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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
2
A heartfelt memorial note from Father Mother Brothers and Sitters cherishes Exlgar Makien, remembering him as someone deeply loved. It speaks of treasured memories, the inability to touch the hands, and the lasting place he holds in their hearts.
Classified notices list several sales and items for sale in Rivers area. Includes a 198 Morris 8 sedan priced around 1500, a JOHN DEERE D 1530 in good condition, four collie pups, a McLeod grain elevator on skids, a new four room bungalow, a Frigidaire range and Westinghouse refrigerator. Contact names and numbers provided.
Jethro advises Moses to appoint capable men from among the people to be rulers over thousands, hundreds, and tens. The plan spreads the burden of judgment, allowing Moses to focus on greater matters while the officials handle smaller disputes.
FOR SALE large pram in US good condition apply Mrs William Wareham Fourth Avenue West PL2 FOR SALE 1947 Fargo three ton special truck 920 rubber three new tires and spare heater and radio hydraulic dump St Paul holst Snap Apply Archie Stevens Tomlinson Construction Rivers PL2
Dr H Ross of Brandon spoke at Rubinville School on Wednesday as part of a concert program by the Roseville church women. Randell Robins played violin, Margaret Chalmers and the Blyth sisters sang, and a ladies sale of fancy work and candy raised proceeds of 47 dollars.
Mrs Emerson Wolfe and Mrs W Bradley return from a month in Ontario. Mr and Mrs James Wedderburn spend the weekend in Winnipeg. Mrs A Stamp and children of Port Arthur Ont visit her father John Thomson. Mrs J Lawrence Wedderburn and daughter visit Marathon Ont. Mrs Gordon Watson and family return to Winnipeg. Jack Hammond returns from the west coast. Mr and Mrs Harry Bailey and family of Hamiota visit district relatives at week’s start.
The council reports certain Wheatland dwellings fail sanitary regulations after inspection. Dwellings must be cleaned up and improved to meet requirements. Signed by the council.
The piece praises Dryden Ontario as a growing hub between Manitoba’s capital and Fort William, noting veterans' homes planned for a southeast town section, Dryden’s appeal to big game hunters, and an enduring sporting season drawing visitors from the United States. It emphasizes Ontario’s vast untapped bush and lake resources and Dryden’s promise as air charting continues.
In Victoria British Columbia city officials face a problem with Kermey a black bear with a white phase kept in Beacon Hill park since 1924. Crowds gather as concerns rise over cleanliness and odor while aldermen reject killing the bear noting public outcry. Scientists say it is not a distinct species but a local race and suggest replacement rather than destruction given other bears exist in the province. Kermey is about 25 years old roughly equal to 85 in human years.
The Carnegie Robinville school will reopen on Tuesday August 24 with Miss M Johnson, daughter of Justice, in charge during the next term. Local visitors include Paul Krovats of Gladstone. Noted historical and medical observations touch on hairdressing, headaches and early Halifax foundations. James J Hill, a prominent railroad builder, was born in Canada near Ontario towns.
The United States and Canada stand as the largest national users of chewing gum, indicating strong consumer demand in North America. This trend highlights regional tastes and market size shaping gum brands and distribution across the two countries.
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