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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
2
Mes A J McYernald family expresses sincere thanks to friends who showed understanding and sympathy after the recent bereavement. They acknowledge mowers, cards, and flowers sent to the house and extend heartfelt appreciation for messages of sympathy for the loss of their sister.
The Madden and Percy Families express sincere gratitude for the 9 percent support, floral tributes, cards, and messages of sympathy during our recent ami visit. Special thanks to Bank Tester & Son Limited, the Rev W R Donough, and those who loaned cars.
The fragment describes an old Gazette advertisement comparing beef quality to cloth, noting beef is grated and priced, with front quarters from 3 cents a pound, hind quarters from a higher rate, and sides from 4 cents a pound, all described as properly dressed.
Carrot River Saskatchewan reports a thriving honey industry in a town known for lumber and mixed farm produce. Population around 1,100, with two apiaries producing highly regarded honey. An east end airstrip supports winter air traffic. annual timber shipments reach 2 to 3 million board feet, plus 10,000 cords of pulp wood. Established 1930, became a village in 1941.
Dr Lawrence Dayhan of the University of Ottawa says switching from left to right handedness poses no intrinsic danger. He warns emotional upset can trigger stuttering, while the physical changeover is safe if no neurotic pressure exists. He also argues left handedness is more often acquired than inherited.
Drumheller Alberta Mr and Mrs Henry J Clark sr marked their 56th wedding anniversary and Mr Clark turned 88. The couple joined early settlers in 1909. Mrs Clark is 7 years old in the strange OCR note. Clark showed 10 head of Jersey cattle at the first Calgary Stampede.
Offers will be received up to January 31 1951 for the purchase of two second hand coal heating furnaces Hecla No 122 and No 128 by Clare Bros Limited Preston Ont and Winnipeg Man They are being replaced by an oil burning unit at Rivers United Church R G Sinclair Sec Treas For sale Electric Steam heater at North American Lumber Yard Rivers For sale Buffet Mirror table and five chairs at Rivers Cabinet Works flexible sale items listed with local contact details
A Roseville church meeting elected a new shire of officers led by Rector's warden E Chapman and people's warden W H Frank. Secretary-treasurer E Bromiley and debates to synod by G W H Skinner and Robert Chapman noted. Astrid Carleson visited Minne lake home over the weekend.
Thomas Pradley attends Branan bon speech as part of a city rink event with T. H. Seens and Dave Edwards Jr. A Spring Valley school social evening featured games contests and dancing. Joyce Bradley visits Brandon relatives as Mrs T H Seens visits sister Mrs A Bailey. A sizable mumps outbreak is reported in the district.
James Thompson 63 provincial deputy minister of labor was fined 50 and had his license suspended six months after police court in Vancouver. Police said he had been drinking. Winnipeg’s 106 year old Henry Timlick died in a nursing home, born in North Augusta Ontario, moved to Manitoba in 1878. C.S.M. James Dean Wood, 35, of Calgary, was the first Canadian army casualty in Korea, killed in mine explosion with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Three CN freight workers were hurt when a train hit a boulder near Lytton BC. Britain faces egg ration strain as fowl pest spreads, 96,000 birds killed. Winnipeg justice criticized pedestrian traffic lax after ruling a woman over 78 was negligent crossing on red. Six US bombers to fly back to Texas base from Lakenheath. Londoners in Ontario sent letters with erlep one dollar bills to Parent-Teachers association. Mrs Elena Haxton, 27, died in Sault Ste Marie from strangulation linked to a bath accident. No inquest. Two Winnipeg youths attacked a woman and daughter, stealing purses with $43.
Lioyd Ace Percival and his sports college staff completed a physical evaluation of the world professional champion Detroit Red Wings using a system developed after extensive research and expert consultation on CBC. Findings will be shared with amateur and professional athletes to help reach optimal endurance, agility, and flexibility standards.
In Rouyn Quebec a four year old boy was questioned by police about his name address and parents. He replied Billy and Mommy and Daddy and that his parents were gone. A man later claimed the boy. In Port Morien Nova Scotia Thistle Lodge members marked 123 years of combined service. Donald J. McMillan and William Brann were raised to higher degrees in the late 19th century.
Gen William Horne of New Glasgow Nova Scotia, aged 72, is believed the oldest active fire chief in the Maritimes. A member of the local volunteer movement for over 30 years, he has led the department as chief for nine years and still occasionally drives the engines.
Trenton Ontario marked the 97th birthday of Ben R Young believed to be the town’s oldest resident. In good health, he enjoys regular walks and reading the news. His eldest daughter notes his vitality as a party for two sons two daughters eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren was held.
Annual fire department report from Fort William shows 1850 fire losses totaling 402209 dollars. Fort William commissioners noted impact on the community and property values, with detailed accounting of insurance adjustments and reconstruction needs across the town.
Reader letter praising the Monitor as a well edited world news daily. Coupon offers 26 issues for six dollars, with mailing to Christian Science Monitor, One Norway Street, Boston Massachusetts. Include city state and payment.
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