Forty Years Ago In Wheatland And Rivers District
Fort y years ago reports from Wheatland describe the Methodiat church moved to Rivers. Downey circus performed Monday. Wheatland teams won first money at Oak River. Soldiers at Camp Sewell received a month’s leave for harvest work. Union talks between Presbyterian and Methodist churches in Rivers. A picturesque parade and a child’s funeral. Seventy five IOGF members attended a Rivers district meeting. Cement walks around the school. The Know Mississippi train with the university of Mississippi aboard was to visit Rivers. BPO Elks held a flag day for local children. A cyclonic storm damaged barns and chimneys. Construction began on CNS No 1 employing 360 men across 28 buildings. All firearms in Canada to be registered. Mrs. A A Walker of Carnegie received birthday congratulations from King George VI. Sgt Joe Luchuk noted Europe lacking fascists in Italy. F C Parsons transferred to Sioux Lookout. Train reception rehabilitation committee aided 3316 returned men in two weeks. Mr and Mrs Albert Madden celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNS
Canada
A. A. Walker
Carnegie
George VI
Italy
Joe Luchuk
F. C. Parsons
Canadian National
Sioux Lookout
Albert Madden
Rural Daly Rivers councils guests at Dyer home
Members of the rural municipality of Daly and the town of Rivers councilors attended a Monday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dyer’s farm. Provincial officials H. R. Urie C N Casey and others joined Daly Reeve T. H Seens Rivers Mayor R. G. Sinclair and several council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Rivers
W. T. Dyer
H. R. Urie
C. N. Casey
L. Rubin
Mabel ‘Westwood
E. E. Grant
Daly Council
T. H Seens
R. Dobson
EB. C. Smith
Local Cadets to Perform at Pacific Exhibition
A crack Royal Canadian Air Cadets drill team from the three prairie provinces and British Columbia will participate in Canada’s Pacific national exhibition in Vancouver from August 23. Eight Manitobans, including Emil Hain and Maurice Pearce from Rivers and Bradwardine districts, are among the 16 western cadets chosen. After Vancouver the team will fly to Des Moines, Iowa, for the Beau International challenge trophy contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Three
Prairie Provinces
United Columbia
Canada
Vancouver
Rivers
Bradwardine
Emil Hain
Maurice Pearce
Western Air
Des Moines
Iowa
Edward L. Ratz Died at Wheatland Farm in Aug. death
Edward Lawrence Ratz died suddenly at his Wheatland district farm on August 1 while preparations were underway to move him to Brandon hospital. Born in Ontario in 1886, he farmed in Margaret district before moving to Wheatland in 1940. Survived by wife, four sons, three daughters, two brothers, and two grandchildren. Funeral at Brockie chapel Brandon with interment in Brandon cemetery. Pallbearers listed. A sump to be installed on First Avenue near P Lusney home following a drainage notice to town council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lawrence Ratz
Wheatland
Brandon Hospital
Ontario
Mr. Ratz
Margaret
Daly United Church
John
Brandon
Harvey
Gordon
Ken
W. Joynt
A. Clark
Betty
George
Vancouver
Brockie Funeral Chapel
J. E. Morrow
W. McCallum
Archie Campbell
R. A. King
R. Dyer
Rivers
M. McKinnon
P. Lusney
First Avenue
Gossip on Gardens and Local Vignettes in Town
A bustling fortnight note covers blooming lilies sidelined by late Gazette delivery, Sid J. Treloar’s 20 bloom stems, growing trellises and lath ornaments around town, odd-numbered blocks, Chamber of Commerce sports entries puzzle, and remarks by Charles Nowe and BR Hammett on travel and farm constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mitchell
Quebec Street
Dick Dyer
Third Avenue
Second Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Nowe
Land of the Blue Nose
BR. H. Hammett
the Gazette
Willis Resignation Shocks Manitoba Legislature
Willis, opposition leader in Manitoba's provincial government, resigns from the cabinet. Statements from Speaker W. C. Miller and Labour Minister Chas. E. Greenlay stress his individual decision while they pledge continued support for the current government. Greenlay, a Portage la Prairie representative since 1943, says his mandate from voters remains and urges unity to tackle pressing province issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brnck FP
Willis
Manitoba
Th. Gazette
W. C. Miller
Legislative Assembly
Chas. BE. Greenlay
Labour
Portage la Prairie
British car wait cuts into postwar car boom
The Toronto Telegram notes that British motorists face long waits for new cars as export demand dominates production. About 300,000 domestic orders remain queued, with 30,000 waiting since 1946. Only six of every eight cars are for home use, while three of four cars produced in Britain go for export, underscoring the tight market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Telegram
U.K
Canada
Scotch Twosome Return to Scotland Together
Alex Beattie a longtime resident of this district and Trepanier B C sails this month to revisit his old home in Scotland. He is accompanied by his friend Alex Scott of Willow Bunch Saskatchewan. The pair first arrived in Canada together and farmed in various locations while staying in touch, and a plan born on arrival is now being realized as they travel back home together.
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Alex Beattie
Trepanier
B.C
Scotland
Mr. Beattie
Alex
Scott
Willow Bunch
Sask
Canada
Appointment to study aging issues by Governor Stevenson
Chicago Daily News notes the appointment of a commission to study problems and needs of older people as a constructive step. It highlights the rise in the over sixty population from one in 38 a century ago to one in 14 today and urges society to provide opportunities for continued productive work and utilization of older adults’ talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Stevenson
United States
Record Sports Day Sets All Time 48 Entries in District
The annual sports day shattered records with 48 ball entries beating last year’s 42. Belmont and Melita split first and second prize as darkness halted the final. A strong turnout from many towns, plus changes to accommodate heavy baseball, fastball and softball entries, marked a busy day at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melita
Belmont
Frank Broughton 64 Buried Here After July 28
Funeral service held July 31 at Rivers United church for Frank Broughton 64 who died July 28. Born June 29, 1886 in Clacton on Sea England, he moved to Canada near the turn of the century and settled in Rivers district. Survived by widow Sarah Annie Davies and five children plus relatives. Interment in Rivers cemetery.
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Frank Broughton
Rivers United Church
Mr. Broughton
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex County
England
Canada
Rivers District
Sarah Annie Davies
Brandon
W. O. Nugent
Bert Ford
O. W. Brown
Lac Roy Taylor
Rivers Cemetery
Martin
Wilfred Patdock
Roy Murray
Rivers
Mike
Tom Gibbons
Cardale
Mary Broughton
William
W. Beddard
Winnipeg
A. Keeley
Montreal
Brokie of
Thousands of Frogs Invade District in Migration
Thousands of migrating frogs flooded the district, moving west to east at dusk and crossing highways in a massive, gasping migration. Dozens of thousands perished under wheels as vehicles crowded the roads, leaving the landscape thick with dead amphibians at sunset.
Four Lots Bought for Building Needs
Town council sold four lots for building purposes last week. Purchasers included A. L. Garvie for a 300 block Second Avenue lot, Keith Pattapiece for a 500 block Fourth Street lot, H. T. Rutley for a 300 block Fourth Street lot, and R. W. Sayers for another 300 block Fourth Street lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Garvie
Second Avenue
Keith Pattapiece
Fourth
H. T. Rutley
R. W. Sayers
Rivers People Sail on Empress of Canada
Three residents from Rivers were listed among western Canadians sailing from Montreal on August 4 aboard the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Canada. Passengers included Mrs. M Aikens Vernon and Donald, A Hantney, Mrs A E Woolmer, and Mr and Mrs I H Quane of Melita. Seventeen Winnipeg residents were also aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress of Canada
Montreal
CPR
Price increases threaten artificial shortages in staples
The Fredericton Free Press warns that rising prices in staple goods will spur heavy demand, causing artificial shortages and higher costs. It argues for ceaseless official watchfulness, pegging prices if they soar and rationing if necessary to curb the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericton
Rivers to spend 10350 on hardsurfacing streets link to highway
The town of Rivers will allocate 10350 for hardsurfacing of streets to connect with the highway. The council approved this at its August meeting and the public works department will be asked to share costs at 50 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Department of Public Works
Canadian Brigade to Serve U N for Peacekeeping
Prime minister St Laurent announced Ottawa will form a 5000 man Canadian Brigade to serve the United Nations in pursuit of peace. The unit could be deployed to Korea or future Koreas within six to seven months after training, and Parliament will convene in September for a government report on Korea, long term defence, and force usage.
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Ottawa
Canada
United Nations
Korea
Koreas
St. Laurent
Five Rivers youths join Canadian army ranks
Five young men from Rivers have offered their services to the Canadian army and three names Doug Stinson Dave Parker and Roland Kiyne have been accepted as learned by The Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Canadian Army
Whee
The
Gazette
Doug Stinson
Dave Parker
Roland Kiyne
Veteran Rockingham advances as force chief staff pick
Lt Gen Charles Faulkes placed Brig John M Rocky Rockingham aged 38, a veteran with Europe war experience, into a key special force post. Rockingham, then an official of the British Columbia Electric Railway Company, was offered and accepted the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Faulkes
Europe
John M
Rocky) Rockingham, Cbe
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Liquor Profits Highlight Budget Reliance in Vancouver Debate
Vancouver Province notes Charles W. Morrow of North Okanagan urged the government to consider customer sentiment after thirty years of liquor profits. The reminder stresses liquor revenue accounts for about one fifth of the budget, signaling reliance on the industry.
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Vancouver
Charles W. Morrow
North Okanagan
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Methodiat
Camp Sewell
IOGF
University of Mississippi
BPO Elks
RCAF
Edward L. Ratz
Sid J. Treloar
Trie
Miller
Mr. Geenlay
Fleming
Binscorth
Arrow River
Waldersee
Kenton
Eden
Douglas
Rapid City
Souris
Russell
McDonnell
Cardale Maroons
Hartney
Brandon Cloverleafs
Coulterville
Cardale Cubs
Rivers Cjatc
Minnedosa
Hamiota
Wawanesa
Brandon Mentals
Springyhill
Riverside
Brandon Wheat City Club
Oakner
Airport All-Stars
Brandon Rumfords
Shoal Lake
Oak Lake
Canadian Legion
United Church
Havlies. AK
U.N
Armed Forces Headquarters
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
United States Army
Lawton Collins
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