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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
4
Almost 20 arose as bagpipes opened a Burns feast in memory of Rabbie Burns at the Community hall. The event featured a youth celloist aged 6 and 92-year-old William Rutherford, with music by D A Mitchell and A Matheson, readings, an address by Charles Duguid, and a celebratory haggis dinner.
John J. Morrow announces that a canvass of United church adherents and friends recently raised 170.70 for M and M funds. The effort was organized by the canvassing committee under Morrow’s convenorship.
Premier T. C. Douglas announced in Regina that Saskatchewan will appoint a royal commission to investigate coal industry problems after Walter Tucker urged a probe into the recent Estevan coal price increase. The move follows demands from the provincial haral leader for government action.
The 58th annual benspiel from GBrendon’s ends in Rivers with J Gilchrist & Co hosting. Johnnie’s 11-1 record matches Wheat City's Ev Donnelly. Rivers squad beat Pierson 12-7 to close the event. Two Rivers players belong to the RCAF. Ladies rinks from Wheat City join conspiel for the fair sex.
Public health authorities described the Rivers baby clinic as an excellent project and among the best immunization programs in the province. Dr L Rubin received the communication last week, with Dr Maxwell Bowman stating the Rivers clinic is outstanding.
A Montreal railway office receives a humorous letter from Mrs K B C asking for a free Canada map, color views of Parliament, a Quebec Eskimo village model, 16 mm films, color pictures of Mackenzie King and Mounties, and various educational items, plus samples of materials.
Halifax resident Gordon MacDonald, 62, a railway man, runs a backyard blacksmith shop with a forge and anvil. He avoids fumes in a closed shop while keeping alive a family craft once taught by his mother who could shoe a horse with expert skill.
Manitoba Premier Douglas Campbell faces a cautious legislature at the opening session with 42 coalition supporters in a 54 member house. The Liberal Progressives lead the coalition with 26, plus 14 Progressive Conservatives and two Social Credit members. Opposition includes 10 CCF and three Independents. Electrification looms as a key topic as rural MPs expect Campbell to push power to farms amid material and labor shortages. Campbell’s rural base backed him in the leadership contest, making them keen on his stance on farm electrification and provincial power plans.
A meeting to elect officers for the recently formed home and school association will be held at the school on Tuesday February 8 starting at 7:00 p.m. The association aims to strengthen ties among teachers parents scholars and school boards and was started during last education week observances.
In Ocker Hill Staffordshire England residents 5817 people report constant rain blamed on two giant cooling towers at the local power plant. They say the steam creates a fog that makes rain unnecessary. A health ministry scientist will investigate the so called Weeping Towers after months of wet weather.
Delegations from twenty nations visit the Joint Air School this week invited by the minister of national defense. The party, including foreign naval military and air attaches from Canada and British representatives, depart Ottawa Tuesday and return Friday. Attendees include delegations from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Denmark, China, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland, United States, Sweden, Argentina, Mexico, Norway, Turkey, Brazil, and South Africa. The program features a tour of the school and parachute jump demonstrations by the PPCLE.
The mother of Sgt. J. Copley RAF who died in 1943 asks for a local remembrance twice yearly on his birth and death dates. The grave in Rivers cemetery military plot has received steady care from a nearby family, though formal arrangements for flowers remain unsettled.
Sam Carr, a Moscow-trained Communist organizer and alleged recruitment agent for a Russian espionage group, was arrested in New York by the FBI. His wife Julia was detained next day at Ellis Island but faces no charges. Carr likely faces trial in Toronto if deported. officials warn extradition talks may begin regardless.
A retrospective look from 35 years ago recalls Tax Reviva Gazette coverage of hard times. Rivers faced stress as the railroad trimmed costs by cutting down on nonessential expenses.
Local report notes a heavy ax was imposed on Alsatian police dogs by the town council thirteen years ago. Temperatures in the area fell by 66 points within 24 hours, a striking atmospheric shift accompanying the decision.
A large crowd gathered at Carnegie rink for a car nival ten years ago. The evening’s entertainment culminated in a women's hockey game showcasing local players.
Five years ago Tpr. F. F. W. Walker of Rivers and Orma Cosgrote of Toronto were married in Toronto, marking a notable local alliance.
Communities in the area sustain child welfare through the Children's Aid society of western Manitoba with a full time professional worker. Mrs. A. J. Sutherland serves Daly municipality, half of Brandon cases, and service camps at Shilo and Rivers.
Tommy Nolan, son of Mr and Mrs T Nolan of 721 Third Ave, serves with HMCS Ontario and reports travels toward Cuba and Trinidad then Magdalena Bay. In his letter he notes bringing a camera for potential subjects and anticipates varied scenes across the voyage.
Birmingham hospital Queen Elizabeth adopts a friendly approach to patients with an illustrated welcome brochure. It offers a patient friendly message and includes personality notes on medical and nursing staff as part of the patient information given on arrival.
Seacoast area readers note February birthdays including Gailyn Jelliff on the sixth and Barry Thomas on the seventh. Also listed are Robert Riddick Jr and Mrs Percy Bird with dates in early February, plus Mrs M E Bowman and Mrs J A McRae with later dates. Sea Island B C hosts the entries alongside Fred Bradt and Flin Fion with associated dates and a few unreadable names.
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