Looking Backward at the Rivers Gazerrs Weddings
A 1936 item notes weddings at Rivers United church manse Myrtle Strat ford and James Gordon Shanks of Pettapiece, and at Victoris avenue manse Brandon Edith Marian Nevill and Graham F Barker. Miss Winnie Wills won a Wesley College beauty contest in Winnipeg.
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Rivers United Church
Myrtle M. Stratford
James Gordon Shanks
Pettapiece
Victoris Avenue
Brandon
Edith Marian Nevill
Graham F Barker
Winnie Wills
Winne
Wesley College
Winnipez
Infant Patrick Slevin Dies After Fall at Age Fifteen
June 18 1931 report states infant Patrick Slevin son of Mr and Mrs J Slevin died from injuries after a fall. Fire of unknown origin destroyed the barn on the W E Howry farm.
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Patrick Slevin
W. E. Howry
Provincial police chase robbers sparks small town excitement
Twenty years after the event, on June 17, 1926, provincial police, pursuing robbers, created a stir around town Sunday night. Rivera agricultural society held a successful dance.
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Here
Rivera Agricultural Society
Death of George Weigand Found in Barn by River
On June 16 1921 George Weigand aged 64 brother of L Weigand tailor was found dead in a barn by the river. The brief notice records his age and relation to L Weigand and the location of death.
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George Weigand
L. Weigand
Oddfellows and Rebekah Lodges Hold Service
Nearly 100 members from many points in the province attended divine service here on June 15 1916 marking a significant gathering of Oddfellows and Rebekah lodges in the region.
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Oddfellows and Rebekah Lodges
Coronation Day Picnic Sports List Prepared for June 15 1911
The article notes a census warning for girls about misreporting age with a $50 fine. It also mentions a long list of sports prepared for the coronation day picnic, suggesting festive planning and community involvement around the event.
Canada needs more welcoming immigration policy
The Kingston Whig Standard argues Canada should attract educated potential immigrants from Britain and Europe to counter population drain and competition from Australia, noting many young Canadians seek fortunes abroad and current government immigration policy risks shrinking population.
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Kingston
Canada
British Isles
Europe
Australia
U.S.A
Civil Rights in Canada and Public Tolerance
The piece argues civil rights come from the people, not governments, and that Canadians, steeped in British traditions, have long recognized rights even if not always explicit. It warns that definitions alone won’t protect rights as segments of the public may tolerate abuses when unpopular causes are involved or individuals are disfavored.
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Sun-Times
Two Hail Storms Hit District Within Two Days
Two hail storms and heavy rain attacked the district ending a dry spell. Ice covered ground up to three inches at O W Brown home in Daly with crops flattened and gardens ruined. In Bradwardine area hail depth reached about six inches while Rivers saw rain only. A Friday night wind and electrical storm damaged crops and property. W Erwin home windows west of Wheatland were smashed.
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O. W. Brown
Daly
Bradwardine
W. Erwin
Wheatland
Destruction of St John’s wort by beetles in Australia
Remarkable results have followed releasing golden and blue beetles Hyperica gemmalatta to tackle St John’s wort. The weed has long harmed farms in Australia, prompting large public and landowner expenditures. Tests confirm beetles target only this plant, with 560,060 released in Victoria since 1938 and 30,000 sent to California.
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St. John's Wort
Australia
Victoria
New Zealand
California
Rivers Softball Girls Win Tournament at Alexander
Rivers Softball Girls captured first prize at a tournament held last week in Alexander, securing top honors over competing teams.
One Week Left to Subscribe at Old Rate
One week remains to subscribe or renew at the old rate of 1.50 dollars, with deadlines looming for readers to lock in the lower price before an upcoming rate change.
Former Resident Wins War Casualty Title For Painted Picture
William H. McLaughlin once of Rivers and brother of Mrs. Robert J. McKenzie is a war casualty after a shell hit his armored car near Falaise France. He lost sight in one eye and only part of his right hand remains. He painted a picture that hangs in the Red Cross canteen at Christie Street Hospital Toronto, described by attendants as a masterpiece of courage if not of art. He worked as a railroader in Winnipeg around 1935 to 1938.
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Red Cross
Christie Street
Toronto
Falaise
France
12Th
Manitoba Dragoons
William H. McLaughlin
Rivers
Robert J. McKenzie
McLaughlin
Postwar Boom in English Pottery Demand
The Stafordshire pottery district, renowned for dinner sets tea sets vases and jugs, sees postwar orders surge beyond prewar output. Prewar annual production stood near 35 million dollars with weak market, but after the war manufacturers expand plants and hire more workers as Britain becomes the sole exporter of potteryware aiming for a 75 percent rise in exports.
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St. Thomas Times-Journal
Staffordshire
Britain
What Can You Spare That They Can Wear
European children who survived invasion and occupation wear rags. Canadians are asked to raid wardrobes and trunks for serviceable clothing to spare to the National Clothing Collection by June 17.29.
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National
Route of National Tour Through Jasper to Valemount
A travel piece outlines the National route from Jasper west with views of Mount Robson and stops at Valemount. It recalls local lore of a violent laborer and notes hoped future tourist trade around sulphur springs and Albreda with rooms and meals advertised.
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Jasper West
Mount Robson
Valemount
Scholars' Holiday Set At Rivers School To Start June 28
Trustees at a June 12 meeting announced mid year holidays for Rivers School from June 28 to August 28 with re opening on August 28. Two teachers were appointed for next term with one taking an extra grade. Miss M Floyde will teach grades nine through twelve earning 1600 dollars yearly. Mrs. Alice Harrold will teach grades one and two at 1100 dollars yearly. Accounts totaling 73.95 were ordered paid.
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Rivers School
Alice Harrold
Tuesday Frost Blackens Garden Crops In District
A Tuesday morning frost left the ground white before dawn and damaged vines in the district. Garden crops injury is not yet estimated, but some vines sustained harm.
Aluminum Advantage Doubles Output Across Metals
A report notes that using the same weight of aluminum yields three times as many articles as dense metals. The finding highlights aluminum's superior forming efficiency and potential for cost-effective manufacturing across diverse products.
10th Annual Meet U.M.M. Held in Souris
H G Wade of Winnipeg delivered the address Nice villages and towns with dirty faces at the 10th annual U M M meeting in Souris last week. Rivers was represented by Miss L Dyer and F G Taylor Daly municipal ity by Reeve T H Seens Councillor E H Wolfe and W T Dyer. Wade urged paint and cleanup of unsightly trash as essential for clean districts Premier S Garson attended and gave a resume of the dominion provincial conference Delegates were hosted by Glenwood rural municipality and the town of Souris at a banquet that evening.
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U.M.M
H. G. Wade
Winnipeg
Souris
Rivers
L. Dyer
F. G. Taylor
Daly
T. H. Seens
E. H. Wolfe
W. T. Dyer
S. Garson Alan
Dominion
Glenwood
Retired on Pension Former Winnipeg Rail Yard Welder F Meisner
F Meisner a former electrical welder at Fort Rouge shops recently retired on pension as noted by Canadian National Magazine. He started as a boilermaker's helper at Fort Rouge in 1906, later moving to Rivers before returning to Winnipeg for the remainder of his career.
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F. Meisner
Fort Rouge
Meisner
Rivers
Winnipeg
Tarbolton settlers build their own church in 1888
In Tarbolton area residents lacking funds to build a church in 1888 found means through land donation from James Sibbald and home funds. Scots natives gathered support, subscribed the balance, and erected a church. The piece traces local arrivals including the Howards and a Winnipeg-bound exodus, and notes 1889 teacher recruitment had 17 applicants for a Daly school post won by Miss Preston.
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Tarbolton
Scotland
James Sibbald
Winnipeg
Daly School
Miss Preston
S. B. Nunn
James Thomson
Misa Preston
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M. Floyde
Mr. Wade
Joseph T. Bowman
Charles Tufts
Samuel McGlinch
Charles Howard
Rapid City
Ayer
Daly Municipality
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