B C Electric under pressure as expansion meets labor woes
In 1948 the B C Electric spent millions on converting transport to motorized service while labor strikes disrupted operations. Rail lines shrink yet rolling stock grows as fares rise. President A E Grauer guides the organization though ups and downs toward smoother sailing. The writer hints at more critical takes to come next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
B.C. Electric
Vancouver
Ottawa
B.C
Weekend guests and local visits noted in Roseville area
Carnegie Mr and Mrs A Goode of Brandon were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs H A Watts. Mr and Mrs E Meadows and son David of Regina are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Frank. Eight members were present at a meeting of Roseville W A held at the home of Mrs C Bromley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. Goode
Brandon
H. A. Watts
Mrs. E. Meadows
David
Regina
Leonard Frank
Roseville W.A
Harrison and Hunt Wedding Thanks Gazette Style
Mr and Mrs W M Harrison thank Rivers friends for kindness and luck wish as they depart overseas. They express gratitude for efforts decorating the church and parish hall for their daughter's wedding and the ensuing reception hosted Saturday by Mr and Mrs E H Hunt.
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Rivers
E. H. Hunt
FOR SALE ITEMS LIST FROM RIVERS AREA
A column of classified sale notices including two wheeled trailer good condition, seven room house in good shape on lot, late H H Nesbitt estate, 1929 Chevrolet sedan good condition, Royal Crest wood and coal range six months old, coal and wood stove excellent condition, lard barrels hardwood and flour bags at Havlicks Bakery, 1934 Ford sedan in good shape, two ton RD truck with grain box and a three ton Chev truck with hydraulic box, baby carriage folding pram gray one year old in first class condition. contact names and addresses include Victor Airey Albert Wareham Sac Rathbun Guthrie Duncan's Bros Mrs G F K Brown with respective phones and locations.
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Victor Airey
H. H. Nesbitt
Albert Wareham
Second Avenue
Oak River
Royal Crest Wood
Sac Rathbun
CIATC
Guthrie
Third Avenue
Rivers
PLC
Havlck's
A. L. Garvie
Duncan’ S Bros
FK Brown
Tari Talton and Guests Visit Saskatchewan Friends
Afrs. M. Young and daughter Miss Bessie Young of Swift Current Sask visited last week at the homes of J. Thomson and A. Thomson. Miss Julia Dyer of Metita was guest of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs G Johns. Mrs C Lamb hosted a Mothers and children party for Russell and Nareer. Mervin Wolfe of Vancouver visited the home of Mr and Mrs E H Wolfe.
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M. Young
Bessie Young
Swift Current
J. Thomson
A. Thomson
Julia Dyer
Metita
G Johns
C. Lamb
Russell
Nareer
Mervin. Wolfe
Vancouver
E. H. Wolfe
Town and Out Holiday Notes From Clear Lake Visits
In Town and Out reports Mrs F D Taylor and Jo Ann holidaying at Clear Lake. Mr and Mrs A J Madden left for a Pacific coast trip. Frank Walker returns from Fort William re same. Miss Olive Orth of Winnipeg visits the Higginsons. Air and Mrs C Perrett and family holidayed at Portage la Prairie. J A Gilchrist returns home after Souris hospital operation. Mrs Helen McDonald of Brandon visits sister after Alberta trip. Mrs P Bereziah of Sundown returns after visiting here with daughter Mrs J Hain. Miss M Shylega tours eastern Canada including Toronto Hamilton St. Catharines. Mrs F Rowe and Mrs W Barrett visit Portage la Prairie. return after hosting week with Mr and Mrs R G Sinclair. Mrs Stewart Johnstone and Brian return to Winnipeg after stay with her parents. Sandra Taylor accompanies them. Mrs L E Grant and her mother return to St Paul Minn after a week here with Mayor E E Grant.
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F. Rowe
W. Barrett
Portage la Prairie
R. G. Sinclair
Stewart Johnstone
Brian
Winnipeg
J. W. Hanlon
Sandra Taylor
L. E. Grant
Cripps Says He Warned Canada on Dollar Crisis
Sir Stafford Cripps claimed last week he informed the Canadian government over a month ago of Britain s dollar crisis. The Canadian government, amid a campaign, kept their secret. The piece discusses democracy requiring government transparency and informed citizenry.
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Ottawa
Stafford Cripps
Morehan
Britain
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Imperial
Rivers Service
DBD
Mitchell Main Street
the Rivers Cafe
Mrs
Gordon Smyth
Main Street Rivers
George E. Jelliff
Rivers, Man
Qur Agency
Aisa Loana
Imperial Life Assurance Company
J. B. Stratford Insurance Agency
Rivers Corner
Second & Main
DR. J. H Fowlie
Eves
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
Room
Coleman
Charles A. Campbell
Brandon, Manitoba
Reesor's
Reesor’s
Rosexmann
Rosser Ave
George E Dunkin
Crawford
V-Tour
BC. Electric
The
BCE
EC. Electric
A. E Grauer
Mr. Grauer
Robert Taylor B.A
Quick Oil and Grease Service
Massey - Harris
Rivers Insurance Agency
Second Avenue Rivers
White
T. E. Wright
F. W. Decker & Bons
Ford Parts
M. Rowalchuk
C.N.R
Manitoba
Jack Hain
P. Chareas
Carnegie
Gazette
Wheatland Beauty Parlor
J. Bradshaw
A. Andres
Tarbolton
F. D. Taylor
Jo Ann
Clear Lake
A. J. Madden
Pacific Coast
Frank Walker
Fort William, Ont
Olive Orth
G. R. Higginson
Air
Mrs. C. Perrett
J. A. Gilchrist
Souris Hospital
Helen McDonald
W. Cannon
Alberta Points
Miss M. Shylega
Toronto
Hamilton
St. Catherine’s
Ont
Eaton's
Gleneatont
Eaton Ct
Eatons
RED & White
Freestone
Bartlett Pears
R&w
Ae Libbys
Lowneyws and
Willard's Chocolates
Quinton
J. W. Hanlon Phone
Uh America LO CO. Ltd
J. W. Heming
Willet
North
South America
Nova Scotia
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Alberta
the Drewrys Limited
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