas Tufts depart Saturday for Magland My for the winter while Mr and Mrs Robt Wilson return from a visit to the Old Country.
Twenty years ago the Hockey Club, led by president W A Currie and trainer Yom McWirdy, organized a Winnipeg trip from Rivers in three hours. General Manager's special carried the group. T C Norrin acted as auctioneer at a gale of stock held by Wm Carter.
The article argues for up to date textbooks and teaching methods in schools. It cites the Education Minister presenting facts on book changes and asserts that new materials and methods reflect modern times and improve learning. It stresses boards and parents must provide the best texts and sensible change intervals.
A warrant issued by provincial authorities will authorize public auction of several parcels of land in Rivers Town for unpaid taxes and costs. The sale will occur December 10 in the town council chamber, with parcels offered to satisfy arrears.
Dated at the Town of Rivers in Manitoba this Thiday of November, ALA 1030, C. TL Gabe serves as Secretary Treasurer. The notice records an official municipal action or financial matter dated in the province with named official.
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