Airway plans and community life flash through Rivers July
In July 1997 the district surfaced amid federal air service preparations from coast to coast. Wheatland was chosen for an emergency landing field on forty acres. Weddings dominated headlines with Frances Mitchell and Hugh Stewart, Ellen Wareham and Charles Stevenson, and Beatrice Radcliffe and S E Oakey among those tying the knot. Nearby, George Jelliff began blacksmith duties in Brandon, John Clark died aged 60, and Richard Cossins’ family prepared to depart for England. Community gatherings and social duties followed, with two days of Highlackers vandalizing Bradwardine Gaol.
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Wheatland
Talking Trees In Rivers Prompt Community Interest
Residents of Rivers notice trees and shrubs making unusual sounds and question their source. An editorial note prompts inquiries about nurseries and transplanting practices. The Indian Head government nursery and private nurseries at Brandon and Portage la Prairie supply stock, with careful digging and handling key to success.
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Dominion
Indian Head
Sask
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Bread Price Rise Told For Rivers Tomorrow
The Gazette reports bread prices will rise in Rivers starting tomorrow Friday. Details of the increase are not yet known.
Explosion with coal oil burns injures Justine Hicks
Justine Hicks, 15, sustained first degree burns to her face and one arm when coal oil used at home exploded Saturday. Flames singed her hair before medical aid, given by Dr. L. Rubin. Justine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Belek.
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L. Rubin
Justine
Mrs. Beleks
Daly council efforts on dam project near Saskatchewan river
Daly council plans to apply to the PFR to authorize a dam on the Saskatchewan river. The proposal notes construction near the river and references a date of 3 21 20. Local officials push for formal action and funding considerations.
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Daly Council
Saskatchewan
Robbers Hit Northern Elevators and Wheatland Safe
In Bradwardine a gang attacked rural targets blowing open a safe at the general store of Peter Livingstone and fleeing with about 1500 dollars. The following night they burglarized Jame Scott’s Wheatland home, stole 600 dollars, and gained little reward for their efforts.
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Bradwardine
Peter Livingstone
Jame Scott
Wheatland
Commuter Joanne Samson Manages Travel With Horse Vi
A country resident Joanne Samson commutes daily to town using a horse named Vi. When roads are rough she rides, then dismounts at the outskirts and sends Vi to fetch a team mate. Parking problems will never bother Miss Samson.
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Cauntry
Joanne
Gordon
Miss Samson
Daly Village Living Place Valuation Set by Council
Daly council on Tuesday fixed a minimum valuation of 5100 on all 26 to 100 frontage lots and 20 on smaller frontage plots, with a minimum of 360 on any building used for living accommodation in the villages of Wheatlanch Brahward wne and Carnegie.
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Daly Council
Wheatlanch
Brahwardwne
Carnegie
Newfoundland Man Appointed Lieutenant-Governor
Sir Albert Walsh of Newfoundland was named lieutenant-governor after an announcement by Prime Minister St. Laurent. Walsh agreed to serve subject to release once a legislature forms. It was also revealed Newfoundland’s first federal cabinet representative would be sworn in April, with F Gordon Bradley favored for the role.
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Sir Albert Walsh
Newfoundland
St. Laurent
Sir Albert
F. Gordon Bradley
Fire in trailer causes minor damage on Third Avenue
An overheated stove sparked a fire in a trailer in the 800 block of Third Avenue. Home of Mr and Mrs Russell, occupants absent at the time. The blaze was controlled with a hand chemical.
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Third Avenue
Russell
Manitoba Universities Set Major Curriculum Reform
Dr A L H S Gillson, president of the University of Manitoba, announced a province wide curriculum reorganization funded by an $800 000 legislative grant. Revisions include general degree changes, expanded adult education, post graduate research facilities, and revised entrance standards aimed at broader education for democratic society.
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Manitoba
Eduin
AL HD S. Gillson
University of Manitoba
Gillson
Council Meeting Set For Monday
Regular monthly town council session is scheduled in the council chamber next Monday April 4. The meeting will cover standard municipal matters and public comments are expected.
Minto Couple Welcome Daughter at Joint Air School
At the Joint Air School on March 21, 1949, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Minto welcomed a daughter.
New Doctor Contract Entered into Tuesday
Daly and Rivers municipalities approved a new doctor contract at a special joint meeting on Tuesday with Daly contributing 1800 and the rural municipality 4200. Road restrictions were ordered on all roads south east and north of Rivers and on the Forrest Harding road west of Wheatland. Restrictions cover loads over 000 pounds.
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Daly and
Rivers
Wheatland
Daly Council
Father of Rivers man dies in Winnipeg
Richard Thomas 83 father of W. J. Thomas Rivers died in Winnipeg on March 23. Survived by wife two sons W. J. Rivers and RB Winnipeg two daughters Mreig John Winnipeg and Mrs R Sea warn Vancouver. Funeral was held Sunday from Bardei's funeral home to Brookside cemetery.
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Winnipeg
Richard Thomas
W. J. Thomas
Rivers
W. J
RB. F
Mréig John
Mrs. R. Seawarn
Vancouver
Bardei
Funei
Brookside Cemetery
Name of River in Minnedosa Sparks Name Change Talk
W T Dyer municipal clerk notes debates over renaming the Little Saskatchewan River to reflect its historic title. He says land certificates and surveys use the Little Saskatchewan, and many parcels within the municipality border the river. The stream enters Daly at section 32-12-20, flows south then west, passes near Rivers, and joins the Assiniboine about twelve miles away.
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W. T. Dyer
Thane
Minnedosa
Thame
Little
Saskatchewan
Thiea
Oly
Daly
Royal Bank Manager Retires at Brandon Branch
Royal Bank of Canada announces the retirement of Ewer, Brandon branch manager, after reaching superannuation age. He had shown interest in a local bank ranch and attended the official opening. Arbor Day in Manitoba was proclaimed by the lieutenant governor. A letter from an eight-year-old Indianapolis resident complains about parking meters taking pennies from children’s piggy banks.
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D. E. R. Ewer
Randon
Royal Bank Ofanada
Mr. Ewer
American Magazine
South Bend
Ind
Largest attendance ever at school orchestra concert
Last Friday drew about 400 admissions for the annual school orchestra concert directed by Alex W. Whyte. The 25 piece ensemble performed vocal and instrumental pieces and tap dances, followed by the Rivers barn dance featuring Hiram Hayseed and his Sodbusters. Proceeds fund musical needs for the orchestra.
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Alex. W. Whyte
Sui
Hiram Hayseed
Elgin Stewart
Oak River
Ben Riddell
Russ Gurr
Hamiota
John Whyte
Kenton
Looking Backward in the Kivegs Gazette highlights
Thirty five years ago a fire severely damaged the M. J. Orth building prompting an added school expansion. Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Dawson arrived from Rathwell to farm in the Daly district. William Ivens MLA spoke at a local public meeting as Marsh the jeweller died suddenly at home. Mrs Borrowman and children arrived in River to join her husband.
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James Dawson Arrved
Rathwell
Daly District
E. Borrowman
Rivery
Builders Start Work on Town Construction Plan
The town enjoys mild days as saws and hammers echo citywide. A small house was moved into Rivers from Carnegie and placed on a Third Avenue East lot. Forman's Hardware expansion began this week, with a new addition under way.
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Carnegie
Third
Forman
April Fools Day Practiced With Jokes Across Nations
Tomorrow, Friday, marks April 1 All Fools Day known for practical jokes. Origin uncertain though a 1760 English almanac notes the rhyme The first of April some do say is set apart for All Fools Day. Different cultures nickname the victim as an April fool in the US and April fish in France and gowk in Scotland.
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France
Scotland
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Frances M. Mitchell
Hugh W. Stewart
E. J. Whiting
Laura Edith Rosalie Morgan
Colonsay
Ellen Wareham
Charles E. Stevenson
Rivera
George E. Jelliff
Forrest
A. D. Aitken
John Clark
Mayne
Oakleigh
Richard Cossins
England
Mrs. G. B. Kelly
Brand
Ad Forrest
James E. Rustige
Pendennis
Florence L. Toms
Redvers
Edward
Ted) M. White
Margaret E. Thomson
Highlackers
Plantir
Ees
Todlorrow
Justine Hicks
Acai Saat
U.N. Assembly
New York
Noy
Ifa
Caatny Paragia
Jooanne Samson
Telephone Stadt
Art
Hore
Daly Villages
Rivers Gazette
Samuel Soloman
Dr. Gillson
Council
Were
Sentimen
Mryer
Royal Bank
R. J. McKenzie
Lt A. Matheson
Li. H. Shaw
Orchestra
Mem Jcts
M. J. Orth
William Ivens
East
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