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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
2
Mr and Mrs William Graham Sr hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Livingstone this week. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Woot and other community residents who congratulated the bride elect and presented electrical appliances.
The Gazette designates June 10 as a celebration date for anniversaries or new citizens. Persons marking either event may receive a gift subscription and should notify the paper promptly to receive the benefit.
A Manitoba extension service and horticultural association pamphlet lists fruits trees shrubs and vegetables suitable for home planting. It includes a fruit zone map showing areas for named varieties and offers beginner hints for home orchards plus shelterbelt planting rules.
Seeds and cuttings for 50 000 willow and lilac trees will be shipped from the Dominion Experimental Station at Morden Manitoba to Alberta farmers to build windbreaks and shelter areas. London CP reports the first English grown raspberries arrive at 45 shillings per pound, and English strawberries sell 15 to 25 shillings per pound by size.
Fort Erie Ontario reports Lady the cat has given birth to twins again, a rare feat in alley cats. Veterinarians compare the rarity to quintuplets in human families, highlighting the unusual litter trend in the area.
John Hodgins aged 62 from Carp Ont leaped to safety just before an eastbound Canadian Pacific passenger train demolished his car at the Almante level crossing. The incident involved the Chalk River to Ottawa service. Mrs Hans Saasto of Port Arthur plans to claim a 200 reward for the return of a Jost canvas bag containing 3000 in cash and 600 in cheques. Saasto reported losing the bag after leaving his men’s wear shop. the bag was later found under bed sheets in the couple’s bedroom.
Peter Livingstone undertakes rebuilding of his store. Other construction includes a new basement via the elevator building of the Manitoba pool elevators in the village.
Lieut John Henry Meisner of the Royal Canadian Infantry stationed at Rivers has received the Canadian Efficiency Medal per a Department of National Defense release in Ottawa. He is among three prairie command army members to receive the honor, with the other recipients from Brandon.
The city of Edmonton operates an independent automatic telephone system with more than 32,000 telephones in service.
Amherst News argues the Trans-Canada project will forge links among provinces, allowing Canadians to travel independently across highways from Nova Scotia to the Pacific Coast. It emphasizes national unity and a shared pride in great national achievements.
Aylmer Express urges bumper painting season as paint dealers enjoy a heyday. Paint is a wise investment for homeowners preserving wood and smartening houses. Manchester Guardian notes 16 new K C appointments approved by the King, with a 100 guinea patent fee and various officials charging nominal service fees plus new clerks seeking attire for their master.
The Mounties, once mounted due to horse travel, now ride motor cars and travel far to reach suspects. An Ottawa proposal to revert to the 1874 model for tourism would be seen as a gimmick, irritating police officials who must adapt to planes and highways.
Mud from spring rains makes roads unusable in Forties Settlement forcing rural mail driver George Brown to spend half a day to cover his five mile route to New Ross and return by horse and wagon.
Gordon Gerou, 27, drew attention during Toronto Easter parade as a detective arrested him and charged him with stealing the new grey suit and blue coat he wore, marking a startling incident in a public event.
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