Canada Claims Several Firsts in War Equipment
Canada reports multiple firsts in military gear this week. It cites improved Penguin airlift lons Yukon exercises, a covert portable radio set, and the Orenda jet engine receiving UK approval for CF 11 Canuck and F86 fighters. Tests in California and production in Montreal are noted, with potential global adoption.
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Canada
Yukon
Korea
U.K
California
Montreal
A. V. Roe
Malton
Toronto
Mrs S W Madden Dies After Long Illness at Rivers
Mrs S W Madden died Tuesday morning after a lengthy illness. Born Gladys Percy in Hazelcliffe Saskatchewan on Aug 6 1914 she was 31? years? old twins. She married Stuart Madden in 1938 and they lived north of Rivers with three sons Barry Wayne Vaughn. Survivors include her mother Mrs Percy two sisters Mrs White Mrs White Mrs Cathers Mrs McKee Mrs J McKinnon and a brother Lloyd. Funeral Friday at 2 p m at Rivers United with Rev R W Donough and Rev Harry Dodd. burial Pettapiece cemetery.
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S. W. Madden
Hazelcliffe, Sask
Gladys Percy
Stuart W. Madden
Rivers
Percy
Lloyd
G. H. White
C. W. White
Melfort
Sask
A. J. Cathers
E. A. McKee
J. McKinnon
Ebor
R. W. Donough
United Church
Harry Dodd
D.D
Rivers United
Pettapiece Cemetery
Bradwardine S D Holds Annual School Meeting
The Bradwardine school district held its annual meeting on January 13 with reports showing higher expenditures. Fred English retired after nine years on the school board, replaced by newcomer J Greene from Alexander. Principal A Smith outlined new high school courses for grades 10 through 12. R W Dobson chaired.
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Bradwardine
Fred English
J. Greene
Alexander
A. Smith
R. W. Dobson
Brandon pledges top priority to old folk’s home in 1951
Brandon Manitoba announces that the construction of an old folk’s home is the top priority among civic projects for 1951. The project aims to provide housing and care for elderly residents, reflecting city officials’ commitment to social welfare.
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Brandon, Man
Brandon
Electric bonspiel at rink schedule February 4 to 10
The electric bonspiel will attract many rinks from Souris to War den with play Feb 5 to 10. Final broadcast at CAHN on Feb 10 at 7 00 p m. Lunches served by ladies curlers, with billets arranged for visiting teams. Local clubs from Neepawa Portage la Prairie Rivers and Brandon linked to regional events and jubilee plans.
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Rimie Ell Tia
Souris
Cardaie Rapid City
Prandon
Neepawa
Hartney
Oak Lake
Oak River
Bradwardine
Alexander
Warden
CAHN
Arling Chuir
J. Gilchrist
F. D. Taylor
Nere
F. Daylor
J. Stratford
J.itchell
S. Wasney
Portage la Prairie
James Frame
Geo. Iff
Robert Taylor
Billecker
Brandon
Son
Municipalities urged to prepare for civil defence
In Brandon Lt. Col. A C Delaney Manitoba civil defence coordinator urged urban communities to organize for civil defence. He said towns should meet local needs, aid others, and care for refugees, outlining Canada’s defence setup and stressing coordinated efforts to minimize enemy action.
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Brandon
A. C. Delaney
Manitoba
Manitoba Urban Association
Canada
Walter Blunt Victim of Bottle Injury in Snow
Walter Blunt suffered a cut from a broken bottle left in the snow last Wednesday. He required six stitches to close the wound.
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Walter Blunt
Turner Couple Celebrate 44th Anniversary in Minnedosa
In Minnedosa Manitoba Mr and Mrs Charles Turner marked their 44th wedding anniversary with nearly all of their 21 grandchildren in attendance. The gathering underscored a large family milestone as relatives from multiple generations joined the couple.
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Minnedosa
Man
Charles Turner
Town inquiry reveals infant in incubator at Fermams nursing home
A local report details an infant placed in an incubator at Fermams nursing home. The child's condition is described as critical after a troubling incident reported Monday morning. Authorities investigate the event and await further updates on the infant's status.
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Fermams
Bern Oearly
Pruday
Mursaeg
Canon H. P. Barrett Retired Clergyman in Vancouver
The Rev Canon Harry P. Barrett an early Anglican minister from Rivers has retired after decades of service. A 71 year old native of England he worked as an insurance clerk before church calling and later served in Rivers Brandon Penticton North Vancouver and Chilliwack before becoming a canon in Vancouver at St. Margarets. He preached his last service on January 7.
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Rivers
Harry P. Barrett
Mr. Barrett
England
Barrett
W. Angel
Canon Barrett
Brandon
Penticton
North Vancouver
Chilliwack
B.C
St. Margaret’s
Vancouver
USAAF Officer Kiwanis Speaker On Tuesday Last
Maj. Paul Wentz USAAF gave a Kiwanis talk last Tuesday sharing impressions of Canada and Canadians versus Americans. The business portion showed willingness to setup a queen candidate for a carnival. A moustache publicity idea was not adopted. Visitors included FC George Whittaker Sqdn Ldr R Knox and Major Milne.
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USAAF
Kiwanis
Canada
Canadians
Maj
Paul Wentz
George Whittaker
Sqdn. Ldr
R. Knox
Major Milne
Bicycle Licenses Reported Moving No. 1
The Gazette notes last week’s visit to the municipal office by bicycle operators seeking the town’s first license plates. Plate No. 1 was issued to Leslie Humphries. Fifty plates were ordered this year and feature blue figures on a white background.
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Leslie Humphries
Spring Themes Drive Shop Displays for Easter and Holidays
The article notes longer days and spring themes in shops as Valentine’s Day, Irish greenery, St Patrick’s Day and Easter advance. It highlights Robbie Burns tribute and an Easter date of March 23, with displays featuring Easter cards and related merchandise.
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Heather
Robbie Burns
St. Patrick's
Rural Daly Councillor Angus J McDonald Dies at 49
Angus J McDonald rural Daly Councillor and Rivers ward two official died Monday in Brandon hospital at age 49 following an accidental shooting two weeks earlier on his farm south of Rivers. Born in Birdshill Manitoba he moved to Rivers district as a child and married Jean Stevenson on March 22 1928. He leaves wife four sons Herbert Willard Donald Wesley and a daughter June. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Brockie Funeral Chapel Brandon and burial followed at Brandon Cemetery in the family plot.
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Angus J. McDonald
Rivers District
Daly Municipality
Brandon Hospital
Rivers
Jean Stevenson
H. B. Duckworth
McDonald
Herbert
Willard
Donald
Wesley
June
Brockie
Brandon
Brandon Cemetery
Tuesday Blizzard Blows Into Manitoba From West
The season’s first major storm hit Manitoba Tuesday at noon with driving snow and strong winds. Snowdrifts formed quickly and power lines were affected as visibility fell. The system originated from the west coast, where it had disrupted services in Victoria 24 hours earlier. Temperatures, around the 30s above, began dropping after the blizzard.
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Manitoba
Victoria
Ruggles Brown Wins Theatre Pass at Rex
Ruggles Brown, a Gazette subscriber, won the first Rex pass for two. He will enjoy a showing of Oh You Beautiful Doll at the Rex on Friday or Saturday. Another winner will be chosen next week.
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Ruggles Brown
Gazette
Mr. Brown
The
Saskatoon offers free car heater meter service in December
Motorists in Saskatoon who parked near 18 heating meters in December received the service free. The meter plug ins discharge heat into the car heater blocks and did not officially open until January 1.
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Saskatoon
Commons Prepares for Heavy Session in Ottawa
Prime Minister St Laurent returns from London to brace Parliament for a heavy session with defence funding expected to top one billion dollars. George Drew set to arrive from New York as parties prepare lines on conscription and reserve training amid veterans groups pressuring MPs ahead of Jan 30 reconvening.
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Ottawa
St. Laurent
London
George Drew
New York
Canada
Canadian Legion
Ottawa Conference of Defence Associations
Annual Pool Frolic At Bradwardine Event Highlights Hall Night
The Bradwardine annual pool frolic was held on January 12 in the community hall with E H Dowland as master of ceremonies. The program opened with motion pictures followed by a talk from pool vice president Mr McConnell. Lunch was served before dancing.
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Bradwardine
E. H
Northland Railway 1950 Earnings Seen At Record
Kirkland Lake Ont The Ontario Northland Railway is expected to report 1950 gross earnings around 12 million dollars, surpassing the prior peak of about 11.6 million set in 1948 and again in 1949.
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Kirkland Lake
Ont
Ontario Northland Railway
Rivers Curlers Make History in Car Bonspiel
Rivers quartet bowed 10 to Flin Flon in Nipawin Sask final, ending a historic western Canada curling classic. Gordon Taylor led Rivers as the top prize was won by Flin Flon with diamonds for Rivers. locals urged support via telegrams while Nipawin celebrated. Rivers Curlers plan a community gathering at the hall tonight with a dance and lunch contributions sought.
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Rivers
Nipawin
Sask
Gordon Taylor
Pete Hume
Flin Flon
Flin Flowers
Gord Taylor
Check
Lorne Forman
Tim Breed
Indemnities Suggested for Mayors and Councillors
Resolutions were passed at the Manitoba Urban Association convention in Brandon proposing indemnities for mayors and councillors and provincial aid for fire fighting equipment maintenance. Other measures include provincial aid for city highways and rest homes for the aged. a contentious proposal urges liquor profit sharing with municipalities amid accusations of bootlegging. Daniel Outhit of Middleton Nova Scotia, longtime municipal treasurer, broke a leg after a horse kick at age 84.
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Manitoba Urban Association
Brandon
Middleton
N.S
Daniel Outhit
Looking Backward at the River News Fragments
A town reports its third annual Christmas tree in Wagoy Hall and notes from 35 years prior include 56 below zero and no sleighing. Obituary for Mrs. Anderson Brown, 68, in Bradwardine. A new BA service station near Main and Second nears completion. A Tarbolton elder has tooth trouble. Rivers airport considered for use as a flying school.
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Wagoy Hall
Anderson Brown
Bradwardine
Main
Tarbolton Oldster
Rivers Airport
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