Weed Users Swearing Off In Community
A brief note reports that men in the community are quitting weed use. The piece suggests less smoke in local life and touches on misquoted phrases about smoking now versus in the hereafter.
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
4
Smokers and Candy Upsurge in Gazette’s View
The piece notes reduced cigarette and tobacco sales as ex smokers switch to candy while smokers face higher taxes. It observes a 75 percent local nicotine habit as of Dec 31, with women buyers remaining strong and smokers aging into chocolate purchases as a substitute. The column ends with a humorous nod to late night chocolate cravings.
Cancer research hopes rise as cure seems possible
Dr. R J Heller of the United States public health service told the Canadian Cancer Society in Toronto that a cancer cure will be found eventually, noting research has yielded many possible keys though the right one remains elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Heller
United States Public Health Service
Canadian Cancer Society
Toronto
Robert Kent
Community Players
Maxwell Wray
Jamaica Utilities
Kingston
Eustace G. Bird
Barrie
Ont
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Royal Institute of British Architects
Bird
Canada
United States
Europe
Kiwanis hears capitalists blamed for wars in policy talk
Rev H Dodd told Kiwanis members last Tuesday that wars stem from capitalistic politicians and urged Canadians to fix domestic issues first. He argued spies exist on all sides, praised accountability, and warned against communism. Thirty-one members attended with Mayor Sinclaire present. The club plans an ACT CK TV broadcast from Rivera on April 29 and will join the local film council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Dodd DD
Kiwanis Club
Italy
Kiwanis
Actckx TV
Rivera
Oak River
Rapid City
Bradwardine
Carnegie
Wheatland
CIATC
Rivers
Colorful Easter Pageant by Rivers United Sunday School
A colorful Easter pageant titled The Easter Lily was presented by Rivers United Sunday School on Easter Day for 166 attendees. Children represented flowers and insects with music and decorations. Rev H Dodd spoke briefly as parents and friends watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers United Sunday School
Automatic Telephones to be Installed in Rivers Area
The Rivers Gazette reports that the Manitoba Telephone System will install dial telephones in Rivers and New Sarum by September 1950, with the airport and government housing areas among those to receive automatic service. About 65 dial phone applications were noted, and intercity trunk lines will link the New Sarum airport area exchange to Rivers, with rural relays anticipated as plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
New Sarum
C. E. R Collins
Manitoba Telephone System
Brandon
Wheatland
Collins
Airport Area Exchange
Rivers Exchange
Pendennis
Canadian Pacific
London Fire Brigade Averages 19220 Calls Annually
The London fire brigade records show an average of 19 220 emergency calls each year, highlighting the ongoing demand on fire services and public safety resources across the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Fire Brigade
Easter Snow Dampens White Easter Weekend
Easter brought storms and cold across Rivers with snow on Saturday night. High winds and leaden skies marred Good Friday and Easter Saturday, delaying ground cover, while Easter Day church services drew large crowds despite poor road conditions.
Keen Teeners Dance Night At Rivers Club
News and Views from Rivers reports the Keen Teeners confident about prizes at future events. After a brief meeting they danced with expert instruction, square dancing, waltzing, and barn dancing. Next gathering scheduled for the Community hall in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Easter Services Draw Large Church Attendance
Rivers United church packed for Easter Day service led by Rev H Dodd DD. Despite unseasonable weather, worshippers from distant districts attended where roads were blocked. Easter music by choir under E Hitchin, with R J McKenzie contributing a vocal solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hitchin
R. J. McKenze
Rivers Neepawa Air Cadets Clash In Competition
Two cadet squadrons Rivers No. 820 and Neepawa No. 9 met at the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre for a day of activities including a basketball game and a shoot. Rivers won the nets with 16 to 10 while the 20 yard range favored Rivers 179 to 146. W I Stewart commanded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Neepawa Air Cadets
Neepawa
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Weather and trees shape prairie attitudes and policy
The piece argues weather influences daily life and sport on the prairies while advocating more tree sheltering and forestry. It notes unusual coastal and prairie climates, mentions British Columbia and Montreal forestry concerns, cites North American soil risks, laments bird life decline, and highlights Saskatchewan's move to establish forestry plantations in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Vancouver
Wheatland Home and School Group Formed
A Wheatland unit of the home and school association was formed last Tuesday. Officers elected include W Spellisey president M McKin non vice president Mrs J Perrett secretary and Mrs Ruby Konsmo treasurer. Committee convenors named and meetings set for the first Wednesday of each month with Set J Fleming and Mrs E Westwood assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home and School Association
Wheatland
W. Spellisey
M. McKinnon
J. Perrett
Ruby Konsmo
Set. J. ¥. Fleming
E. Westwood
Rivers Home and School Association
Looking Backward at the Files of Tux Rivers Gazette
Multiple town items show officials and residents in activity. The Rev. D. Thomas attends the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco as a Canadian representative. Ed Baker and George Martin head to homesteads at Minitonas. Constable J. H. Foreman arrives to begin duties. Sugar posts 19 cents per pound as prices rise. A silent policeman appears on Second Avenue. A junior Red Cross dental clinic is planned in Rivers. W. E. Stewart and S. Baker convert the Manitoba Hardware building into a garage. Local groups push earlier dance endings. Rod and gun club officers elected: B. F. Nunn, Walter Sargent, W. Audet, W. Parker, A. Allen, R. B. Riddick, H. Trudell. Mrs. James Collingwood is honored by the old timers association before departing for Rapid City. Men’s shoes advertised at pre war prices. Cyril Foster elected secretary treasurer of the curling club. George Howard, 64, longtime resident of Daly municipality since 1890, dies in Brandon. Mayne and Peucker shoe districts junior Red Cross raises 47.15 dollars. Canadian Legion plans a carnival to fund a memorial ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Thomas
San Francisco
Ed. Baker
George Martin
Minitonas
James Collingwood
Old Timers Association
Rapid City
Cyril Foster
Curling Club
George Howard
Daly Municipality
Brandon
Red Cross
Mayne
Peukcer Sheo
Canadian Legion
Canadian viceregal picks face politics clash
The Calgary Herald notes the difficulty of choosing a Canadian to succeed Viscount Alexander. It questions potential candidates like Mr. Ting and Mr. Meighen, who would be unacceptable to opposing parties, and argues the Tweedsmuirs, Athlones, and Alexanders offer stability beyond partisan fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary Herald
Viscount Alexander
Ting
Meighen
Tweedsmuira
Athlones
Alexanders
First electric machine by Otto von Gueriske in Magdeburg
The early inventor Otto von Gueriske of Magdeburg is credited with building the first electric machine around 1663, marking an early milestone in electrical invention and experimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto von Gueriske
Magdeburg
Anvil theft notice at W Erwin workshop
A notice requests the man who lifted the anvil from W Erwin’s workshop on the sale day to return it at once, stating he is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Erwin
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