29 Jan 1953
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
1
A crumpled note page reports a delivery incident at rear premises near the pier. It mentions a 48TR item and an observer named Hramion with a January 29 date. The fragment hints at a citizen reporting a failed delivery and possible city involvement, with unclear names and locations.
An upcoming parish gathering is announced for Friday evening at 8 o clock in the parish hall. Installing officer and local dignitaries are expected to attend.
Orio Brown known as Hiram Hayseed hosts at the Brown farm a famed gathering spot. Picnics and garden parties regularly draw visitors from distant places, with a standing greeting of welcome and an open door. A bedroom motto reads Our door swings open and our hands go out in a welcome warm and sincere. Make yourself at home stay as long as you like. We are happy to have you here.
The text notes the Anglican church diocese of Rupert's Land founded in 1849 and the diocese of Brandon formed 64 years later, with Winnipeg headquarters later and Nova Scotia dating to 1787 alongside Church Army and other missions and institutions across Canada.
One rink from Bradwardine enters the Brandon ladies bonspiel with skip Mrs. W. McKenzie and teammates Mrs. J. Blatch ford Mrs. George Baily and Miss Mavis Wolfe. Also notes society updates from Winnipeg trips, Moose Jaw visit, Legion auxiliary meeting elects Mrs Emslie president and new officers, and United Church congregation adds Mrs Percy Green to directors.
A humorous essay argues a driving test could stabilize marriages. It suggests the man teach his wife to drive to test patience and affection, noting the wife will notice brake on and question the husband's driving during the trip home. The piece treats marital harmony as a test of equal partnership.
A dated birthday note lists recipients by day and location including Mrs RB K Cochrane of Renfrew Ontario and Mrs G A Walker of North Gay Ontario on Friday, R W Sargent of Wellington British Columbia and Martin Paddock on Sunday, Alexander Frame of Transcona and Mrs H J Wiens with Mrs Howell Williams on Monday, Molly McMannis and Betty Ann Bowman on Tuesday, and Gailyn M Jelliff on Wednesday.
At Montreal Quebec on January 21 1953 Luc J and Mrs Perrett welcomed a son in the city.
A government report calls for renewed effort toward finalizing the Austrian treaty. Officials stress sustaining allied coordination and addressing remaining objections to secure ratification and restore postwar stability.
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