Ten Years Ago August 20 1936 Town Full Employment
Practically every available man in town was employed due to higher demand from railroad, telephone department and farmers. The new post office was scheduled to open August 29.
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
4
Married in August 1931 at Alexander hills
A marriage notice records the union of Robert Wood and Margaret McCallum on August 20, 1931. Nearby reports note cinnamon bears observed in the Alexander hills, adding local wildlife chatter to the social item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wood
Margaret McCallum
D. W. Beaubier Backed by Rivers Young Conservatives
Twenty years ago on August 19 1926 Mrs Gertrude Machan aged 48 died at her home here Rivers Young Conservative club held a meeting here in the interests of D W Beaubier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Machan
Kitten with Five Legs Born at Oak River Farm
On August 18 1921 a kitten with five legs was born at the J P Duff farm in Oak River. Two Galacians pled guilty to receiving goods stolen from the railway and were fined 15 dollars plus costs by Magistrate Dunsmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Duff
Oak River
Dunsmore
Local merchant fined for receiving stolen metal
Thirty years ago on August 17 1916 a local merchant pleaded guilty to receiving metal stolen from the GTP railway and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. George Oliver was appointed Secretary treasurer and constable of the town at a salary of 85 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GTP
George Oliver
Harvesters Arrive from East After August 17 1911
Large numbers of harvesters are coming from the east as of August 17, 1911, signaling a busy harvest season and increased labor migration to the fields.
Birthday acknowledgments and event notices listed
The snippet lists names and dates of birthdays and birthdays for August including James Scott James Frame Orville Dyer from Agassiz British Columbia Alex Roberts Joan Steggles L N Beth Mrs A McDonald Miss C C Johnstone and Frank Fenwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Blandford James Frame Orville Dyer
Agassiz
B. C
Alex. Roberts
Joan Steggles
L. N. Beth
Mrs. A. McDonald
C. C. Johnstone
Frank Fenwick
France Hosts Peace Conference At 1.6 Million Francs Daily
France spends 1 600 000 francs daily to stage the peace conference while Washington notes a 10 000 000 dollar export credit to Saudi Arabia. US officials privately forecast further Soviet purges signal tightening Communist Party control in the USSR over the next 12 to 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Saudi Arabia
Washington
Russia
Soviet Union
Tb Clinic Visits Rivers and Daly Story
Sponsored locally by the board of trade the Manitoba Tb Clinic visited the district at the week’s start. Over 300 were x rayed in under an hour showing strong local cooperation. The unit operated at Carnegie Monday, then Rivers Tuesday, and moved to Bradwardine that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Manitoba Tb
Uir
Carnegie
Rivers
Bradwardine
Shooting Season Bag Limits Announced for Migratory Birds
Bag limits of 15 ducks per day and 100 birds per season were announced for the hunting of migratory game birds. The season opens in September with limits of 20 geese and 60 coots and rails. Shooting before half an hour after sunset is prohibited and the use of automatic firearms is forbidden.
Cost of Living Bonus Increased in Ottawa
The Canadian treasury board announced increases to cost-of-living allowances for public service workers effective Aug 1. Full time staff earning 108 to 175 dollars monthly and heads of households under 108 dollars will receive 26.11 dollars monthly. Part time and non-heads under 108 dollars get 24.1 percent of total pay. Those earning 175 to 250 dollars will receive 14.20 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Treasury Board
Canadian Public Service
Thirteen Year Old Boy Tragedy with Revolver in Regina
A 13-year-old boy is held in a Regina detention home after 11-year-old Myrla Love was accidentally shot in the chest with a .32 revolver the boy was showing. He claimed he loaded the gun during a dish washing quarrel with his sister, then unloaded it. Myrla died en route to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Myrla Love
Myria Love
Two Drone Planes Make Lona Flight
Two United States Army B-17 drones completed a 2,400 mile unmanned flight from Hilo Hawaii to Muroc California landing at the air base. Each drone was controlled by a mother ship with flights lasting about 15 hours 40 minutes at 159 to 165 mph and 6,500 feet. One drone dropped a 100 pound practice smoke bomb off the California coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muroc
Calif
Aug
Army Air Base
Hilo
Hawaii
Eniwetok
Bikini
California
Queen's 45th Birthday Noted Quietly at Windsor
The Queen marked her 45th birthday with a subdued celebration at Windsor as congratulatory messages arrived from across the United Kingdom and the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Empire
Windsor Post
Many Rivers Yards Reflect Care Taken of Trees and Flowers
Annual flower display is on at the home of Mr and Mrs James Russell on Third Avenue West. Premises are bright with color and plant variety. On Fourth Avenue James Scott’s yard appears more attractive, the Cannon cottage sports an old country atmosphere, blooms framed by tall stocks. Other town areas show neat shrubbery and lawns. shade trees are increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell
Third Avenus West
Fourth Avenue
James Scott
Gilchrist's Store Receives Rexall Service Award
Gilchrist's Rexall store earned the International Association of Rexall Clubs certificate of merit for exceptional community service. Owner Jack Gilchrist stated the honor honors a few stores yearly after a survey of about 10 000 independent Rexall druggists. The engraved parchment will hang in the Gilchrist store as recognition of heartfelt cooperation and Rexall ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist
Rexall Store
International Association of Rexall Clubs
Organization of
Rexall
United- Rexall Drug Company
Local businessman honored as community booster leader
Mr. Gilchrist, a veteran in town business for 542 years, leads the Rivers and District Board of Trade with over 75 active members, the largest in its history. He serves as senior warden in the local Masonic lodge and credits residents for his store’s Rexall honor roll status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gilchrist
Rexall
Rivers and District Board of Trade
Masonic Lodge
Mr. Gichrist
Pittsburgh plate glass coats glass to nix icing and fog
A Pittsburgh plate glass company claims a new glass coating technique eliminates aircraft windshield icing and interior fogging, benefiting pilots by improving visibility and safety during flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Attlee to seek cabinet decision on UN refer Palestine issue
Government sources say Prime Minister Attlee will ask the cabinet on Wednesday to decide if the Palestine question should be referred to the United Nations if the United States rejects the joint cabinet partition proposal. Ireland applies for UN membership as the fifth nation to join since the UN began with 51 charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attlee
United Nations
Ireland
The
World Agency
Farmer Identified After Body Found Near East Kildonan Rail
The decapitated body of 65 year old Jacob Hostyshyn, a farmer from Oak Bank Man, was found on a main railway line in suburban East Kildonan last Friday. He had been missing from his home since July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Kildonan
Jacob Hostyshyn
Oak Bank
Stringer lights added in downtown area
The first of several stringer light installations has been placed in the downtown section. Three strings are contributed by the board of trade, with two more possible. Each string contains 60 lamps. Installation was delayed by a lack of weather proof material, said board president Jack Gilchrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Jack Gilchrist
Wareham Family Honors Silver Wedding Jubilants
Members of the Wareham family honored Mr and Mrs George Wareham on their 25th anniversary with an address by Harry Wareham and a presented gift. Mrs Ernest Wareham with Miss Dorothy Wareham sang Because. Guests offered replies and the evening included songs and reminiscences after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wareham Family
Wareham
George Wareham
Harry Wareham
Ernest Wareham
Dorothy Wareham
Brandon
War Assets to Distribute Jeeps to Dealers for Civilian Sale
Ottawa agencies announce 600 surplus jeeps will be sold to dealers across Canada for civilian use with preference to veterans. Jeeps remain in short supply for military needs. no direct sales to the public. Ceiling prices vary by province and model, with spare tires adding extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
War Assets Corporation
Canada
W.A.C
Ufe
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Frisky Goat-Saved From Lion at Johannesburg Zoo
In unseasonably warm weather a mountain goat at the Johannesburg Zoo leapt into the lion enclosure. Satan the lion began to stalk, but the goat proved quicker. Keepers intervened, the lion returned to his cage, and the goat, though injured, was carried back to its quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Satan
Inquest into death of 11 year old Myrla Love adjourned
An inquest into the death of 11 year old Myrla Love of Regina, who was accidentally shot while visiting a neighbor’s home on Thursday, has been adjourned until August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrla Love
Regina
Saskatoon Couple Welcomes First Child After Rivers Delivery
Mr and Mrs Thomas Golden Decker of Saskatoon Saskatchewan welcomed a son born in Rivers on Saturday afternoon. The baby’s mother, en route home, was admitted to Mrs Madden's nursing home. both mother and child are reported doing well. The Deckers reside at the Barry hotel in Saskatoon and have not chosen a name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Golden Decker
Saskatoon
Sask
Mr. Decker
Mrs. Decker
Barry Hotel
School to Re Open Wednesday Aug 28
Rivers school will re open after the summer vacation next Wednesday Aug 28. New faces will be seen of both scholars and teaching staff for this is commencement for many of the little folk. An extra class grade 12 has been added. New staff include Mrs Alice Harold of Brandon teaching grade one, Miss Ada Wareham of Rivers, and Miss Mary Floyd of McCreary as assistant principals. Jules Bolduc 39 sought for two months in connection with alleged fraud of 46000 worth of bogus atom bomb company stock was arrested at his Montreal home. He will be arraigned Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School
Alice Harold
Brandon
Ada Wareham
Rivers
Mary Floyd
McCreary
Jules Bolduc
Montreal
The Common Round Ladies Visit Rivers School Ghosts Return
A reunion group of women toured Rivers school, where each desk revealed initials as memories rose. The caretaker, long familiar with the building, felt voices of past teachers and scholars stir within him as ghosts of former students and graduates from engineering to medicine came briefly into view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers School
Early pastors and railway fever shape Daly municipality's growth
The article recalls Daly settlers in the early 1900s with Rev Legingham Stewart and Dolphe serving short terms, spreading news of Queen Victoria's death and Edward VII's crown. Rumors of a railway road-bed triggered land purchases as grading moved west toward Minnedosa river, with residents debating church use of a schoolhouse and awaiting rail line details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Edward VII
Great Britain
Daly Municipality
Old Land
Joseph Boardman
W. A. Alexander
William G. King
A. A. Ayer
Charles N. Lamb
Charles Veness
Edward Hodson
Thomas Patrick
Peter BR. Haig
Edward H. White
Henry Cascaden
George E. Cox
W. H. Dillivan
W. N. Harrop
Forrest
Dnly
Minnedosa
Little Saskatchewan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tae Kiveae Coaterce
Alexander Hills
Rivers and Daly
Lona
Gilchrist's Store
Yealers
Jeep
Tom Brown
Yesteryear
Daly
Legingham
Stewart
Dolphe
Hunter and
Mayne
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