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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
6
Ten years ago entries note marriages, deaths, and local notices from December 1936 to 1911. Highlights include Mary Merle Chambers and George M. Emslie wedding, a fatal travel death near Wheatland, a bride-elect shower, council retirements, and a townhall plan. Additional items recount weather disruptions, transfers, church acknowledgments, and a historic shooting incident. Extra copies offered at 10 cents.
Businesses in Rivers will close for four days during the holiday period, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day this week, and New Year’s Day plus January 2 next week. The closures affect shops, offices, and services across the region.
Daniel Chara 66 died Friday after a lengthy illness. Born February 19 1860 in Sekal Poland, he came to Canada at 36 and homesteaded north of Saval Like before moving to Slivers 15 years ago. Survived by son Paul Detroit six daughters many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral from Rivers United Church Monday conducted by Rev F W Lee with burial at Rivers Cemetery. Pallbearers named and Brockies of Brandon in charge.
A compiled birthday notice lists numerous individuals with birth dates ranging from December to January. Names appear alongside locations such as Saskatoon Winnipeg Windsor Hartney and towns like Bradwardine and Agassiz, with several entries including titles and spouses. The year 1917 is mentioned for some January dates.
Soviet dispatch says Russia will repatriate more than 200000 Serbian prisoners during the Christmas period. The report comes via a German-based British News service relay, noting official Raveniziuny statements.
Fragmentary text references a tree in a distant place B C and a person named Jackie Nelan. It mentions a scene with a tree and unnamed observers. The passage is garbled with misspellings and nonstandard wording.
The Gazette announces a special double edition for Christmas and New Year 1946, featuring twin sets of Looking Backward, Birthday Greetings, mixed stories, and a double installment of the Municipality of Daly. The issue will appear January 9 with notices for advertisers to submit early and readers to mail in news and visitors.
Rivers Bakery has been sold and will be taken over by Havlik Sros and Lraulen. The new owners are experienced bakers and plan to reopen the shop soon, after a several months closure.
The John Deere Day Show attracted over 400 people from across the district on Saturday. Farmers, families, and friends enjoyed a program of motion pictures with F. L. Taylor acting as local company agent and chairman.
Winnipeg locals of international unions affiliated with the Winnipeg and district trades and labor council are attempting to raise 936,009 to purchase a Labor temple. Some local unions have subscribed as much as 50 dollars.
Santa was busy as he called at more than half a dozen points over two nights. Tarbolton hosted annual entertainments for young readers from United and Anglican churches in Rivers, followed by events at Wheatland Bradwardine and Daly. Robinville school children also enjoyed a similar celebration.
The newly formed hockey club gears up for all comers and will host a Boxing Day match against Carmdale. On Friday evening the team travels to Hamiota for an away game, with outside opposition sought if needed.
At the December meeting of St James W A three ladies Mrs W G Thomas Mrs W Rea and Mrs T Brown were named honorary members. Officers were elected with Mrs A Richardson as president Mrs Walter Thomas as vice president and Mrs C Blandford as secretary.
The second annual banquet for Taylor's Transfer employees occurred Monday evening in the Community hall. About 300 persons attended. A short program featured staff member Bert Cameron presenting gifts to Jas. and F. C. Taylor, with Mrs. James and Mrs. Frank Taylor receiving gifts. Guests enjoyed motion pictures and a free dance as the hall opened to the public, drawing a large local crowd.
Robert Bert Taylor suffered severe foot injuries after slipping on the floor of the Taylor and William service station last Tuesday. While replacing a light bulb in the ceiling the door opened, causing a fall that fractured a bone. he was treated at a doctor’s office and remains at home.
In 1923 a Vermont cut evergreen was sent to Washington and set up in Sherman square. Mid dlebury college donated it to the President and on Christmas Eve President Coolidge lit the first National Christmas tree. The next year a living tree was planted behind the White House with underground wiring for annual decoration. The practice spread to state capitols and city squares with yearly lights.
The British government says Albania must apologize for unprovoked attacks on British naval vessels in October and pay reparations for damaged ships and compensation for relatives of sailors lost in the Corfu Channel incidents.
In Walton a Christmas tale tells of a 30 pound turkey that vanished from a family feast while a 20 pound bird dream faded for another. A businessman longs for the ostrich sized bird of past glory, as a note card prompts wary recipients to destroy envelopes and strip out the lining.
Residents of Daly discuss world events while local trade booms in Wheatland Bradwardine and Rivers. A new bank, longer store hours, and a Labour Day closure emerge amid missionary religious activity and warnings from Europe as WWI tensions rise.
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