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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
6
Write What Sells Your Skills Not The Stalled Novel
An editorial encourages budding writers to shift from fiction to non fiction wildlife and nature features. It urges submitting strong photo essays and reported pieces, suggests leveraging foreign correspondents for color, and advises keeping a day job while chasing byline success.
April Fool’s Day Weather Prank Plays Manitoban Sky
On a windy Saturday fore noon, turbulent skies unsettled locals as radios warned of unsettled weather. Groceries shopped, then headed home as lakes whirled and ground whitened before 5 PM with reduced visibility. Residents recalled a January like June, marveling at the stormy prank.
Happy Binkday Names List From Biggar Area
Apr 8 to Apr 12 listings include Mrs E O Stewart in Biggar Sask and Manitoba area, with names Marie Alice Fleming then Mrs D M Stuart and others like Mrs Martin Paddock, Petta piece, Mrs Suthers, Grav enhurst Ont. Occasional place tags: Bradwardine, Trans cona, Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Stewart
Biggar
Sask
Marie Alice Fleming
D. M. Stuart
Transcona
Martin Paddock
Pettapiece
Thomas Suthers
Gravenhurst
Ont
S. H. Beever
Joseph Havlik
Victor Airey
J. W. Hanlon
F. G. Airey
Peter Livingstone
Bradwardine
H. J. Chapman
Brandon
T. Miners
G. L. Maidann
Three prisoners escape from provincial work party in Lethbridge
Three inmates at the provincial fall in Lethbridge escaped from a work party during a fre work detail. They fled in a stolen automobile before authorities halted pursuit. Warden Hot led the ensuing manhunt and requested public help locating the fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Warden Hot
Apathetic Public Blamed For Unrest By Kiwanis Speaker
Fr Lt Rev E Light told Brandon Kiwanis members that general apathy toward churches drives world unrest. He warned if everyone claiming religion on the census attended one church there would not be enough in Manitoba. The talk at CJATC followed by music and community singing. Visitors included H McEwen CNR agent Saydn Ldr Scott CJATC H B Cameron and C W White. A ladies night is set for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Light
CJATC
Manitoba
H. McEwen
CNR
Brandon
Saydn
Ldr. Scott
H. B. Cameron
C. W. White
Rivers
Army Fire Power Demonstration Shakes Shilo Town
High explosives shook the army town of Shilo on Thursday as artillery rockets and bombs were demonstrated by army and RCAF units. Over 40 officers observed, including Col. H. M. Cathcart and Lt-Col. H. J. Lake, with attendees from Prairie Command Winnipeg Shilo and the Rivers air training centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shilo
RCAF
H. M. Cathcart
H. J. Lake
Royal Canadian School of Artillery
W. T. Fosberry
St. John’s
Nild
C. J. A. Hamilton
Whitehorse
Yukon
Prairie Command
Winnipeg
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Rivers
Sage Sayings and Wise Quotes From History
A collection of aphorisms from Newman Pliny Coke Shakespeare Seneca Franklin and others. It features reflections on life, doubt work happiness and action highlighting the value of effort and personal discipline. The items showcase diverse voices from classical and early modern thinkers.
Council on Cook's Tour to Inspect New Rivers Structures
Rivers council plans a Cook's Tour this week to view recently built habitations and to interview two land applicants about house plans. First avenue will extend to the Daly town boundary after bylaw 648. Dr. Rubin will miss May. Dr. Hames may cover, with Nurse Westwood keeping the office open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council On ‘Cook
Rivers
First Avenue
Rivers and Daly
L. Rubin
W. K. Hames
Kenton
M. Westwood
Daly Council
Fourth Avenue East
Marion Graham
Forman's Nursing Home to Expand with Four-Bed Ward
Lorne Forman announced plans to enlarge Forman's Nursing Home by adding a 14 by 42 foot four-bed ward attached to the main house. The $3,500 project will be fully modern with a case room baby room and a bathroom. Construction begins when weather allows. the home opened in November 1948 and has since welcomed 54 babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Forman
Forman Nursing Home
Easter services and mass schedule across RCAF chapels
Caster Bleek Services list Holy Communion at 11 6 am at CJATC Protestant, Easter Sunday Sunday School 2 00 pm at Rivers United Church Easter Message 7 00 pm. Roman Catholic Mass 8 00 am Protestant Morning Prayer 11 00 am Rivers Greek Catholic Mass 10 30 am celebrated by Rev Fr Plak of Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcaf Chapel
CJATC
RCAF
Fr. Plak
Brandon
Annual Rivers school concert big hit of all shows
The Rivers school orchestra directed by A W Whyte drew a large crowd at Community hall last Friday for the first of a two part program. R J McKenzie hosted the first half and The Sod-Busters, created by O W Brown, performed the second half featuring Wilson Humphries in the orang-outang bit and Lieut Harley Shaw. Notable numbers came from Donald Whyte and Linda Ashley, Emil Hain, Gailva Jelliff, Dorothy Brown, Irene Hamlyn, Neil Ford, John Whyte, Roberta Ford, Muriel Hunt, R J McKenzie, Mrs V Hitchon, John Skinner, Vernon Brown, and a vocal quartet of R J McKenzie, R Collins, F McGinnis, and R Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School Orchestra
A. W. Whyte
Donald Whyte
Linda Ashley
Emil Hain
Gailva Jelliff
Dorothy Brown
Irene Hamlyn
Neil Ford
John Whyte
Roberta Ford
Muriel Hunt
R. J. McKenzie
Mrs. V. Hitchon
John Skinner
Vernon Brown
R. Collins
F. McGinnis
R. Taylor
Rivers School Closes Today for Easter Holidays
Rivers school closes today Thursday for the Easter vacation and will reopen on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School
Bob Hope Price Too High for Edmonton Fair
Edmonton exhibition officials considered Bob Hope for the annual fair but he reportedly asked 10000 dollars for a single appearance. Officials ruled the price too costly and moved on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hope
Edmonton
Manitoba's 101-year-old Mrs Crawford dies in Winnipeg
Mrs J B Crawford aged 101, among Manitoba's oldest residents, died Sunday in Winnipeg. Her father Archibald Christie was an original member of what became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She moved to Winnipeg in 1877 from eastern Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Crawford
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Archibald Christie
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canada
Dance Hall History Notes of 1795 to 1835 Dances
The waltz appeared in Europe around 1795 as a graceful ballroom form. The two step rose to popularity about 1890. The quadrille modern development dates from 1815. The polka began around 1835 as a popular dance.
Peter Derkash guilty of theft linked to steam control
Peter Derkash, owner of a Wiund- Peg apartment block, pleaded guilty to theft of 147000 pounds worth of steam. He was fined 150 and costs of three months. Crown Prosecutor O M Kay said Derkash would raise then disconnect thermostats to divert condensation for unregistered gas costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Derkash
O. M. Kay
Derkash
Atomic warning given to Canada
One of Canada's leading atomic scientists warned that the country and the world face atomic warfare within the lifetime of children. Dr. L. G. Cook, head of chemistry at Chalk River, said the major powers including the United States, Canada, Britain, France and Russia are operating simple atomic fires and that hiding atomic secrets is a dangerous risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
L. G. Cook
Big
Chalk River
Ottawa River
Ottawa Service Club
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Brandon Winter Fair Opens With Local Official Guests
Representatives from Rivers led by Mayor R G Sincair attended the opening session of the Brandon Winter Fair on Monday. Accompanied by Mrs Sincair, also present were T H Seens MLA reeve of Daly and S A Madden rural councillor for ward five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
R. G. Sincair
Brandon
Sinclair
T. H. Seens
Daly
S. A. Madden
Rivers Scenes Then and Now From Old Gazette Pages
Twenty years ago in Rivers the Gem theatre opened on Main Street by E. D. Button while a single resident minister presided over three denominational services each Sunday. Plans called for housing Rivers school pupils in a new building after Easter. A gun club formed, Bruce Butler lost a finger in a circular saw accident, and a $3,800 telephone building fund was set aside. A mail plane diverted by storm, pheasants expected by the rod and gun club, and a curling bonspiel with 12 rinks. W. T. Dyer became secretary treasurer. Ed Rustige was honored on his birthday. Muriel Oakey joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps. the well-baby clinic had its first session with 15 tots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Moving Picture Theatre
Main Street
E. D. Button
W. T. Dyer
Rivers
Ed. Rustige
Harrow
Muriel Olive Oakey
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Vandals Try to Desecrate Winnipeg Catholic Cathedral
Police probe an attempted vandalism at St. Marys Cathedral in downtown Winnipeg. Invaders tried to smash the altar tabernacle containing the blessed sacrament, but a strong tabernacle lock and door withstood the battering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
St. Mary's Cathedral
Gazette’s March Totals Include Births Deaths and Weddings
Local publication summarizes monthly figures with sections for births, deaths, and marriages. Data appears incomplete but indicates a tallying of life events for the period. No names or precise numbers are provided in the readable text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ditto
the Gazette
Light
W. H. Humphries
Kiwanis Club
F. G. Taylor
O. W
D. F. McRae
G. E. Finnie
A. N. Collins
G. A. Bourque
Naval Service Headquarters
Ottawa
Cardinal Newman
Pliny
Coke
Seneca
Franklin
Benee
Sarah A. Bolton
Douglas Jerrald
James Oliver
James Frame
J. R. Stratford
Dye
Frame
Brigade
Forman’s Nursing Home
Tasier
Isk
Caster Bleek Services
Rivers Greek Catholic
O. W. Brown
Wilson Humphries
Lieut
Harley Shaw
Bruce Butler
The
Rivers Rod and Gun Club
Ise
pade-Saaldale AO
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