Airport Employee Severely Injured in Saturday Fight
A 21-year old man named Lewis Fines, a recent arrival with unknown former address, was rushed to Brandon hospital late Saturday in serious condition after an alleged downtown lane altercation. He suffered severe shock, broken ribs, and possible skull fracture. Fines' unnamed assailant is under police investigation. Both men were civilian airport employees.
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Lewis Fines
Brandon Hospital
D. A. Stewart
Fines
Annual School Band Concert Held Tuesday Evening
Annual school band concert occurred Tuesday evening. A detailed account will appear in the next issue of The Gazette.
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the Gazette
Nine dog owners summoned before justice for running at large
Nine dog owners appeared before Justice W. T. Dyer on Monday afternoon regarding dogs running at large. Eight received warnings while one was penalized. The action followed an early morning incident in which over two dozen dogs were involved.
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W. T. Dyer
Justice of the Peace
Canadian Legion Plans Erecting Hall for Own Use
The Canadian Legion branch in Canaan reports plans to build a hall 39 by 25 feet with 1100 square feet of space. Livers is named as contractor and construction is slated to start by end May. The building will have a full basement and house the Legion Library after vacating the old meeting place.
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Canadian Legion
Mores Seibert
Rivers Branch
the Gazette
Royal Bank
Rivers School Board Delays Thomson Resignation Acceptance
Trustees at Rivers school board meeting held March 17 deferred accepting Miss E Thomson's resignation as teacher of grades five and six to March 26. The board approved 8617 in accounts and planned using the upper floor for meetings and a library with about 1,500 books, while the basement would house a refreshment area. Meetings will be held in the Alexandra hotel dining room, hosted by manager T E Wright, a World War II veteran. The Legion plans fundraising dances and events to build a local building fund, starting with a dance on March 31. H B Cameron serves as president of the local branch this year.
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Trustees of
Rivers School Board
E. Thomson
Alexandra Hotel
T. E. Wright
Easter Reflections on Hope and Rebirth
A meditation on Easter as a time of hope and renewal. The text links spring’s resurgence with mankind’s belief in life after death and the enduring promise of continued existence, noting the universal conviction across cultures.
Will Advertise for Municipal Doctor for Year
The town of Rivers and the rural municipality of Daly will advertise for another municipal doctor to replace Dr. J. A. Stewart whose resignation was accepted at a joint meeting of the councils. All councillors attended except KE Smith and RK Bee. The contract will run for a year.
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KE. W. Smith Syural
Rk. B. Hee
Carnival Crowds and Coronation Highlight Town Event
Last Tuesday a carnival drew an estimated crowd of 400 to 500 as a queen was crowned and a racing program followed. Judges included Fit Lt Fee and Mrs Tivy with music by the air school band. A chime clock draw produced James Taylor as winner amid a lively community hall dance.
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Joint Air School
Mra. Hitchen
SN. Tivy
Air School
James Taylor
KF. D. Taylor
Farmers go on ice in local curling event summary
Ice sport action unfolded as Farmers clubs led by Pettapiece and Oakley squads contested the 10 day consplel event. Winners included Bert Taylor and J R Stratford in the citizens event with disputes over grand challenge placements resolved. teams from Carnegie and Oakleigh joined Pettapiece in Rapid City parade.
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Bert Taylor
G. E. Jellitt
R. Mitchell
J. R. Stratford
RCMP to locate officer in Rivers starting May 1
An RCMP officer will be stationed in Rivers with duties beginning around May 1. The officer’s name had not been released at the time of report.
Netherlands to pay Britain 43 million pounds in war debt settlement
London March Reuters reports the Netherlands will pay Britain 43 million pounds to settle claims and counter-claims among Britain the Netherlands and the Netherlands East Indies. Signed by Sir Stafford Cripps and Professor Lieftinck the payment is described as the final settlement of wartime debts.
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London
Reuters
Netherlands
Britain
Stafford Cripps
Professor Lieftinck
Netherlands East Indies
All Time High Revenue Predicted in 1945 Budget
Victorian BC Legislature hears budget from Finance Minister Herbert Angcomb predicting a record annual revenue of FI7016.509 for the year ending March 1945 with a three percent retail sales tax on most goods. Angcomb seeks a $12,000 rise as the largest single increase, aiming for a fiscal next fall year revenue boost of PIE T1N,200.
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British Columbia
Herbert Angcomb
Anscomh
Responsible dog ownership and local controls
The Victoria Daily Times argues a trained dog is an asset and companion, yet ownership ends when the animal threatens law-abiding citizens. Dogs must be kept from running at large to protect stock and gardens, with regulations aimed at owners and enforcement risking their own distress if strict controls arise.
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Victoria
MacArthur Candidacy Acknowledged By Eisenhower Comment
Detroit Free Press discusses Gen. Douglas MacArthur entering the 14S presidential picture and recalls Eisenhower's six week old withdrawal from such consideration. The piece notes Eisenhower’s view that no other candidate matches his military credentials and that MacArthur’s army record stands without detracting.
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Detroit Free Press
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower
School Bonspiel Results Unavailable For Gazette
High school students took part in a bonspiel last Saturday. Results were not available for this week's Gazette issue.
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the Gazette
Plan for a New Sex Offender Clinic at Sing Sing
A report to the New York Legislature proposes a special clinic at Sing Sing to study sex offenders. Governor Dewey appointed a committee to develop the plan and establish a scientifically sound permanent system for treatment and punishment of such cases.
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New York Times
New York
Dewey
Sing Sing
Rural Daly area sees growth before flu dips and changes
In Daly district life steadies as Victrolas and new home goods drive sales while spring cleaning and decorating plans rise. The flu returns briefly, Dr Lyon treats near 50 sick in a day, and two families mourn losses. Community shifts include pastor departure at Knox Presbyterian and new local electors. August 1920 brings railway crest changes with Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian National Railways advertising side by side.
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GR. D. Lyon
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian National Railways
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