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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
1
Labor Day finale sees Doctor Lyon win both match and medal play with a 37 round near par. Season closes with a club dance amid inclement weather. finances exceed a thousand dollars dispersed since year start. membership growth promises more events and pleasure in the game.
Tixcelsior Lodge L C B A will hold its Fourth Annual Elocution Contest in the 1 0 C F Hall on Friday October 8 at 7 45 pm Contest is open to children ages 10 to 16 from Rivers and surrounding school districts Contestants pay 25 cents and submit name age and selection to Mrs L Marsh Crewelry Store by September 23 A Silver Medal goes to the highest scorer and first and second prizes are awarded in two age classes See committee for selections and info Mrs J Marsh Mrs T W Offen Miss C Johnstone
Dominion Elections results show Robert Forke winning a comfortable majority in Brandon Constituency and steady gains for McKenzie King in the federal field. In Rivers the advance poll saw Forke lead Beaubier four to two as E J Forman and Sid Simpson presided. T W Offen served as deputy returning officer.
Rivers School closes at three o'clock on election day allowing teaching staff ample time to cast ballots.
Rivers School Trustees met with Dr. Lyon presiding. Applications for remission to attend High School by Olive Mills Wheatland and Robin Harvey were granted. A. W. Stephens reported on the 1926 school accounts audit and a financial statement will be published in the Gazette. The Secretary was asked to contact Blanshard Municipality to repair the road for the school van and to reject a proposed van route change.
Threshermen should apply Weed Cards to separators and clean machines before moving between farms. Reducing weeds lowers threshing costs and prevents seed transfer. keeping crops weed free benefits all, with cooperation and care emphasized to avoid spreading noxious seeds.
Readers learn how public shows and sales influence breed choice for dairy cattle. Proper grooming, feeding, and training are essential to present thrift and health. Preparation spans weeks, including clipping, stabling, blanketing, and lead training to enhance value.
Miss Louise Ann Bastard of Harding Manitoba married John France Howe of The Pas at Knox United Church Hamiota Manitoba. Rev A Martin officiated with a quiet ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in Winnipeg and settle in The Pas Flin Flon district with both known locally.
Nojiri Japan hosts the wedding of Miss R Fusee of Neepawa Manitoba to Mr. A Rutherford of Brandon Manitoba at Rev S O Tharlaksson's cottage. The ceremony, witnessed by Canadian Academy, Kobe, and Nagoya YMCA circle, crowns Rutherford’s role with Nagoya High School and local residence plans.
Optician and optometrist J. Arklie will visit Rivers next Wednesday September 22 and will be available at the Alexandra Hotel as usual for eye examinations.
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