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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
6
The fragmentary item reflects a retrospective look at tax records and riverbank grievances, highlighting civic concerns and disputes over revenue, governance, and public works. It underscores local interest in fiscal policy and administrative accountability amid historical shape.
Thirty five years ago on March 25 1912 the newly formed Rivers Orchestra gave its first dance Curling was concluded with Charles Howard winning the schedule This brief report notes the debut event and a curling winner in the same issue.
Thirty years ago on March 29 1917 locals reported roads in poor condition with neither sleighing nor wheeling possible, signaling rough winter travel and limited mobility for teams and pedestrians.
On April 2 1922 six candidates submitted applications for the secretary treasurer position. The list includes J H Barker D D Turney F C Marshall E L Pare R J Brown and C H Gabe.
Twenty years ago on March 31 1927 Excelsior lodge hosted a guest of honour Mrs James Brown. Samuel McGlinch marked his 84th birthday while curling remained popular. P Sproule arrived to assume duties as locomotive foreman at the railway shops. Town council appointed E E Grant and C H Gabe to interview the minister of public works about relief grants for the town.
A major blizzard disrupted all traffic types as snow piled in eight foot drifts in numerous areas, creating widespread travel delays and hazardous road conditions across the region.
William T. Dyer named a justice of the peace for Manitoba. Dyer serves as joint secretary treasurer for Daly rural municipality and the town of Rivers. The Manitoba Gazette confirms his appointment for the province.
At the last regular council meeting the rural municipality of Daly appointed Child Welfare Reeve T H Seens and G L Davies along with Alex Thomson and T C Aires to represent the municipality on the child welfare committee, underscoring local governance priorities.
Eugene E Grant longtime Rivers rail yard master retires after 47 years in railroading with 38 years in Rivers. Former Omaha railroad worker, he joined GTP in 1909, ran as conductor, survived a disabling accident, and later led the yard. He and wife have two children Leonard and Myrle. gifts included radio and lamp.
James J. Gregory 79, early Rivers resident and former CNR employee, died in Winnipeg on March 24. Born in Criggon Wales, he moved to Rivers, began railroading, and earned local memory for influenza relief work post World War I. He leaves wife Dagmar Folson, daughter Daisy Bilton, and stepson Clarence Folson. funeral in Winnipeg March 27 with burial Elmwood Cemetery.
William Henry Crittenden a longtime Rivers resident died after a long illness at his home at 66. He served with Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian National railways since 1907 before retiring over a year ago. Survived by his two marriages five children from the first union and Barbara from the second, plus his father Hiram Brown Crittenden. Remains sent to Mulgrave, N S for burial. Brockies of Brandon handled funeral details.
Daly council resolved on March 26 1947 to spend 10000 on road improvements. Each ward will have a road commissioner to oversee building and repairing bridges over the Assiniboine Saskatchewan and Oak rivers. Councilors will be paid 4 dollars a day plus 10 cents a mile. Other workers rates include 75 cents an hour for a man and two horse team 1 dollar an hour for a four horse team 50 cents an hour for man labor and 1.50 an hour for tractor and operator.
Defence Minister Claxton announced plans to relocate the paratroop training centre from Camp Shilo to Rivers within six weeks. Army and air force branches will train here by Sept 1 with about 650 soldiers and 765 air personnel. Rivers hosted a WWI navigation school and will reuse current airport and buildings.
The Rivers school remains closed today Thursday due to the Easter holidays. Students and staff have the day off and will resume classes after the break.
At the March 26 meeting the Daly council approved a 125 Grant to the Salvation Army accepted E B Blatchford's 25 bid for two Bradwardine lots accepted A H Gill's 200 bid for the east half and northwest quarter 16 11 21 accepted E W Johnston's 100 bid for the southwest quarter 32 11 21. The actions were recorded for Gazette Classified publication.
Police concede two men, Schreiber and Nipigon, likely murdered after a search of the Antelope mine property at Cook's Lake fails to locate them. Meanwhile in Tripoli the riot death toll rises to 17 as funerals proceed with tanks and armored cars on standby. Western delegates named for YMCA convention include Clark Ready of Edmonton and Kenneth McCaskill of Winnipeg.
A reminiscence of Daly municipality reveals immigrant humor and fashion from 1909 to 1910. Tales of songs and phrases, marriage choruses, and the spread of Scots and Irish lilt accompany descriptions of rural attire. Midwinter styles show sausage-like blouses, rising collars, and patent leather belts, while men in stove-pipe pants cultivate a new leisure gentleman image.
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