Looking Backward at the Files of Tas Rive Gazette
A compilation of past local notes from 1931 to 1936. Mentions Carnegie tennis club tournament at J. Rorke home, marriages and golf finals in Winnipeg, first aid certificates for CNR employees, and a 1916 Clar-Barr camp ending with a life talk. Also notes rivers visitors and wandering cows causing garden damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Rive Gazette
Carnegie Tennis Club
Clar-Barr
BR. W. Greanley
Anend
Percy. Hage
Welcome Home Social and Dance on Frame's Lawn
The Rehabilitation Committee hosts a welcome home social and dance on Frame's lawn tonight from 9 to 12. Honor guests include Mesdames Ed Airey W Broughton and Les Harvey. Citizens invited, adults only, everyone welcome as seen in The Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frame
Ed. Airey
W. Broughton
Les. Harvey
Cutting May Start in Next Two Weeks
District farmers voiced the possibility of cutting beginning within the next fortnight as timely rains continue. A severe storm last Wednesday caused local crop damage to the north and flooding in town with streets turning into lakes and basements affected.
District Pioneer Reaches His 86th Milestone Today
John Shanks, Pettapiece district pioneer of 79, reaches his 86th milestone today. A former farmer and grain buyer, he retired five years ago and contributed to The Story of Daly Municipality. He drove an ox drawn wagon across the Rivers townsite the year the first settler arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shanks
Pettapiece
Mr. Shanks
Daly
Local string of visitors and notable mentions in brief
Mrs Percy H Neville and Miss Edythe Mitchell of Winnipeg vacation here with Mrs J E Mitchell. Mr and Mrs James A McKenzie plus R S McKenzie of Edmonton and Mrs Platt of Toronto holiday at Clear Lake. R S McKenzie, Rivers pioneer now Edmonton resident, visits with son and daughter-in-law J A McKenzie. Mrs J Brown returns from Vancouver with daughter Mrs E Wonsmos, who leaves for home. Nursing Sister Muriel Cascaden of Brandon hospital spent weekend with her parents. Cascaden, among WW II nurses, has been mentioned in despatches for overseas work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy H. Neville
Edythe Mitchell
Winnipeg
J. E. Mitchell
James A. McKenzie
R. 8. McKenzie
Edmonton
Alta
Platt
Toronto
Clear Lake
R.S. McKenzie
Rivers
J. A. McKenzie
J. Brown
Vancouver
B.C
E. Wonsmos
Muriel Cascaden
D . A. Hospital
Brandon
John Cascaden
Cascaden
Calendar of the Month in School Civic Schedule
The piece notes August events including the new schoolmarm arriving on August 28 and a civic holiday on Monday the 5th. It mentions five long shopping days Saturdays five Fridays and five publishing days Thursdays and asks advertisers and copywriters to note the timing.
Former Resident Recalls Quake in Carnegie District
Mrs H A Eyres of Sardis BC, a former Carnegie resident, describes how her home shook and she was knocked to the ground while outside. Neighbors in the orchard climbed down ladders as trees swayed. A car hoist shifted, tools flew, and ceilings’ tires and pulleys swung, but no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
H. A Eyres
Sardis
Promoted House Arrest Scheme to Gain Release
Montreal wartime tale of Dr Reuben Rabinovitch a 37 year old Montreal neurologist who faked a fall and a broken spine to win release from a French internment camp and later posed as an American airman to avoid execution. He navigated camps, Maquis work, and POW exchanges through staged medical cases and clever deception across Paris Fresnes and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wermacht
Reuben” Rabinovitch
Montreal Neurological Institute
Royal Victoria Hospital
Dr. Rabinovitch
Germany
England
Paris
Rabinovitch
Vincent Grovis
Fresnes
Eternal Life Reminder From John 12 25 Message
A biblical verse from John 12 25 emphasizes valuing spiritual life over earthly life. The teaching warns that those who love their life will lose it, while those who hate their life in this world will keep it unto life eternal.
Fix Up Programs In Swing Here
Construction and repainting efforts are active in Rivers with numerous buildings receiving updates. Harry Seaborn begins work on a new Westend premises. Wareham’s meat market is being altered inside and out with a fresh exterior paint. Rivers Quick Freeze Plant slated to start this week as part of postwar renovation wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Seaborn
Westend
Wareham
Britain to submit draft trusteeship deals for colonies
In a Commons debate colonial secretary George Hall said Britain aims to have draft trusteeship agreements for mandated territories ready for submission to the next UN General Assembly in September. Finance Minister Illsley noted withdrawal of copper five cent pieces is underway through chartered banks. A New York 14 month old died after a plaything crib bead string entangled him. Edmonton hospital reports hand wound from an axe blow. John Charuk charged with assault with intent following a fight on 97th Street. Maj Gen Ivan Zinjov warned Austrian interests could suffer from a Russian order transferring German-owned properties to the Soviet Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Africa
General Assembly
United Nations
George Hall
The
Commons
Asley
Illsley
George Lefebre
Hans Lefebre
New York
H. C. Thompson
Edmonton
John Charuk
97Th Street
Ivan Zinjov
Russian High Command
Austria
Soviet Union
Engineer rescues himself by switching belt power in Malden
George Ross a 40 year old engineer trapped in crushing conveyor rollers in Malden Massachusetts threw tin cans at an electric switch until he hit the target and shut off the power. He aimed for his tie 30 times before his hit stopped the rollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ross
Malden
Mass
Mr. Ross
World moves ahead by those who pour themselves out
A reflective line on progress driven by selfless effort rather than solitary ambition, emphasizing collective contribution over individual pushing forward. The quote highlights dedication and sacrifice as engines of change in society.
Mixing Right and Wrong Causes Global Confusion
A thoughtful remark on how mixing correct and incorrect ideas leads to broader disorder. It emphasizes the challenge of keeping distinctions clear when values or information blur together. The sentence invites reflection on ethics, judgment, and societal impact.
Rivers Squadron Air Cadets Attend Camp at Paulson
Thirteen No 320 Rivers squadron cadets returned from a two week Paulson camp. Accompanied by FO W I Stewart they lived in barracks and trained in shooting swimming lectures drill and flying in Dakotas Norsemen Ansons Beechcrafts and Harvards. The cadet band also performed at Dauphin fair and Winnipeg Stevenson Field air show. Local cadets listed include John and Dennis Greasley Alex Mazur Mike Mazur Bob Treloar Albert Weseen Mike Czuboka Keith Robins Jack Wiens Jim Ross Alan Wareham Willard MacDonald and Frank Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 320 Rivers Squadron
Paulson
W.I. Stewart
Rivers
Dauphin Fair
Winnipeg
Stevenson Field Air Show
John
Dennis Greasley
Alex
Mike Mazur
Bob Treloar
Albert Weseen
Mike Czuboka
Keith Robins
Jack Wiens
Jim Ross
Alan Wareham
Willard MacDonald
Frank Stewart
Question on voter motives for candidate support
The inquiry asks whether voters choose candidates based on perceived personal integrity or anticipated personal gain. It contrasts ethical trust with self interested incentives in political choices.
Legion Picnic Draws Big Crowd From Town and District
The Rivers branch of the Canadian Legion hosted a country picnic at Mr. and Mrs. George Samson's home last Thursday. Youths and elders joined races and a ball game between married and single men followed a lawn supper. The event aims to become an annual affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Branch
Canadian Legion
George Samson
Birthday notices and honorees listed for July dates
A clipped social column lists birthday acknowledgments for July including Evelyn Livingstone and Lois Jean Richardson, with others like Bradware dine and Ross L. Poat noted. Dates span July 27 to July 81, naming Mrs T Laurie and G M Henderson alongside Willard LePage and Hugh Couch in Port Arthur and Port Arthur area communities.
Local governance and school changes in 1895 era
Reeve James Browning still led the local government as 1895 brought market woes for farmers with glutting produce. A Winnipeg bound shipment of eight to ten tons of butter used in axle grease highlighted economic strain. Hunter district trustees appointed Maude Wilson as teacher, while several officials and new names appeared in municipal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve James
Browning
Winnipeg
Hunter
Maude Wilson
Daniel Seaton
Ennis Pope
Daly
Clara Graham
Anderson Brown
William Rutherford
George Buller
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Frame
Esther May McFadden
Frank Ashton
J. A. Grummett
H.R. Moxley
John Clark
Mervin Moxley
CNR
E. J. B. Baily
H. Evans
G. Frame
P. Lochuck
J. H. Maxwell
J. Nowe
A. S. Simpson
R. G. Sinclair
C. Steggles
K. Vining
R. B. Wilson
Welcome Brides
Gazette
Montreal
Canada
W. G. Connolly
Saskatoon
Winni
Peg
Rivers Squadron Air Cadets
the Gazette
Legion Picnic
Legion
Evelyn Livingstone, Bradware Dine
Lois Jean Richardson Ross L. Poat Mra, W. H. Humphries
Hugh Couch
Port Arthur
Jean Morison
T. Laurie
G. M. Henderson
Willard LePage
Dairy
G. F. Barker
Muni
Cipal
Alec McDonald
George Seens
Cere Burt
Charles Aoe
John Campbell
B. Lyon
W. Boardman
H. Brown
James Weir
Walter Bolling- Wiliamson
John Pullen
Ram
John Pullen Melling
J. B. Johnson
Alex. Smith
T. Nevill
J. T. Reid
A. H. Norton
George Mann
D. Treloar
J. S. Hays
John A. Dyer
Kennedy
Daly S.D
Matthew Kennedy
Miss Heane
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