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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

5

Fiter of Tou Rives Gazer me n t& TEARS Ace i A memes bylaw

Endorsed by town taxpayers with a large majority. Over $2900 raised for the Red Crow moiety. Buildings north of town ready for occupancy at the single men's relief camp. Virren won top prize in senior baseball at Havers sports Moline and junior baseball for Minnedosa Vics. Wyearold building, once a Gasteens home away from home, being diamantied. Sgt James Copley RAF drowned. full military honors. Mr and Mrs Wagar injured in a Bradwardine Rivers road crash.

Tou Rives Gazerment& Tears Fi Inel Virren Havers Sports Moline Minnedosa Vics Bret

Birthday Greetings List From July Dates

A compiled birthday notice lists individuals with dates from July including Nelson Sargent Leslie Harvey J Piercy Mrs J Greasley J H Treloar Norman Harvey George Burt Mrs Henry Paradis Arthur Johnson Mrs J Borreff Victor Airey Eileen McFadden Martin Wareham Jack Wiens Rev E L Williams Bud Wilson Joyes Lee Alfred Langley Vifeta Morrow Mrs G Hulme R G Sinclair Jack Tivy Mrs T Lawrie James Messel Robert McKenzie with locations mentioned Port Arthur Ont Winnipeg Burnaby New Westminster Rapid City and Mich.

Nelson Sargent Leslie Harvey J. Piercy J. Greasley J. H. Treloar Norman Harvey George Burt Henry Paradis Port Arthur Ont Arthur Johnson J .Borreff Eileen McFadden Martin Wareham Jack Wiens E. L. Williams Mich Bud Wilson Joyes Lee Alfred Langley Rapid City Britton Burnaby New Westminster

Rex theatre hosts Louis Wolcott match viewings

Local sports fans who bet on the Louis Wolcott bout got a chance to see the depicted fight at the Rex theatre on Monday and Tuesday this week. The Toronto Telegram notes that Col Ralston could have toppled the Mackenzie King Administration during the 1944 conscription crisis if politically minded, but he did not pursue a coalition plan.

Rex Theatre Toronto Telegram Col. Ralston Mackenzie King Canada House of Commons

Inflation Outcry Across Nation Over Small Price Hikes

Port Elgin Times notes a chorus of disapproval as price increases spark anger from coast to coast. It highlights women opposing higher costs for everyday goods and clothing while men absorb fuel and cigarette price rises, with many calling for sacrifices by others.

Port Elgin

Schools Close as Holidays Begin Across District

Hundreds of district students ended the term Wednesday as holidays begin for about 25 percent of scholars. The district held a free chest X ray clinic with 1,520 attendees across Daly, Rivers, and Joint Air School areas. Neil Petkan led the traveling clinic with staff visiting Carnegie, Bradwardine, Rivers, and Rapid City. Local officials report changes in teaching staff at Ryers with Miss Fines and Mrs. Jones replacing departing teachers.

Ryers Lb. . Fines J. McKenzie A. G. Jones A. Harvord Daly Rivers Joint Air School Neil Petkan Carnegie Bradwardine Rapid City

Rutherford Family Get-Together at Bradwardine

Over 50 persons gathered at Mr and Mrs William Harvey home at Bradwardine to renew acquaintances. Visitors included Andrew Marwayne Alta and relatives from Rivers Antler and Reston with others from Winnipegosis Kelowna and Oakner. The event highlighted local ties amid a regional roundup of notes on floods highways and labor topics.

Bradwardine William Harvey Ahquaing Ang Andrew Marwayne Alta Rutherford Russell William Rivers Harry Baily Oakner William Paddock Winnipegosis John Thomson Kelowna B.C James Rutherford Stanley Rutherford Antler, Sask Cecil Paddock Reston

Daly Children Honored Teacher Daly Children Honored Teacher

The Daly school year closed with a summer picnic at Mr. and Mrs. O W Brown home. Rain kept activities indoors as Darlene Brown and Adele White presented a pencil to Miss M Doherty. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dyer received a 25th anniversary gift from guests. A wedding cake baked by Mrs E Ratz was cut by the couple.

Daly Schol O. W. Brown M. Doherty Darlene Brown Adele White Richard Dyer G. S. Perrett C. W. Brown E. Ratz

Gazette Dates and Office Closure Announcement

The Gazette notes the next issue will be published on July 22 and that the office will close from July 1 to 16. It will reopen Saturday the 17th to receive advertising for the next issue. notices and news items are welcome at The Gazette office.

Gazette Gazette Office

Pastor Farewell Marks End of Rivers United Ministry

After forty three years in the ministry, Rev. F. W. Lee led a farewell service at Rivers United Church on Sunday. He will retire from active ministry but continue serving the church at High Bluff. A social hour followed in the annex with remarks by CC J. McFadden and a purse presented by R. G. Snclair. Mrs. Lee and her husband thanked the congregation. Refreshments were served. T. W. Offen oversaw the proceedings.

F. W. Lee Rivers United Church Mrs. Lee T. W. Offen

Mrs T Brown Celebrates 88th Birthday at Daughter’s Home

Mrs T Brown was feted on her 88th birthday at her daughter Mrs R B Riddick’s home. Twenty three ladies attended the afternoon gathering, with flowers gifts and wired congratulations. Tea and birthday cake were served as granddaughter Mrs T A spoke in her honor.

Ma) Brown Natal R. B. Riddick Brown T. A. Riddick

Anglican Church Gets Face Lifting

St James Anglican church built in 1908 is receiving exterior refinishing with red brick veneer and base strengthening. The north vestry room is being enlarged as the historic town church, also its first school, retains its early learning role. A Calgary cattle sale record was believed set with 03 head of steers selling for 104 250 dollars, average 20 50.

St. James' Anglican Church St. James Calgary

Annual Sports Day Sponsored by Ayers Board of Trade

The event on Monday August 2 features baseball fastball and softball with prize money of 500 dollars. Concession by the board of trade and games by the Canadian Legion will be on the grounds and two dances will be held downtown at night.

Ayers Board of Trade Board of Trade Canadian Legion

Parents submit birth certificates for school beginners

Eighteen parents of eighteen children had filed birth certificates showing eligibility for beginners when school reopens on September 1. Secretary-treasurer R. G. Sinclair told the June 23 school board meeting that some parents had not produced certificates yet, which are required for acceptance.

R. G. Sinclair

The Common Round Vacation Time Starts

The piece notes a wave of excitement as summer vacation arrives for youth ages seven to sy, with schools easing homework and activities shifting to swimming and dusting. It urges care to prevent tragedies during holidays and promotes the motto Always Be Careful for a happy, memorable break.

Not Safe to Return Home in Favorable Ont

Mrs. J. Dunn and her young son were evacuated from their home in Favorable Lake Ontario last week due to raging forest fires. She is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Daniel, while awaiting safety assurances. A St Thomas Times-Journal report notes labour bias claims by a Toronto union official and discusses court actions against pickets and violence.

Favorable Lake, Ont J. Dunn A. Daniel St. Thomas Times-Journal Toronto

Tragic Wheatland Murder Shocks Local District

The Gazette recounts the 1925 Wheatland shooting of teacher Margaret Anderson by her rejected fiancé Grant Wallis, who then killed himself. Details note the aftermath with burials at Cypress River and Glenboro, church changes, and community impact as aging landmarks fade.

Wheatland Margaret Anderson Grant Wallis Winnipeg Gazette Westwood S.C Olive Couch

Life with Mickey Rooney Onstage, Wife Testifies in L A

The former Betty Jane Rose of Birmingham Alabama, a beauty contest winner, testified in Los Angeles that life with actor Mickey Rooney was like one big production with him always on stage. She won a divorce and more than 100660 dollars.

Mickey Rooney Los Angeles Betty Jane Rose Birmingham Ala

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Crow Wyearold The Gasteens James Copley Raf Wagar Bradwardine and the Gazette Wol Stewart Ada Wareham G. Ellis I. M. Miners George E. Jelliff M. Westwood Mesdames T. Richardson James Stevenson J. A. Grummett Robert Lee E. Wonnell J. J. Morrow A. Subsky J. D. Ellis L. Rubin Bradwardine Vor Vancouver Ottawa Moose Jaw United States Sauit Ste. Marie Searchmont Gaz Lee High Bliff Anglican Church Australia Vancouver News-Herald Euler James Sinclair Leonard Cotten Merle Mullis Decatur Eric Perrett Edy Martin Union Church Board of Officials Ramiota Nash Carngere Eleanor Wareham W. L. T. Patteson Waskada Cecil Hotel Melville
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