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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
4
A brief record notes a meeting of the Rivers school board to be attended in Mramdon regarding the Manitoba Labour Code Bill No 3. Descriptions mention Judge Lirmiel and a session scheduled for Thursday with a focus on code provisions. The text is fragmented but centers on board actions and legislative discussion.
Thousands from Daly and Rivers gathered in Brandon area to glimpse King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. A change in arrival time drew early risers, with 15,000 plus locals and outlying students converging before dawn. The king appeared on the observation coach in a dressing gown, waving to the crowd.
Sixteen exposures were taken by The Gazette photographer during the visit of Rt. Hon. Louis St Laurent to Brandon. From the private railway coach to Mayor Grant’s car, the layout depicts the trip, with T. E. Wright of the Alexandra hotel handling the camera. He feels newspaper photography life wouldn’t suit him.
The Joint Air School switches to daylight saving time on Sunday while Rivers town remains on standard time. Local observers note the time change affects schedules and daily routines in the area.
A motorist paid a $10 fine and costs into the provincial treasury after failing to stop at a stop sign. The case was heard by W.T. Dyer, JP, on Monday.
Four birth notices appear: Maksymnczuk family in Sudbury Ontario on April 1 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Maksymnczuk. Nolan family in Dauphin General Hospital on April 19 a son Ronald William to Mr and Mrs W Nolan of Rivers. Savoie at Misericordia Winnipeg on April 23 a daughter Catherine Marie to Mr and Mrs Denis Lavoie Bernice Harvey. Semaniuk in Bradwardine at Mrs Forman's nursing home on April 17 a son to Mr and Mrs W Semaniuk.
Ten Rivers air cadets led by W. J. Stewart traveled by Dakota to Saskatoon for a holiday excursion. They toured Co-Operative Flour Mills and the University of Saskatchewan, then spent an afternoon shopping and sightseeing with RCAF auxiliary hosts. Participants included Carl Woods Jack Weins W Common D Lindsay R Davis M Czuboka W Douglas Wayne Berg Leslie Humphries and Ronald Weseen.
Canadians oppose blanket military secrecy and call for closer public oversight of defense expenditures and policies. They urge transparency to avoid unease and insecurity as government hush hush policies fail to reassure. The text also notes comments on Germany and the request to turn Istle Koch over upon release from imprisonment.
Regina tracker followed a flat tire trail for ten blocks to a back alley where Eugene Fahiman, 19, was caught stealing a car part and later convicted of theft. Fahiman received a one year sentence in jail.
Instructions were given to the secretary treasurer to advertise for tenders for the electrical wiring of Rivers school. Tenders will cover wiring only. installation of fixtures will be arranged later.
Nearly 20 teen-agers met and elected officers with Mike Czuboka as president and Margaret Thomas as vice-president. Muriel Hunt became secretary and Justine Flicks treasurer. Advisors include Mrs. Nancy Thompson and Lieutenants A. Matheson and Starley Shaw. Planned activities include outings, picnics, sports, debates, dancing lessons, and a community library. Meetings are Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
Mr Justice FP Hamilton Spectator notes that Canadian youth lack self discipline and that respecting others rights leads to self discipline. His lordship asserts the truth is a lesson for youth to heed.
El Pudden, alderman and insurance man, runs as Liberal candidate for the Afoese law constituency in the next federal election.
Ottawa observers buzz over possible federal voting dates with June or October favored. Prime Minister St Laurent undecided as cabinet splits emerge. BC premier Johnson's June 15 provincial election complicates federal timing. Coalition dynamics on the Pacific coast threaten coordinated campaigns across federal and provincial levels.
A stolen vehicle reported from Major Mooney at the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre led to a brief pursuit. Police stopped the Greyhound bus at dawn after miscreants abandoned the car and attempted to flee on foot before being taken into custody.
The Brandon court adjourned the case until May 2, continuing proceedings to a later date.
In response to an appeal 108 dozens of eggs were donated and placed on the altar steps of St James church during the Easter service. Ten years ago J A Dyer sold his bakery here to S R Biglow of Holland. The old Chinese laundry, once a town staple, was dismantled. Forty six people visited the clinic and donated blood in one day.
The Edmonton exhibition association received word from the Canadian freight association that special livestock freight rates for exhibition purposes will stay in effect through December 31, 1949. The note covers transport costs for shows and related activities across borders.
Ralph D. Matthews formerly of Brandon announced his bid for Liberal nomination in Victoria British Columbia for the June 15 general elections. He is the son of James Ewen Matthews the oldest member of the house of commons.
A list of birthday greetings dated April 29 to May 4 mentions Irma F Nowe Carolyn Sennett and others in Portage la Prairie Winnipeg Flin Flon and Agassiz BC. Names include Mrs H Watkins Leonard W Harvey Arthur Schmidt Eileen Gall Liversey Mrs D Savoie Mrs R B Lee George Sutherland Gladys Savage E O Dyer Mrs Fred Taylor Shirley Bally Rob ert Bradt Fernand Dyer and Fernand Dyer listed for various dates.
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