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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
7
The weekly newspaper, dating from July 1908, announces subscription rates at twenty dollars per year. Publisher GF Barker directs readers to pay through the Gazette Office in Manitoba.
A gardener relates his yearly rituals of hopeful planting and bold plans for bigger crops. He doubles fast growers with slow varieties, hedges bets on tomatoes and beans, yet by August drought and pests temper his harvest. Still, he remains unfazed, ready for another season of ambitious dreams.
A Deloraine Times quotation notes how small towns are displaced as large cities deploy organized publicity to showcase their advantages. The quote contrasts flea sized dog patience with urban ambition and public persuasion in a rising cityscape.
A weather blurb notes heavy moisture soaking the district since Monday. Reporters mock the leakage and drought with wry editorial satire about pubs, plasters, and rain-soaked ceilings. References span Elmira Signet and Napa Lee Express. global notes discuss Spain’s drought and Ottawa’s atomic talks.
A striking examination of Dr John Dearness of Loendes Gnirio highlights a 79 year teaching career begun at 17 and spanning seven decades. The piece lauds his vigor, longevity, and near-unbroken attendance at Ontario Education meetings, noting a record unmatched in Canada.
Two Japanese soldiers who deserted in February 1944 lived for over five years on Manus Island north of New Guinea in isolation. They hunted game for food and used ash from burnt trees to obtain salt, surviving within a taboo area until captured recently by islanders. Royal Navy officers noted their extended solitary life and lack of contact with others.
A Bible verse excerpt from Romans 5:19 notes that one man's disobedience made many sinners while one man's obedience will justify many. The line contrasts Adam's act with Christ's redemptive role, highlighting foundational Christian doctrine.
The Rural Municipality of Daly announces a forthcoming by-law to divert a road over part of Section 9, Township 12, Range 21 West of the Principal Meridian, to be discussed at 2:30 p.m. on June 7, 1949 in the Rivers municipal office. Landowners may be heard if prejudiced. by-law plans available for inspection. notice dated May 3, 1949.
A group of about 3,700 Mennonites who moved to Paraguay last spring are likely to return to Canada, with talks underway for the entire assembly to come back in due course. A source familiar with the situation said the plan was under discussion.
The Ukrainian Society announces a pie social to be held in the Ukrainian ball on Tuesday May 31 at 730 pm. Everyone is welcome.
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