Saturday Night Assault Triggers Rivers Citizens Action
In Rivers a Saturday night assault on 20 year old farmer Henry Kroeger led locals to demand action. Kroeger was brought to town Monday evening, examined by Dr. D A Stewart who found bruises on his nose left eye shoulder and mastoid. A charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm was preferred, though Kroeger declined to press charges per Justice W T Dyer.
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Henry Kroeger
The
Gazette
D. A. Stewart
W. T. Dyer
Thirty Years Ago Pte Hugh Rea Wounded Overseas
Thirty years ago reports said Pte Hugh Rea was wounded while serving overseas. In Rivers Bonspiel, Hamiota Oak River Forrest Carnegie and Wheatland were represented. Transcona Juveniles beat Rivers Juveniles 5 3 at home. Pte J Kolotino Rivers and Anne Litovski Brandon wed. T W Offen elected president Rivers board of trade.
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Pte
Hugh Rea
Hamiota
Oak River
Forrest
Carnegie
Wheatland
Rivers
Pte. J. Kolotino
Anne Litovski
Brandon
T. W. Offen
Rivers Board of Trade
Birthday Notices For Mrs. Schmidt Sargent Paddock
A compact listing notes birthdays for Mrs. V. Schmidt on January 33 and R. W. Sargent on February 1, with mentions of Wellington British Columbia and Martin Paddock in the readable fragment.
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R. W. Sargent
Wellington, B.C
Martin Paddock
Me and My Shadow in Groundhog Day Forecasts
A playful note on the groundhog emerging from its den and the traditional forecast for the next six weeks. The piece hints at anticipation among interested people about the animal and sun king Sol influencing the omen and whether forecasters will be in agreement.
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Mr. Groundhog
King Sol
Bradwardine to Build Community Hall From Donated Annex
Bradwardine and district will receive a community hall after shareholders donate the pool elevator annex. The building measures 70 by 30 feet and will be moved to a new site. A committee is appointed to raise funds to convert the structure into the hall.
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Bradwardine and District
Motor Vehicles Fee Totals Hit Rivers and Daly in 1947
Officials report motor vehicle registrations in Rivers and Daly municipalities totaled 396 for the year 1947. The figure reflects collected fees and reflects ongoing compliance with registration laws.
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Daly
Annual Meeting of Daly United Church Reported Favorable Year
The Daly United Church held its annual meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs E Ratz on Friday afternoon with Rev F W Lee presiding. All church officers were reelected and John Archibald was appointed Bible class teacher to fill a vacancy from Mrs Walter Sargent’s departure. A social hour and lunch closed the proceedings.
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Daly United Church
John Archibald
Walter Sargent
Lack of Teachers Keep Schools Closed in Rural Canada
A Canadian Press survey shows many rural schools closed this year due to teacher shortages with slight salary boosts lifting morale. Enrolment and training rise in some provinces, but conditions remain dire in New Brunswick where a six month training course is deemed insufficient. Manitoba reports improvement as normal school attendance grows versus 1948-47.
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Toronto
Jan
Little Red
Maritimes
New Brunswick
W. H. MacKensie
St. John City
Manitoba
WMS to Sponsor Clothing Drive for Europe and Asia
The WMS of Rivers United church will sponsor a used clothing drive to aid Western Europe China Japan and Korea. It will be held February 2 and 3 with donations accepted at the church annex on Monday and Tuesday until 3:00 PM. Mrs B J D Ellis urged donors to supply clean and good condition clothing.
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WMS of Rivers United Church
Western
Europe
China
Japan
Korea
Aninex
Fire victims receive $291 from Legion for E Piercy family
Canadian Legion officials report over $291 raised by the local branch to aid Mr. and Mrs. Piercy after a recent house fire. The collection was conducted by the branch and handed to the Piercy couple at a Sunday afternoon meeting.
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E. Piercy
Canadian Legion
Manitobans Asked to Boost Province for Tourist Trade
Announcement by Hon. J. S. McDiarmid minister of mines and natural resources calls for a provincial push to grow Manitoba’s tourist business. He says the public can help and every new booster translates to more tourist dollars as regions compete keenly this year.
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Manitoba
J. S. McDiarmid
Mines and Natural Resources
Provinces
Man reports seven room ranch home stolen from foundation
Police joined James C. Peterson in a search for a partly built seven room ranch style home he said he was building himself. The 38 year old crane operator said he completed the framework three walls and half the flooring before a three week vacation. A recent return found no trace of the house or lumber valued at about 33090. Neighbors observed no dismantling activity.
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Detroit
Jun
James C. Peterson
Peterson
One-Dollar Cabbage Sparks Political Price Talk
The piece argues much of the uproar over prices and revival controls is political theater and labor campaign fuel. It asserts housewives hold power to set cabbage prices by buying or not, and that Canards residents can cope with price shifts by choosing alternatives.
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Financial Post
AML
Canards
Fine Spirit of Friendship in Rural Life
Farm life has drawbacks yet offers reward in neighbors care. The Guelph Mercury notes rural communities show strong spirit of friendship with interest in every household and sympathy beyond mere neighbors. Urban residents could benefit from this neighborly ethos to improve city life.
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Guelph Mercury
Homes by Carload Arrive For 100 Service Family Dwellings
Boxcar loads of materials have arrived for construction of 100 homes for service personnel and their families. Bert Ford, formerly with North American Lumber and Supply Co., will oversee the Rivers yard. Construction aims for completion by July.
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the Gazette
Bert Ford
North American Lumber & Supply Co
Rivers
Four Rivers rinks prepare for Brandon spiel in February
Four Rivers rinks travel to Brandon this week to compete in the big x 7el event. A lineup includes J Frame and B McLod as leads, with Dr D A Stewart and J Stratford among skip positions. Preparations for the February 10 start continue as organizers expect at least 40 links to participate.
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Four Rivers
Brandon
J. Frame
B. McLod
R. Taylor
G. Jelliff
Convention creates Liberal delegates in Manitoba
Ae Convention E EB. Grant attended the convention held last week in Winnipeg as delegate from Lansdowne constituency representing the Manitoba provincial Liberal association.
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E EB. Grant
Manitoba Provincial Liberal Association
Winnipeg
Lansdowne
Airport land re titling after demolition near Lethbridge
The Lethbridge air force training centre and airport in Alberta will be re titred to the Alberta lands department for disposition once demolition is finished. The lands department has released the property to Public works during demolition.
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Edmonton
Jan
Lethbridge, Alta
Air Force
Alberta Lands Department
Lands Department
Public Works Branch
Souris air service rumored to return lease offered
Rumors of an air service from Souris airport are described as well founded as a lease for the town is reportedly being offered again. A St James trade board delegation pushed for Welcome signs at city entrances, four by eight feet.
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Souris
Plaindealer
St. James
Rivers Honored Memory of Burns at Scotia Banquet
Cold weather did not dampen Scotia residents as they celebrated Robbie Burns at Rivers Community Hall last Thursday. The event featured haggis carriers Charles Cameron and James Taylor, pipers Donald Mitchell and Lieut. A. Matheson, and special speaker Fred Grant of Brandon. Proceeds benefited the rink committee. receipts listed banquet and dance income against expenses for caterers, haggis, printing, orchestra, hall rent, speaker, and incidental costs.
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Scotia
Charles Cameron
James Taylor
Donald Mitchell
Lieut. A. Matheson
Fred Grant
Brandon
Robbie Burns
B. J. D. Ellis
Story of Daly Rural Municipality in 1917
In September 1917 a Rivers man sought naval recruits for Canada with Maurice Fisher Scott among the few named. Hanson Higginson chose army khaki. Sam Zaharia was buried in Rivers and others faced missing or prisoner statuses. A first boys and girls club fair opened in early October highlighting rural and town participation. A Westwood consolidation petition to join Rivers failed then a new exemption board formed. The Gazette notes many sought exemption as the roster of service grew.
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Rivers
Maurice Fisher Scott
B.C.N
Tom Suthers
Batt
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Sam Zaharia
Matt Willison
Victor Higginson
Frank Wadham
Cpl
George W. Walker
New Hope
Willison
Wadham
Westwood S.D
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Sateen
Tare Rivens Gazette
Albert Hays
Bradwardine
Walter W. Sargent
Phyllis M. R. Dawson
Transcona Juveniles
Rivers Juveniles
V. Schmidt
Alexander Frame
Howell Williams
Molly MeMannis
Rivers United Church
FP. W. Lee
Canada
WMS
Drive For
McDiarmid
J. Gilchust
Skip
D. A.stewart
J. Stratford
J. Kenner
Fred Taylor
J. W. Hanlon
Alex Angus
L. Forman
S. A. Mills
Harold Stanley
Earl Borrowman
T. Spitter
Fassian Chow
London
Mayfair Hotel
Shoal Lake
William Stone
the Star
Stone
Mould Sentinel
the Sentinel
Rapid City
Burns
Heather
Orlo Brown
Rink Committee
Army
Navy
Hanson Higginson
J. W. Seater
D.C. Jonason
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