Big Building Projects Ahead for Town District
Three new structures will rise in the area, including the Denison garage in Rivers and a Royal Bank building. The half‑million dollar New Sarum School is already under construction. Claydon Construction of Winnipeg has the bank contract. work starts when weather allows. The modern bank will sit south of the municipal office on a 50 by 130 foot lot with stucco finish and aluminum windows. It will house a main floor and mezzanine, oil heat, full banking facilities, and seating for a larger staff of three tellers and eight others.
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New Sarum
Dennison
Rivers
Royal Bank
Claydon Construction Company
Winnipeg
K. S. Riley
Bank Manay
Municipa
Korean War Pact Report From Moscow Conference
A brief in the Moscow conference section notes Mao Tse-tung and Joseph Stalin, dictators of China and Russia, alleged to have hatched the Korean War. The date range mentions December 39, 2949 to February HH, 198R with unspecified agreements linked to Stalin.
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U.S. News and World Report
Mao Tae-tung
Joseph Stalin
China
Russia
Moscow
Stalin
Mrs. R. P. Butchart Dies at 93 in Victoria
Mrs. R P Butchart, owner of the world famous Butchart sunken gardens in Victoria British Columbia, died at her home. She was 93. The gardens, built around an old stone quarry at Tod Inlet, drew tourists for many years.
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R. P. Butchart
Butchart
Victoria
B.C
Tod Inlet
Saskatoon Mayor Opposes Civic Screening Policy
Mayor J. S. Mills in Saskatoon says he does not support screening civic employees for subversive tendencies. He notes Vancouver's move to screen workers as part of civil defence and contrasts it with Saskatoon.
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J. S. Mills
Saskatoon
Vancouver
Gasoline leak stuns Lynchburg officials near lamppost danger
A mysterious gasoline flow of 75 gallons daily seeps into a Lynchburg Virginia sewer, baffling public works and the fire prevention bureau. Downtown lies atop a gas lamber that could explode at any moment, threatening extensive damage.
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Lynchburg
Fire Prevention Bureau
Enlistment Surge Across Services Before Christmas
An unusual rush of new recruits was reported by the army, air force and navy in New York during a pre Christmas week. Officials attributed the surge to President Truman’s declaration of a national emergency, with recruiters noting higher volumes across the three services.
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Army
Air Force
Navy
New York
Truman
Boy saves nine lives in Toronto rooming house fire
Three year old Ernest Davidson Jr. woke his father and 11 overnight guests as flames swept a Shuter street rooming house. The boy led people from a smoke filled building after waking caretaker Ernest Davidson, 25. Two guests suffered minor injuries.
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Ernest Davidson, Jr
Toronto
Shuter Street
Ernest Davidson
Davidson
Airmail From 16 Nations Flows To Korea War Front
The United Nations forces receive mail from 16 nations including Canada at about 11 tons daily. Incoming mail averages five tons daily. An international exchange office has been established to route and save mail to and from UN troops.
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Canada
Korea
United Nations
GM Canada says US price freeze won’t affect Canadian prices
A spokesman for General Motors of Canada Ltd said the U.S. price-freezing policy would have no effect on Canadian prices. He noted GM prices in Canada are independent of those in the U.S. and commented on the timing of the original U.S. price increase.
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General Motors of Canada Ltd
General Motors
United States
G.M
Canada
U.S
G.m.lc
Plane crash claims young salesman near Cararons Alta
Gordon Harold Lapinsky a 23 year old salesman from Cararons Alta died when his light plane crashed 26 miles southwest of the area while en route for a visit. The accident occurred under unclear circumstances and authorities began investigation.
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Gordon Harold Lapinsky
Cararons Alta
Death removes Carnegie pioneer and former Rivers business man
Henrietta Marie Nevill died December 28 at Carnegie in her 80th year nine weeks after her husband Thomas Nevill. Born in London she came to Canada with her family later living in Brandon and Winnipeg. She married Thomas Nevill on November 28 1893 and the couple lived north of Carnegie for most of their lives. Funeral services were held at Rosehill Methodist Church with interment at the adjoining cemetery. Surviving are eight children, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brockie’s of Brandon assisted with arrangements.
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Carneg 2
Henrietta Marie Nevill
London
England
Nevill
Canada
Res. Henry Varrelman
Carnnegie
Brandon
Winnipeg
Henrietta Mar
Varrelman
Thomas Nevill
Arnegie
John
C. Eyre
G. Hudson
Charles
Wilfrid
Iittle
David Stephenson
Dibtievac
Death of Wheatland youth Robert C. Jay
Robert Charles Jay died December 24, 1950 at age 21 from injuries after a head accident. Funeral held December 28 at St James Church Rivers and Ancrum Cemetery with Rev. W G Chapman. Born at Mower Sask he moved to this district ten years ago, survived by parents C and Mrs C Jay and four brothers Kenneth Howard Donald Brady and three sisters Mrs J Murray Mrs H Gallinger and Mrs R McEwing
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Robert Charles Jay
Wheatland
St. James Church
Rivers
Ancrum Cemetery
W. G. Chapman
Mower
Sask
C. Jay
Kenneth
Howard
Donald
Brady
J. Murray
Vancouver
H. Gallinger
R. McEwing
Rapid City
Powassan Editor Marks 65 Years With Local Paper
Powassan Ontario report notes Joseph B Lake, editor and publisher, began the Powassan News in 1907 with his brother in law. Now 65, he remains owner editor and publisher and has served as mayor for three terms.
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Powassan, Ont
Joseph B. Lake
Powassan News
North Korean hydroelectric plant power ties to fertilizer supply
Newsweek notes that allowing Red Chinese trees to occupy the Manchuria region around a North Korean hydroelectric facility risks cutting power used not only by Manchuria factories but also in producing nitrogen fertilizer vital for Korean agriculture. The loss of nitrates has been a major postwar grievance in South Korea, prompting U.S. fertilizer shipments.
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Newsweek Magazine
Manchuria
Korea
U.S
South Korea
Pope to broadcast Christmas message on Dec 23
The Pope will air his traditional Christmas address on December 23 instead of Christmas Eve. The change comes because the pontiff will participate in the closing ceremonies of the 1950 Holy Year on Christmas Eve.
James Brown Dies in Selkirk After Bakery Career
James Brown, an early Rivers resident and former local bakery proprietor, died suddenly on Sunday in Selkirk after years of ill health. He and his family started the Rivers bakery, later moving to Selkirk to operate a modern shop employing many. The Brown family stayed active in community affairs. funeral Thursday will be attended by Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Mackay. Surviving: his wife, two sons James and Stanley, daughter Edythe, six grandchildren. a son George predeceased him last summer.
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James Brown
Rivers
Selkirk
Mr. Brown
Brown
A. K. Mackay
James
Stanley
Daugher
Edythe
George
Henrich J Wiens Dies After Heart Attack at 65
Henrich J. Wiens longtime district farmer died Monday afternoon at age 65 from a heart attack. He came to Canada 25 years ago, spent 20 in the district. Survived by wife, a son in the RCAF, Jacob at home, three daughters Mrs J EppWhitewater Victoria at home and Mrs H Soritizue Moline, plus grandchildren. Funeral Friday from Mennonite Church conducted by A Isaac and Rev W G Chapman. Interment in Ancrum Cemetery. Fraser Funeral Chapel in charge.
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Henrich J. Wiens
Mr. Wiens
Canada
Henry
RCAF
Jacob
Daughers
J. Epp
Whitewater Victoria
H. Soritizue
Moline
Scot Keeps House on only $6 Week
Vancouver report describes Robert Fairweather, 38, a hermit who built a tiny log cabin in Burrard Inlet and lives on six dollars a week. He eats toast and beans, drinks hot sugar water, occasionally buys butter, and works two nights weekly at a North Vancouver restaurant. He rejected social aid and city life, claiming his alarm clock is disassembled and no longer wakes him.
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Vancouver
Robert Fairweather
Fairweather
Burrard Inlet
North Vancouver
Preferring A Measured Glow For Christmas Cheer
The Lethbridge Herald notes some readers enjoy carols and lights only in mid December, arguing that holiday warmth should be delivered in small doses rather than starting weeks early. The piece emphasizes moderation to avoid overdoing festive displays.
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Lethbridge Herald
China and East Germany to begin trade exchange
The Peiping radio announced immediate trade between China and socialist East Germany under an Oct 10 agreement. China will swap raw materials for heavy machinery and equipment, a broadcast monitored by the Associated Press in San Francisco reported.
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Peiping Radio
China
Ecommunist
East Germany
Red China
Associated Press
San Francisco
Yuletide Visitors Fill Rivers District Holiday Scene
Large crowds traveled to Rivers and surrounding area for Christmas week, with many staying at relatives homes and attending gatherings. Notable events included a Christmas morning breakfast at the Johnstone sisters home and the fourth annual staff Christmas party at the Alex annex. Visitors from Winnipeg Portage la Prairie Brandon and Minnesotan towns joined local families, sharing meals, greetings, and festive tours.
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Jean
Cora Johnstone
Alex Annex
H. J. Humphries
Brandon
Wilson Humphries
Lesle
Rivers
Lesson for Canada on CBC power and independent radio limits
Montreal Gazette urges Canada to heed U S and Britain as warning signs about the BBC style model. It cautions against CBC expanding its already restrictive reach in radio and television and against stifling local competition it tolerates.
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Montreal Gazette
Canada
B.B.C
C.B.C
Birthday notices listed for January birthdays
January 4 Clarence Folson Winnipeg January 5 Mrs L N Bell January 6 Jack Dyer Aggasiz James Russell January 7 Mrs James Stevenson January 8 Mrs R W Sargent January 9 J T Bowman Walter Wareham Richard Dyer Cedric Sargent January 10 Mrs William Wareham Dorothy Britton New Westminster Mrs O Vincent Chicago January 11 Mrs W Paulder.
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Clarence Folson
Winnipeg
L N. Bell
Jack Dyer
Aggasiz
B.C
James Russell
James Stevenson
R. W. Sargent
J. T. Bowman
Walter Wareham
Richard Dyer
Cedric Sargent
William Wareham
Dorothy Britton
New Wesminster
O. Vincent
Chicago
Ill
W. Paulder
Government appeals on cash power and materials
Oshawa Times Gazette notes with concern that government pleas to save cash power and materials are troubling for Canadians as all three may be needed for war. The editorial urges prudence and unity in wartime resource use.
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Oshawa
Quiet New Year's Observed by Police in Rivers
Rivers saw a quiet New Year as Constable C Calcraft noted. Between Christmas and New Year two drivers faced penalties for dangerous conduct. One paid ten dollars plus costs, the other twenty five dollars plus costs.
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C. Calcraft
Kiwanis Club Holds Christmas Party in Ukrainian Hall
The Kiwanis Club gathered for its 1950 final meeting at the Ukrainian Hall with about 60 attendees including members, wives, and guests. A buffet lunch was provided by the legion ladies. The retiring president T. E. Wright received the president’s pin, to Dr. L. Rubin, and the vice-president’s pin went to F. D. Taylor.
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Kiwanis
Ukrainian Hall
Legion Ladies
T. E. Wright
L. Rubin
F. D. Taylor
First Baby in ’51 Arrived Wednesday in Rivers Area
The first 1951 baby in Rivers arrived Wednesday. Two young women had children on the last day of the old year. one daughter of Mr and Mrs Wes Gordon of CJA3RC and another of Mr and Mrs John Isaak. The Lac D A Morris couple welcomed Lac D A and Mrs Morris’s son on Wednesday.
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Rivers
Wes. Gordon
John Isaak
Lac D. A
Morris
United Nations taunts over Chinese delegate in Korea row
Brantford Expositor reports a Chinese delegate at the UN dismissed Korean aggression charges and leveled US aggression at Formosa, while offering a harsh racial jab and claiming deceitful tactics by China’s opponents.
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Brantford
United Nations
Korea
United States
Formosa
Elderly trapper marks 60th wedding anniversary
W A Willie Owen from Hudson Bay district kept a 20¢-mile trapline each winter at age 85. He and wife Margaret will celebrate their 60th anniversary next year. They live beside Fir River near Pasqua forest reserve eight miles north of Hudson Bay Saskatchewan.
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W. A
Willie) Owen
Hudson Bay District
Mr. Owen
Margaret
Fir River
Pasqua Forest Reserve
Hudson Bay
Sask
Daly Councillor McDonald Rushed to Brandon Hospital
Angus J. McDonald aged 50 district farmer and Daly Municipality councillor for yard two was rushed to Brandon Hospital after an accidental shooting at his home south of Rivers. Details were not available on Wednesday.
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Angus J. McDonald
Brandon
Rivers
Mr. McDonald
Daly
Looking Backward at Tar Rivals Gazette Events of 1910
A nostalgic feature recounts Tar Rivals Gazette items from 1910. Mayor J E Thompson is re elected by acclam ation. A local man jailed for a hatchet attack on a Chinese laundryman. Christmas eve electric outages caused widespread disruption. M Kennedy Daly receives life membership in the Orange lodge. A woman transient severely injured after being run over by a moving train.
Manitoba papers protest bank closures over Rivers branch
Fifteen years ago Manitoba weekly newspapers protested nationwide bank closures, singling out Bank of Commerce action affecting the Rivers branch and urging reconsideration of the cutbacks.
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Manitoba
Bank of Commerce
Rivers
Wareham Bros. partnership dissolved after 33 years
The Wareham Brothers end a 33 year partnership in a formal dissolution. A fire damaged the Bradwardine residence belonging to H Watkins, prompting investigations and possible insurance claims.
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Wareham Bros
Bradwardine
H. Watkins
New Councillors Sworn In At River and Daly Meetings
Two Rivers council members H. E. Forman and R. Berg, along with Daly Rural Municipality officials G. L. Davies the new reeve and W. E. Smith ward six councillor, were sworn in at Tuesday ceremonies by W. T. Clerk at the municipal office.
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Rivers’ Council
Daly Rural
W. T. Clerk
Rivers
H. E. Forman
R. Berg
Daly
G. L. Davies
W. E. Smith
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Scot
Lorence Wagg
James Cluff
Edythe Mitchll
J. E. Mitchell
Ron Garrys
C. Blandford
Portage la Prairie
Hugh Rea
J. Savoie
H. M. Harvey
Airs
C. L. Forman
Son
Esme White
A. S. McAllister
Thief River Falls
Minn
T. A. White
R. G. Sinclair
Vistors
J. M. Conover
Clair
Margaret and
May Sinclair
R. B. Lee
E. J. Spearman
Killarney
Joyce Lee RN
Kiwanis Club
A. J. McDonald
Brandon Hospital
Tar Rivals Gazette
Lyric Theatre
J. E. Thompson
Ward Two
M. Kennedy
Orange Lodge
Fred ‘Mizen
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