Estate of John Eric Greasley Claim Deadlines
In the matter of the estate of John Eric Greasley late of Hivers Manitoba La borer Deceased all claims against the estate must be sent to the undersigned at Canadian Bank of Commerce Chambers Brandon Manitoba on or before December Mth day of December AD 1949 Dated at Brandon Manitoba this 16th day of November A D 1949 Stordy Alder Buckingham Solicitors for Evita Charlotte Isabelle Greasley Executrix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eric Greasley
Hivers
Manitoba
Canadian Bank of Commerce Chambers
Brandon
Stordy. Alder & Buckingham Solicitors
Evita Charlotte Isabelle Greasiey
Executrix
In loving memory of Mrs Sarah Roberts
Memorial notice for Sarah Roberts who died on November 18 1941. Family remembers her with lines about memory, time and love enduring through days and shadows. A brief obituary style tribute expressing ongoing remembrance by the family.
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Sarah Roberts
United Grain Growers Shareholders Meeting Notice
A meeting of United Grain Growers shareholders will be held at the conservatory on Saturday, November 26, at 2:00 pm to receive the report of the delegate from the annual Winnipeg meeting. H. M. Harvey, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grain Growers
Wheatvara
Shewator
Winnipeg
H. M. Harvey
Rivers Curling Club annual meeting set at rink waiting room
The Rivers Curling Club will hold its annual meeting in the curling rink waiting room on Friday November 25 at 7:00 PM. The session covers election of officers and decisions on winter rink setup, fees, bonspiel, and related matters. Strong representation is urged. Treas. XN. TIVY notes.
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the Rivers Curling Club
TIVY
Treas
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Towns
Mrs George Johns and son Philip returned from a two visit to Melita. Mrs John Laing visits Elgin Bradley and J A Wedderburn drove to Winnipeg for the weekend. Archie Rutherford of Summer Jang BC stayed with relatives in the district. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs W Skinner a recent bride was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W Sibbald. A box of gifts was brought by Mrs Sibbald and Mavis Wolfe. The evening continued with court whist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johns
Philip
Melita
John Laing
Winnipeg
Elgin Bradley
J. A. Wedderburn
Archie Rutherford
Jang
W. Skinner
Overflowing Cup Winners at Topsfield Apple Fair
Mr and Mrs Wo Abbott attempted selling surplus apples at the Topsfield Massachusetts fair and learned they had won two prizes in the apple pie baking contest. The awards were eight bushels of apples.
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Wo Abbott
Topsfield
Mass
Oldest Canadian Twins Celebrate 86th Birthday
Helen McMillan and Harriett Day, regarded as the oldest living twins in Canada, recently marked their 86th birthday. Their brother William Fletcher also celebrated his 80th birthday on the same date.
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Norgate
Helen McMillan
Harriett Day
Canada
William Fletcher
Blood Type Needed Prompted Urgent Transfusion
In Great Falls Montana hospital attendants hunted for the rare blood type for patient Jacob Dirkes. They located one pint of the exact type, donated by Dirkes himself a few days before the emergency transfusion.
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Great Falls
Mont
Jacob Dirkes
Dirkes
Scientist Aims to Hatch Golden Eggs for Goose Romance
Yorkton Sask. scientist Ralph Steuck announces a project to breed a hybrid goose that mates in its first year and lays 10 eggs instead of the traditional wait. The effort seeks to accelerate egg production, reducing the usual multi year delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton
Sask
Ralph Steuck
FOR SALE ITEMS LISTED IN RIVERS ADVERTISMENTS
A Rivers Manitoba classified row listing multiple for sale items. APrefabricated house 20x24 with running water heating system in first class condition. Also a Findlay stove four burner electric with unused parts. Bronze turkey toms hatched April from government approved flocks. Four room house with verandah porch garage corner lot immediate possession. A 22 single shot rifle in good condition. 1929 Chevrolet sedan in good shape. 1945 International K R 2 truck mileage 8000. Names include North American Lumber Supply Co Rivers Mrs J Greasley D C Clendenning Robertson Alex Veitch G E Jelliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Lumber & Supply Co. Ltd
Rivers
Man
E. Myers
Gilchrist Block
J. Greasley
J. Robertson
Fifth Avenue
D. C. Clendenning
Fourth Avenue
Alex. Veitch
Lost-Truck Tail-Gate Reward Notice North of Rivers
Missing tail-gate from a truck described as part wood part metal. Location noted as north of Rivers. Reward offered. Notify S A Madden at phone 301-6. Public notice style item referencing page and column.
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S. A. Madden
Nesbitts celebrate 75th wedding anniversary in Bradwardine
Mr and Mrs T H Nesbitt observed their 75th anniversary last Friday. They were presented with a bouquet of flowers and served lunch. Married at Uplands church on November 38 USGS they farmed in Oak River until 1937 retirement to Bradwardine. Eight children survive: Mrs J J Alteman Bradwardine Mrs H Ostley Kenton Mrs J Ebell Oak River Mrs O Beere Rounthwaite Mrs W Graham Jr Bradwardine Mrs H Paige Medora Mrs W Woodland Vancouver Lorne Oak River. There are 26 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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T. H. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Uplands Church
Usgs
Oak River District
Bradwardine
Ejight
J. J. Alteman
H Ostley
Kenton
J. Ebell
Oak River
O. Beere
Rounthwaite
W. Graham Jr
H. Paige
Medora
W. Woodland
Vancouver
Lorne
Miners Die In Zwickau Uranium Mine Explosion
iNews Briefs reports 7 German miners killed in a uranium mine near Zwickau in the Soviet zone after a powder supply exploded. Am erican notes Calvin Crichton of Alameda completes first lap of a 12 year voyage aboard a 25 foot oaken sailboat. Manitoba records 1000 TB cases and 65 measles new cases this week. Magistrate remands William Wallace for murder in Calgary. Ronald H. MacKay named wildlife officer for British Columbia. A Winnipeg pullet lays a six ounce egg. Manitoba women urge a national censor board for crime comics. Canadian Wheat Board pushes for larger markets as bumper crops loom. An Edmonton feature notes Alberta legislature calendar for 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sozial Democrat
Berlin
Zwickau
Germany
Rome
Amalf
Calvin Crichton
Alameda
Calif
Crichton
Vancouver officer questions police marksmanship
Vancouver police officer Fred Dougherty told a police commission meeting that half the men in the department could not hit a wall with a handful of mud, far from accurate revolver aim.
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Vancouver
Fred Dougherty
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Gazette
Alensa
Tarbolton
M. Rowalchuk
C.N.R
T. E. Wright
the Rivers Cafe
Mrs
Gordon Smyth
George E. Jelliff
General
Second Avenue
100 Rivers, Man
B. EK. Coleman
Tenth St
Charles A. Campbell
Optometrist
Brandon, Manitoba
Reesor's
Rosenman’s Furniture
Rosser Ave
Branden
George E. Dunkin
WHITE
Rivers Insurance Agency
Albert Wareham
Robert Taylor B.A
Quick Oil and Grease Service
Massey - Harris
DR. J. R. Fowlie
Rivers, Man
Imperial Life Assurance Company
J. B. Stratford Insurance Agency
Rivers Corner
Second & Main
Oaths
F. W. Decker & Sons
Ford Parts
Jack Hamn
Garry L. Trump
Room
International K
Austin
Rivers Service Station
Don. Mitchell
Imperial Oil
Harveth
Massey Harris Agey
iNews Briefs
Manitoba Health Department
William Lee Wallace
Yvonne Levesque
Inglewood
Calgary
G. H. Rose
Ronald H. MacKay
Dominion Wildlife
British Columbia
Resources Department
Ottawa
J. A. Munro
Department
Mervin Snow
J. C. McLenaghen
Manitoba Council of Women
Manitoba Federation of Home and School Clubs
Canadian Wheat Board
C. B. Davidson
Regina
Heaven
Galt, Ont
Galt
Edmonton
Alberta
Act
the Gazette
News of the World
Yukon
Drana
Alaska
Point
REX Theatre
Rhe
Red
R&w
Willard’s
Lowney's
Ganong’s
Sir
J. W. Hanlon Phone
Johns-Manville
Dumetella
Carolinensis
Mary
Mary-bird
Ey Coes
North America
Dominion
the Drewrys Limited
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