Red Cross Funds Boosted by Folks From Far and Near
Mrs Hawkins of St. Hubert, Coe, will see her new subscription money turned over to the Red Cross in The Gazette campaign for relief funds. Mrs Fred Rosich of Hradwardine is another new subscriber. These ladies are the fourth and fifth contributors in this campaign. The fund, built by new subscribers, will close on June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawekins
St. Hurbert
Coe
Moemey
Red Cross
Fred Rosich
Hradwardine
Bradwardine Youth Qualifies for Dominion Rifle Shoot
A Bradwardine youth earned a place in the Dominion rifle shoot at Ottawa this year as a Manitoba representative. Don Lindsay achieved 3 points to win the east trial in Winnipeg on Sunday, with Rivers’ John Greasley scoring 6 points. Local lads, led by W. J. Stewart, traveled to Winnipeg to compete, with Brandon and Neepawa also sending contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Don Lindsay
Rivers
John Greasley
W. J. Stewart
Brandon
Neepawa
Ninety Air Force Members Transferred Across Canada
Ninety members of the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre received transfer orders this week. Most had spent about three years in Rivers. They will be reassigned from Sea Island British Columbia to Chatham New Brunswick. Some have already departed. others have until August to report to new stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Airforce
Rivers
Sea Island
British Columbia
Chatham
New Brunswick
Cardale Juniors Fall in Exhibition With Rivers Players
Rivers pitcher Wayne Berg struck out 18 and walked seven as Cardale Juniors lost the exhibition game. Walter Noel led Rivers with four hits in five at bats while Murray Gill collected two hits in four at bats for Cardale. Cardale used three pitchers to limit Rivers hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardale
Rivers
Walter Noel
Murray Gill
Wayne Berg
Six months from today marks longest day of the year
The editor notes the year’s first half has passed and recalls a string of misaligned seasonal weather. It jokes about March winds in April and April showers in May, with May flowers in June and June seeding delayed from May, including lingering memories of March cold and forgotten May snows.
July Fourth Celebrants Sought by The Gazette
The Gazette notes no observances on June 10 for weddings anniversaries or new births and urges readers to report celebrations on July 4 with a gift subscription for celebrants. It hints that July 4 is a big day and asks couples to notify the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
South
Gazette
Wolves praised as brave and intelligent animals in Ottawa Journal
A Peterborough Examiner summary notes the Ottawa Journal quote describing wolves as loyal mates and devoted parents. It humorously claims a wolf in Peterborough with a band could easily join the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
Ottawa Journal
Chamber of Commerce
F. W. Decker Garage Extension Planned
The F. W. Decker Garage is being extended with a large addition. Oblong display windows will be set into the front and a pew finishing material used along the new front. Other modern innovations are planned. S Harvath is the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Decker
S Harvath
Silver Anniversary of United Church Here
Rivers United celebrated the silver anniversary of union with an afternoon service on June 11. Rev. H G Rees BA Brandon gave the main address on the churchs missions hospitals and social work. The three-point congregations Pettapiece Daly Rivers joined in with music by the choir and a Joyce McKenzie vocal solo. Holy communion was observed with Rev. H Dodd officiating assisted by elders from all three appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rivers United
H. G. Rees
Brandon
United Church
Three Points
Pettapiece
Daly
Rivers
Joyce McKenzie
H. Dodd
Daly United Church
Murray Thompson
Forrest
Rivers United Church
Dorothy Brown
Gailyn Jelliff
B. Schick
K. Riley
R. J. McKenzie
R. Taylor
Orlo Brown
Grace O Malley Seizes Hospitality at Howth Castle
Grace O Malley, an eccentric visitor at Howth Castle near Dublin, demanded permanent guest status and abducted the couple’s infant until promised perpetual hospitality. The family line has honored the pledge for 380 years, ensuring a place at every meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Magazine
Grace O'Malley
Howth Castle
Dublin
Ireland
T Lawrence
City Health Committee Grants Raw Milk Distribution
The city health committee authorizes resumed raw milk distribution in Winnipeg after a flood ban. Officials say safety controls are in place and demand supports reopening. The move reverses the wartime ban tied to flood crisis impacts and aims to ensure continued nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health Committee
Winnipeg
Memorial Service in Rivers Next Sunday
Annual memorial service will be held in Rivers next Sunday. The event includes a parade of war veterans and cadets, with a program at the Rex Theatre and a guest speaker, Lieut. BOS Ligh, presiding. Weather may affect proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
CLATO
Creup
Gilchrint
Willaos
Rex Theatre
New Telephone Listings Announced in Local Exchange
In recent weeks many additions and changes filled the local telephone exchange. A pasted list shows new subscribers and their numbers including Anderson W D, Graham W Jr, Harvey Calvin, Hawkes Harold, McAndrew Ef, and others. Change of number noted for some entries.
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Anderson
W. D
Bet Bilinski
Commonwealth Coast
Company of Graham, W. Jr
Harvarh, Sr
Harvey
Calvin
Hawkes
Harold
McAndrew
Mrs
Attison
R. B
Pierce
M. H
Wee Ull
Ross Alex Oo
Taylor
Veitch
Wiliams
Wes
Albert J Madden Recovers After Farm Accident
Albert J Madden, injured last week in a farm mishap, is moved to Brandon General Hospital and is reported to be recuperating in good condition at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Madden
Brandon General Hospital
Pedestrians urged to slow down for safety on streets
Ottawa Citizen argues safety hinges on pace both pedestrians and drivers must adopt. It notes the impatient driver endangers others and a pedestrian who cannot wait can imperil himself and motorists, suggesting charging a pedestrian with colliding with a car as a logical step to curb dangerous walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Citizen
Judge Rules CPR Land Taxable Under Mineral Act
Justice H. F. Thomson of Regina's Court of King's Bench held that land owned by Canadian Pacific railway with mineral rights may be taxed under Saskatchewan mineral taxation act. The ruling arose from litigation between CPR and provincial government departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Thomson
Court of King’s Bench
Regina
Canadian Pacific Railway
C.P.R
Saskatchewan
Just What Everybody TALKING ABOUT on Fifth Avenue
Rural item notes canaries raised by J Warren of Rivers for forty years. Mrs Warren celebrates long marriage June 24. Blooms and canaries surround Fifth Avenue homes with lilacs in Whites and purples. Neighbors and local gardens, including Mike Melinosky and Alan Resses, are pictured in a casual community vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Warrens
Fifth Avenue
Canaries
Mr. Warren
Rivers
Canary Islands
Warrens
Mrs. Warren
Mike Melinosky
Second Avenue
Alan Resses
New Bank Structures Planned At City Sites
Plans call for new steel structures with one or two stories at two sites in Eakertinne and under the budget of Reval Bank of Canada and General Motors. Construction aims to begin soon with openings expected this fall for the bank and August for a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reval Bank of Canada
Bo. Dennison
General Mot Aes
Aaa
Fadiy
Sac
General Motors
Fort Welson Trip Highlights from Rivers Visit
West Coast FO and Mrs Blenis departed for Fort Welson in British Columbia last week with Blenis previously posted there. He performed at numerous entertainments in Rivers and challenged a musician to a note duel during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FO W
Third Annual Reunion of LAA SP Regiment in Brandon
Albert J. Havik attended a re union banquet of the 70th battery eighth LAA SP regiment held in Brandon with Mrs Havlik. Over 200 members celebrated the occasion, the third such reunion. A memorial to fallen comrades was unveiled in Wheat City on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Havik
LAA
SP Regiment
Brandon
Miys. Havlik
Wheat City
Band Concert to Aid Manitoba Flood Relief
A Kiwanis-sponsored band concert will be held at the Rex theatre on Sunday evening next. The CJATC band, under Vic Scott, appears by permission of Group Captain P A Gilchrist and proceeds go to the Manitoba flood relief fund through a silver collection.
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Rex Theatre
CJATC
P. A. Gilchrist
Vic Scott
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
Tragic electrocution on Saskatoon hotel fire escape
Albert Jacob Duchscherer 17 of Wikie Sask was electrocuted stepping from a first floor fire escape at the King Edward hotel. Police say he walked out in stocking feet and touched a power line. A separate Vancouver speech by Miss Dorothy King urged federal and provincial governments to move faster on social welfare, while Manitoba officials report flood losses of cattle hogs and poultry with many barns submerged or destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jacob Duchscherer
Wikie, Sask
King Edward Hotel
Saskatoon
Canada
Vancouver
Dorothy King
Montreal
Canadian Conference On Social Work
Red River Valley
Manitoba
Comic Supplements to be Discontinued by The Gazete
The Gazete will discontinue its weekly comic supplement, a popular feature for seven months. The one cent a week charge on the supplement will be dropped. Subscribers will have their paid up subscriptions extended proportionally to the remaining time left in the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazete
Jevy
Kiwanis Plan for New Outdoor Beach and Park Fat
Rivers Kiwanis club discussed plans to develop a bathing beach at Brandon with picnic grounds tables a barbecue pit beach houses and parking. Lt Shaw and Fred Taylor will supervise the project with Keen Teeners aiding ramp work while Derry YMCA official spoke on the existing outdoor pool used by about 30 000 swimmers in five years and 41 club members in Rivers with 69.5 percent average attendance. The annual meeting set for November 15 will elect 1951 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Kiwanis Club
AL Derry
Brand
YMCA
Derry
Focal Club
Prandon
Pho
Shaw
Fred Taylor
Keen Teeners Club
Dery
Harold Wright
Brandon
Wheat City
Atendance
Gordon Jangman
Rivers
Fishing Derby Winners Announced by CJATC Club
Winners listed for two classes, Pike and Pickerel, from the June 1 derby sponsored by CJATC rod and gun club. First place pike Al Cudeny at 7 pounds 9 02, followed by A F McDougal, Inistes, SBt Cooke, J Plasiski. pickerel top scorer H Tavern at 1 pound 12 ½ ounces, with G Shrimpton 1 10, Parker 1 6 4, W Bowers 1 5 ½, Ao McDougal 1 2 0.
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Cjatc Rod and Gun Club
al. Cudeny
A. F.mcdougal
CIATC
Inistes
Sbt. Cooke
J. Plasiski
H. Tavern
G. Shrimpton
Parker
W. Bowers
Ao. McDougal
Lawrence Hargreaves Passes First Year At Manitoba Pharmacy
Lawrence Hargreaves an employee at Gilchrist's drug store has successfully completed his first year of pharmacy studies at the University of Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hargreaves
Gilchrist
University of Manitoba
Immigrants From United States Boost Canada 1945 49
The Lethbridge Herald notes a large postwar movement of U S residents into Canada with the 1945 49 period seeing 42 428 U S immigrants. The cross border flow offset Canadians leaving for the United States during those years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge Herald
United States
Canada
Police hunt after man threat to rail constable near freight train
Moose Jaw police conducted an intensive search for a man who threatened a railway constable with a gun. Believed to possibly be the man wanted by Montreal authorities for the murder of an R.C. MP constable, Constable Bernard Morin of the Canadian Pacific Railway investigation unit reported finding the suspect during a routine check of a westbound freight train. The man leaned from a gondola car and aimed the weapon at the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jaw
Montreal
R.C. M.P
Bernard Morin
Canadian Pacific Railway Investigation Department
Thousands of trout released into Clear Lake
Some 67 000 yearling lake trout were transported from Jasper hatchery in 30 tanks via four Department of Mines and Natural Resources trucks. The fish were loaded from Canadian National freight cars and freed in four areas of Clear Lake near Rivers.
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Canadian National Railway
Clear Lake
Jasper Fish Hatchery
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Town notes reveal plans for hospital and park donation
The GTP Townsite company signaled willingness to give a hospital and public park site to Rivers Autos amid growing discussion. A cottage hospital for Rivers was debated at a public meeting as frost and a Tuesday snowstorm disrupted travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GTP
Rivers Autos
Rivers
J. Moxley
Talkies Coming to Bijou Theatre as Jubilee Plans Form
Twenty years ago the Bijou theatre announced new talkies, while the district prepared to celebrate Manitoba's diamond jubilee on July 15 bringing community events, parades, and special programs to mark the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talkies
Manitoba
Fifteen Years Ago in Rivers and Area Highlights
Fifteen years ago the Rev EB Williams marked 3% years in Rivers and officiated at five weddings and 23 funerals. S B C Hardy, 67, died here. A O Westwood, 69, died in Winnipeg after a long illness. Mabel V Angus wed Rev Stanley Guille at Hamiota. Three school staff members G Haywood HW Easton and Miss O Kristinson resigned. The RAF Aries plane flew from Prestwick to Rivers non stop. Nine Bradwardine schools joined a field day. Cpl Ted Tyreman and his English bride were hosted at a community reception. Alice English became the first bride married in Bradwardine United Church. groom Lac E A Morton of Port Arthur Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. L. Williams
Rivers
S. B. C. Hardy
A. O. Westwood
Winnipeg
Mabel V. Angus
Stanley Guille
Hamiota
G. Haywood
HW. Easton
O. Kristinson
Aries
Prestwick
Scotland
Bradwardine
Ted Tyreman
Alice English
Bradwardine United Church
Lac E. A. Morton
Port Arthur
Ont
Red Dean of Canterbury affronts Canadian peace stance
Oshawa Times-Gazette notes the Red Dean of Canterbury questions Canadian judgment after his claim that Western leaders seek war while the Soviet Union seeks peace. The piece implies disbelief in his statement and frames it as an oversimplified view of Cold War attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshawa
Father to Son Army Command First in Canadian History
In Grenfell Saskatchewan a historic handover of command occurred as Col Walker Ashfield aged 58 transferred control of the 22nd field regiment RCA to his son Lt Col Clifford A. Ashfield aged 29. Col Ashfield, Grenfell Sun publisher and war veteran, has deep local ties and long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesen
Grenfell
Sask
Walker Ashfield
Clifford A. Ashfield
22Nd Field Regiment
RCA
Col. Ashfield
The
Grenfell Sun
Brandon
Wheat City
Col
Ashfield
Clifford Ashfield
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Pitt
White
Muir
Jeanine
John Alaksymaczuk
Elmer Hogben
Alex Subsky
Eakertinne
Towers
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Nettie Brown
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