This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
4
Brigadier J M Rocky Rock Ingham, commander of the Canadian brigade in Korea before becoming director general of military training, toured the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre last Wednesday. Afterward he proceeded to Shilo for a two day inspection of the camp.
Polio claimed two victims at the big air school, a 24 year old wife and a sergeant, as health authorities spray area buildings and drain a pool. The Brooke school to remain closed on September 5, and Rivers CJATC theatre barred public access while Winnipeg is expected to receive most future cases.
A early Brandon note recalls residents urged to stay calm amid polio rumors. Dr. G Wortzman cautions against panic, describing symptoms such as headache fever and stiff neck, and urges rest for those affected while noting many calls are not polio related.
Week end heat pushed many residents to Clear Lake joining about 50 000 others who sought relief. Thermometers hit 100 degrees as Little Saskatchewan dropped to a near minimum. Rivers poverty row suffered shade shortage while some residents enjoyed a breeze. An evening atmospheric change brought storms, hail at Clear Lake, and rain on Wednesday.
Road builders move toward the second railway crossing west of town after shifting the Rivers' First avenue campsite two miles west. They labored through hot days and long hours, stopping briefly as dust and heat persisted into Saturday evening.
Eighteen residents in Wheatland received 48 hours to tidy waste areas and improve toilets after health department inspection. If not complied, stiff penalties will follow. Sanitary inspector W Armot issued the orders after visiting at the request of airport authorities. A truck will remove the accumulated garbage and privies.
Charles FE Gabe former secretary treasurer of Rivers and later Assiniboia Winnipeg died Tuesday afternoon at 63 after ill health retired two years ago. Born in England he arrived in Canada as a youth and worked in Rivers Edmonton and Winnipeg. Survived by wife son Percy daughter Mrs R Baker and three sisters in England. Funeral arrangements pending.
A Gazette account describes a brutal rolling stone road on the Kamloops shortcut after Vernon, as dust hangs between mountain ranges. British Columbian drivers, eager to race, slow only to conform, while a four lane highway near Falkland promises a key Trans Canada route upgrade.
The text traces decades of mining and cement production near Monte Creek and the shift of Kamloops from a River district town to a regional hub. It notes population growth from about 5 000 in 1940 to 11 000 12 000, reconfiguring old farmlands into urban parks and housing. It mentions former residents and local political changes including a Liberal loss in Kamloops and ongoing irrigation debates.
Manitoba Power Commission reports highway construction on Rivers road west of No 10 highway necessitating changes to hydro service lines. Similar work and line adjustments used in the Carman Sperling area east of Morden and in the Lundar district on No 6 highway.
Mrs. Jane Rea age 88 died Sunday at her Rivers residence after a brief illness. Born in Wales she came to Canada with her parents and helped settle Oakleigh district in 1879. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. G. L. Davies Rapid City and Frances, and two sons Hugh Portage la Prairie and William Lethbridge. Funeral Tuesday at St James Anglican with Rev W G Chapman. interment Rivers cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Brockie of Brandon in charge.
The Little Saskatchewan River runs low yet supplies near 200000 gallons daily through a pump system near Rivers rail yards. An automatic pump moves water uphill into two tanks totaling 140000 gallons while a second diesel pump serves as support. CN plans a water diversion to secure future supply for growing railway use.
Ken McLean recalls his daughter's arrival on August 20 the same day he broke both collarbones in a nearby auto accident near Rapid City. He is a sports enthusiast who recently injured a foot.
Monday next September 1 is Labour Day a public holiday and all places of business in Rivers will remain closed that day advertisers are asked for copy earlier than usual to meet the holiday schedule
A correction states last week’s listing misstated Elliott Bros tender as five dollars daily. The correct rates are nine dollars daily for three taxis and three dollars for each additional taxi.
Rivers school reopening is set for next Tuesday morning. The decision to proceed as scheduled stands at noon Wednesday, with local radio announcements for any changes. Dr Wortman said steps will be taken to avoid public gatherings if the situation changes, otherwise students will enter classrooms Tuesday morning.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.