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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
5
Fragmentary report notes a 1936 Riverside school decision on Grade XII and a 1981 obituary for Annie Shanks in Petta-Piece district. It mentions a scribbage tournament at Alexandra Hotel, potato offers, and a 1926 electric line installation.
Ducks Unlimited presented motion pictures last Friday at the Community Hall. About 150 Rivers school pupils attended the afternoon showing, while a larger crowd gathered in the evening where George Dupres of Winnipeg spoke on the organization’s work. A game and fisheries league was proposed with J. R. Stratford elected president and James Frame serving as chairman.
Justice J. Adamson of the court of King's Bench on Thursday denounced collusion in divorce cases as too common. He warned that no solicitor should participate in fraud and sent proceedings in a divorce between a soldier and his wife to the attorney general for action. He disallowed the divorce claim.
The message directs Mr and Mrs Reader to inspect the upper right corner for a name written in pen and ink while noting paper price increases. It warns that three months in arrears have passed and implies no further actions can be taken, suggesting possible mail delays.
Vancouver police were notified by Thomas A. Beck of Hornfray Creek B C that $16400 in Victory bonus and mining stocks were stolen. A wallet containing $87 and his registration card plus other papers were also missing.
The Deloraine Times notes Hartney on the Souris river has a live town council and active Trade Committee pushing civic upgrades. If plans proceed, Hartney could gain city conveniences for residents by 1947 and become a stronger residential and business center while supporting youth welfare. Waterworks could boost Hartney’s growth and attract industry, mirroring Virden’s appeal with better schools stores and power.
Fragmentary OCR excerpt describes fans ventilating holds, tell tales, long distance recording by ship officers, and cargo checks. Mentions radio telegraph sets and a new 10,000l wan given upon pewered ire.
Manitoba minister J S McDiarmid notes tourism supports all citizens and projects eight to ten million dollars spent in the province during Canada-wide Tourist Service Educational Week April 15 to 20. He cites Manitoba hosting more visitors from the south this year and the role of the Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureaus.
The first shipment of Russian wheat for France, 5 480 tons, is due to reach Marseilles Friday aboard the Soviet merchantman Bozenka. A second shipment will arrive soon on another Soviet ship that has already left Constanza, while five more ships are loading at Odea.
At Oak River branch meeting eight new members were admitted, boosting totals to over 45. President Harry Tweed welcomed newcomers and praised the Legion’s past work and future plans. A memorial service is set for June 28 at Oak River United Church with Rev. J. F. Palmer delivering the address.
The Gazette Classi way lists birthday notices for April including Mrs T Miners April 14 Mrs C Folson Winnipeg April 15 Mrs C W Angel Beatrice Treloar R W Greasiey Mrs L E Wilson Lavigan April 16 R E Bridgeman April 17 O W Brown Dnly April 18 Mrs John Moore The notice concludes with an advertising line for easy buying and selling.
A fragment describes a local child welfare event with mothers and infants present. Tots are weighed and vaccinated while parents absorb advice. Officials relocate traffic quarters to Legion offices. A veteran questions officials about activity during overseas service.
The narrative describes John A Dyer a former London police officer who moved to the Canadian west with a religious background. His brother Rev William T Dyer served Rapid City nearby. Arthur Sharman and Zachary Baily families arrive, crossing high waters. horses swim rivers as wagons break apart. A D is a noted horse importer owning thousands of acres and selling large wheat quantities. A Chisholm later becomes a reeve in Woodworth. Ramsay's daughter helps with farm work showing frontier gender roles amidst hard labor. The piece blends personal histories with settlement hardships and community growth.
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