St. Matthew's W.As Held Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of St. Matthew's Women's Auxiliary was held on November 22 at the home of Mrs. Alis E. Dowland. After a devotional led by Rev. W. C. Chapman, officers from the previous year were all re-elected: Mrs. F. Bridgeman president, Mrs. George Seater secretary, Mr s. Fred English treasurer, Mrs. E. Dowland vice president, Mrs. Ro Dobson reporter and church messenger, Mrs. S. Post social service secretary, Mrs. A. Hays Dorcas and little helpers secretary, Mrs. H. Watkins secretary of juniors.
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Social Service
A. Hays
Little Helpers
H. Watkins
Four decades back tale spans temperance and town life
Forty years ago the Canadian Order of Foresters met at home with 75 to 80 attendees while revenue officers found a working whiskey still outside town, and a well known citizen paid a $500 fine. Twenty-five years ago mayoral race totals and reeve results are noted, with 130 to 6 votes and 221 to 187. Ten years ago rail fares, chocolates, and a town hall era are recounted along with local deaths and frost damage to power lines.
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R. N. Dunsmore
W. G. Thomas
J. W. Seater
J. W. Smith
Pioneer Hunter District resident dies at 75 in Brandon
Alex Weir of Hunter district age 75 died Wednesday of last week, born Jarvis Ontario, moved to Manitoba as a boy. Funeral Saturday with interment in Brandon cemetery. Survived by wife and five daughters and two sons living in British Columbia and Manitoba.
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Alex. Weir
Hunter School
Jarvis
Ont
Manitoba
Brandon
Ray
British Columbia
Douglas
A. McPhail
Forrest
C. Kirkpatrick
Kemnay
NM. Pipke
C. Dennison
Audrey
J E Matthews MP Died in Brandon Last Friday
James Ewen Matthews 81 former member of parliament for Brandon died suddenly Friday in Wheat City after health decline. He spoke at Rivers on Nov 14 and recently served as Canadian representative at Geneva. Funeral Tuesday at St Pauls United Brandon with interment in Brandon cemetery.
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J. E. Matthews
Brandon
James Ewen Matthews
Se Wheat City
Mr. Matthews
Rivers
Kiwanis
Matthews
Geneva
St. Paul's United Church
W. J. Spence
Early Bird Hunters Bag Bucks on Opening Day
Four local hunters James Frame Cedric Sargent Jack Gilchrist and Stuart Madden departed Monday and finished by 11:00 a.m. Each displayed a buck as they filled their deer quota, while some others faced early misfortune.
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James Frame
Cedric Sargent
Jack Gilchrist
Stuart Madden
Mrs. J. N. Airey Dies at 80 in Rivers
Mrs. J N Airey formerly of Lothair died Sunday at her Rivers home in her 81st year after illness. Born October 23 1870 in Simcoe Ontario she moved west in 1897 residing in Alexander and North Brandon before settling near Lothair and later Rivers. Survived by husband Joseph two sons Victor and Frank a daughter Florence a brother Thomas Haggerty two grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral Wednesday at Rivers United Church conducted by Rev Graham with pallbearers Brockie Brandon arranging.
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Rivers
J. N. Airey
Lothair Ladies Aid
Red Cross
The
United Church
Victor
Frank
Florence
Byer
Thomas Haggerty
Haney, B.C
Airey
Tio Rivers
Rivers United Church
Rivers Cemetery
Graham
Oak River
George Airey
Honard Burt
Wilson Humphres
George Cumming
H. M. Jarvey
Martin Paddock
Brockie
Brandon
Rosemary chapter donates microscope to soldiers hospital
The Rosemary chapter of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire in Middleton Nova Scotia recently completed payments for a microscope purchased for the soldiers memorial hospital. The valuable addition to equipment is worth 500 dollars.
Letter to Army Requests Husband Be Drafted for Food
A woman writes to the U S Army asking them to take her husband, who cannot read, claiming he has neglected her for eight years and left her to raise seven children. She says he is good at eating and hunting squirrels and asks the Army to draft him and remove him from the home without informing him, to provide food and a bed for the children.
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U.S. Army
United States Army
Tenders for pick-up service in town and cemetery plans
Public notices announce tenders for school van pick-up service in town and outline plans for a better cemetery. The items are listed as offerings to improve local services and facilities.
Skating and more skating at the arena opening night
The Observer notes opening night at the arena with Harry Evans back on duty early each morning. Huntsmen react with mixed emotions about their luck as 20 days remain until Christmas shopping.
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Harry Evans
Big Game Hunting Opens as Hunters Seek Deer
White hunting outfits appeared on Monday as sportsmen headed for open spaces to pursue deer. The district, known for wildlife and duck shooting, attracted visitors from the United States and Manitoba, including Winnipeg, for the opening day.
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United States
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Farms connected to Manitoba Hydro in October
Electric service was made available to 754 farms during October according to a report by W D Fallis general manager Manitoba Power Commission. The farms are in Rosser Pembina Tache Woodlands Whitewater and Glenwood municipalities. Service also completed to two villages Meadows and Saltiel during that month.
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W. D. Fallis
Manitoba Power Commission
Rosser
Pembina
Tache
Woodlands
Whitewater
Glenwood
Meadows
Saltel
Last Call for Greetings in Gazette Holiday Issue
The Gazette plans the Christmas New Year edition and asks contributors to submit their Season's Greetings by Saturday Dec 2. Copies received after that date may not be inserted due to the holiday section’s size and printing schedule.
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the Gazette
The
Gazette
Seed Club Annual Fair at Bradwardine Highlights Seed Contest
About six members of the seed club took part in Bradwardine's annual seed fair held Thursday. Standings placed Wheatland first, Hamiota second, Isabella third, with Oak River and Bradwardine tied for fourth. Two extension service agronomists, Art Tooth and D. Meoton, answered agricultural questions and showed motion pictures. Chairman Clarence Baily of Hamiota presided. Meals were provided by Tarbolton Ladies Aid.
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Bradwardine
Extension Service
Art Tooth
D. Meoton
Clarence Baily
Hamilta
Cemetery Board Formed to Plan Grounds and Caretaker
A cemetery board was formed at a Women’s Institute meeting in the Ukrainian hall last week to oversee cemetery affairs. E I Grant chaired. Miss Cora Johnstone was secretary. Members from town and rural areas include C. J. McFadden H. M. Harvey A. Daniel Mrs. G. M. Henderson H. W. Humphries Mrs. E. Westwood Albert Wareham and J. A. Grummett. Officers to be elected from among the board.
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Rivers Cemetery
Women’s Institute
E. I. Grant
Cora Johnstone
C. J. McFadden
H. M. Harvey
A. Daniel
G. M. Henderson
H. W. Humphries
E. Westwood
Albert Wareham
J. A. Grummett
Autoist Pays for Brush With Constable in Dark
In a Saturday incident, a driver narrowly avoided striking Constable C. Calcraft and fled into oncoming traffic. The patrol officer tackled the car, and W. T. Dyer, JP, ordered the driver to pay $10 and costs for common danger. The tale ends with a caution to visitors about daytime driving.
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W. T. Dyer
Daly Council Members Attend Manitoba Municipalities Convention
Members of Daly council Reeve T. H. Seens Dobson E. H. Wolfe S. A. Madden Albert Chapman E. C. Smith and Angus McDonald have been attending the Union of Manitoba Municipalities convention in Winnipeg this week. Also present were W. T. Dyer municipal clerk and Miss Lillian Dyer assistant local municipal office.
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Daly Council
T. H. Seens
Dobson
E. H. Wolfe
S. A. Madden
Albert Chapman
E. C. Smith
Angus McDonald
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Winnipeg
W. T. Dyer
Lillian Dyer
Mrs J Bromley Dies at Carnegie After Long Illness
James Bromley mourns as Annie Mabel Chapman Bromley dies at her farm south of Carnegie after a lengthy illness. Born in England on August 5 1877 she came to Canada as a girl, married James Bromley in 1900 and lived on the farm for decades. Surviving are six daughters two sons and numerous grandchildren. Funeral at Roseville church with Rt. Rev. W W H Thomas officiating.
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Carnegie
James Bromley
Annie Mabel Chapman
England
Canada
W. Chapman
Kirkham's Bridge
Carmegie
New Advertising Rates Take Effect December First
Announcement notes a general five cent per inch increase in display advertising rates starting December 1, following a notice issued a month earlier.
New House of Commons Chamber Opened by King
The new chamber at Westminster was opened on October 26 in a historic ceremony attended by delegates from overseas legislatures and other dignitaries. Afterward, the King responded to addresses from both houses in Westminster Hall.
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House of Commons
Westminster
Lords and Commons
Westminster Hall
HLM
Westminster Scene as King Addresses Nation
The king spoke at Westminster with the queen beside him. The top picture shows the interior of the new chamber, highlighting the regal setting and ceremonial backdrop.
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Westminster
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Zion Church
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Wallace
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CPR
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Clarence Wagar
Howard White
Wagar Hall
John Todd
Cardale
Heary Frost
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John Bracken
Lucky Buckaroos
Lothair
Manitoba Hydro
Chub
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Isabella
Ladies Aid of Tarbolton
Const. C. Calcraft
U.M
J. Bromley
William Frank
Robert Taylor
S. Abney
Vancouver
A .J.wiliams
W. Quinn
Winnifred
William and
Chfford
Roseville Church
W. W. H. Thomas
W. G. Chapman
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