Discreet Contract Ends Miss Grainger Teaching Return
Hassell Banner reports Miss Dorothy Grainger returning to Russelsrhoc teaching staff appeared certain until a telegram said I’m getting married The Min nedosa Tribune notes subscription rates rising Sept 1 Canada British Empire $250 yearly US others $3.00 Who was the Cinderella who lost her slipper The Rapid City Reporter asks after a young woman kicked off her shoe at the Urpeth block prompting a ladder rescue
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Dorothy Grainger
Russelsrhoc
Hassell
Minnedosa Tribune
Canada
British Empire
United States
Rapid City
Urpeth Block
Dryden Paper Plant Faces Shift to Winnipeg
Three decades ago rail shops moved from Rivers. Dryden loses mill workers as production transfers toward Winnipeg. East and west distribution favors eastern makers. Dryden workers, mostly girls, face tempting wages elsewhere while housing remains poor. Mill conditions praised. optimism persists about Dryden becoming a divisional hub for CPR.
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Winnipeg
Costs Money to Win Crown in Canadian Barley Contest
Kelvington Saskatchewan reports the world barley championship demands expense. George Gylt, a farmer 19 miles north, spent about $130 to win the crown at Chicago's exposition last year, illustrating the high cost of pursuit in the barley title.
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Kelvington
Sask
George Gwylt
Chicago
Princess Pats to Train at J A S Rivers
The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry battalion will train as paratroopers at the Joint Air School in Rivers starting Oct 11. An entire company from Calgary will move for a 10 week course as Canada retools its forces in peacetime.
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Princess Pats
J.A.S
Rivers
Canada
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Calgary
Musical Hour Sunday Enjoyable Rex Theatre Recital
The Rex theatre hosted a twilight recital Sunday featuring Bill Radcliffe, the youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Radcliffe of Rivers. R J McKenzie praised the event, promising more from the young violinist. Sponsored by the Rivers branch of the Canadian Legion, with stage effects by local shops and Rex theatre management. Accompanist was Mrs Denise Davies.
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Bill Radcliffe
Rex Theatre
John Radcliffe
Rivers
R J. McKenzie
Rivers Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Praised Brandon Booster James Ewen Matthews
Austin F. Cross lauds James Ewen Matthews in the National Magazine for securing millions of dollars for Brandon and eastern Souris. The 80 year old, known for his graciousness and friendship, helped attract airports and training schools, triggering a historic influx of funds for Manitoba.
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Brandon
Souris
James Ewen
Barney) Matthews
Austin F. Cross
the National Magazine
Manitoba
Birthday notices roll across cities in Canada
Aug 13 birthdays include Mrs J Dyer of Aggasiz BC and Judith Ann Barker in Winnipeg. Aug 16 lists Torchy Tivy Thomas Melan and Kirk Greasley while Aug 17 shows Mrs E J Spearman and French Beever. Aug 15 marks Mrs R N Lang of Edmonton and S G Sennett with Mrs S G Sennett in Portage la Prairie. Gary Lally RR3 Brandon and Dorothy Brown plus Herbert McDonald also appear.
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Torchy Tivy
Thomas Melan
Kirk Greasley
R. N. Lang
Edmonton
Alta
S. G. Sennett
Portage
Ln Prairie
Gary Lally
Brandon
Dorothy Brown
Herbert McDonald
Italy aims to lead surrender to foster European union
Rome reports Foreign Minister Count Carta Sforsa said Italy is ready to take the lead in surrendering war to bring about a European Union. The statement signals cautious optimism amid wartime strain and postwar diplomacy.
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Rome
Italy
European Union
Count Carta Sforsa
Oak River Couple Honored by District
Oak River district honors R. J. Hays and Mrs. Hava for twenty four years of secretarial service to the Oak River agricultural society. They retire to Penticton B C. The society presents an electric clock and a purse of money. A social hour followed.
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Oak River
Oak River Agricultural Society
R. J. Hays
Hava
Penticton
B.C
Hays
R. Delamater
GC. W. White
G. HA. Thompson
Local Premises Shine in Annual Boost Highlighting Rivers Homes
The Rivers boost highlights home beautification with the Cannon residence at Fourth Ave and Quebec Street and nearby improvements. The Higginson, Hanlon, Lee, and Miners properties are noted for flowers, shrubs, and neat yards, suggesting more changes ahead. Paint and nature improve streetscapes, turning vacant corners into admired spots.
Man's Odd Calling Danger Is His Business
Vancouver report on Charles R. Whitlath a 26 year old former U S army pilot who treats danger as work and earned 8500 last year His ads say Danger is My Business and he accepts risky assignments across Canada the U S and Mexico He recounts taking a dangerous job delivering a 265 pound bear for 450 and collecting 12 for 29 days trailing a woman for 1200 photos He even survived a self described test colliding a car into a wall at 42 mph leaving a wrist scar
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Vancouver
Charles R. Whitlath
Town assigns numbering plan for Rivers properties
Town council approved a plan from The Gazette to number all dwellings and businesses in Rivers. Premises will receive three digit units with numbers sold at hardware stores for 10 to 15 cents, starting Alberta street and sweeping west. Street and avenue nameplates will be placed to aid navigation and deliveries.
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Alberta Street
Alberta
Manitoba Street
Edward Street
Brunswick Street
Main
Columbia
Quebec
Ontario
Dominion
Oakey Tender Accepted for Land Parcel by Council
S E Oakey tendered 700 for a parcel at the northeast town corner and the bid was accepted at Friday council meeting.
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S. E. Oakey
Daly Beauty Spots for Reproduction in Rural Daly
The Gazette requests readers loan pictures of Daly’s rural beauty spots and farm buildings or spreads for reproduction in a series. In Lyleton Manitoba Fred Phillipson, owner of a local farm, lost the barn roof in a tornado but was uninjured after being briefly carried by the wind.
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Daly
the Gazette
Lyleton
Man
Fred Phillipson
Writ Hunts $100000 Indemnity for Tucker Damage
Saskatoon August writ seeks 100000 dollars indemnity for alleged damage to the reputation and credit of Walter Tucker, leader of the Liberal Party in Saskatchewan, served upon Premier T C Douglas.
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Saskatoon
Walter Tucker
Mbneral Party
Saskatchewan
T.C. Douglas
Wheatland Sanitation Critique Probed by Health Officer
Lack of sanitary conditions in Wheatland will be investigated by the medical health officer after a Daly council meeting earlier this month. The council requested the officer visit Wheatland and suggest improvements for more satisfactory conditions.
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Wheatland
Daly Council
St Laurent Leads Liberals After Convention Victory
The Rt. Hon. Louis St Laurent, 66, becomes Liberal leader at a dominion wide convention. Delegates from across the country attended as External Affairs Minister had signaled intent to run, while Prime Minister Mackenzie King was retiring from the post.
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Louis St. Laurent
Liberal Party
Quebec East
Dominion
W. L. Mackenzie King
Plenty Wild Fruit Here This Year
Wild fruits have been plentiful in the area this year according to local and rural pickers with raspberries leading, followed by blackberries and cranberries. Saskatoons and pincherries were less abundant. Also notes a line about Greece history dating to 1200 B.C.
River City Memory Echoes From Early Town Days
A Rapid City Reporter recollects Rivers population at 650 as a six months old town. A 38000 fire equipment bylaw passed. Miss Lottie McRae sails to China as missionary. Rivers tax rate falls from 72 to 63 mills. Cardale team wins 150 in a Rivers meet. Dr J V Neville begins practice at Dickinson. A 20 member community club tennis gathering hosts hospital staff in Brandon.
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Rivers
Old Town
Rapid City
Brandon
Labor Demand Fails to Attract Migrant Workers
Ten years ago a strong demand for farm labor in the district met with reluctance from transients to take jobs. The note suggests surplus labor scarcity despite need, reflecting local employment conditions and attitudes toward migrant workers.
Winnipeg woman dies in Toronto auto crash five years ago
Five years ago Mrs. A. D. Fry born Enid Orth of Winnipeg died in an automobile accident near Toronto. Also noted was the death of Peter R. Macdonald of Pettaplece who died from injuries after an accident while walking from Pettaplece corner.
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A. D. Fry
Enid Orth
Winnipeg
Toronto
Peter R. Macdonald
Pettaplece Corner
Council Schedules Meeting for Labor Day Weekend
The council will meet on Friday Sept. 3 due to Labour Day holiday on Monday Sept. 6. The prior date is set to ensure the regular meeting occurs before the holiday.
Story of the Rural Municipality of Daly and Local Obits
A roundup notes deaths in Rivers and district including Mrs J J Gregory 68 and William Smyth 82, Bert Webb 21 in Cloquet accident, George Somerville 43 in St Boniface, and Mrs Gertrude Machan 44. Marriage notices include Mary Grace Heal Esslemont and Grace Halsey Mauck in Brandon. Also report of new Rivers school staff member G M Henderson and ongoing education season wrap.
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Rivers
William Smyth
Bert Webb
Arthur Bishop
Cloquet
Minn
George A. Somerville
St. Boniface
Alexandria
Logan E. Wilson
Carnegie
Rivers School
G M. Henderson
Oak River
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Dryden Paper Company
Dryden
City of Bright Lights
Kenora
Ignace
CPR
Fe Nas
Musical Hour
Denise Davies
Ottawa
Judith Ann Barker
Lee Forman
E. J. Spearman
Cannon
James Higginsons
J. W. Hanlon
Fourth Avenue
R. B. Lee
Third Avenue
Mexico
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge
Mars
California
Ohio
Jerry
First Avenue
Second Avenue
Fourth
L. St. Laurent
Liberals
Greece
Tae Rivers
Gasttre
Lottie McRae
China
Cardale
Rivers Sports
J. V. Neville
Dickinson, N.D
Council
J. J. Gregory
Russell Madden
Death
Gertrude Machan
St. Matthew's Pro-Cathedral
Foster Baily
Phyllis Robins
Bradwardine Home
Alexander Hutherford
Grace
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