Looking Backward 8b the Files of The Kiteassarri7e
Thirty five years ago J P Hepburn was transferred by North American Lumber Co to Chauvin Alta E J Forman became manager here. Thirty years ago struck by lightning a barn owned by W Hunter Pendennis was destroyed. Twenty five years ago Harding and Rivers football teams played a tie game. Ten years ago Married Ellen Wareham and Charles E Stevenson. Five years ago Albert Wareham killed in RCAF crash on T C Atrey farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Hepburn
North American Lumber Co
Chauvin, Alta
E. J. Forman
W. Hunter
Pendennis
Harding and Rivers
Ellen Wareham
Charles E. Stevenson
Albert Wareham
RCAF
T. C. Atrey
Canadian Legion Honors Former President Foster
Mr and Mrs C J Foster longtime Rivers Legion figures left for Yorkton Saab after his transfer by the department of transport air services branch. Before leaving he received an engraved wrist watch from Rivers legion members honoring his past presidency and former secretary treasurer role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Foster
Yorkton
Saab
Foster
Department of Transport, Air Services Branch
Rivers Branch
Canadian Legion
Daly Farm Homes Being Electrified
Hydro crews have prepared to supply Daly district residents with electric service. Poles will soon be in place and wiring crews will follow. Electrification of farms in the municipality will continue to progress, officials stated over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Hydro
Daly District
Four Star Theatre Undergoes Remodel in City Center
The Four Star Theatre is being remodeled after a decision by the Ukrainian association, owners of the hall. Work started last week and will extend the building to the sidewalk with new operating room facilities added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Star Theatre
The
Ukrainian Association
Births Hoyak and Thompson in Rivers and Rapid City
In River s a son was born Aug 1 1947 to Mr and Mrs Tad Hoyak Rivera. In Rapid City a daughter was born July 28 1947 to Mr and Mrs Harry Konneds at Mrs Madden's nursing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyak
Rivers
Mr. and Airs, Tad Hoyak, Rivera
Roseville Church Dedicatory Services Tribute to Two War Heroes
A Roseville church dedicates a baptismal font and a cross in memory of John O. H. Nevill and Edward Drummond Chapman who died in World War II. Rev. S. B. Guille leads the service with G. Ebsary assisting as worshippers reflect on sacrifice and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie District
Roseville Church
John O. H. Nevill
Edward Drummond Chapman
S. B. Guille
Neepawa
G. Ebsary
St. James’ Parish
Rivers
Nevill and Chapman
Canadian Legion
Rivers Branch
Transcona Youth Struck by Lightning Injuries Reported
Wilfred Zaharias, 12, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J Zaharias of Transcona, was severely burned when lightning struck him during a late Friday storm. He suffered burns to his left arm and leg left ear and right ribs a portion of clothing burned off. Two nearby boys escaped with minor burns. He collapsed before reaching his yard and was recovering at the start of the week.
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Wilfred Zaharias
Local Ball Team Falls to Moosomin at Virden Tournament
The Rivers baseball team lost to Moosomin during a tournament at Virden held Thursday. Local spectators and many residents attended the event to watch the match.
Snowball Fight Sparks Cool Fun in Rivers Heat
On a hot July day in Rivers, youngsters found a pile of real snow behind Rivers Quick Freeze during de frost operations. The snow was dumped into a makeshift pile for a playful snowball fight, providing brief amusement in the heat.
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Rivers
Early Railroader R D Britton Retires in Edmonton Alta
R D Britton, among Canada’s earliest railroad men, retires after nearly 40 years with the GTP and CN. He began at Rivers, worked at Calgary and Edmonton, became locomotive foreman at Calder shops, and moved to Vancouver with his family. Also noted: George H Warning in Regina retires after 45 years. E W Kyle of Melville also retires after joining Rivers in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Britton
Edmonton
Alta
Mr. Britton
GTP
Rivers
Calgary
Calder
George H. Warning
Regina
Sask
National
Mr. Warning
Biggar
E. W. Kyle
Melville, Sask
Birthday Listings Include Winnipeg and Agassiz Names
A dated sequence lists birthdays for August with multiple individuals and locations. Names include Mrs J Stevenson, Dr Emil Daniel, Donald McKenzie, Mrs Hugh Wood, Brian James McKenzie, Mrs R B Rid dick, Pauline Hazel Beever, Mrs S Johnstone of Winnipeg, Tom Riddick, Mrs John Dyer of Agassiz British Columbia, Judith Ann Barker, Mrs Lee Forman, Winnipeg.
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J. Stevenson
Emil Daniel
Donald McKenzie
Hugh Wood
Brian James McKenzie
R. B. Riddick
Pauline Hazel Beever
S. Johnstone
Winnipeg
Tom Riddick
John Dyer
Agassiz
B.C
Judith Ann Barker
Lee Forman
Western Report from Swift Current to Calgary
The CPR Dominion train climbs from the prairies into rising western terrain passing Gull Lake Maple Creek and Medicine Hat. Medicine Hat grows with flour mills gas wells and its own pottery while Brooks hosts irrigation and a rising population. Bassano marks a cheese industry center as the train nears Calgary in a 176 mile division.
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CPR
Dominion
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Harrison couple marks 40th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Harrison observed their 40th wedding anniversary on July 28. Longtime Rivers residents since 1948, they wed in England in 1907 and later moved here from Kenton.
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Rivers
Harrison
England
Kenton
District Farmers Shift To All Power Harvesting
Daly municipality farmers push toward power farming to avoid manpower shortages during harvest. Those without new machinery fear costs exceeding 500 dollars per harvest, while converts already cut labor and time by adopting all power outfits. A Bradwardine farmer once paid 1050 dollars for harvesting three years ago, but after acquiring a combine costs dropped to 250 dollars. Despite wartime demand, such equipment remains scarce and is almost unavailable now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
McMannis Family Visited Manitoba then Pacific Coast
Mr and Mrs T McMannis and Jenay with the former's brother Lt Col Eric B McMannis and Mrs McMannis of Scotstown Quebec spent a few days last week at Clear Lake. The eastern visitors who motored to Manitoba have since left for the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. McMannis
Jenay
Eric 8. McMannis
Sighs of the Times at Local Dance
A scout reports no lunches for the public during a dance intermission as eating houses were closed because all employees walked out to attend the dance. The incident shows a rare union style protest affecting service at the event.
Coast Fisherman Hooks Turtle After Frog Run
Vancouver born Tpr. D. J. Davies, stationed at Rivers training school, recalls unusual river life when three successive frogs vanished from his line. The fourth catch yielded a 15-pound turtle, now in a water barrel in Rivers yard.
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Tpr
D. J. Davies
Vancouver
B.C
Rivers
Pacific Ocean
Davies
Legion Ladies Picnic At Weatwood Home
The Canadian Legion ladies auxiliary sponsored a picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. EB Weatwood on Thursday. Ideal weather brought a good crowd and a pleasant outing for all attendees. Read the ad it pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
EB. Weatwood
The Story of Daly Rural Municipality Councils Unite Phones
Rural Daly council considers a municipal telephone system after protests of costly service. They invite the telephone commissioner to discuss terms. Meanwhile Wheatland and Bradwardine plan community days with prizes and events including tennis and races. Rivers bylaw No 14 imposes a public pound. Local farmers face changing butter markets and a bridge accident prompts a Gazette report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Wheatland
Bradwardine
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Oddfellows
Rebekahs
J.T. Bowman
Carnegie Tennis Club
Rapid City
Brandon
Forrest
Peggy Rosalie Mc Mannia
Raymond A. Whitton
Transcona
Wilfred
Canadian National Railway
Vancouver, B.C
W. Dutka
B. Konsmo
G. R. Stratford
K. L. Radcliffe
A. Wareham
W. Piercy
R. L. Davies
A. T. Murray H McWadden
F. Piercy
Harry Seaborn
Western Report
Saskatchewan
Gull Lake
Maple Creek
Hatton
Walsh
Alberta
Boundry Line
Brooks
Eastern Irrigation District
William Stevenson
Jordan River
Bassano
the Gazette
Sighs of the Times
Legion Ladies
R. S. McKenzie
J. A. Grummett
D. C. Jonason
Grant Keller
Mizz
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