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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
6
The Rivers council prepared a money bylaw to finance the building of a hospital. The move aims to secure funding and speed construction, with officials outlining anticipated costs and timelines.
Twenty years ago the town council sought to pass a bylaw to designate Thursday afternoons as a summer half holiday for five months. The move aimed to grant workers a longer weekend during the warm season.
A crowded Rivers event hosted by the Masonic lodge included about 200 to 9 figures in attendance for a memorial service. Eleana Nunn and Duncan Lawson were married in Beandon. A. G. Burt, 62, died at his Rivers home. A memorial service for Sgt Pilot J H Nevill was held at Rogeville church led by Rev. 5 B. Gutile of Neepawa.
A reflective look at movement and mobility across ages from children on trikes to teens seeking junked machines. The piece highlights makeshift trades, like buying a Model T for 25 dollars and reselling for profit, urging readers to seize surplus dollars during this period of transition.
Five lots were sold by the town during a Monday night council meeting. Purchasers include D. F. Lobb for a block on Second Avenue East, Robert McLartn for two lots on Sec 0 Avenue West, and T. D. Hughes for one lot on Third Avenue East. Homes will be built on the parcels.
Reports describe the Little Saskatchewan rising rapidly after Minnedosa dam breach. 400 workers and fleets of trucks mobilize to reinforce the dam at Minnedosa while rivers from Rivers and nearby towns flood banks and threaten barriers. Widespread concerns mount over potential structural failure as water pours toward shorelines.
Town council considers a survey after concerns that a road along First Avenue to the west may trespass on Canadian National Railways property. Officials say weather may complicate matters, but action is needed before proceeding.
Council heard vandals damaged the soldiers plot at Rivers Cemetery and stones were toppled. The Canadian Legion may oversee the plot. Imperial War Graves Commission to fund stones. The former golf course lands may be offered to Rivers golf club for 25 dollars yearly after council discusses the club’s reorganization.
The Rivers board of trade held its annual banquet last Thursday at the Community hall. The ladies auxiliary to the Canadian Legion prepared the repast. Special speaker J. F. Irwin of Neepawa spoke on citizenship and its relation to the board of trade, noting citizenship begins at birth. The Rivers string quartet performed, along with piano solos by Sgt. Verne Boys of the Joint Air School.
In Rivers, nine taxi operators sought franchises to operate here. At the Brandon public utility board hearing, most withdrew after the bylaw was explained. Councillor Taylor said only council recommended cabs would be allowed, despite some council objections.
The town council was informed that fittings for the Royal Bank of Canada branch are coming from various branches including Erickson Port Arthur Ontario and an 18 foot sign will be placed across the front. Premises work is progressing favorably.
The council discussed a Board of Trade letter urging better handling of garbage. Mayor Grant warned against a $6,000 equipment spend this year. Councillor Lee criticized careless dumping while Councillor Taylor cited a taxpayer with three truckloads of garbage. Councillor Wareham urged advising the board that changes under health bylaw are being considered.
The April scoreboard notes births and events connected to Timbuctos in Africa. It highlights dates and local details related to newborns and regional milestones mentioned in the column.
Dr. J. Rubi a Winnipeg medical man was selected to serve the rural municipality of Daly and the town of Rivers as municipal doctor at a joint Daly Rivers council meeting. He replaces Dr. D A Stewart who resigned to move to Toronto and his term ends May 31 with Rubi starting next month.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police band will tour the three prairie provinces in June under Insp. D. O. Forrest. It will be the force’s first recruiting tour with stops planned from Edmonton to Winnipeg. Details on concert times and locations will follow. The note ends with the unrelated line about the apple and the rose.
His Excellency the Governor General of Canada visited the district on Monday, inspecting a guard of honor at the Joint Air School, observing parachute jumping, and watching a fly past by 417 Squadron, RCAF. He also visited Rivers, Brandon, and Camp Shilo, with plans to stop in Chilliwack, B C.
Authorities report lax dog control in Riv ers as a constable destroys an animal that bit a baby. Justices express concern over many untended canines, following prior warnings to dog owners.
A large turkey egg measuring seven by eight and one quarter inches was reported from the J T Howman farm.
The article recalls the Bijou theatre closure over unpaid bills and public regret at losing film entertainment. It notes local reaction, a critic’s call for investigation, and mentions a 1922 Peters Pendennis notice about Harriett Treloar’s death and a social at Mrs Greasley’s home. Daly council met in July to review bills for health officers.
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