Flooded Assiniboie scene draws large crowds
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
4
Prairie fire devastates Daly district after twenty years
Twenty years ago a prairie fire swept the Daly district causing extensive damage and losses across farms and properties. Local authorities reported widespread smoke and firefighting efforts as residents assessed the impact and began rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly District
Fifteen Years Ago No Summer Fair Planned
Robert White, president of the Rivers Agricultural Society, announced there would be no summer fair this year, signaling a pause in the local farming community’s annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert White
Rivers Agricultural Society
Ten Years Ago Pioneer John W Smith Dies at 67
Ten years ago Oakleigh district pioneer John W Smith died at age 67. Kenton players won first place in the drama festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Smith
Oakleigh
Kenton Players
Five Years Ago Married in Denver Town
Five years ago J F MacAllister of Denver Colorado married Myrtle L Grant of Rivers. Twenty seven men of the Carnegie district had enlisted to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. MacAllister
Denver
Colo
Myrtle
Ll. Grant
Rivers
Carnegie District
Moscow's Largest Bell Claims World Record
The Moscow bell weighs 193 tons, reportedly the heaviest bell in existence, marking a monumental feat in metalwork and ceremonial craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Legion Ladies elects Hanlon President at May meeting
Legion Ladies Rivers branch of the Canadian Legion elected Mrs J W Hanlon as president at the annual meeting held May 5S. IIs C Bellamy was recording secretary and Mrs F Taylor treasurer. A social hour celebrated the branch's second anniversary with whist and prize winners listed. A decorated table featured a two tier birthday cake with pink candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hanlon
Rivers Branch
Canadian Legion
Iis
C. Bellamy
Legion
Ancient lands knew forerunner of the modern bicycle
A distant predecessor to today’s bicycle appeared in ancient times as people devised two wheeled contrivances. Scholars note early experiments with balance and propulsion hinting at later innovations that would lead to the bicycle’s evolution.
Farewell Reception for Mrs. F. W. Lee at Church Home
About 30 United church ladies gathered at Mrs. Alfred Wareham’s home to bid farewell to Mrs. F. W. Lee before her departure to the east. The guest of honor received a 13 piece dinner set from the women and china from the Stitch and Chatter club. Gifts from the mission band and Friendship Rebekah lodge came in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Alfred Wareham
F.W. Lee
East
Stitch and Chatter Club
Blarney Stone Date Etched as 1703
A readable fragment notes the Blarney stone bearing the date 1703. The brief line identifies the historic inscription and points to its significance as a marker on the famed monument.
Birthday greetings list for May dates
May 14 includes Mrs H D Jenner nee Alice McFadden from Prince Albert Sask with W G Thomas Marjorie and Murray Gi Pettapiece May 15 features Mrs A Sutherland of Winnipeg Jean Post Bradwardine A L McFarlane Kent Smyth and May 17 lists Mrs C Airey May 1 W Cecil White and Mrs J
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Jenner
Alice McFadden
Prince Albert
W. G. Thomas
Marjorie and
Murray
A. Sutherland
Winnipeg
Jean Post
Bradwardine
A. L. McFarlane
Kent Smyth
Daly Council Cites Military Use Stretch in East West Road
Daly Council says it cannot maintain the East West Road due to excessive traffic from the Forrest Rivers Harding road by the Joint Air School armed services. Group Captain G J Doyle was informed at a meeting held last week when Joint Air School officials discussed road upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest-Rivers-Harding
Armed Services
Joint Air School
Daly
G. J. Doyle
Court records from Joint Air School cases
A Joint Air School member was fined 50 dollars and costs for breach of the Ivor Act after a April 30 hearing before Justice W. T. Dyer. A Wheatland district resident received a 50 dollar fine for disorderly conduct after a May 8 hearing by the same JP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Air School
Justice of the Peace
Ivor
Justice of the peace cases dispose two defendants
Two cases heard by W. T. Dyer justice of the peace involved a motor vehicle operator charged with driving when not licensed. He was fined $10 and costs. A second count charged a member of the armed forces with disorderly conduct, with a penalty of $50 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Dyer
Mother's Day Celebrations in Rivers Churches
Mother's Day in Rivers saw bright but cool weather and special services at local churches. United Church held baptism for the Burt and Thompson children as a large crowd attended, while St James Anglican reported a strong turnout with the wolf cubs led by cub master L Jones joining the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
Gfant
George Burt
W. E.B. Thompson
St. James’ Anglican Church
L. Jones
Mounties assume policing in Rivers with new constable
Rivers gains a new police presence as Constable E. Lindsay arrives from Winnipeg to take charge of the local detachment. Lindsay, born in Banff Alta, previously served in Canada’s Northwest Territories before moving to Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Const
E. Lindsay
Winnipeg
Lindsay
Rivers
Canada
Northwest Territory
Banff
Alta
Local Awards Won at Virden Festival
Four first awards and one second went to Rivers entrants at the Virden musical festival held Monday. W Radcliffe and D Davies won first in their violin piano duet class with 85 points. Neil Ford achieved 85 points for top in his class with stumped. The string quintet also scored 85 points to take top place. Two Rivers entries earned 81 points each securing first and second places. Dorothy Kolotylo and Sandra Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Virden
W. Radcliffe
D. Davies
Neil Ford
Dorothy Kolotylo
Sandra Taylor
Wheatland Village Lands Sold by Daly Council
Daly council met last Tuesday and disposed of two Wheatland parcels. Purchasers were Stephen Jeanette and William Spillisey. R. W. Phillips to operate motor patrol for the summer at 85 cents an hour. Alan Ross offered 85 cents an hour to assist road building equipment operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly Council
Wheatland
Stephen Jeanette
William Spillisey
R. W. Phillips
Alan Ross
Board of Trade to auction car for rink fund
Rivers board of trade plans a Labour Day dance in Rivers to raise funds for a local rink. A deluxe four door sedan will be offered to the holder of a winning ticket for a nominal sum. James Frame, president, announced the plan after a special meeting at the Alexandra hotel. Tickets go on sale soon and run until the Labour Day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Rink Fund
Rvers
James Frame
Rivers Board of Trade
Alexandra Hotel
Trace Board
Special Speaker to Address United Church at Rivers
Next Sunday at United Church services in Rivers Daly and Pettapiece will feature Rev Major L Taylor BA of Winnipeg as the special speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers, Daly and Pettapiece
Major L. Taylor
Winnipeg
Tax bill digest aims to show value received for money
Waterloo's finance committee introduces an 188 digest with the tax bill sent to ratepayers. The move aligns with business practice by itemizing value received, though it may not ease the payment burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener-Waterloo
Waterloo City
Stewardship of the Land in Farm Pricing Demands State Action
The advocate argues soil nutrients used by crops are a cost item in every price, and prices must reflect soil fertility. The text urges the state to require stewardship, ensuring growers are paid enough to restore plant food and maintain land fertility, with dispossession for noncompliance.
Silk Hat Spectacle Ends With Arrest in London Crowd
A man wearing the first silk hat in London 150 years ago drew a huge crowd and was arrested amid the uproar. Police moved in as spectators pressed close, defining a moment of public curiosity and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Seeding Progress Described as One of Latest On Record
The article notes seeding in the local area will extend into May, making this season one of the latest on record. Some farmers on high light-plains soil have nearly finished, while many have not started and plan to begin this week.
Flash Flood Passes Peak in Locality
Province battles flood threat as dams at Minnedosa and Rapid City hold while waters surge past the traffic bridge east of Rivers. The river overruns the road at Brandon dam after heavy flow, drawing crowds to Minnedosa, Rapid City, and the Alexander Hills as residents monitor the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnedosa
Rapid City
Daly
Brandon
Alexander Hills
Assiiboine River
Boys Council Variety Show at Community Hall
An evening of varied acts featured by the Boys Council at the Community hall last Friday. Lieut. A. Matheson hosted with sharp humor as boxing bouts songs gymnastics and more entertained local boys trained by townspeople and Joint Air School volunteers. Proceeds support the Council's work in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Council
Lieut. A. Matheson
Joint Air School
Council
Tax law mocked as incomprehensible and police-state drift
A Sydney Post Record critique argues that the income tax law starts incomprehensible to ordinary people and erodes administration, warning it could push Canada toward a police state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Post-Record
Canada
Edmonton Journal Sees Kingston Pen as Failing Prison
The Canadian paper argues Kingston Penitentiary is failing to keep inmates incarcerated after two escapes in under a year and the death of a prison officer in the first escape highlights potential institutional flaws. It questions negligence and suggests location and design may contribute to jailbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton Journal
Kingston Penitentiary
Births In 1948 May 7 Hamida hospital son to Short
Birth notices report a son born at Hamida hospital on May 7 1948 to Mr and Mrs L H Short nee Lane Bland ford of Pettapiece. Carkner and Korpan notices follows with births in Toronto on May 6 08 and Rivers on May 9 1948 naming John Gregory and a daughter for Stephen Kaorpan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short
Hamida Hospital
L. H. Short
Lane Blandford
Pettapiece
Carkner
Toronto
O. S. Carkner
Marg. McKay
John Gregory
Korpan
Rivers
Stephen Kaorpan
Paper making invention credited to Chinese in first century AD
A historical note states that papermaking was invented by the Chinese in the first century of the Common Era, marking an early milestone in material culture.
Rink Workers Lift Building and Move to Rebuild
In Regina workmen led by George Lackowszki and volunteers began splitting the collapsed rink into two sections to save the structure. They lifted and straightened the west half and installed a new south side concrete section while adding piers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lackowszki
Regina
Steel nail output described as national scale supply
A historical note claims that production of steel nails last year was so vast that it could furnish every Canadian resident with an eighth of a keg, illustrating a dramatic measure of local industrial capacity.
Bronze Lion Medal for Rivers Man by Netherland Govt
Tpr G Schmitz joint at school Rivers was awarded the Bronze Lion at a ceremony Tuesday at Fort Osborne barracks Winnipeg. He among 16 Manitoba soldiers and one airman decorated for Holland service in the recent war by the Netherlands government. Decorations were presented by Netherlands ambassador Dr J H van Roijen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tpr
G. Schmitz
Rivers
Fort Osborne Barracks
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Holland
Netherlands
Bolivia known as the Mountain Republic
A historical note identifies Bolivia by the epithet Mountain Republic highlighting its high altitude geography and distinctive official status among South American nations.
Spotty season in Rees brings tourists and toys to town
A breezy scene unfolds with holiday visitors riding with a new rowboat strapped on a car, children waving bright balloons, and a fourth avenue garden gathering. An RCMP officer stands near a curious group of local youths while warm morning sun and birdsong set the mood in Manitoba.
London Fire Loss Prompts Want Ads Surge in 1666
After the Great Fire of London in 1666, a rush of appeals for return of lost goods filled want ads. Residents across the city sought missing items, reflecting the widespread disruption and frantic recovery efforts sparked by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Retired Chief Draftsman J Harrower Leaves Rail Service
Former Railroader J Harrower of Toronto retires after a long career spanning Rivers and Montreal years. He joined Rivers in 1912, then moved back to Montreal to resume work with the Grand Trunk Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harrower
Toronto
Rivers
Canadian National
Mr. Harrower
Rvers
Montreal
Tthat City
Grand Trunk Pacific
French Farmers Use Apple Cider to Quench Water Shortage
When the water supply ran dry a group of French farmers used thousands of gallons of fresh apple cider to create a makeshift remedy, turning a crisis into a curbside improvised solution amid drought.
Emigration Information Center Opens in London
Alberta House near Berkley Square hosts a new information center for prospective emigrants. The facility provides details on Alberta province, aiding travelers with guidance on routes, requirements, and settlement prospects. Community officials hope the resource boosts outward migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Berkley Square
London
Story of Daly RM and Rivers News Snapshots
In Rivers a Bradwardine group appeared before Magistrate R N Dunsmore charged with property damage. case dismissed. A photographer visited the Rivers school and recorded pupils and teachers. A colored man named Phillips left town with clothes from his cleaning business. A warrant was issued for his arrest. A dray team bolt caused James Taylor to suffer a dislocated ankle and injuries. Taxes from 1921 1919 or 1920 were cancelled by Rivers town council. Percy F Thompson reopened the Bijou theatre in October with westerns drawing crowds of locals and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
R. N. Dunsmore
Bradwardine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Assinib Oie
Legion Ladies
Prisé
F. Walker
Ties
R. Twigge
F. W. Lee
C. Airey
W. Cecil White
Queston
Wheatland District
J.P
the “Mounties
Police Rivers
Royal Canadian Mounted Price
United
Alcatraz
Netherland Govt
J. H. van Roijen
Bolivia
Tain Republic
Rees
Fourth Avenue
RCMP
Phillips
Main Street
the Gazette
James Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Percy F. Thompson
Bijou
Mr. Thompson
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