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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
6
Thirty-Five Years Ago W. Chisholm was elected reeve of Daly municipality. The town council rejected the fire chief’s request for $80 for annual services, stating it would set a dangerous precedent.
Insurance to the value of $16,000 against fire and wind hazards was ordered for the new skating rink on Dec 1. Accounts related to the rink totaling $6,695 were ordered paid, and general accounts of $11,775.92 were also approved for payment.
The Morden Times reports that Winkler creamery shareholders voted to distribute ten thousand dollars in dividends among themselves. They will continue manufacturing ice cream and pasteurize milk as part of the plan.
At Daly council on December 3 a resolution was passed denying the municipality any responsibility for employees of the Joint Training School or anyone residing in Daly in relation to Brandon General Hospital. The hospital board was notified of the decision.
Willem Henderson, an 18 year old convicted gunman, has received a fourth reprieve for his appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. If the appeal fails, he is set to be hanged March 17 for a big part in a February gun attack in Vancouver that killed two police officers and an accomplice.
The R M of Daly considers acquiring four lots in Rivers for a municipal equipment building. In a resolution last Wednesday the rural council asked the town for lots 13 to 16, block six, plan 36, on Second Avenue East between Main and Brunswick, behind the municipal office.
A 60 year old binder purchased in 1887 will be placed in the agricultural museum at North Battleford Sask according to the Shoal Lake Star.
Daly council on December 3 proposed spending 8000 on roads with public works paying half. The plan allocates 3000 for upkeep of Forrest Rivers Harding road and 5000 to grade the Alexander bridge road east of sections 5 and 8 in 1221, all under district engineer supervision.
Special copy for the Christmas New Year edition must reach the office by Monday December 15. Businesses are urged to use extra space for season greetings and submit their copy promptly. Regular advertisers’ copy accepted until December 20 for the combined issue.
Canadian Legion fund for the E. Piercy family topped 250 dollars as clothing drives and private gifts arrived after a Wednesday morning fire. Firefighters fought extensive damage as 10 week old Glenisé Piercy woke the family, and Ted Piercy helped evacuate the children before frostbite and shock struck Mrs. Piercy.
A $25 retirement cheque presentation honored Jwhn Borroff, former CNR pumpman, at Rivers. James Messel presented the cheque on behalf of the Brotherhood of Railway Employees during a recent ceremony.
Mrs Stevenson served hot coffee to brigade members while Mrs Piercy and Glenise stood by their neighbor. Jimmy and Eddie visited the J Greasley home. Ted received medical care for burns and stayed with H W Cameron. Partial insurance coverage applies to the loss.
Mrs Robert Madden died December 6 at her sister’s home in Rivers after a heart attack. She was 73, born May 20 1874, daughter of S B Nunn, married to Robert Madden in 1895 and farmed near Rivers before moving to Winnipeg. Survived by adopted daughter Mrs Bert Strang, two sisters and a brother. Funeral Tuesday 1 30 p m Morduca funeral home Winnipeg with Brookside cemetery interment.
At a Monday council meeting, additional street lights were ordered for Second and Edward streets, Third and Edward streets, First and Columbia, Fifth and Ontario, and Main Street opposite the fire hall. The Manitoba Power Commission will cut the street lighting account by 36.64 per year.
Local magician Russell Hoffman was delayed catching a bus to McConnell but kept his concert appointment by flying to the venue. The Banner reports the gathering was thrilled by his appearance.
Resolution adopted at last Wednesday’s meeting places an order for a TD 14 tractor with angledozer for 9826 dollars. The purchase replaces a prior tentative order issued by UMM councillor delegates last month.
The Regina Leader Post reports the two per cent education tax repeal is expected in Saskatchewan legislation when the provincial assembly opens late January or February. In Ontario, 25,000 farmers plan a Ottawa trek to protest feed grain policy changes, urged at a Williamsburg meeting 35 miles south of Ottawa.
This week notes rising interest in Sunday school classes ahead of Christmas tree entertainments and shopping days remaining eleven. It mentions Aunt Martha gifts Uncle Jim ties and cautions on tobacco prices amid a 85 cent cigarette price change. Britain plans 6.5 million pounds to prevent flood recurrence in Fenlands and east Midlands with an Agriculture Ministry scheme.
August 1915 saw recruiting surge as war restrictions eased for 18 to 21 year olds. Letters urged men to join the colors despite family opposition. Reports detail H. Hillyard wounded, amputated leg, F. W. Hawkin enlisting, George Brown's local leadership, and railway and fire catastrophes near Mintota and Alexander. Church union debates and clerical changes accompany these events in Rivers and Bradwardine.
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