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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
5
The paper founded by Thomas W. Offen in July 1908 is published each Thursday from The Gazette Office on Main Street in Rivers Manitoba. Subscriptions are $2.00 yearly in Canada and $2.50 yearly elsewhere, payable in advance.
Provincial officials and Daly rural municipality push to realign Highway No 28 with Mirough Pavers in Winnipeg this week. The proposal aims to avoid drifting snows and sharp curves that plague the current route between Brandon and Shoal Lake via Hall's Bridge and Pacing, addressing municipal and public works concerns.
The Boys' Council of Rivers presents a concert Friday April 7 featuring gymnastics music and variety acts. The event marks weeks of work by local boys and mentors including Dr D A Stewart John J Morrow and W H Humphries aimed at channeling youth energy into wholesome activities. Attendance is urged to support the advisers and celebrate responsible youth.
A Cornwall England judge denied a divorce decree to a husband after a bizarre dispute where the wife was allegedly unfaithful and attacked him with a poker and stabbed his leg with a table fork.
The Kansas City Star notes a pocket-sized two-way radio may begin production within three months. FCC chairman Wayne Coy says licenses will be issued promptly to individuals once they have their sets. Estimated price ranges from 30 to under 200 dollars.CTV Alberta to survey for plague rats and ticks this summer. Three children die in a Penetanguishene fire: Diane Gilbank, 3. Donald Gilbank, 2. Sandra Gilbank, 6 months, were killed in the blaze.
In Berlin Max from the Reichelt family is described as a pampered pet seen as part of the household. A pet parade is planned for Mission, B C. A seven year old skuna entered by a girl, though undeodorized, has not caused any embarrassment per the owner.
Manitoba MP William Bryce warned that the 21 percent freight rate increase could cut poultry production if kept in place. A Canadian business delegation left Montreal and Toronto for Hot Springs Virginia to seek a solution to Canada’s dollar problem. Averell Harriman was named roving ambassador under the European Recovery Program, moving from the cabinet to the new post. Shige ko Ino was arrested in Tokyo on bribe claims involving freight car favors. James William St Pierre of Chatham Ontario received a commuted life sentence for the murder of his father in law. Barbara Ann Scott’s lawyers reported about 156000 dollars in contract offers for film radio and testimonials. Italy agreed to buy 750000 tons of Polish coal this year, with exports to Poland valued at 15 million dollars. Five elements from the Canadian Legion were honored at Montreal convention, with proposed new members under mobilization act admitted. American Newspaper Publishers Association approved a 200000 dollar special assessment for research into new printing processes. Portage la Prairie’s A W Keith named Medicine Hat’s new city librarian, to start April 27. A 10-year-old boy died in Edmonton after a beer bottle assault. no arrests reported. Prince Charles of Belgium left Ottawa after a 45-hour semi official visit, meeting PM Mackenzie King for a brief private chat.
A son born at Rivers on April 22 1948 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Haney of Norman. The birth adds a new member to the Haney family and local records note the event.
Historical note cites just 14 divorce cases in Alberta between 1906 and 1914. The figure underscores early 20th century family law trends in the province, reflecting limited separation proceedings amid social norms and legal constraints of the era.
Winnipeg April 22 CP A report from the select standing committee on agriculture urged higher income tax exemptions. It proposed raising married exemptions to 2000 from 1500 and single exemptions to 1000 from 750.
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