Tragic crash near Wheatland end of aviation drill
A twin-engined bomber crashed near the Wheatland village during a navigation exercise, killing five residents including George Schmaus and Mrs. A Rendle. The incident marks the first tragedy at the local air training centre as other area deaths and weddings reshape Daly's early year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.ruhame
Wheatland
Oelaun
Te Training Centre
Heaper
George Francis Schmaus
A. Rendle
Rivers Festival Entry Wins Shield And Lawlor Trophy
The Rivers festival featured seven plays with Isabella and Hameton entries. Rivers’ entry won the district shield and the Lawlor Memorial Trophy for its presentation of Rich Man Poor Man, with Mrs. Q Stinson and Rev G R F Ebsary receiving honorable mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers’ Festival
Lawlor
Isabella
Hamieta
Moneta
Stield
Folliw
Q. Stinson
G. R. F. Ebsary
Stinson
B Mitchell
Po Maxted
H Dodd
L. N. Bell
R Bellamy
Cecelia Dunn
Ruth Stewart
Muriel Samson
Muriel Samson, Lt. A. Matheson
H. R. Bunn
Mr. Elisary
Rivers
R. G. Higginson
Ohio
Rhode Island
Isabella Players
W. Ingram
No Picnic, Kids Blame Measles
A fragmented local item notes a community event titled No Picnic. It mentions children blaming measles and references a calendar week, a wedding or gathering, and a farm context with cater and fowls. The readable text is garbled but hints at attendance planning and harvest themes amid a village setting.
Prize winner earns free airplane ride in Brandon contest
Eumil Hain Rivers won the Brandon chamber of commerce essay contest and received a prize of a free airplane ride on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Chamber of Commerce
Eumil Hain Jt Rivers
Australia Vastly Outsizes Greenland by Factor 343
A claim states that Australia is 343 times larger than Greenland in area. The comparison emphasizes size, noting Australia as the expansive continent and Greenland as the markedly smaller landmass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Greenland
Voters List Reviewed by Town Council Court of Revision
The town council acted as a court of revision on Monday evening to review the electors roll. Secretary treasurer T Dyer announced the list contained numerous names of interest and others described as terrible. Fifty copies of the list were ordered printed for inspection the day before the revision court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo T. Dyer
Liberec Nominee J E Matthews Addresses Rivers Meeting
J E Matthews Liberal candidate for Brandon spoke at a Rivers gathering outlining his achievements since becoming the constituency representative in Ottawa. Ralph Maybank supported him and stressed Canada trade agreements. Brandon Young Liberals rep Den Kennedy added a brief remark. F D Taylor chaired the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Ottawa
J. Matthews
Liberal
Rivers
Ralph Maybank
Matthews
Canada
Young Liberals Association
den. Kennedy
F. D. Taylor
Brandon Federal Liberal Association
Two-Time Parents Welcome Twins at Noon Hour
Cpl W G McKinnon became the father of twin sons at noon on Tuesday. The boys Sansolph and Mrs McKinnon named David and Donakd weighed seven pounds and 744 pounds respectively, born 20 minutes apart at Mrs Madden's nursing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
W. G. McKinnon
Huys
George Drew Visits Paratroop Training Centre Demonstration
George Drew toured the big training centre at Rivers port, viewing the paratroop training section. Guests noted the six pounder ordnance and air supply drops, plus a mock tower jump showing trainee fear and a forcible ejection. Drew inspected aircraft on the field and asked questions before luncheon with officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Souris
Gilchist
Cares Latina
Drew
Flier and Cat Battle in 2500 Feet Air Fight
William Th Young a Dallas flying student on a practice flight was surprised when a cat crawled from a cockpit recess at 2500 feet and lunged at him. He fought the cat while keeping the plane steady, throwing the animal out after his hands were bitten and his face scratched. Vancouver theatre notes report police involvement as a stage pistol incident ended with eight shots fired amid confusion.
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William Th. Young
Dallas
Young
Vancouver
Town council tackles pensions and town needs at Monday session
Council approved three old age pension applications and ordered payment of 6444.10 in accounts. They discussed fire siren sourcing, hydro support, town dump liming to curb flies, gravel disposal rules, Legion headquarters site north of the firehall, and moving a bought house to create a clubroom. Purchases included a lot sold to R. W. Meleran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Assets Corporation
Hydro
Grant
B. J. D. Ellis
Legion
R. W. Melaren
Happy Binhkday and June Notices From Winnipeg and Beyond
A string of dated social notices lists names such as Frank Walker, Mrs J Hain, June Mcbanala, June Elliott, Jack Tiluman, Mrs C H Gabe, Mrs S Clarke, M E Bowman, A K MacKay, Hazel Steggles, J M Wedderburn, Clifford Bellamy, Ray Smith, and Ross Smyth across Winnipeg and coastal towns. The piece closes with a reflective line about night falling yet day breaking, and never truly falling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Walker
J Hain
RB. L. Post
Hilton
June Mcbanala
L. Elliott
Jack Tiluman
Winnipeg
C. H. Gabe
S. Clarke
M. E. Bowman
Sea Island
B.C
A. K. MacKay
Pearance Hazel Steggles
J. M. Wedderburn
Alexander
Clifford Bellamy
Ray Smith
Ross Smyth
RAF squadrons from England reach Canadian air training base
Two RAF squadrons from England are stationed at the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre. About 20 personnel, including Ser. Smith and 10 other ranks, form a flight led by Sqdn Ldr AJ M Paterson and officers D D Pearce H Murley D P Morrison J Webster D W Brooks J F Archer W Thackray and Majure M J Reals. They expect to stay about two weeks, with many having trained in Canada before.
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England
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Canada
Dominion
Ocean
Scotland
Wales
Ser. Smith
Nco
Lar
AJ M. Paterson
D. Dp. Pearce
H. Murley
D. P. Morrison
J. Webster
D. W. Brooks
John F. Archer
W. Thackray
Majure M. J. Reals
Looking Backward at the Files of Ta Rivens Gazarre
Thirty years ago Wagar hall hosted the St James amateur dramatic society performance Too Many Husbands. Ten school districts joined a Rivers field day as royal train left. King George VI appeared at Rivers depot to cheers. Rev S A Martin former Rivers United church pastor died in Oregon City. Town council ordered more street lights on Second and Third Avenues. Death of Stanley Post Bradwardine district resident.
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George Common
Bradwardine
Daly
Percy Gibbons
Deer Lodge Hospital
Winnipeg
Roseville
Oak River
Isaac Hunter
Edmonton
Irene M. Montgomery
Observer J. L. Gibson
Jean A. McLean
Observer D. J. Wright
Enid J. White
C. Lee Forman
United Church
Rivers
Norma Grummett
Wagar Hall
St. James’ Amateur Dramatic Society
George VI
Rivers Depot
S. A. Martin
Rivers United Church
Oregon City
Stanley Post
Bradwardine District
Keen-Teeners Meet Ends With Tied Baseball, Roast Planned
The Keen-Teeners held a meeting after a close fastball game tied 15 all in the final frame. Wes een hit a homer with two aboard to win for his team. They adjourned to the parish hall where plans were made for a beer roast at Orlo Brown’s farm June 17. Committees were chosen and summer meetings approved. Also planned is a Whit Sunday service at St James Anglican church, plus dancing lessons and refreshments. All teens are invited. interest remains high. A Beebie Plain border note mentions a post office straddling Vermont and Quebec and the US-Canada boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weseen
Weiner
Orlo Brown
St. James’ Anglican Church
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Daly Aa
G. Fo Garner
G. K. Millard
Edythe Gloria
Albert E Baily
Eileen R. Lyon
H. V. Williams
M. A. Westwood
O. Westwood
Tarbolton
T. Seens
Harry Lamb
Alice Lowe
Fred Frank
Carnegie
RCAF
William Millard
Services
Oairleigh
Willard LePage
Air Arm
Charles N. Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Pernoon
Arrow River
Miniota
Hamiota
R. Gurr
Grant Wilkes
A. Barber
L. Lawlor
Kenton
G. R. Rowe
C. M. Thomas
Thomas
Portage la Prairie
Dauphin
Room In the Tower
Rivers Players
Alex W. Whyte
F. C. Swan
H. Oldfield
Hamidta
Robert J. McKenzie
Lorne Curry
J. W. Hanlon
Rosy iPrid
J. E. Matthews
Liberec
George Drew
Rivers, Port
Flier
Cat
International Law Commission
International Law Commission of the United Nations
Lake Success
N. Y
U.N
Vladimir Koretsky
Ussr
Manley Hudson
United States
Sir Bengal Rau
India
A. Amado
Brazil
iMany Matters Occupy Council
Speaking
Toead
Ta Rivens Gazarre
Rivers Keen
Teeners
Beebie Plain
Vermont
Quebec
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