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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
6
Breexs Gazette retrospective notes events from 1927 1932 and 1987 in Rivers Manitoba. Death of Mrs W P Eddy Wheatland district resident is recorded along with prize winning essay by Constance Offen on William Prince of Orange.
A three year old named Jimmy French, described as Irish, explores his home on Saturday climbing from bed to boxes and cupboards. He ends up between a cabinet top and the calling where his mother finds him chewing aspirin tablets. He remains unfazed, skipping his nap and finishing a large supper.
A new rural route has been proposed from Rapid City. The route would run southeast for 21 miles and require three days of service each week. Public notice seeks feedback on the plan.
Millions in the English speaking world recall Harry Lanier who once drew sobs and laughs. Now aged, he ponders if he can still charm as before. Reports from the Old Country say Str Harry aims for another farewell tour, though previous finales were not always his last.
Carol Yvonne Schmitz weighs ten pounds and is hailed as the first child born at the Thief-Service Training School in Rivers. Her father is para trooper Pte. Grant Schmitz and her mother Mrs. Schmitz. The birth marks a local record in 1947 with 21 more births than the weekly average in Daly municipality.
Daly council in special session last Friday declined to tender for a hangar at Petrel. The resolution cites price of the hangar and dismantling costs, noting overall cost would exceed new building materials. W. T. Dyer said it would be cheaper to use new material for storage of municipal machinery and equipment.
The St Thomas Times-Journal reports an article noting teen age killings rise in American youth. It cites a 25 percent increase from the prior year with preliminary 1946 figures showing another surge and argues most cases stem from emotional disturbance identifiable before the crime.
Winnipeg speaker D. G. McKenzie will address the Rivers and district board of trade annual banquet tonight at the Community hall. The address titled How great is our task will focus on community effort and local development.
Selkirk I Record notes the 20th anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Brown in Selkirk formerly of Rivers. About 80 friends and employees attended with Stanley Brown serving as chairman. The Brown bakery expanded from four staff to forty three employees.
The Russians reject binding major decisions in any forum where they are outvoted. They will persist until fear is eased by world opinion or power or a precise canalization of East West content beyond the UN Charter. The current U.S. policy aims to prevent this, unless Moscow accepts it, and may then push for UN equilibrium and eventual world organization hopes.
Stuart Madden of Rivers Dairy and Fred Cook of Rivers plan a government standard pasteurized milk plant on Second avenue east. The 20 by 36 foot steam heated building will serve local dairymen and possibly Oak River farmers, with side door delivery at the Rivers Dairy facility.
The Cana dian Legion District No 24 held its district meeting here on Wednesday with representatives from more than a dozen branches. A smoker at the Alexandra hotel provided entertainment for visitors. Full meeting details will appear in next week's Gazette.
A veteran railroader with almost 30 years in service is appointed district storekeeper at Fort Mann, B C. Gould began as night storerman in Rivers and held posts at Calgary Drumheller Biggar and Sioux Lookout before his 1943 move to Fort Rouge and latest posting.
I R V Robins reports a nest of young owls on his farm as a record early sighting. John Stevenson and Charles Nowe note that these birds are back in force, indicating a strong return of robins.
G. Miller once taught in Rivers and in a log shack at Waterhen before moving to Pettapiece and Oak River. He began ministerial studies two years ago at St Stephen's College in Edmonton, signaling a shift from teaching to church service.
The Ottawa based income tax chief says touching a man’s pocket touches his character, though he notes rough enforcement risks harming individuals and halting livelihood as the department pursues tax matters.
A small audience attended a Canadian Legion ladies auxiliary event in Manitoba to aid cancer relief and research. Miss Alice Smith of Winnipeg showed films and Dr. D. A. Stewart chaired and spoke. The auxiliary held a tag day and tea on Saturday, netting $82.45 after expenses for the cancer fund.
Manitoba introduces new minimum wage rules covering five employee groups including women in manufacturing and general industries retail and wholesale offices hotel bellboys theatre staff and male workers in all occupations except farming and market gardening. The changes, announced by Labor Minister C Rhodes Smith, raise wages by 20 to 30 percent and take effect immediately.
A Edmonton Journal piece argues that a major flaw in traffic law enforcement is magistrates reluctance to suspend or cancel licenses. It cites cases where offenders plead they need a car to make a living, allowing the act to escape payment or punishment.
A collage of quick vignettes shows everyday life in town. A waitress salutes lipstick while waiting for an order, a young woman tests her first steps, a grandmother with her first pill struggles at a cafe, two boys ponder a dollar’s worth of ice cream, a proud son shows his mother willow sapling, and a penniless gang departs a movie theater amid murmured protests about crowd access.
A man sought medical aid last week after breaking his thumb when he punched the horse he was riding. The incident occurred during a recent ride, with no further injuries reported.
Arrangements are set to house at least 4,000 guests each night during the Heapeler old boys reunion from June 30 to July 6, with accommodations finalized in Heepeler Ontario. Local organizers stressed ample lodging and transport options to manage the expected attendance.
New residents came to Daly district including Samuel Hurd and his wife with a child, a harness maker J C Ward, and traders W R Head and George Lawley. Duff Card ran the first auto livery. Wagar hall showcased E Churcher art, canvases by local merchants, and growing performances. Wheatland organized a tennis club. Pendennis, Rivers planning events. a boy died at William Leary home prompting half mast flag. Train services improved with Homeseekers special and CP trips Brdwardine to Brandon. Political interest rose as T C Norris stirred Liberal rallies with opposition speakers to follow. editorial notes rowdy interruptions.
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