13 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
1
A man answering an AI for a chauffeur job was asked about travels in other states. He replied yes, the chauffeur handed him a road map and claimed a road test was given. The article notes a scientist suggesting eagles may live about one year, occupying same habitats for generations.
Lena youngest daughter of Mrs. Charkas wed Cpl. Charles H. Gibson of the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre formerly of Ottawa. Rev. Leo Lefreniere officiated with Mary Charkas as bridesmaid and Mrs. M. Charkas of Kamloops as matron of honor. Bestman was Pte. K. Barwise. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home.
Mr and Mrs George S Perrett arrived back home at the weekend after a several month holiday to their old home in the British Isles. They left Canada in November for the first time since settling in the country years ago.
Sixty two years of marriage were quietly celebrated Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. J T Bowman at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C Fletcher Winnipeg Also attending were two daughters Mrs R B Lee and Mrs James Stevenson of Rivers and a son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs D M Stuart Transcona
Residents of Brandon began their homeward trek as carnival crowds watched artist Jack Gilchrist skate beyond expectations. Nurse M Westwood is listed as sick for the first time in years. Pinky Higginson rests in Brandon General Hospital, while George Perrett and wife report a fine trip until getting lost on the Queen Mary liner.
Bradwardine Mr and Mrs RO Braye visit Brandon for a month as guests of Mr and Mrs W MacIntosh. United church ladies aid meet at Mrs G Myer s home. A stag party honors Jack Trewin who receives a gladstone bag. Hardwood floor and decorative wallboard added to the community hall. Miss Myrle McFaddin and Jack Trewin honored at a Legion clubroom shower with gifts and a Curtain reveal. Lunch served. A ladies bonspiel crowns Mrs E Hollingsworth s rink with high score. runner up is Mrs J Houston s rink. Farmerette event sees winner Mrs J Lowe and second Mrs G Batly.
In the matter of the Estate of Gertrude Wareham of Daly Manitoba the estate administrator Walter Wareham seeks all claims. All claims must reach Canadian Bank of Commerce Chambers Brandon Manitoba by March 31 1952. Dated Brandon Manitoba March 23 1952. STORDY ALDER & BUCKINGHAM solicitors for Walter Wareham administrator.
At Rivers on February 27, 1952, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Schm idtz. At Rivers on February 28, 1952, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Tad Hoyak. At Forman’s nursing home on March 9, 1952, a daughter named Carlotta born to Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor Jr.
One storey house in Rivers in a prime location offered by George M. Shields of Birtle Manitoba. Small cash payments considered. Write, phone, or call to arrange viewing.
The event at Harding saw O McLaughlin rink win the challenge with Mes Batchford leading in first and Mrs Wo McKenzie close behind. L Lindsay claimed Hard Kick prize as the Harding club hosted braces of rinks from LeNor Lethair and Braidwardine Harding. In the second event prizes went to Shirley Hill Lenor Oak Lake Georgine Hill Lenore and Lorne Braye Loethair with a third place for the Gary Steski Doreen Common Art Milroy and Lois Foster rink. Mothers of players provided lunch and two choral rinks performed at Oak River.
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