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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
6
A fragmented discussion argues against a new deal for Red Men in Canada. The text suggests widespread resistance to conceding benefits or checks, with little support for policy changes and a sense the proposal would be unacceptable to Indigenous communities.
The piece laments historic dispossession of native lands and buffalo herds and notes changes from nomadic life to car travel. It mentions potential Winnipeg restaurant beer and wine service, a forthcoming bill of rights details next month, and 135000 red brothers awaiting readers' thoughts on the Gazette page.
Lt-Cmdr. G. H. Bird of the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve has arrived from Halifax to take over from Lt-Cmdr. E. Olson at CJATC. Mrs. Bird accompanies him as the couple stay as guests at the Alexandra hotel.
Westwood at Brandon general hospital on March 23 1950 a son to Mr and Mrs O Westwood Pompana at Rivers on March 25 1950 a son to Mr and Mrs Georg Pompana Hawkins at Forman's nursing home on March 21 1950 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lorne Hawkins Collins at Forman's nursing home on March 19 1950 a son to C S Red and Mrs Collins Soder man at Naking Ont on March 18 1950 a son to Mr and Mrs M Soderman nee Sylva Fergus on Wilfred Elgirs
Niagara Falls Review notes that despite increased automation the human element remains crucial. It cites a Long Island passenger train disaster caused by a driver passing a stop signal and argues that many disasters stem from a lapse in care by a single person, applicable to highways as well.
Members of the Kiwanis club partnered with Keen-Teeners youth, planning a summer program. They considered fixing town tennis courts or cleaning river beach facilities, and sponsored an industrial and museum tour in Brandon last week for about 350 youths. A social evening was postponed to Thursday, April 6.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew longtime Oak River residents after 16 years with the Canadian Pacific railway have moved to Rivers and will reside at 545 Fourth Avenue. Mr Drew has recently retired from railway service.
Seventeen members of the United church women’s association bid farewell to Mrs. John Cascaden who is moving to Brandon. The gathering at Miss Jean Johnstone’s home included good wishes from Mrs. H. Dodd and a gift presented by Mrs. James Taylor Sr.
The Lethbridge Herald notes recent farm organization meetings warn of looming disaster and goblins if precautions aren’t taken. The paper argues farm leaders overstate danger, contrasting with the more measured talk of canning mill farmers and ranchers.
A historic carpet created by Queen Mary arrives in Canada on Sunday. The 10 by 6 foot piece, weighing heavy with 1 million stitches in 448 colors, travels under Col Angus McDonnell with 12 panels of floral designs. It will visit Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Quebec Vancouver Onawa and other cities from March to May, accompanied by Miss Patricia Hardie of the UK Women’s Voluntary Services.
J A Dyer a Swift Current Sask chemistry teacher and United church Sunday school superintendent urged parents to include regular family worship and devotional periods at home. He said religious education should begin in preschool and continue through childhood, guiding children's activities.
The Rivers Gazette reports that weekly comic supplements did not arrive due to uncontrollable circumstances. If they arrive during folding, they will be added to this issue. otherwise readers should look for two sets of comics next week.
Rural ratepayers petitioned for a road south of Alloway Siding. council referred the matter to Councillor R W Dob. Two municipal workers were rehired on summer scale wages Bert Persson 110 per hour Roy Phillips 90 per hour. A third operator will be called by tender maintenance of 1 1 2 miles north of Ryers will not be done by ward five. Madden cited ward repair difficulties. Rivers Blanshard road maintained from the corporation general account.
A Kingston press report notes a San Francisco bookseller who displayed sardines in his window and found they sold faster than books. The story mirrors a belief that many people prioritize hunger over knowledge.
A 67 year old Sydney widow was held prisoner as thieves ransacked her home. One thief picked up slippers wrapped in cellophane and the widow declared it a present. Detectives seized the parcel and fingerprints on it led to the two arrests.
A resolution opposing annexation of Canada to the United States was defeated after a heated debate at a home and school association meeting last Tuesday. Keith McKinnon led the affirmative with Ronald Davis and John Greasley. negative leaders were Ronnie Weseen Irene Hamlin and Emil Hain. Judges G M Henderson H M Harvey J A Ashley. debate chairman Gail Maxted with timekeeper Justine Hicks. CJATC students attended as a group. J Y Fleming presided and lunch ended the session.
Flt Lieut PF G Winters formerly with the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre will depart for Edmonton Alberta after three years of service. He spent the winter at Whitehorse and Mrs Winters will stay until early May.
Installation of new equipment at the Canadian National Telegraphs booster station was completed last weekend. W. J. Thompson and J. M. Pritchard, both of Winnipeg, supervised the work.
In a St Louis Post Dispatch blurb Cantor joked about Americans behaving as hosts and heels at the wheel. He argued motorists should show courtesy to reduce accidents and noted a strange shift in manners when behind the car controls. The piece comments on horn blasting during brief delays at green lights.
A Vancouver Province image shows a Canadian National transcontinental train nearly buried under 35 feet of snow from a mountain near Stout west of Boston Bar in British Columbia during the winter of 1950. Railroads have spent much of their earnings to keep trains moving through the heavy snowfall.
Strong winds at the start of the week lifted topsoil across Daly municipality, darkening skies and sifting into homes. Winter snowfall was lighter than in recent years, with a brief thaw last week clearing much of it. Temperatures stayed below freezing on Monday, renewing curling interests.
A one day school of the Wheat Pool of Bradwardine sponsored by the pool elevators was held in Bradwardine last Thursday with sessions in the morning and afternoon. About 55 persons attended. A similar meeting at For rest on Tuesday was attended by C. J. McFadden and E. O. Dyer of Rivers.
John Gagowski of Rivers tends one of the first spring gardens with window-box onions thriving this year. His produce promises an early salad and a bright start to the season.
The Rev George Renwick preached his farewell sermon on Sunday. A blizzard closed roads damaged windows and a sign as school vans could not run. J E Matthews won 227 votes locally in Dominion elections while J Wood received 4 and J Thompson 71 in a separate tally. A town tax sale list appeared in the issue along with notes on a veranda collapse and bids on local business and contracts for the coming term. Ottawa Citizen comment on agricultural fear and economic hardship echoed by federation president H H Hanam.
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