Rink Board Set Up by Town Council
The rink board was formed by town councilors and citizens not connected to the council. HG Sinclair chairs for the year with Roy Berg C For man J Gilchrist A Richardson L Yule H Evans Higginson on the board. John Morrow serves as clerk of the rink board, continuing in that role under the new appointment.
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HG. Sinclair
Roy Berg
C. Forman
J. Gilchrist
A. Richardson
L Yule
H. Evans
Higginson
John Morrow
Rink Board
Volunteer fire brigade elects leaders at Alexandra Hotel
A volunteer organization met last Wednesday at the Alexandra hotel and elected James Frame as chief with Ike Rogers as assistant chief. H Liegd became secretary-treasurer and Robert Taylor was named honorary chief. J E Borrowman and D A Mitchell were chosen captains of trucks Nos 1 and 2 respectively, with plans for an event early next year.
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James Frame
Alexandra Hotel
Septic Tank Service Policy Approved by Council
R W McLaren will continue lane servicing at the 1951-52 rate after council accepted his tender. A new provision adds annual free servicing for septic tanks with downtown tanks excluded. The move reflects fewer lane jobs due to more septic units in Rivers.
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R W. McLaren
John Stevensons Celebrating Today Correction
An error in last week's Gazette misdated the anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Stevenson. The correct date is Thursday December and the notice appears in the advertisements under announcements in page five and the correction on page six.
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Aden
John Stevenson
Farmers urged to test seed grain germination
A warning to have seed grain tested for germination was voiced by H. M. Harvey on Monday at a community gathering, urging farmers to ensure seed quality before planting. The brief notice highlights timely testing as essential for yields and farm efficiency.
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H. M. Harvey
R G Sinclair Ends Long Public Service and Retires
Mayor R G Sinclair concludes 30 years as councillor and chief magistrate in the town. At the final regular 1951 meeting councillors laud his dedication and public service, noting his long tenure and the standard he sets for successors.
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R. G. Sinclair
Council Bids Farewell to R W Dobson on Retirement
R W Dick Dobson long serving councillor for ward four rural Daly's ward retires after 17 years of service. He succeeded the late J S Blatchford in 1934 and won elections through the years defeating opponents such as J Wood C Harvey John Veitch and A Gerrard. The council praised his steady stewardship and cooperation with ratepayers and municipal affairs.
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R. W
Dick) Dobson
Bradwardine
Daly
Dobson
J. S. Blatchford
J. Wood
C. Harvey
John Veitch
A. Gerrard
W. Mac. Veitch
W. W. Airey
Council
Fiddlers Contest Draws Large Canadian Legion Crowd
A large crowd gathered last week for a Canadian Legion fiddling and accordion contest in which judges O. W. Brown W Calvary Basswood and G. Babcock Basswood named winners. Fiddling results crowned Happy Holdstrom Basswood Maurice Geltung Osk River and Edith Riddick Rivers while Accordion winners included W Baxter Hamiota Happy Holdstrom and W Clark Brandon.
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Canadian Legion
O. W. Brown
W. Calvary
Brandon
G. Babcock
Basswood
Happy’ Holdstrom
Maurice Geltung
Osk River
Edith Riddick
Rivers
W. Baxter
Hamiota
Seed Testing Report With Mildew Concerns
A meeting discussed seed testing and the risk of mildew in bins impairing growth. The report notes that mildew presence would prevent germination, highlighting concerns over seed quality and storage conditions.
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Nipeg
New Postage Rate Irks Gazette Readers
The Gazette explains a two cent rise in Canada postal rates, doubling per copy costs and adding a penny at the final stage. Annual subscriptions jump to about 50 cents more, affecting readers who must decide on continued delivery as costs rise. Summerside reports Nova Scotia lobsters offered to boost a dealer’s supply with five to start.
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Canadian Post Office Department
Summerside
Nova Scotia
Colder Than Normal November at Port
The Gazette reports Port Colder Than Normal November with below average rainfall and snowfall. The month was saved from records by a late month mild spell. Notable figures include low and high temperatures, and December-like totals. historical comparisons reference 1949 and 1931 events.
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Aviation Forecast Office
Prisoned 17-year-old in freight car during cold trip
Fred S Howerton of Pratt Kansas spent over a week jailed inside a railroad freight car after entering a train at Troy Montana and becoming accidentally locked inside. The teen prospector faced a long, frigid confinement before release.
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Fred S$. Howerton
Pratt
Kan
Troy
Mont
Parliament Elections and Grey Cup Daze for MPs
By Walter G. Dinsdale MP the piece notes Parliament's thin attendance on Thursday and Friday November 22 provincial election day in Ontario and the looming Grey Cup football clash in Toronto Western MPs wore Stetsons amid western cheer. He observes the Frost government win and highlights Parliament’s focus on retail price maintenance and broadcasting reform as CBC faces funding and regulatory debates.
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Ontario
House of Commons
Toronto
Leslie Frost
Rivers council seeks 8000 for former Royal Bank building
The Rivers council proposed a price of 8000 for its building once occupied by the Royal Bank. A 6000 bid had been received, and a rental offer of 50 per month for a three year lease was discussed. Additional written information mentioned bidders near hardware and women’s wear stores. Councillors chose no immediate leasing action and weighed the property value, location, and site.
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Council of Rivers
The
Royal Bank
Council
Enet
Robert Delamater Dies at Oak River Leader in Oak River agriculture
Robert Delamater, president of the Oak River agricultural society, collapsed while loading livestock into a Taylor & Son Ltd. truck and died Friday morning. The bachelor, 1H, born in the community, survived by two brothers Walter and Homer and four sisters. Funeral Monday from Oak River United church to Oak River Cemetery. Surviving siblings live in Oak River Corner Brook and Edmonton. A Humber road storm caused at least 11 car rollovers as heavy wet snow hindered travel.
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Oak River
Robert Delamater
Oak River Agricultural Society
Delamater
Taylor & Son Ltd
Rivers
Mr. Delamater
Oak River United Church
Oak River Cemetery
Walter
Homer
Edmonton
P. Julyan
J. Henry
J. McAuley
G. Westswood
Corner Brook
Mld
Humber Road
Staff Changes at Rivers Branch Royal Bank Canada
Royal Bank of Canada branches announce staff rotations with W E Siefert promoted to accountant based in Erickson and E A Cook named to replace him at Rivers branch effective this weekend. Confucius 551 to 478 B C is noted in the text.
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Rivers
Royal Bank Canada
The
Royal Bank
W. E. Siefert
Erickson
Mr. Siefert
E. A. Cook
Rivers and Wagar hall remembered in a long photo
A vintage picture from over 30 years ago shows River s stage shows at Wagar hall a site used for political rallies religious services and Christmas trees The caption notes the scene features many pretty girls handsome partners and the era's silent film fame Queen of Sheba as free publicity and a glimpse into local entertainment history.
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Rivers
Queen of Sheba
Wagar Hall
Rivers Assessed Value Tops Half a Million Dollars
Town clerk W. T. Dyer reports Rivers total assessment at 503206 dollars. Land is valued at 157076 dollars and buildings at 346130 dollars, yielding a combined value over half a million.
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of Rivers
W. T. Dyer
New Night Foreman One of Big Family of CN Railroaders
Calvin Wood, newly arrived from Winnipeg, becomes railway night foreman at Rivers. He is the son of Melville Wood and grandson of Walter Wood, both long-time railroaders. Railroading runs in the Wood family with uncles and others holding posts nationwide. They formerly lived near the corner of Columbia and Fourth, now J. W. Hanlon’s property. Calvin is married and residing in the 300 block Second Avenue.
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Rivers
Calvin Wood
Winnipeg
Douglas
Melville Wood
Walter Wood
Wood
Calvin
William
Columbia
Fourth
J. W. Hanlon
Second Avenue
Parade Scene Set for Kiwanis Santa Parade
One week away Santa Claus will lead a Kiwanis sponsored parade in Rivers on Saturday December 15. Floats clowns and plenty of fun will fill the event with business district participation shown by a club canvass. After the parade children will be guests of the Kiwanis at the Rex theatre.
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Santa Claus
Rivers
F. D. Taylor
Rex Theatre
Blood Clinic Set for Rivers Monday
Red Cross blood transfusion service since January 1980 reports over 17 000 patients in Manitoba hospitals helped by donor blood. Douglas Stewart visiting Rivers arranged a donor clinic for Monday December 10 at the Legion hall. Prospective donors urged to register with Mrs E Westwood or Mrs G FE Jellis and other ladies. Clinic opens at 7:00 pm.
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Manitoba
Red Cross
Douglas Stewart
Rivers
Stewart
Red Cross Rivers
Two Family Deaths Came Nine Days Apart
News from Rivers reports two Thomas family deaths within nine days. Mrs Edwin Thomas, wife of a younger brother, died in Ottawa on November 17. On November 26, Olive J. Thomas, daughter-in-law of Edwin and the late Mrs. Thomas, died in Ottawa. Of the children, the original Thomas family member W. G. Thomas of Rivers and three sitters in England survive.
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Rivers
W. G. Thomas
Edwin Thomas
Ottawa
Olive J. Thomas
Edwin
Thomas
W. G
England
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R. W. Dobson
Irks Publishers
Gazette
Canada
M.p’s
Walter G. Dinsdale
CBC
Centro Overall
Confucius
Gage
Blood Clinic
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