Looking Backward Local events and notable notes from Rivers era
Dorothy Tufts attended a St James Sunday School banquet and was honored by the Anglican Young People Association. Alex Gerrard of Bradwardine began threshing Hanlons Gigantic World Famous circus visited Rivers Saturday. The Know Mississippi Better train toured Canada and the United States. Phoney twenty dollar bills circulated locally amid fruit scarcity noted.
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Dorothy Tufts
St. James’ Sunday School
Anglican Young People’s Association
Mississippi
Rivers
Canada
United States
Home Coming Bells Echo Peaceful Return
A fragmented erection of a homecoming scene recalls peace bells and fields of longing. The lines evoke distant hills and native oaks seeking solace as a community marks a gentle return from conflict.
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Wiethy Seo
King George VI Extends Thanks After War With Japan Ends
The king expressed proud and grateful thanks to the people of the British Empire marking the end of the war with Japan. He saluted the queen and himself saying their hearts are full to overflowing and urged that those who died in the struggle should not be forgotten.
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King George VI
British Empire
Japan
VJ Day Quietly Here in Rivers District
Residents observed VJ Day quietly with shops closed and holiday plans. Many travelled to Rapid City Brandon and Clear Lake for small gatherings while Rivers Rapid City Rehabilitation Committee distributed gifts and prayers to returning veterans aboard a special train.
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Japan
Rivers Rapid City Rehabilitation Committee
Bellamy Home On Main Street Sold To F H Walker
John Bellamy sold his Main Street home after 26 years occupancy to Frank H Walker a locomotive foreman with Canadian National Railways. Walker recently arrived from Rainy River Ontario and plans to reside there.
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John Bellamy
F. H. Walker
Mainstreet
Frank H .Walker
Canadian National Railways
Mrs. Bellamy
Mr. Walker
Rainy River
Ont
Manitoba to survey deaf children after school reopening request
The provincial government will survey deaf children in Manitoba following requests to reopen the Manitoba School for the Deaf at Tuxedo which housed an RCAF wireless school during the war. Mothers are urged to send names addresses and full particulars of deaf children to Mr. Lorne Locke 681 Jubilee Avenue Winnipeg.
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Manitoba School For the Deaf
Tuxedo
Rcaf Wireless
Manitoba
Lorne Locke
Jubilee Avenue
Winnipeg
Clothing Drive by Canadian Allied Relief Fund
National Clothing Collection conducted by the Canadian United Allied Relief Fund runs from October 1 through an unidentified end date. The drive aims to gather garments for those in need and supports relief efforts coordinated by the fund.
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Canadian United Allied Relief Fund
Province Will Not Take Over Roads Delegation Told
Delegates from the Rural Municipality of Daly were told by the Minister of Public Works that the province would not assume control of more roads at present. The minister offered to share future work on a 50 50 basis with Daly Elton or Rivers if they maintained the roads, with 1946 estimates suggested for the Hall's Bridge to Bradwarding route.
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Daly
Publc Works
Elton
Rivers
Hall's Bridge
Brad Warding
Chilliwack's White Settlement Delayed to 1862
The Fraser Valley district in British Columbia known as Chill i wack or Chilliwack endured late white settlement until 1862. The name, derived from an Indian term meaning valley of many waters, reflects long Indigenous presence before colonization.
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Chilliwack
B.C
Fraser Valley
Air Force Day at No 1 CNS Rivers Held
Air Force Day happenings at No 1 CNS were underway on Wednesday with Rivers held as part of the observance. The Gazette goes to press before results are known, promising a full report in next week’s issue.
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Air Force
No. 1
Cns
No.1 Cns
War veteran wounded as bomb explodes shocking action
Pte. George Frame, a 20 year old Rivers born veteran, survived with injuries after a bomb exploded on April 8 during active service. Six comrades were instantaneously killed in the blast. Cont on page 3.
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George Frame
The A B C of Post War Projects for Rural Canada
A wartime era feature dedicates the program to returning servicemen and to those who fell in service. The piece outlines postwar rural development ideas aimed at supporting households and communities across Canada, highlighting youth engagement and national rebuilding.
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Canada
Final War Ends but Peace Battle Awaits Canadian Towns
A provincial column urges action to help returning World War II veterans reintegrate through vocational training and local services. It calls for government grants, job placements, electric displays, parks, athletic facilities, and youth programs to prevent unemployment and rural decline. The piece stresses community responsibility and Christian ethics in aiding veterans.
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Knights of the Road
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Alex Gerrard
Bradwardine
Hanlon
Fittess Yeers Age
the Gazette
Harry 8. Hall
J. the Hardware Stone
John Harding
Transcons
Albert Madden
H. H. Nesbitt
Fred Stanley
GTP
Robert Wilkinson
Winston Churchill
Rapid City
Brandon
Clear Lake
Survey of
Canadian Legion
Christ
Alberta
Chamber of Commercs
Optitian
U Upholaterer
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