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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1947
Page
2
Alfred Thomas Smith faced police court in Brandon on murder charges for firing on Arthur Alsford at the Cecil hotel. Alsford died four days later at Brandon hospital after injuries from the strike breaker's gunfire. Local papers describe Rivers province tensions and a rising sense of armed fear.
Ideal weather marked the Carnegie Roseville annual picnic held on Thursday last with a large turnout. Week-end visitors Mr and Mrs W H Nevill of Birtle joined the district for the event.
A miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wedderburn was held at Mrs. H. Watkins home in Bradwardine. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis and son Trevor of Sherridan, and Mrs. Bb. McKay of Vancouver. Mrs. Gordon Watson and family of Winnipeg visit Wedderburns. J. M. Wedderburn and daughter Linda Ron returned to Winnipeg after a fortnight with J. M. Wedderburn’s parents.
A three-year-old boy named Wayne Bowers was found after a two day search in Bear Valley California. He had been lost for 58 hours in mile high mountain country near his parents’ cabin four miles away. He was found late yesterday afternoon half asleep clutching a pink plastic drinking cup.
The Ger Wand people protest food shortages blaming Allied actions for wartime stock theft and criticise humanitarian feeding by Allies. The piece questions if Germany would have shown similar generosity under conquest and argues that Allied feeding was not compulsory.
A St Louis Globe Democrat reader quotes a Detroit News letter condemning today’s young women for their attire. The correspondent laments ugly babushkas, dirty overalls and shabby socks, then mourns roadside dumps and decaying urban scenery reflecting on past generations’ efforts.
A heated senate session saw Prime Minister Mackenzie King clash with COF members over a six month delay to test a proposal. The measure aimed to raise the sessional indemnity for ministers and opposition leaders, sparking sharp exchanges and strong debate.
Percy De eck dismissed a dog as a family friend until a racing bet paid off for him and Nancy Harrowed. The couple stored winnings in nylon stockings and retired, only to find their puppy chewed the cash in the night, leaving them amused yet poorer.
The Times Journal notes Britain seeks workers for farms and factories while importing 4000 displaced persons monthly and absorbing 120000 Polish troops. It questions sending 7000 “screened” men to Ontario soon, arguing a ban on workers would provoke broad cries over liberty of the subject.
The piece argues Armaments cost the globe dearly with $27.49 billion spent yearly, 19 million under arms, surpassing 1939. It notes about $16 per world resident funds this military power, highlighting global hunger and weaponry as the costliest commodity.
At Mrs. Madden's nursing home on June 29, 1947 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. Cecil White with the name Mav is Myrna. the event marks a new addition to the White household. MESSEL- Messel family announces arrival of a daughter born at Rivers on July 15, 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Messel.
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