All-Out Building Programs Progress Across Rivers Area
Construction and remodeling surge through Rivers with widespread activity on Second Avenue and Sixth Avenue blocks. Milne's laundry expands after a council land sale. J Blocko plans a new home. Wilber Cox laddered in on Sixth. Smyth's grill near completion. North American lumber yard adds storage and perishables area. Taylor and Son modernize a hardware store. Royal Bank building rises on Main Street. nearby Kerry jewelry shop receives finishing touches.
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Rivers
Second Avenue
Milne's Laundry
J. Block O
F. Hain
Sixth Avenue
Wilber Cox
Sixth
Smyth’s Grill
Theinterior
North American Lumber Yard
Taylor & Son Ltd
Royal Bank
Main Street
R. Kerry Jewelry
Ita
MacEwan Praises Government Amid By Election Speech
Grant MacEwan faced questions on governance as Liberal candidate Roy Berg chaired a Friday night gathering in Brandon Community Hall. The speaker defended cabinet efficiency, denied claims of importing Grant MacEwan, and supported a dignified prime ministerial residence regardless of party.
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Grant MacEwen
R.G. Sinclair
Grant MacEwan
Brandon
Eve
Roy Berg
Gazette announces preliminary recess of publication
The Gazette states a brief interruption in publication for a recess starting with the June 28 issue. Further particulars will be announced later.
UMM Meet Here June 27 District Meeting Held in Rivers
The union of Manitoba municipalities holds a district meeting in Rivers on Wednesday June 27 with representatives from a wide region expected to attend. Convention sessions are at the Ukrainian hall and a banquet will be served in the Community hall, with provincial government representatives invited by Rivers council.
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Union of Manitoba
Rivers
Rivers Council
Highway Link From Rivers Visioned This Week
A proposed highway would run east from Rivers with speculation high about a connecting link. Surveyors are expected to begin setting out markers this week, outlining the route and confirming planned alignment.
Two Groups Aided by WI Gift in Local Grants
Two seventy five words? Two $50 donations were voted by members of the Womens Institute to local bodies last week. Benefitting were the Rivers Kiwanis club playpark fund and the cemetery board. The playpark project is under way with the paddling pool first on the agenda. The cemetery work continues as a class of pupils, led by Mrs. B J D Ellis, clear piles of rocks and debris, receiving treats afterward.
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Womens’ Institute
Rivers Kiwanis Club
Cemetery Board
B. J. D. Ellis
Rev McNally To Fill Pulpit At United Church
The United church circuit of Rivers Pettapiece and Daly will be served commencing July 1 by the Rev Fred McNally. McNally was ordained into the United church ministry and will replace Dr Harry Dodd who is retiring after many years of service.
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United Church
Rivers, Pettapiece
Daly
Fred McNally
McNally
The
Harry Dodd
Westerners Long for Rivers Home as Army Life Binds Them
Capt Alex D M Matheson of Camp Petawawa reflects on why Westerners in the East yearn to return to Rivers. He recalls fowl dinners and memories from Rivers, notes his duties as adjutant with the Royal Canadian Dragoons, and says he hopes to visit Rivers again this year. The Math ésons plan a holiday back home in 1952 despite busy schedules and a seven month old son weighing 27 pounds soaking wet.
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Alex. D. M. Matheson
Camp
Petawawa
the Gazette
West
Rivers
Matheson
Leutenant
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Daniel Robert
Mathésons
Walter Dinsdale to Speak at Brandon Meeting Tonight
Progressive Conservative candidate Walter Dinsdale will address a public meeting at Brandon Community Hall tonight at 8:00 p.m. Duff Roblin MLA and Col. Ross MP will also speak. Election day is set for Monday June 25.
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Walter Dinsdale
Brandon
Duff Roblin
Col. Ross
Premature Sale Rumors Surround Community Hall
James Frame, owner, called rumors that he sold the Brandon district hall to outside interests premature. He has two offers, from a Brandon businessman and a local organization, with Bing Juckey of Brandon and the Rivers branch of the Canadian Legion noting interest. No final sale was definite by Wednesday morning. Built in 1941, the hall has been the district’s largest gathering place for a decade.
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James Frame
Brandon
Bing Juckey
Rivers Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Frame
Fine Not Paid Seven-Day Calaboose Address
A Brandon resident linked to the liquor control act appeared in Brandon police court with the Rivers charge. He received a $20 fine plus costs or seven days, and chose seven days free board and lodging. A local resident charged with drunken disorderliness faced Justice W T Dyer, resulting in a $40 fine and costs or jail. the fine was paid.
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Calaboose
Brandon
Rivers
W. T. Dyer
Ontario Liquor Board chair deeming prohibition ineffective
The chair man of the Ontario Liquor Control Board argues that prohibition is not the solution to alcoholism. He insists the issue has been demonstrated as unsolved by prohibitionist measures.
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Brantford
Ontario Liquor Control Board
Father’s Day tribute with mom’s consent hinted
Sunday June 17 marks Father’s Day a time to give the old man a break. The piece notes carnations once used for Mother's Day and suggests Dad may get his way for a change with Mom’s permission and a day to go where he wants.
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William
Dad
No Fear About Iran Oil Says Mossadegh to Truman
Premier Mossadegh assures President Truman Iran’s plan to nationalize the British oil fields will not threaten world oil supplies or international harmony. He told Truman there is no cause for Britain to fear, per a Tehran letter released before talks with Anglo-Iranian officials.
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Iran
Truman
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Britain
Tehran
Washington
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Passing Circus Draws Riverton Residents Sunday
A 35 car Wallace Bros circus train halted at Riv ers Sunday afternoon on its westward Canadian National route to Edmonton. Citizens flocked to the railway yards to view the orange and gilt cars and coaches, enjoying summer fare like hot dogs and pink lemonade.
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Rivers
Canadian National Lines
Air Cadet inspection at Riv ers squadron ceremony
About eighty Riv ers air cadet squadron members under W. J. Stewart took part in the annual inspection at the airport last Thursday evening. Sqdn Ldr Grant inspected with the Air Force band in attendance. Sgt D Lindsay won a first class rifle badge and Ottawa trip to DCRA matches was noted. Seven others earned second class badges. Grant presented the squadron shield won at the May rally and Lac J Gregory was honored for long service as instructor. Cadets and parents later viewed films and had lunch in the OR's lounge.
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The
Rivers Air Cadet Squadron
W. J. Stewart
Sqdn
Ldr. Grant
Air Force Band
Sgt
D. Lindsay
Ottawa
DCRA
Grant
Lac J. Gregory
Memorial Service By Rivers Legion On Sunday
The Canadian Legion sponsors a memorial service on Sunday at 2:00 PM CST led by the Rivers band. Veterans will march from the school grounds along Main Street to Second Avenue and the Rex theatre for the service with service men and air cadets in the parade. Rev. Edward Hewitt of Bethany will be guest speaker. Wreath laying at the monument will close the ceremony.
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The
Canadian Legion
Rivers Band
Main Street
Second Avenue
Rex Theatre
Edwar Hewitt
Bethany
Rivers Fire Department Advances With New Equipment
Modernization of the Rivers fire department continues with a second truck purchased to haul hose. The first truck carries a several hundred gallon tank for firefighting before hose arrival. A brigade reorganization meeting is set for 8:00 this evening at the fire hall.
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Rivers Fire Department
Well Known Man Dies Before His Child Is Born
Winnipeg obituary notes the sudden death of 51 year old Thomas W. Ivory on June 5. He previously lived in the Rivers district and worked for C. J. McFadden and J. C. Silcox. A WWI veteran, he later joined the veterans' guard in WWII. His funeral was in St. Boniface. His widow welcomed the birth of a son on June 9, four days after his passing.
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Winnipeg
Thomas W. Ivory
Rivers District
C. J.mcfadden
J. C. Silcox
Veterans’ Guard
St. Boniface
Wounded Canucks Are Coming Home
Canadian soldiers wounded or injured in Korea will be returned to Canada or the United States within 120 days if they cannot return to combat. The 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade will not likely return to the front. Seriously wounded soldiers will be posted as instructors or to other army jobs in Canada after hospital discharge.
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Korea
Canada
United States
Army Headquarters
25Th Canadian Infantry
Rainy Weather Reduces Attendance for Local Play
Rainy conditions kept many away from the Rivers players performance of The Red Cure at Hamiota. A fair crowd enjoyed the comedy drama, and the show moves to Carman for the provincial festival this week.
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Hamiota
Carman
Birthday list honors multiple individuals by dates
The notice lists birthday dates in June for Clifford Bellamy Ray Smyth Ross Smyth Claire English Bradwardine Frank Walker Vancouver George H Jelliff Mrs W S Stewart G H Post Mae Laily Brandon and C H Gabe Winnipeg, detailing names tied to specific days in a regional update.
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Clifford Bellamy
Ray Smyth
Ross Smyth
Claire English
Bradwardine
Frank W. W. Walker
Vancouver
George H. Jelliff
Looking Backward at the Files of Tux Rivers Gazetts
Forty candidates were initiated into the Orange lodge here on Monday. Rivers gun club entertained members of the Brand on club. Thirty-Five Years Ago Town council raised the team ster's salary to 70 dollars a month. Twenty-five Years Ago Russell Madden received serious injuries when kicked in the head by a horse. Gypsies traveling in large cars passed through Rivers and stopped briefly. Married announcements list Eleanor E Nevill and D A Curtis, Holly A Westwood and J H Symons, Eileen M Cable and Pte BE Tyreman. A welcome home day for local service personnel drew thousands to Rivers. Mrs P Luchuk presented engraved rings to each service man. The celebration lasted from noon. The first post-war car came to Rivers. Married Anna Wiens and Jack Epp.
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Orange Lodge
Rivers Gun Club
Brandon Club
Russell Madden
Eleanor E. Nevill
D. A. Curtis
Rivers
Holly A Westwood
J. H. Symons
Eileen M. Cable
BE. A. Tyreman
Coulsdon
England
P. Luchuk
Anna Wiens
Jack Epp
Names of donors for field day plaques omitted
Names of donors for plaques connected with the recent field day were omitted in last week’s write up. The Home and School association Taylor and Son Ltd Rivers Quick Freeze Ltd Mitchell’s Service Station and the Alexandra hotel are named as donors.
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Home & School Association
Taylor & Son Ltd
Rivers Quick Freeze Ltd
Mitchell’s Service Station
Alexandra Hotel
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MacEwan
Umm
WI Gift
Rev. McNally
Wallace Bros
Edmonton
Air Cadet Inspection
Or’s
Rivers Legion
Tux Rivers Gazetts
Grand Trunk Pacific
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