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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
2
A Riverstown civic holiday River has announced the annual Rivers Sports Day hosted by the chamber of commerce. The event is set for the first Monday in August with prize money totaling 500 dollars and many attractions on the grounds. Dancing will conclude the celebration.
Two local pioneers receive congratulations in recent days. Thomas Wolstenholme and his wife mark 54 years of marriage on July 19, while John Shanks turns 91 on July 25. Wolstenholmes retired from farming and he once served in Manitoba’s legislative assembly. Shanks arrived as a teen and spent decades as a grain buyer, retiring after more than five decades with the same grain company.
Carnegie-James Bromley arrived in England with his daughter Win from Quebec on July 11. It is his first homeland visit in 54 years since moving to Canada as a child. They plan to stay a couple of months visiting relatives and return in the fall. He that takes time to think and consider will act more wisely than he that acts hastily and on impulse.
A western hailstorm struck Rivers causing flooded streets and lakes as parched ground could not absorb the rain. Ice strips damaged orchards and homes near Pendennis, Carnegie, and Oak River, with toppled poles and broken windows reported. The southerly area saw little insurance coverage while the north lies in a recognized hail belt.
Annual Rivers legion picnic at O Westwood farm drew members, auxiliary ladies, and children last Wednesday. Children’s races and ball games followed a lunch with ice cream and popcorn. Prizes included an electric table lamp won by C Williams, an electric toaster by Albert Weseen, and an electric iron by Joanne Sampson.
Widespread hail storms hit Alberta and Saskatchewan with stones up to golf ball size in Eyre and eggs in other areas. Damage estimates reach 50 to 100 percent, while rains vary by province. The St Mary dam project opens in southern Alberta as irrigation interest grows toward a proposed 100 million Saskatchewan river scheme. Agricultural Minister Gardiner warns joint provincial plans are needed before federal approval.
A 60 year old bachelor vicar in Wolverhampton advised clergy men to marry money or be men of private means. Rev. William Ellis said church funds could not sustain the social position expected by clergymen's wives, urging practical marriage choices.
Rivers air cadet squadron members join two week training at RCAF camp in Abbotsford B C. Cadets from Wheatland Bradwardine Harding and Rivers travel by Canadian Pacific lines from Brandon joining units from the Great Lakes west in a contingent of about 2000 cadets undergoing summer training.
Poultry raisers in Carnegie and Forrest districts report severe losses from skunks and badgers. A Forrest farmer lost 125 birds in one night, while another farmer in Carnegie also suffered numerous henhouse deaths. The skunk presence near Rivers is noted, and some badgers have been destroyed following the slaughter.
Annual Roseville church picnic drew a large attendance despite hot weather. Children enjoyed races and treats while adults played a ballgame in the evening. A local proverb on governance closes the note.
A Vancouver written reflection on Canada’s urban shift from rural life to major centres like Vancouver and Edmonton. The piece contrasts rapid travel, rising costs, inflation, health taxes, and the lure as well as frustrations of city life, noting Vancouver’s vibrant bustle and persistent appetite for growth.
The piece quips about British Columbia transport and hospital funding, noting the BC Electric’s criticism, tax shifts on food and entertainment, and a humorous aside on budgie sales. It observes Vancouver's holidays, long weekends, and crowded resorts, ending with a comedic lovers' encounter in a department store.
A worn broken ring found in dirt from excavation for the Royal Bank building may tell a tale. The dirt came from near the Bijou theatre site once used for dances and living quarters above the former picture palace. The ring waits at The Gazette office for an owner to prove ownership.
Residents tour the new $400,000 district school at New Saturn viewing a single story modern facility with a 2000 seat auditorium, extensive classrooms, washrooms, and recreation space. Rivers high students from grades 10 to 12 will attend upon opening in a few weeks.
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