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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
4
A decade ago on January 7 1937 J A Grummett received a birthday surprise party hosted by 24 cribbage friends as New Year weather brought a wintry display to town.
On January 6 1927 reader and impersonator Miss Elsie McLuhan was slated to visit Rivers. A masquerade ball was organized by the community club as part of local festivities.
On January 4 1922 the community notes the death of John H Bicknell an early Rivers resident and former Brooks area traveler from a long life linked to old time rail life in the region Edmonton confirms the passing and remembers his contributions to local transportation heritage
Jabez Dodson, a district pioneer, died at Vancouver on January 4 1917. A fire destroyed the farm home of A Burt nearby, damaging property and prompting investigation.
January 4 1912 funeral for Arthur Alsford, shot weeks ago, held Saturday. A Galician man was badly beaten in a melee on Main street on New Year’s eve.
Thomas White a 62 year old Canadian National locomotive engineer died suddenly in Winnipeg on December 30. He came to Rivers early in his career with Grand Trunk Pacific 37 years ago and later operated a switch engine in local yards before moving to Winnipeg. Born in Glasgow Scotland he immigrated to Canada in 1906 and began railroading there. Funeral services were held in Winnipeg with burial at Brookside cemetery conducted by Rev H B Duckworth formerly of Rivers.
The Mississippi Democrat Senator Theodore Bilbo, recently re elected, is listed to appear before a Senate committee in Washington next week. The session will determine whether he faces further action after ongoing scrutiny of his conduct and stances.
Rivers-born Iva Withers, daughter of Roy and Mrs. Withers of Winnipeg, stars as Julie Jordan in the Theatre Guild's Carousel at New York's Majestic. The Canadian actress earned Broadway acclaim after covering multiple roles in a hectic week and was promoted when the lead in Carousel became vacant. Carousel has run in New York for three years with tickets selling 12 to 16 weeks in advance.
Brandon resident Brandon Dutka aged 74 died Sunday in hospital after a long illness. Born in Europe he came to Canada in 1908 and moved to Rivers a year later. Survived by wife four daughters and four sons including William a World War II casualty. Funeral at Greek Orthodox Church Rivers with Brockie’s Brandon in charge.
Citizens report theft of fuel oil as a growing crime in Rivers. Drums of the fluid kept in yards have been targeted, reflecting a shift from older thefts such as wood, coal, and oil in barrels to oil theft in the auto era context.
Mrs. C. W. Angel sustained severe injuries after slipping while answering a door knock on December 29. She has remained confined to her home since the accident.
A charred body was discovered in the rubble of the main feed barn at the Essendale Colony Experimental farm. Authorities opened an investigation into the blaze and potential causes, with officials noting the plant's facilities were heavily damaged.
A local Christmas New Year feature recalls a harsh sub zero season with blizzards and drifting snow. Families gathered by hearths as Boxing Day saw few streets and many homebound plans. The piece lists numerous relatives and friends visiting, traveling, or staying with kin in towns such as Melville Winnipeg Brandon Souris and Ottawa reflecting a close knit community response to extreme winter.
Veterans in western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan are urged to use the Brandon DVA hospital. Rivens branch of the Canadian Legion says underutilization may stem from lack of awareness of available facilities. A new ambulance is ready to pick up a bed patient within the Rivers district. Further details are available from C. J. Foster.
Mrs James Wills wife of James Wills of Winnipeg died Sunday at St Boniface hospital after a brief illness. The couple once lived in Rivers. Surviving are her husband her parents and one sister all of Winnipeg.
Alberta works minister W A Fallon said seven provinces will join in a request to the railways to reveal their arguments backing an application for a 30 percent freight rate increase.
Johan Clark 64 of Vancouver formerly Rivers died December 23 1946 and was buried December 27 at Mountain View cemetery. He was longtime local manager of North American Lumber and Supply, known as a quiet friendly man who would not take money from debtors in need. He enjoyed sports, was the club’s best golfer, moved coastward years ago, and is survived by his wife a daughter Pearl and two sisters in Scotland.
Royal Canadian Air Force guards will take charge at Rivers Airport starting January 15. A commanding officer will be posted here in addition to civilian guards, according to information reaching The Gazette.
Residents joke about the cold season with phrases comparing temperatures to hades and 1906 memories, while noting forecasts hint at a rise to 49 by tomorrow morning. The dialogue blends humor and weather asif across coast to coast. Continued on Page 3.
Daly and Rivers councils opened with a joint inauguration on November 8. Eva Webb and Arthur Bishop wed that evening, and Rivers planned a church seating 150 to 200. The Gazette faced delays after a move to the St Louis cafe building. Council reeve C Cousins began another term as ward councillors were named. News touched on school hopes, a migrating stork tale, and new births in the community amid ongoing local events.
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