Prime Minister Visited Rivers on Wednesday
The visit by Louis St Laurent drew large crowds in Rivers Manitoba as he toured the town with a Liberal party delegation. He reviewed a guard of honor at the Joint Air School, spoke on unity and defense, and urged unity with Canada’s future. The prime minister signed the guest register and mingled with residents and officials before departing with his entourage.
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P M St Laurent Shakes Hands With Happy Day Crowd
The prime minister Louis St Laurent paused to shake hands and chat with cheering enthusiasts in Candia. Babes in arms and smiling supporters filled the scene as officials and locals expressed warmth and approval.
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Weather Bring Cold Snap Cuts Through District
Fast moving cold front sweeps across district causing brisk winds and sharp temperature drop. Local businesses report reduced activity while several stores close for holiday or weather related reasons. A community effort spruces up streets and a tennis court group aims to revive summer sport activity.
Pearl Tie-Pin In One-Piece Box Unearthed In Scotland
A treasure, a pearl tie-pin in a single hardwood box, rests unused by A. Rhind a Rivers mail clerk near Saskatoon. The relic, about a century old, was found in the River Firth in Scotland. The gold fastener was specially crafted by a Rhine family member.
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Nippers Nabbed For Drinking In Public Place
A pair of youths was caught drinking alcohol in a public area last week. They faced a penalty of $20 each, causing disappointment just after payday. Packed with local color, the incident highlights youth behavior and enforcement in the area.
Press of Canada Representatives With Prime Minister
Newsmen from many parts of Canada accompanied the Canadian prime minister on his tour on Wednesday morning. Representing their publications were Douglas How Canadian Press Ottawa Norman MacLeod British United Press Ottawa Norman Campbell The Toronto Telegram Alex Hume Ottawa Citizen Robert Taylor Toronto Star Georges Langlois La Presse Montreal Lorenzo Parique Quebec Maurice Nantel de Canada L Acton Cathol Denys Parc La Patrie Montreal Pierre de Hellefuille Tetroit Ottawa Hugh Boyd Winnipeg Free Press John Mecklin Time Magazine
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Winnipeg Free Press
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Time Magazine
U S Ready to Consider Any Russia Proposal on Berlin Blockade
The United States said it stood ready to receive and jointly consider with Britain and France any proposal from Russia to lift the Berlin blockade and renew talks on Germany. April AP report notes openness to multilateral discussions and peacetime diplomacy.
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Auto Trip to States Yields Unexpected Highlight
Two carloads of youths from Pivers crossed into the United States on Friday and were detained by state police for questioning over two robbery suspects. The locals identified them, clarified their purpose, and after verification rejoined their party to continue toward the Canadian side.
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Bracken and Party Visit Rivers Last Week
A Brandon constituency Conservative association meeting highlighted a Tas. week visit by Hon. John Bracken with J. C. Donaldson and L. Young. Attendees from Robin dale Mayne Harrow and Rivers Falls joined at H. Wareham’s home and later lunched at the Joint Art School officers' mess.
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Morrow to celebrate 71st birthday after 31 years at McKenzie’s
J J Morrow of McKenzies store in Rivers marked 31 years in his current role and will celebrate his 71st birthday on April 28 Food: born in Fullerton Ontario. He later lived in Edmonton and Pipestone before moving to Rivers in 1918. He remains at work daily.
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Rivers Decked Out for Prime Minister Visit
Crowds lined streets as Canada’s prime minister L. S. St. Laurent toured cities, with banners and shops adorned. A mix of political notes from Saskatchewan to Russia framed the day, while Joliet’s Miss Annie Kelly, inventor of the ice cream soda, was remembered alongside a public monument gap.
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Opposition Coalitions Form in Canada Provincial Rifts
Canadian writers note old parties unite as new groups rise with CCF as official opposition in British Columbia and Manitoba. Dissidents push for party restoration. in Manitoba four members bolt coalition over redistricting and assembly act changes, citing slow action and overreach. Dr J S Poole and Hugh Morrison leave over merged ridings and representation shifts.
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Fire chief and council appoint leaders in Rivers
Thirty years ago the fire brigade chose Arthur Bishop as fire chief and the town council named W. L. King to the post. The Knox church mortgage was settled at the annual meeting. The Bradwardine Bank of Commerce branch closed after a fire destroyed W. Myles home, with total loss to building and patents. A ping pong club formed, led by president Alex Whyte. Mrs T W Offen, longtime Rivers resident since 1909, died at age 67. Helen Margaret Davies wed W Douglas Blake in Rivers.
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Alex Whyte
T. W. Offen
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Helen Margaret Davies
W. Douglas Blake
Grass fire threatens barn on town outskirts
A spreading grass fire reached the barn at 8 Oakey on the town’s edge early Saturday. The blaze was reported by a passerby who spotted the smoke and alerted the fire brigade. Firefighters brought the flames under control before serious damage occurred.
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Local Notices Log With Names and Dates
A fragmented notice lists several individuals and dates across multiple entries. Persons include Hanny Beever Stuart Madder Higginson Neil Tiltmaan Wo pey Mrs R D Britton Burr BC Mrs A W Pearce Bradwardine C J McFadden Warren Shirley Davies W E McFadden Flin Flan Mrs W A Graham nee Mary Walker Sault Ste Marie Mrs E Dickson Colinton Alta Fred English Bradwardine and J J Morrow with dates from April 22 to April 28.
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A. W. Pearce
Bradwardine
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Shirley Davies
W. E. McFadden
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W. A. Graham
Mary Walker
Sault Ste. Marie
E. Dickson
Colinton
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Fred English
J. J. Morrow
USSR hit North Atlantic Pact in aggressive move says Gromyko
Andrei A. Gromyko, Soviet deputy foreign minister, condemned what he called a full scale attack on the North Atlantic Pact. He spoke at a plenary session of the United Nations General Assembly asserting the action was an aggressive act against the USSR.
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