Port Sewage Line Approved and Road Work Plans
The council granted permission to SMcDonad and MtLailan to lay sewage pipes along the road allowance between sections nine and sixteen, township 12 range 2, to channel Airport septic overflow eastward to the Minnedos river. M Kigwak appointed patrol operator for 151 summer months. A grader was approved for 4800 dollars and 6000 pound load limits posted on main roads. Albert T. Chapman named acting reeve in reeve G L Davies absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smcdonad and
MtLailan
Minnedos
M. Kigwak
Council
Albert T. Chapman
G. L. Davies
Annual School Orchestra Concert Draws Big Crowd
The school orchestra annual variety concert drew a large audience Wednesday night. Part one featured Linda Ashley violin Mark Shen-held drum solo Donald Whyte violin Neil Ford trumpet Muriel Hunt cello Lorraine Harvey piano Gailyn Jelliff vocal James Hay-Mik piano accordion. Part two showcased the Sod-Busters with MC Robert McKenzie and performers Orlo Brown Alex Whyte W. G. Irving Dorothy Brown Jimmy Rustige Russ Gurr Elgin Stewart John Whyte Fred and Sandra. After expenses the orchestra fund balance stood at $70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Ashley
Mark Shen- Held
Donald Whyte
Neil Ford
Muriel Hunt
Lorraine Harvey
Gailyn Jelliff
James Hay- Mik
Fit
Lt. J. Riva
Hiram Hayseed
Robert McKenzie
Orlo Brown
Alex Whyte
W. G. Irving
Dorothy Brown
Jimmy Rustige
Russ Gurr
Elgin Stewart
John Whyte
Taylor
Fred and
Sandra
Mrs G R Rowe Spoke Here Friday Lecture on United Nations
Mrs G R Rowe of Brandon presented a lecture on the human side of the United Nations under the Women’s Institute. Mrs M Westwood chaired. She screened two films Tomorrow Begins Today and Personalities at UNESCO Seminar, in Ukrainian hall.
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United Nations
G. R. Rowe
Brandon
Women’s Institute
M. Westwood
Rowe
Manitoba
Unesco
Dial Telephone In Operation At Rivers Exchange
The Rivers exchange inaugurated automatic dial telephone service with 130 station phones and 70 in homes. Siemens equipment supports 390 lines expandable to 600, with battery back up for two days. Anomalies trigger color lights and alarms, while lightning protectors guard the 800 pair cable entry. A special directory for subscribers will guide use. Midlands Free Press Herald notes 1815 land sales near Coldwater, Barrie, and Orillia at five cents per acre.
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C. E. R. Collins
Brandon
Collins
New Sarum
Siemens Bros
Woolwich
England
Hydro
Mr. Collins
Rivers
Exchange
Midlands
Back on the Land Movement Rumors Grow
Rising temperatures and fading snow banks spur talk of an early back to the land movement. Reports say some work may begin within the next week if weather holds.
CJATC Planes Lead Assistance at Medicine Hat
The Canadian Joint Air Training Centre aided flood relief near Medicine Hat as they used aircraft to support a combined army and air force effort. Explosives were airlifted from Medicine Hat to army engineers blasting a river ice blockage and a helicopter was arranged to aid the operation from Rivers.
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CJATC
Medicine Hat
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
South Saskatchewan
Army Engineers
Canada Departs Korea Bound Brigade With Seattle Farewell
Canadian troops from the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and Royal Canadian Regiment gave a Beating the Retreat ceremony at Seattle’s war memorial plaza on March 30. Brig. J. M. Rockingham, brigade commander, organized the event before leaving for the Far East as Korea-bound troops bid Seattle residents goodbye with both nations’ flags flying and national anthems played.
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Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Shilo
Royal Canadian Regiment of
Petawawa
War Memorial Plaza
Seattle
U.S
Slow
Counter
Quick
Canada
J. M. Rockingham
Far East
Happy Binkday entries tie to spring greetings
Apr 6 to Apr 11 lists include Mrs A Black Oak River Emerson Wolfe Alexander Mrs LE Grant St Paul Minn Apr & Mrs E G Stewart Biggar Sask Marie Alice Fleming Apr 9 Mrs D M Stuart Transcona Mrs Martin Paddock S Beever Jr Joseph Havlik Mrs Thomas Suthers Gravenhurst Ont Scott Wareham Apr 10 Mrs Victor Airey Mrs J W Hanlon F G Airey E O Stewart Biggar Sask Peter Livingstone Bradwardine Apr 11 Mra James Chapman Brandon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Black
Oak River
Emerson Wolfe
Alexander
LE. Grant
St. Paul
Minn
E. G. Stewart
Biggar
Sask
Marie Alice Fleming
D. M. Stuart
Transcona
Martin Paddock
S. Beever Jr
Joseph Havlik
Thomas Suthers
Gravenhurst
Ont
Scott Wareham
Victor Airey
J. W. Hanlon
F. G. Airey
Stewart
Peter Livingstone
Bradwardine
Mra James Chapman Brandon
Rivers to Dance Tomorrow at Branden Arena
Rivers will be represented at Branden Friday evening with two foursomes in square dance finals exhibitions. In the former venue groups won top place. in the Branden arena they tied for first after a danceoff. Participants include Denis and Joan Greasley Fred Hunt Ruth Hunt Fred Smith June McDonald Shirley Frame Harold Olson. Oakleigh district also sent Mr and Mrs William Smith and others.
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Rivers
Branden
Brandoen Armouries
Arena
Denis Greasley
Joan Greasley
Fred Hunt
Ruth Hunt
Fred Smith
June McDonald
Shirley Frame
Harold Olson
Oakleigh
William Smith
T. Smith
W. Marriott
A. Stewart
Annoying Visitor Is Fined After Court Appearance
A resident near the airport, charged with causing a disturbance while apparently intoxicated, faced W. T. Dyer, justice of the peace. He admitted entering private homes. The penalty totaled 50 dollars plus costs. A Winnipeg man charged with dangerous driving also paid ten dollars plus costs after a Rivers street incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airport
W. T. Dyer
Pustice of the Peace
Winnipeg
Rivers
Dyer
Pansies Blooming in Rivers Garden
A fresh blossom was picked by FR. B. Lee in his garden on Sunday as pansies were reported in bloom in Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. B. Lee
Underground broadcasts fuel Ukrainian independence hopes
Underground listeners in the Ukraine complain that U S State Department broadcasts are overly pro Russian. They claim programs are influenced by Russian emigres who oppose the Red regime but seek to keep Ukraine within the empire, reflecting imperialist aims rather than true independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsweek Magazine
Soviet Union
U.S. State Department
Ukraine
Russia
U.S
Coldest March in Eleven Years
The Gaz ette reports a harsh March at Rivers station opened 1939 with a record low of 27.8 below zero on Mar 9 and a high of 10 above on Mar 27, while average for the month reached 7.9 above and snowfall totaled 5.9 inches. The comparison spans 1939 to 1950 with historical highs and lows noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Rivers Man Promoted While Serving in Korea
A Rivers resident has been promoted to corporal while serving in Korea. Cpl. Dave Parker received the rank advancement, as reported by his wife. The notice, signed by Cpl Parker LCpl Red Klyne and Pte. M Cauboka, appeared in the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Cpl
Dave Parker
Cpl Parker
Lcpl
Red’ Klyne
Pte
M. Cauboka
Gazette
Snow Melting Brightens Rivers Streets With Budding Promise
Spring warmth has mostly cleared snow from Rivers streets though ice remains and some roads are muddy. Shrubbery buds and lawns turn green while many town gardens stay flooded. Birds are arriving in the district daily.
Rex and Sally Dominate British Dog Names in London
The Tailwaggers club in London reports Rex and Sally were the most common dog names last year with Mac the favored Scottish choice, reflecting regional tastes and trends among hound owners.
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Rex
Sally
Tailwaggers' Club
London
Mac
Youth Admits Slaying Railroad Worker in Yuma Robbery
Sixteen year old Peter Saunders confessed to first degree murder in the slaying of a railroad employee in Yuma Arizona. He also claimed to have forged travellers cheques found on the victim, spent 108 dollars on western gear, and obtained work as a ranch hand with part of the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Arizona
Peter Saunders
Ip a Luxury to Eat editorial on food access in Canada and Britain
An Oshawa Times-Gazette editorial argues that for Britain hunger would trump the idea of diet luxury, contrasting British needs with Canada where food access is more plentiful. The piece reflects wartime or rationing era tensions and calls for prioritizing sufficiency over luxury in meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshawa Times-Gazette
Britain
Canada
Water Survey to be Conducted by Town of Rivers
Rivers town council engaged J C D Taylor of Winnipeg Monday to survey water and sewage needs. Cost limited to 225 dollars. Lot sales to service personnel discontinued. A Second Avenue lot sold to Alex Ross. Re Berg and W H Humphries named to inventory town properties. Arena inventory planned for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. D. Taylor
Winnipeg
Second Avenue
Alex Ross
Alexander
Re Berg
W. H. Humphries
Injured Elderly Woman Hospitalized After Street Fall
Mrs. H. Henderson, 83, is confined to Brandon General Hospital after a fall on Main Street while carrying a pitcher of water. She sustained an injury to the left hip and was moved to Whyte's home before admission. Her condition is listed as favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Henderson
Brandon General Hospital
Henderson
Main Street
A. W. Whyte
Young Folks Compete at Winnipeg Music Festival
Two Rivers participants take part in a Winnipeg musical festival under way. Lorraine Harvey, daughter of H. M. Harvey, appears in piano classes this week. Donald Whyte, son of Alex White, will attend next week in violin classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Winnipeg
Lorraine Harvey
H. M. Harvey
Donald Whyte
Alex White
Looking Backward at the Filea of The Rivers Gazetts
Forty years ago Wheatland resident James Cluff died in Vancouver at 63 during a visit. The reminiscence lists past items: Prunes sold for 3 a 25 pound box. coal bins replenished. a pulpit lecture and communion set dedicated at the air school by Rev. Frayne and others. Iva Winters named by a New York theatre guild. Hazel Lundy and George W. Frame wed in Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cluff
Wheatland District
Vancouver
Air School
R. Frayne
W. R. Donagh
S. B. Gailie
Rivers
Iva Winters
Theatre Guild
New York City
Hazel Lundy
George W. Frame
Gazette Seeks Readable Modern Page Facelift
The Gazette outlines ongoing changes to improve readability and modernize its appearance. It discusses the plan to introduce new type faces and members to the typography family to enhance future reading and ensure reader enjoyment.
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Gazette
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Ok’s ’Port
St. Catharine's
Messrs
Howe
Gardiner
Special Force
U.N
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