Obituary for J. Mais and J. John Muir Pioneer Resident
J Mais 75 died in Brandon after long Rivers residence dating to 1860s. Funeral at Rivers Anglican church with burial at Uplands cemetery. Born Wiarton Ontario he retired to Rivers in 1945 and is survived by wife and two daughters Margaret and Mrs M Dalin of St Paul Minnesota.
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Wiliam John Muir
Rivers
Oak River
Brandon
Rivers Anglican Church
Uplands Cemetery
Mr. Muir
Wiarton
Ont
Margaret
M. Dalin
St Paul, Minn
Choral Society Formed In Rivers With Mrs Chapman
A choral society formed in Rivers will rehearse weekly on Wednesdays under Mrs W G Chapman who has long experience in eastern Canada and Detroit. Rehearsals in the parish hall welcome all interested singers to attend as they plan sacred oratories and miscellaneous works.
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Rivers
W. G. Chapman
Global fund drive eyed to aid Jewish immigration to Israel
Premier David Ben Gurion said Israel needs 1.68 billion dollars to bring more Jews to the country. He told the MAP labor party convention that world Jewry, especially the United States, should supply about two thirds, with the rest raised in Israel. Defence Minister Claxton approved a shoulder patch for Canada’s special force, featuring a shield red background Canada name a gold maple leaf and UN olive branches. A Chicago incident saw Frank Banks escape from a psych hospital by stepping on a third rail, burning his shoes but unharmed. Burmese government forces attacked communist positions east of Tavoy in southern Burma. A World War II veteran Indian from Scarborough, Manitoba, flies to Calgary to join Canada’s special force. Former Nazi officials imprisoned in 1947 will be released under new regulations, including Frederick Flick who faced slave-labor charges. Two Africans denied South African government passports, while a pair of scholarships to study in India were awarded in Johannesburg. Chinese officials warned foreign ships and aircraft near Hong Kong waters. Japanese merchant ships to call at U.S. ports for the first time since 1941, with initial clearance for bulk cargo ships only.
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David Ben Gurion
Charael
Omsionasl
Mapal Labor Party
Israel
United States
Levael
Defence
Claxton
Canada
United Nations
Gazette Suspends Publication Over Railroad Strike
The Gazette will suspend publication until the railroad strike is settled. Most subscribers live outside the local post office area, so printing bundles at the post office takes space. If the strike remains unresolved, publication will continue to be withheld. Copy for the next issue will be received and work proceed in hopes of normal publication next week.
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The
Gazette
Local Scene Sketch of Town Life and Street View
Vignette captures railroad workers catching up at home as downtown streets see the grader in action. Kids stock up on scribblers and pencils ahead of school reopening while residents react to a town rumor about Tom Wright. A cat perches on a street light as a tester claims a street voice. A quip about there being one born every half minute lingers in the background.
Reforestation and road safety in regional briefings
The Observer notes the need for government action to reclaim hundreds of thousands of acres of barren land for reforestation. The Financial Times warns motorists to drive with caution, while the Regina Leader Post reports Saskatchewan treasurer Fines pressuring hotels over beer licensing practices at a Hotels Association convention.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Hotels Association of Saskatchewan
Fines
Pioneer Buried Wednesday in Minitonas District
Mrs. John Walker, a Minitonas district pioneer and mother of Mrs. Charles Nowe of Rivers, died Monday at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with interment in Minitonas. A separate item notes a Western man setting a soap bubble record of 200 days, still lacking ideas.
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John Walker
Minitonas
Charles Nowe
Rivers
St. Catharines
West
Rivers Yards Silent as Canadian Rail Strike Grounds Services
Railway workers in Rivers gather in Ukrainian Hall as Canada wide railroad strike halts trains across the Dominion. Only yard engine operates. hotels, telegraph, and restaurant services idle. mail, fuel, and auto supply disruptions reported. crews blocked from reaching western cities.
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Canada
Dominion
Rivers
Melville
Winnipeg
Crocus Picked at Roseville Church by E C Smith
A crocus in bloom was picked by E. C. Smith on Sunday at Roseville church. The item raises questions about whether the out of season bloom signals an early spring or a stray in the 1950 world series.
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E. C. Smith
Roseville
Grand Trunk Pacific Officials Pass Through Rivers Forty Years Ago
Forty years ago leading Grand Trunk Pacific officials rode a special train through Rivers on Tuesday amid growing dissatisfaction with local telephone service described as almost useless. The era noted new automobile purchases by residents including Albert Madden Harry Nesbitt and Fred Sanley and a local prophecy that farm power plants would become as common as cars.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Albert Madden
Harry Nesbitt
Fred Sanley
Harry S. Hall
Spy Hill
Birthday Listings for Aug Dates in Winnipeg and Nearby
The notice lists birthday acknowledgments for several individuals across August on dates such as the 25th 26th 28th and 31st. Names include Frederick P Rothwell Herbert McDonald Sally Stewart C Blandford Orville Dyer James Frame Alex Roberts L N Bell Mrs A McDonald Miss J A Johnstone Mrs Frank Taylor Kenneth Beever and Frank Paddock Jr. Locations shown include Winnipeg Agassiz BC and Orville Dyer contributions.
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Frederick P. Rothwell
Winnipeg
Herbert McDonald
Sally Stewart
Mra. C. Blandford
Orville Dyer
Agassiz
B.C. James Frame
Alex Roberts
L. N. Bell
A. McDonald
J. A. Johnstone
Frank Taylor
Kenneth Beever
Frank Paddock Jr
Health authorities combat poliomyelitis outbreak in Kingsville
In Kingsville Ontario and Essex County authorities move to curb a severe summertime poliomyelitis outbreak. A doctor from the Ontario department of health will arrive soon to assist efforts.
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Kingsville
Ont
Essex County
Ontario Department of Health
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Saskatoon
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Alliston Herald
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Alex Gerrard
Bradwardine
Dorothy Tufts
St. James’ Sunday School
Anglican Young People's Society
Air Force
Fort Osborne Barracks
Atess
Bam
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