Found and Out Visits and Scout Meeting Notice
Recent visitors at the home of Mrs William Cannon included Mrs W Cochrane and son Neil Tarboiton and Mrs I C Cochrane of Brandon All persons interested are invited to attend a parent group meeting in the interests of the scouts and cubs in the parish hall next Monday evening at 8 00 oclock Mrs John Clark and daughter Pearl were brief visitors in town last Thursday en route to their home in Vancouver after holidaying in Winnipeg Former residents of Hivers they left to reside at the coast several years ago Mrs A D Aitkens of Winnipeg accompanied by her son Dr Jack Aitjens of Ottawa former residents of Hivers renewed acquaintances here last week at which time they were
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William Cannon
W. Cochrane
Neil
Tarboiton
I. C. Cochrane
Brandon
Scouts and Cubs
Ter
Pearl
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Hivers
Mre
A. D. Aitkens
Jack Aitjens
Ottawa
Guests of Miro and Mrs Coo Attend Event
Guests of Miro and Mrs Coo attended a social gathering, with attendees listed as part of a local society event. The brief note highlights attendance and cordial reception at the hosts' residence.
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Miro
Mrs. Coo
Stok Aedetery
Kiwanis Club Plans Apple Days At Tayior Home
Kiwanis members and guests of president gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Taylor for final plans on the club's apple days. James Frame led a vocal hour with Rev. F. L. McNally directing singing. Several members arrived after a tiring day in the Delta area trying to find ducks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Apple-Seling
Mro
FL D. Tayior
James Frame
FL McNally
Delis
WMS Group Introduced to New Study Book
Twelve members and three visitors attended the WMS regular meeting at the United Church annex on September 16. Mrs. BL Wareham reported on the Brandon meeting of the presbyterial executive. A worship service followed led by Mrs. E O Dyer with Mesdames Wareham Jelliff and Kendal assisting. The new study book Along African Trails was introduced and a letter by Edith Radley was read from Angola Airmail.
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WMS
United Church
BL Wareham
Brandon
Presbyterial
E. O. Dyer
Mesdames G. Wareham
G. E. Jelliff
M. Kendal
Edith Radley
Angola
Seedtimes Harvest The Importance Of Soil Conservation
The text warns that mechanization imperils North American soil with massive loss of arable land. It explains soil as a living ecosystem with organisms and organic matter essential for moisture retention and soil binding. Bare fallows cause erosion. conserving cover and proper practices protect fields. Everyone must adopt soil conservation in Western Canada.
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North America
United States
Nature
Canada
Arnot Family Thanks Friends for Kindness and Flora
The Arnot family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness, pallbearers, and beautiful floral tributes and sympathy messages during their bereavement.
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Arnot
Anglican Churches Country Fair Draws Crowds in Cool Weather
Weather was chilly yet the combined Anglican churches of St. Matthew's Ancrum Joseville Mission and St James held a country fair. Attendees bought garden produce, cookery, and sweets, then enjoyed tea. The event featured games and prize packages for children.
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St. Matthew's
Ancrum
Joseville Mission
Co Ost. James’ Country Fair
Apple Salesman Uses Early Morning Call for Order
Kiwanis president F D Taylor acted as the apple salesman calling on a Rivers housewife at 3 00 a m to secure an order after she said she would respond to salesmen who called at her home. The plan hinged on KRiwanians apple days and enthusiasm.
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Kiwanis
F. D. Taylor
Robert English leaves for studies at St John’s Winnipeg
Robert English departed for further studies at St John’s College Winnipeg accompanied by his mother Mrs I English. The move underscores a planned academic pursuit with parental support reflected in the city visit.
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Robert English
St. John’s College
Winnipeg
City
I. English
Edmonton Sisters Visit Hosts at Two Homes
Guests at the homes of Mrs. James Wedderburn and William Veitch include their sisters Mrs. Jean Curtis and Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson, both of Edmonton. The latter has since returned to her home.
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James Wedderburn
William Veitch
Jean Curtis
Elizabeth Nelson
Edmonton
GOING DOWN The national birth rate has been decreasing since 1939
The article notes a long term decline in the national birth rate beginning in 1939, highlighting a persistent downward trend over multiple decades and reflecting demographic shifts impacting society and policy.
For Sale Ford Half Ton With Low Mileage
For sale a 1949 Ford half ton in good shape with 2 400 miles priced at 800 dollars. Apply A J Treloar phone 883 23 Brandon p25 2. For sale annex at Daly church 18 by 28 wired throughout highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Apply Daly church boards or E O Dyer phone 124 or QO W Brown phone 328 14 plg25.
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A. J. Treloar
Brandon
Daly Church
Dyer
W. Brown
Quick Glances From Gabriola Island News Briefs
A toddler was treated for knee bites after a family dog attack on Gabriola Island. The mother found her three year old son injured and asked that the dog be removed when she returned home. Premier Bennett announced a reduction in admission tax for exhibitions to five percent. Flash the Calgary zoo leopard, kept from 1989 to last year, died after being sold to a circus and returning to Calgary with the show. Five Auburn Maine girls vacationed in a converted hearse borrowed from an uncle, traveling with three others to Washington. Some performers for the Pacific National Exhibition were barred due to animals like camels being prohibited by law.
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Gabriala Island
B.C
Nanaimo
Chikis
Flash
Calgary
Auburn
Washington
Calgary brothers celebrate 90th birthday in Canada
Canada's oldest twins Joseph Graham of Calgary and Benjamin Graham of Vulcan Alta recently marked their 90th birthday. The pair, born in the province, have lived in Alberta for many decades and are celebrated as the nations oldest twins.
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Canada
Calgary
Joseph Graham
Benjamin
Vulcan
Alta
Spade Footed Toad Found Near Lethbridge Stuns Canada
A spade footed toad discovered near Lethbridge is believed to be the sole specimen of its species in Canada, triggering interest from local naturalists and wildlife officials. The rare sighting highlights Canada’s limited distribution of the species and prompts further verification.
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Lethbridge
Canada
Births Gerrard and Chartier—daughters born Sept 20
Mr and Mrs George Gerrard of Bradwardine greet the birth of a daughter on September 20. Mr and Mrs Gerald Chartier of Rivers celebrate the arrival of a daughter on September 20, 1953.
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Gerrard
George Gerrard
Bradwardine
Chartier
Gerald Chartier
Rivers
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the Rivers Gazette
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Rivers, Man
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Strand Theatre
CKX
Elete
Rivers Man
Wal CG Bennett
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