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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
6
A Pittsburgh Army sergeant, in a hotel elevator incident, struck and kicked an elevator girl, sprayed a fire extinguisher around the lobby, and faced court after a drinking episode. He reportedly offered to pay damages, including compensation for the girl’s dental injuries.
On the Newfoundland Express leaving Gander a passenger, Mrs Edward Carroll, told porter Leo Murphy she was to have a baby. A doctor boarded the train, assisted, and Mrs Carroll gave birth to twins before the train reached Come By Chance.
An AP item reports US nudists proposing a lack of clothing could force peace by preventing fighters from recognizing each other. A 224.4 pound elephant calf born at Rome Zoo Gardens is billed as the first in a decade. A Vancouver singer sought police protection for an upcoming wedding, with officers present at both church and reception venues.
Miss Ivy Miners of Rivers begins her 28th consecutive year in the same public school building as classes resume on Wednesday September 1. She has spent most of her career in room two teaching grades two to four and is noted for long local service. Principal W S Stewart follows with 17 years on the staff since joining Rivers in 1930.
Aug 20 lists Mrs J M Conover Win Ripe Mrs R Beever Brand on Leslie Humphries Aug 22 lists Miss Irene Manchul. No further context or events provided.
The Royal Canadian Navy arrives in Rivers with the 18th carrier group en route from Dartmouth, N S for combined operations with the RCAF and Army. The unit travels by air, comprises two squadrons, and will return to Dartmouth in mid October under Lt Cmdrs J B Fotheringham and R I Goddard, with Lt Cmdr F W H Bradley in command.
A one cent rise on a loaf of bread and beef price increases of 2 to 30 percent took effect Monday. Bread now costs 11 cents in Rivers for a loaf. Beef prices surged after controls on cattle entering the States were lifted last week. Beginning Sept 1, Gazette advertising rates rise by five cents per column inch.
A Rivers Daly Hospital Fund representation led by G L Davies and C J McFadden visited Carberry to inspect former armed services buildings from World War II. The aim was to assess whether any structures could be repurposed for hospital use. Findings from the visit are now presented in this communication.
A Daly area letter to The Gazette reports on tidy properties of E O Dyer H Evans and others on Fourth Avenue West as proof west end vitality. It notes abundant wild raspberries preserved into jams and preserves, mentions farmyards like Mrs E Westwood and her daughter in law, and describes a committee visit to Carberry hospital plans. The piece discusses surplus buildings, a 10 bed hospital project, construction costs between 50 000 and 60 000 dollars, and urges more information before spending. It ends by noting Carberry buildings will not be declared surplus.
W. J. Stewnart of 327 Fifth avenue was first private citizen to choose a home number last Thursday. A. P. Mulcahy, Rex Theatre manager at 576 Second avenue, followed. The Gazette at 209 211 led on Man street. The municipal office assists residents in establishing numbers and will publish lists of numbers and occupants in these columns.
Jimmy Milne age 15 from Vancouver British Columbia came to visit his grandmother Mrs John Marriott of this district. His coast to district trip took about weeks and was done in easy stages as he hitchhiked halfway across the Dominion to spend part of his summer vacation with her.
T E Wright reports Alexandra hotel will add a two story extension with nine second floor baths, a new rotunda, and main entrance revamp at 102 and 164 Main street. The project cost ranges from 45000 to 60000 dollars and aims for completion by Christmas. The hotel, part of Reliance Securities Limited, plans to employ 20 staff after renovations.
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Bicknell of Brandon celebrated 52 years of marriage last Thursday. Longtime Wheatland residents, Mr. Bicknell was a local businessman. Family total reaches 39 eight children and 27 grandchildren.
A hit and run 10 miles south of Dauphin on July 25 led to one man’s apprehension at Dauphin and a second man’s conviction at Rivers. Joseph C Seifred was found by police in Dauphin and awaits hearing. M R Pages of Laurier, Manitoba, admitted shock from the incident and was fined $15 plus costs for driving to the common danger.
Canadian Army headquarters notes that while the force remains recognizably the same since the war end, sergeants are now more human. Recruits question old pranks and some joke back, showing smarter, quicker thinking and less blind obedience in daily tasks.
F W Giles 86 Pettapiece retires as postmaster after 46 years of service and earlier as a merchant. He handed duties to Roy Todd of Brandon on July 2 1902, receiving a certificate and long service pin. He will live with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Reid Spearin Floors.
Idaho hosts seven different Indian tribes within its borders, reflecting a diverse Indigenous presence across multiple regions. The tribes include groups with historic ties to the area and contemporary communities active in cultural preservation and public life.
The quote emphasizes that mortality comes from stress and strain rather than the act itself. It highlights fear and doubts as the real force wearing down people and systems.
Power failures Tuesday afternoon halted mechanical work and disrupted service across Winnipeg. The Gazette notes the breakdown caused delays in reaching readers.
A retrospective notes events from the pages of the Gazette from 36 years prior. It highlights Allied actions in France and mentions favorable outcomes. The piece reflects on wartime reporting and front line progress with a tone of memory and valuation of past coverage.
A trainload of school teachers from the New England States stopped here for a church service. Dr. J. H. Riddell of Winnipeg was the preacher.
The board of Wade announced a campaign to recruit new members. Officials aim to expand the organization by inviting community members to join through outreach efforts and informational sessions.
J L Eyes aged 73, a prominent early businessman in Rivers, passed away after a brief illness. Services and exact burial details were not listed in the report.
Coal oil lamps and candles were requisitioned in Rivers as the CNR electric light plant failed, ending two decades of service from that source. The Manitoba Power Commission hurried to extend a line. Cpl. G. W. William Lyon of the RCAF, Ottawa, formerly of Rivers, was awarded the George Cross for saving lives during a deadly St. John’s Newfoundland fire.
J Jensen, a travelling grave beautifier, has visited Rivers and nearby cemeteries this past week tending family plots. He arrived in town claiming to journey across Canada repairing and beautifying graves, with a west coast address listed as his home.
The Jont Air School faces the Brandon Greys in an exhibition game this evening at 5 46 at the exhibition grounds.
The memoir recounts a Daly vy rural era from harvest to threshing, detailing rainy setbacks, steam-powered harvesters, and men turning to ball games during breaks. It notes tense farmer-crew moves, fires, and fireside dangers, ending with the death of S B Nunn, a Wheatland plains pioneer who planted trees in Riv ers.
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