Looking Backward at the Files of Tae Hivits Gazette
A retro column recalls events from April across multiple years: 1986 notes Tucker couple leaving for B C, flood damage on the Little Saskatchewan river. 1931 plans for a provincial hydro audience and cancellation of the summer fair. 1926 many new cars on the road amid sudden winter weather. 1921 a school van damage and a Knox station relocation proposal. names of local pupils and a church social anecdote with a tray labeled Somebody else s whiskey referenced.
Manitoba Legislature Seeks Civil Service Priority Change
The Manitoba legislature accepted an amendment to the Civil Service Act prioritizing employment for volunteers in the forces and NRMA veterans who served overseas. Col Gordon M Churchill introduced the measure, arguing a distinction between fighters and those merely in khaki. Kenneth Hutchinson of the YMCA in Edmonton was named director of cultural development for Alberta.
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Winnipes
Manitoba
Civil Service
N.R.M.A
Gordon M. Churchill
Army
Kenneth, Hutchinson
Young Men's Christian Association
Etary War Services
Edmonton
Alberta
He Is Risen Message of Hope and World Outlook
The speaker cites a post Easter message about a blue print for a just world order and the risen Christ as proof of faith. It argues while pessimism exists, history shows progress toward justice and a fuller life promised by Christ, with the disciples’ experience of the risen Jesus as proof.
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Christ
Jesus
T.W.O
Easter Week Church Services Planned Across Communities
Easter Week services are announced with multiple locations and times. Rev. W A Champness leads Good Friday at St James 8 pm. Easter Sunday services include Roseville 11 am Ancrum 3 pm St James 7 30 pm. Fr Mulally conducts Low Mass 11 am on Saturday April 27. Rivers Daly Petta piece and Rivers at 7 30 pm led by Rev F W Lee.
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St. James
Roseville
Ancrum
St.James
W. A. Champness
E. L. Mulally
Rivers
Daly
Pettapiece
F. W. Lee
Reverend Barrett Accepts New Appointment After Nine Years
Formerly of Chilliwack British Columbia Rev Canon H P Barrett leaves Fraser Valley post after nine years. He came to Canada in 1911 and served as rector at St James Rivers during World War I. Barrett has 31 years in the ministry and now serves as rural dean of Yale.
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Canon H., P. Barrett
Chilliwack
B.C
Fraser Valley
Barrett
Canada
St. James’ Anglican Church
Rivers
Yale
Fire destroys Cecil Miles farm home in Harding area
A fire around 6 30 am utterly destroyed the farm home of Cecil Miles, recently returned from service overseas. The farm, 312 miles southwest of Harding, was uninhabited as the new owner had not yet moved in when the blaze broke out. The fire origin remains unknown.
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Bradwardine
Cecil
Miles
Harding
Canadian Congress of Labor Seeks Wage Increases
The Canadian Congress of Labor issued a formal notice to the Dominion government demanding general wage increases and the abolition of the wartime wage control order while keeping price controls. It asks for action on housing and unemployment insurance, a social insurance program, a revised cost of living index, and a permanent consumer standards bureau.
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Ottawa
Canadian Congress of Labor
Dominion
Mackensie King
Canada
Congress
Bureau of Standards
Attention Notice on Paper Price Arrears
The page asks readers to check the upper right corner for a label or penned name. It warns that if the name is in ink, there may be no paper next week due to paper prices rising. It notes a three month arrears limit has been reached and hints at further action by Gar gray.
Local Initiative Urged At Rivers Board Banquet
Manitoba future seen bright with industrial growth in Rivers region. G B McCrae of Winnipeg urged keeping returning servicemen in town by creating postwar work, citing small firms across Manitoba and potential airport tied air industry. Event drew about 150 including veterans and boards of trade from Brandon Rapid City Oak River and more.
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Manitoba
G. B. McCrea
Winnipeg
Rivers and District Board of Trade
Board of Trade
T.W. Offer
Fred Taylor
T. H.seens
Daly
E. E.grant
Frank Taylor
Boards of Trade
Brandon
Rapid. City
Oak River
Bradwardine
Loers
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba Power Commission
La Guardia Leads United Nations Rehabilitation Effort
Unclear fragment mentions La Guardia in a leadership role within a United Nations rehabilitation administration. The readable text is fragmented and lacks concrete events, dates, or places to establish a fuller summary.
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Ienon
F.el
la Guardia
A United
Aretoos
Former Resident Decorated for Gallant Service Overseas
A former Rivera man, Sgt. Henry F. Berl, now serving with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was decorated for gallant and distinguished service overseas. A letter of congratulations was sent to his Winnipeg home, received by Mrs. Roberts (nee Violet Borroff).
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Rivera
MD 10
Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Flint Flon
Winnipeg
Roberts
Violet Borroff
Henry F
Berl
District Seeding Prog Moves Ahead Amid Varied Pace
Lead work and land preparation began in parts of the district with seeding under way south of Wheatland last weekend. Other districts reported activity early this week, though work may slow in heavier northern lands.
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Wheatland
Old friends honor Walter Payne with Red Cross gift
Neighbors met at Walter Payne’s home on April 9 and presented a purse of money. After hours of reminiscences a successful sale was held the next day with lunch served by local ladies. Proceeds totaling 20.15 were donated to the Red Cross and credited to the Mount Vernon unit.
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Walter Payne
Red Cross
Mount Vernon
Gift to R G Sinclair Stuns Trade Board Family
A gathering honored R G Sinclair as he retired from longtime roles secretary of the board of trade and school board. He received an easy chair amid a mix of chat and tribute, while guests recalled his years of service and devotion to Rivers United church and community affairs.
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The.long. Service
R. G. Sinclair
J. A. McKenzie
A-leeal-mae
Board of Trade
School Board
Rivers United Church
R. G. Sisclaiy
Trade Board
Sinclair
Homesteading Era Figures in 1882 Rapid City Settlement
In 1882 land purchase and homesteading shaped Rapid City’s growth as settlers like Anderson Brown surveyed plots on hill slopes overlooking the Shimmery Assiniboine valley. The district filled with families such as Varcoes Walkers Varrelmans Speers and many others as earlier years brought hired hands who eventually secured their own land and new arrivals like Arnot Hubbe Menzies and Harkwells joined the expansion amid sales by Seaton West and McKellar.
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Anderson Brown
Rapid City
Assiniboine Valley
Anderson On
Varcoes
Walkers
Varrelmans
Tan Tmnltages
Jaean Speera
Gents
Bys
Robinsons
Bu Hays
Turnbulls
Heads
Jeffreys
Bootes
Wyatts
Mellings
Mathews
Hicksons
Mansons
Diners
Rogers
Reids
Strachans
Ilhamsons
Grants
Trev Newtons
McClures
Kennedys
Montgomerys
Hardy
James
Harkwells
William . Creighton
William
John Rotten
H. Seg
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