15 May 1952
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
1
Mrs and Mrs Wo Newill ofirtie with Mr and Mrs Henderson announce a parish hall event for Saturday May 17 a daffestt tea with aprons. George Rathwell of Wintiped and others will attend as attendees travel from distant places to support the fundraiser.
Fragmentary report notes the absence of Rev Flow Nally and mentions a ceremony at Deamain Church. The text references a volunteer student and a baptism or dedication service with partial details about attendees and duties.
A student recital took place Friday in the United Church featuring Virden and area pupils. Performers included Jamce Taylor Maurjorie Hamlyn Margaret Krahn Clarice Gilchrist Carel Beamish Daroine Brown Karen Wramley Joanne Taylor Edith Berg Maynelle Twiege Lobo Richardson Vilett Merrow Sandra Taylor Shirley Korman Janett Forman Wesley Paddock Dale Kerry Sharer Stalker Bhat Chapman Ferman Norrie Taylor Tuery Madden Marna Brandon Martete Irvine Shirley Robertson Dani Krahn Marlene Roberts Mivcis Perrett Qonalt Whyte and Joan Westwood. Elimett Rennie Houbea on cornet Mona Houbea on cello. Accompaniments by Mrs Jenny Lloyd Mrs C G Stalker and Miss Lorraine Harvey.
An Everest for sale model 10 inch to the mile used for plotting a 1953 British ascent drew many bids at the British Industries Fair. The six foot base, two foot two inch height mountain weighs about 200 pounds. Builders produce copies for department stores worldwide eager amid the Swiss Everest attempt.
The piece urges Western Canada farmers to adopt soil conservation practices to halt topsoil loss. It lists erosion control, reduced cultivation, mulch and crop residue use, rain retention, proper manure and fertilizer, planting grasses, rotational grazing, pastures improvement, and balanced cropping. Dr Hugh H Bennett notes these methods as tools for preservation.
Fifty years of wedded life celebrated by Mr and Mrs H Veenthaas of Rivers on a May 10 anniversary with a family gathering. The couple’s son Dr Fred Veenbaas recently became municipal director at Renning Sask and a daughter in law hosted the next day. The family migrated to Canada twenty seven years ago and now reside in Rivers. The Veenbaas farmed in Wheatland district before moving to town two years ago. Health statuses are noted as good for him and fair for her.
Parents must file for children who will turn six before December or next to start school in the fall term. Applications for summer start must be submitted before June, and each application needs the child’s birth certificate.
An air force lieutenant arrested in Vallejo California claimed three weeks living in the belfry of the Vallejo Seventh Day Adventist church. Police report the belfry was never searched until after the bell tower was turned into a penthouse with radio heater and blankets. Alberta’s wealth rising as oil and gas wells increase in March 1952.
Miss Eunice Joiner bride-elect of June 14 was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower in St. James parish hall Tuesday evening. Cohostesses were Mrs A Ross and Miss Ruth Hunt assisted by Mesdames Donald Bate and W Wareham, Misses Helen Taylor and Dorothy Brown. A wagonload of gifts in an egg crate and cream can were drawn into the room by Scott Wareham. A duet by Mrs C G Stalker and Dorothy Brown with Miss Taylor at the piano. About 20 ladies were present.
Rivers will host the 1953 Mid-West drama festival with Miniota and Ilamiota groups winning top awards. Keith Petta pieve of Rivers was elected president, and Miss Jean Harrison Isabella won best actress while Bruce Johnston Kenton earned best actor honors.
At Rivers Camp two families announce new daughters. May 1 1952 Roach daughter and May 4 1952 Butler daughter. The Vancouver Sun cites Elmore Phil potts comment challenging the notion that the British are slow.
Classified ad notes sale of papered Yorkshire sows at 50 dollars each and a pure bred boar at 85 dollars. Contact W. F. Rouse in Bradwardine by phone 314-24. Also CCM Sterling bicycle five years old for 25 dollars. Apply Clair English in Bradwardine by phone 313-3, Rivers.
A quoted assertion praises British and London traffic handling, claiming greater speed and efficiency as compared with Americans, notably excusing faster movement and lighter congestion in the city.
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