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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
1
Ottawa reports hired farm help earned about double their 1944 wages. A January 15 survey shows an average daily wage of 3.22 with board, and 4.15 without board, compared with 2.52 and 2.54 a year earlier. British Columbia had the highest day wages.
The Manitoba Power Commission posted a net profit of 484,860 dollars in its latest annual report, the largest in its history, tabled in the legislature by Agriculture Minister D. L. Campbell. Despite a shortage of interior wiring materials for rural electrification, electric service connections rose from 21,170 to 31,700, and Brandon steam heating sales rose 3.79 percent.
Manitoba legislature debate centered on provincial treatment of school teachers and rural doctors. M. Sawchuk urged action to raise salaries and secure tenure, while Dr. Ratledge warned rural doctors may move to cities. A Regina survey noted CCF farmers favor a two-cent fuel tax for agriculture.
The wedding of Norma Mae Ward and Thomas Alexander Riddick took place February 28 at First United Church Brandon with Rev. Eric D. Errey officiating. The bride wore pearl grey crepe and pearls. sister Gloria Ward attended, Raymond Riddick was best man. A luncheon followed at the Prince Edward hotel before a honeymoon to Winnipeg.
Wilfred W. Paddock second son of Frank Paddock and the late Mrs. Paddock wed Winnifred Christine Woods eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Woods of Carberry at St Pauls United church Brandon on February 14. The couple were unattended and after a short honeymoon in Brandon and Carberry returned to Rivers to reside on the groom's farm north of Rivers.
The weekend visit was spent with her parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Wareham. She traveled to Winnipeg by plane, marking a brief family trip with air travel.
March 21 d.A. McKenzie and Keg Luchuck are listed. March 22 includes Mrs. W. Dennison and Mrs. T. H. Seens. March 23 shows Mrs. C. Foster and T. Westwood. March 24 notes Mrs. A. L. McFarlane and Petta piece, plus Mrs. Russell Madden. March 25 lists George Henry Roberts. March 26 features Hugh Wood and Mrs. E. Westwood. March 27 includes Mrs. A. Tiltman, Winnipeg, and Brian J. M. Anderson, Libau.
In Town-and Out Jacqueline Walker of Winnipeg spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Walker. George Walker North Bay Ontario is spending a week here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker. George Woods of Carberry visited his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Paddock. Lenten service at the United Church next Sunday will be Building Priorities. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hanlon hosted Miss Audrey Weir of Brandon and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hanlon of Portage la Prairie. FO Ruth Wareham RCAF Goose Bay Newfoundland spent
A brief biblical proverb in verse form notes that walking with the wise yields wisdom, whereas associating with foolish people leads to ruin. The verse from Proverbs 13 20 emphasizes choosing companions carefully to avoid downfall.
Local youths entered a shop with empty soft drink bottles and, after attention from the proprietor, returned the bottles to cases behind the shop. The event occurred quietly and involved repeated purchases and exchanges noted by the shopkeeper.
William Miller, administrator of Vancouver crippled children’s hospital, failed to obtain necessary equipment for a life saving heart operation on a nine year old known as the Blue Baby. Mayo Clinic authorities in Rochester, Minnesota, could not spare gear but offered a lead to a Los Angeles hospital. Miller planned to pursue Rochester again and explore LA options for urgent equipment.
London reports Health Minister Bevan, long tied to housing work, is home with pneumonia and progressing satisfactorily. Foreign Secretary Bevin, worn from overwork, plans to attend Moscow talks with his personal physician accompanying him. In Paarl, South Africa, President’s offer for a house sale sparked a conscience driven rejection.
Lethbridge and southern Alberta police intensified a search for two armed robbers following a YouTube staged heist and a claim the scheme targeted a local business. Officers described the suspects as in their early 20s with about $84,000 recovered from a Tory estate destined for Carleton College.
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