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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
3
The Rivers Gazette announces its founding by Thomas W Offen in July 1908. Published daily from The Gazette Office on Main Street Rivers Manitoba with a subscription rate of 1.50 dollars per year payable in advance.
A half mile south of town the Minnedosa river known as the Saskatchewan flows past ruined beaches and dismantled beach houses. Once a favorite summer spot for fishing and swimming, it now bears debris and broken glass. The author laments vandalism but urges community action to restore the river and its banks as a valued local asset.
A Toronto based handicapped scout, age fourteen, works as an efficient watch repairman. When asked how much for fixing a watch, he looked up with dead seriousness and said he never quotes a price until he has examined the job.
The pasqueflower known as anemone patens is designated Manitoba's provincial flower, though it is sometimes misnamed prairie crocus. It is a metacrocus with fibrous roots unlike true bulbous crocuses.
The Rivers unit of the Canadian Legion announces a memorial service on Sunday July 1 at the Community hall. A parade led by the RCAF band from No 1 CNS departs town hall at 2 30 pm. Service begins at 3 00 pm with guest speaker F Lt Gowdy and assistance from Rev W Champness and Rev F W Lee.
Grain carriers on the lakes moved a record load last year totaling 458 million bushels from Fort William Port Arthur terminals. Eastern Canada feels the pinch as lakehead stocks nearly double the prior year while heavy snow and ice slow rail shipments. Rail movement of western grain drops over half.
Letter writer criticizes Rivers Board of Trade for proposing a war memorial solely for Rivers and district’s fallen, arguing for a broader regional memorial and a cottage hospital instead. She urges residents to contact the Board of Trade via the Gazette, noting potential hospital funding and provincial programs. Rapid City, Manitoba.
The notice explains letters to the editor are welcome but should be brief and signed by the writer. It notes reader views are not endorsements and invites concise contributions for publication.
A severe electrical storm damaged the company yard and a Borrowman garage roller door was lifted. A tree was hurled into a Fourth avenue home window. no injuries reported. Roofs at CNR shops suffered extensive damage. Wildlife casualties occurred as fledglings likely drowned in flooded streets and rainwater lakes.
Oakleigh calf show lists yearling first to third with sucking foals and top placers in two year olds over class. Fat calf winners are named with weights and exhibitors. Airport blackout report details Rivers showing no help, rain and wind halting traffic, and damage to multiple properties. General proficiency and sewing results for nine girls noted with promotions to second year.
Cpl. Gordon Taylor son of Mr and Mrs James Taylor has been posted from Dawson Creek B C to Paulson Manitoba after promotion from LAC.
Veterans overseas are invited by the Citizens Rehabilitation Committee to attend the Provincial Exhibition in Brandon on Tuesday July 8 marked Warriors Day. Free tickets grant entry to the grounds and grandstand. interested men should contact C. J. Foster for details.
The Gazette extends birthday wishes to numerous readers from June 28 to July 4. Names include Miss Jean Holt, Crookatan Ontario. Robert J. Bowman, Vancouver. George Wareham Tune. Wilkes Neville. Mrs J A MacNaughton nee Ruth Stewart Wert Kildanan. Norma Wareham. Naretta Lynne Seahorn. Leslie Harvey. Alice Tyerman. Nelson Sargent Gunton. Mrs G P Gleeson Oak River. Mm John Greasley. Norman Harvey. Mrs Henry Paradis.
The fair offers broad appeal to men and women of all ages with livestock judging, farm machinery showcases, and skill tests. The North-West Line Elevators Association exhibit is noted for its farm interests, while experts including Everett Robertson BSA will advise on crops and pests. Visitors can tour sites in Braeden, Leak Portage, Loneage, Minster, Vi San, Vegeed Deer, Nort Bott Dattlefo Albert.
Asked about his long life the 104 year old resident of Wetaskiwin Alberta Jim Winters said he attributes it to being born so far back. He offered a wry remark about his age as the key reason for his longevity.
Canadian Junior Red Cross has maintained fifteen war nur series for under fives in Great Britain. Many of these children benefit from the program and its support networks, reflecting ongoing relief efforts during the wartime period.
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