Community Notes From Rivers Area Assemble and Visit
Margaret McDonald Winni see and former Pesta district resident is visiting relatives this week. Dr HOO and Mrs Jenner and family visit Mre and Mre Frank Ash land and T. H. Wrights. J. E. Borrowman and family attend Winnipeg graduation where daughter Earlene graduates. Rev J. M. Wilson to preach at Rivers United Church in McNally’s absence. WMS autumn tank offering Oct 28 in United church with Mrs J. M. Douglas Brandon as guest speaker. Mrs Purdie to speak at Zion Pentecostal Church Friday and Sunday. Robert Twigge family visit Marryfield with mother Mrs PP. AL Twigge accompanying return. Vieira Morrow elected CGIT president. Lois Richardson VP. Mona Houbin secretary. Beverley Wareham treasurer. Fay Armstrong press reporter. Meeting led by Mrs Reed Spearin and Mrs G Goodridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
United Church
Spo P.m
J. M. Douglas
Brandon
Holy Land
Robert Twigge
Marryfield
Sask
AL Twigge
Vieira Morrow
CGIT
Lois Richardson
Mona Houbin
Beverley Wareham
Fay Armstrong
Reid Spearin
G. Goodridge
Lothair Folk Honor G Bray and Family
Neighbors in the Lothair district gathered at Mr and Mrs George Bray’s home to honor them before their departure for Hamiota. An address by H M Harvey preceded gifts including an electric mantle clock and an end table. The event also honored the Bray twins Ronald and Donald and their fianc es Mavis McConnell and Gay Cochrane with torcheire lamps. Lunch was served to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bray
Lothair District
Haminta
H. M. Harvey
F. Bridgeman
T. C. Airey
Bray Twins
Ronald
Donald
Mavis McConnell
Gay Cochrane
Hamiota
Shirley Seater
C. Burt
Changes at the original Smith farm thread through families
The article recounts John Smith marrying a teacher in 1935 and Sophia Beattie teaching again due to overcrowding. It notes Elizabeth Smith’s schooling, Beattie family ties, bread making by John W. Smith Sr., Bleakhall Farm changes, and the recurring name John across generations, including Evan Beattie, son of the Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Rivers District
Sophia Beattie
Oakleigh
Elizabeth
Alex M. Beattie
Vancouver
John W. Smith
Rivers
John W. Sr
Bleakhall Farm
Smith
John
Evan Beattie
New Rivers Bridge Plans Promising Scenic Change
Thursday column notes council candidates W Veitch and George Seater, with a new bridge planned over the Little Saskatchewan at Minnedosa area next spring. Describes scenic views around Wheatland Bradwardine Kirkham’s bridge and Oakleigh district, urging exploration beyond beaten paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Saskatchewan
Wheatland
Bradwardine
Rebekah District Names Officers at Rapid City Meeting
The Rebekah district elected officers for the year at a Rapid City gathering. Names include Past president Mrs V Neckels Grace lodge 35 Hamiota and president Mrs Agnes Eliott Friendship lodge 27 Rivers, with officers for recording secretary treasurer and wardens from Fraternity Oak River and Deborah Rapid City. Mrs Annie Currie received a past noble grand pin for Friendship 27 Fraternity 44 Grace 35 and Deborah 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Rapid City
V. Neckels
Grace Lodge
Hamiota
Agnes Eliott
Friendship Lodge
Rivers
H. Black
Fraternity Lodge
Oak River
M. Jelliff
D. Shand
Deborah
H. Cantelon
Gladys Fleming
RSDP
K. Higginson
LSDP
M.basler
B. Jamieson
Grace
M. Davis
B. Mitchell
M. Hales
Rapidal City
L. Bowman
I. Wonnell
Friendship
Fraternity
Annie Currie
Passes to Enjoyment Await Two at Gazette
Mrs A J Madden of Rivers and Henry Harrody of Wheatland can pick up passes to the Rex theatre at The Gazette office by 6:00 p.m. Saturday. The passes grant admission to one show anytime next week. This week the Rex features an electric organ in place of the usual platter pieces for early show patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Madden
Rivers
Rex Theatre
Gazette Office
Henry Harrody
Wheatland
Canadian Musics Scholarships Awarded by Royal Board
The Royal Schools of Music in Britain selected two Canadians after this year’s Canada examination. Scholarships of 560 dollars yearly for three years go to a Toronto resident and a Winnipeg resident. Churchill port set a grain record with over 9.3 million bushels loaded on 27 ships, surpassing last year’s 26 ships and 3.5 million bushels as the port marks its 22nd year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Britain
Dominion
Toronto
Winnipeg
Churchill
Birth Record for Knowles in Hamiota Hospital
At Hamiota hospital on September 20 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Larry Knowles of Rivers. The newborn contributes to the local family and community records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles
Hamiota Hospial
Larry Knowles
Rivers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret McDonald
Winnisee
Pesta Piece District
Hoo
Jenner
Alice McFaddens
Fort San, Sask
Mre
Frank Ashland
T. H. Wright
Valerie
Mere
T. E. Wright
J. E. Borrowman
Earlene
J. M. Wilson
Oak
Rivers United Church
FL W. McNally
St. David's
Oak Lake
J. E. Purdie
Spe
Cial
Zion Pentecostal Church
Purdiere
Western Pentecostal Bible College
Rivers, Man
New
Sarum
Pullman Vacuum Cleaner
Jivers
Man
Jim Rous
Smith Farm
Council
W¢ Veitch
George 5. Seater
Gazette
McKenzie’s Dry Goods
United Store
Rewl
College Hall
Hallowe'en
Ene
Marvelube
Imperial ¢ Oil
Imperial
Avlik's
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