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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

4

Rust coating technique aids protective finish base

A fragment notes an old country firm helping a man remember that rusting into a protective finish serves as an excellent base for paint.

Fishermen Bring Home Persistent Pet Bear Cub

Russell Banner reports a cinnamon bear cub tagged along with exploring fishermen near Ochre River district. The cub attached itself to par Sid Tharpe and was carried home where it now feeds from a bottle and receives visitors.

Ochre River Sid Tharpe Mite Butie Russell Banner

Five cars stolen in one night in Rivers

About 600 wage earners were employed in Rivers 271 at full time jobs and 32 part time. The Canadian National was the largest user of help. James Frame chased his car and overtook it at the hotel but the thief vanished. Bob Alien won the big fish contest with a jack over six pounds. Married couples Marion Irene Lee and Elwoods J Spearmag in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs S Halliday Carnegie began an 800 mile trek to Thorsby Alberta in two covered wagons. Rivers gun club held a tournament with prizewinners J A Grummett C Howard Miss Stuart and Mrs C Howard.

James Frame Bob Alien Marion Irene Lee Elwoods J. Spearmag Winniper

Local Birthday Notices From Hamilton and Winnipeg

Friday listings include Mrs J Fisciuc of Hamilton Ontario and Mrs J Y Fleming. Tuesday features Frank Walker Mrs J Hain and Mrs BR OL Post in Hilton. Wednesday lists Mrs JD Elliott Jack Tiltman in Winnipeg. Thursday mentions Mrs H Gabe in Winnipeg.

J. Fisciuc Hamilton Frank Walker J. Hain BR. OL. Post Hilton JD. Elliott Jack Tiltman Winnipeg

Bronze plaque honors veterans of the Boer War

A bronze plaque honoring 8000 Canadians who served in the Boer War was unveiled at the Manitoba legislative building in Winnipeg on the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. Attorney-General C Rhodes Smith unveiled it in the premier’s absence. The plaque, erected by the province, hangs on a second floor wall and bears the inscription honoring those who enlisted.

Legislative Building Winnipeg C. Rhodes Smith Douglas Campbell

Memory Tales and Midnight Markets

The column riffs on rising paper prices and why publishers balk at printing. a playful dialogue about memory plans unfolds with domestic snippets and a joke about a Minnesotan visitor asking for whiskey. The piece closes with a quip about choosing sides and buttered bread.

Quote About Voting and Partisanship

The quote argues bad officials arise when good citizens do not vote and cites Winston Churchill on fanatics. It then notes in America some say there is a divide where people label each other as Democrats or Republicans.

Winston Churchill America

Birdlife Threatened by Using of DDT

A warning from the national audubon society warns DDT use endangers birds and wildlife. Extensive young bird deaths result from applications. The society urges spraying before and after major nesting seasons. Fish and reptiles also show high susceptibility to poison.

The National Audubon Society Society

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Brockie Brandon Russeell H. Gabe M.f.ac Swan River Dauphin Rossburn Boissevain Swan Lake Woodlands Marlborough Hotel University OF Manitoba Fort Garry Organized Agriculture and Co-Operation Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co-Operation Royal Bank Manitoba Omazette Vazines Treasury Department Monitor Hubby Ole Olson Minnesota Ole Naue Matiomal Grare CO National J. 3. K. Duffe Joe Pettapiece GEO RE Spearin Regina Manitoba Power Commission Hydro Loose Ly Borden Motors Ltd Rivers. Ay Gazette
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