Delegates Attend Sessions of Women Institute Event
About 200 delegates from 26 districts gathered for the Women's Institute convention in Rivers. Sessions at Rex theatre and the community hall featured talks by provincial president Mrs Cathy, films from Copenhagen, a question box by Miss Frances McKay, and a keynote by F H Silverside of Winnipeg Children's Hospital. Local musical interludes, square dance demonstrations, and officer installation for Mrs B E Grant highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle District
Womens’ Institute
Autenede
Rex Theatre
Cone
E. Westwood
Rivers Institute
Turing
C. Cathy
John H. Rose
Ochre Haver
Copenhagen
Frances McKay
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
F. H. Silverside
Winnipeg Childrens’ Hospital
Donald Why
Looking Backward at the Rivers Gazette Highlights
A roundup of local items from Rivers, including visits by church leaders, a market for new car rims, a prairie fire near Wheatland, a community hall opening, student visits to the airport, lodge commemorations, and obituaries for David Anderson and Mrs. C Tufts. Also marriages, a bridal shower, and a farmers’ proverb from Pilot Mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Rivers Masonic Lodge
Corinthian Lodge
Rapid City
David Anderson
Winnipeg
C. Tufts
Ruth M. Riddick
B. Perkins
Betty Higginson
Rivers Cadets Win Shield In 4 Of 5 Events
Some 200 air cadets from five squadrons gathered at Rivers to contest drill, shooting, softball, relays, and a tag-o-war under CJATC. Rivers won drill and led four of five events, earning the shield to be displayed at the next annual inspection on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Squadron
P. A. Gilchrist
Turner
K. J. Hardy
CJATC
Rivers
Crows caught in lobster traps near St Fintan's
West Nova Scotia reports two crows found in lobster traps on the beach after attempting to forage for bait and becoming ensnared. In Montreal area, a 300 pound bear was trapped for a second time in eight months by George Matheson. RCMP officers D G Cobb and J M G Crevier were praised for spotting a fire near the US border and rescuing three people. Local leaders discuss traffic by by pass roads aiding small towns. Burnaby RCMP fines total 3297 dollars with costs 301 in April, RCMP costs 70. Icelandic Lutheran church to send Rev Eirikur Brynjelsson to Vancouver next September.
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St. Fintan's
West New Annan
N.S
George Matheson
Lake District
Montreal
D. G. Cobb
J. M. G. Crevier
RCMP
U.S
Burnaby, B.C
Burnaby
Vancouver
Icelandic Lutheran Church
Eirikur Brynjelsson
Utskilum
Iceland
Faulty Wiring Triggers Sunday Bakery Fire
Faulty electric wiring at Hav lik's bakery caused a flash fire Sunday afternoon. The blaze was brought under control without use of local firefighting equipment.
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Havlik
N G Co Convenes on Saturday in Rivers Elevation Plan
National Grain Co officials described a modern Rivers elevator to be erected, with all electric operation and fast throughput. The conference at Alexandra hotel drew 10 executives and 16 elevator managers, featured a banquet, and noted crews will arrive after a Saskatchewan project completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
National Grain Company
Rivers
Alexandra Hotel
Saskatchewan
Many Attend Ordination Services at Brandon Sunday
Many persons from Rivers attended Sunday ordination services at St. Matthew's pro cathedral Brandon. Among those ordained was the Rev. W. G. Chapman of St. James church Rivers. Walter H. Jones son of Mrs A Jones Rivers was assigned as curate to Canon R B Horsefield Flin Flon. Also taking part were the Rev I A Norris and former Bishop W W H Thomas with Sydnid r Rev E Light of the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre Rivers and the Rev G R F Elsary Belmont formerly of St James parish Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
St. Matthew’s Pro-Cathedral
Brandon
W. G. Chapman
St. James’ Church
Walter H. Jones
A. Jones
R. B. Horsefield
Flin Flon
I. A. Norris
W. W. H. Thomas
Sydnidr
E. Light
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
G. R. F. Elsary
Belmont, Forerly
St. James’ Parish
New Fire Truck Ready for Operation in About a Week
Robert Taylor, town fire chief, says the new self contained truck with modern equipment will be ready for operation within a week or 10 days. He announces it will be given a workout and asks the public to refrain from interference during tests. A reorganization meeting of the fire brigade will be held soon.
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Robert Taylor
Kiwanis Cone Handout At Field Day Set For June First
Rivers Kiwanis members announced plans to give a free ice cream cone to every child at the school field day expected to attract 400 to 500 youngsters ages five to 18. The club will assist the home and school association in managing events for the outing scheduled for next Friday June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Wil
Beth
Rivers Kiwanis Club
Home and School Association
Cross Walks Urged To Curb River Pedestrian Dangers
A Rivers resident signing as A Spectator argues jay walking endangers children on Second Avenue and urges adoption of mid block cross overs and center block cross walks. The piece notes a near tragedy where a boy was pinned to a car wheel as a motorist backed out. It calls on all residents to push for safer pedestrian crossings to slow drivers and protect walkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Second Avenue
Oragar
Bird Doctor Known for Helping Vancouver Birds
West Coasters call Mrs. M. W. Knight the bird doctor, a volunteer at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Neighbors bring birds to her Sperling avenue home for treatment any hour, while the Knight couple run two walk-in aviaries and breed budgerigars. In Victoria ship quarantines, modern vessels reduce need for William Head stop. Wadena committee discusses seniors home feasibility in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
M. W. Knight
Sperling Avenue
Victoria
William Head
Phone Request is Granted for Rivers School
Rivers school board will apply to Manitoba telephones for a school telephone to begin in November. The location in the building is to be decided. The request came from the home and school association via Mesdames L L Wightman and RR J McKenzie aided by folding chairs purchase. Three grade four teacher applications were received from Misses Rose C Polka Emerson Beverly Grant Elgin and Beulah P Park Warren, with preferences listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose C. Polka
Emerson
Beverly Grant
Elgin
Beulah P. Park
Warren
Postage Hike Across Newspapers After Bill Passage
Ottawa announced higher mailing rates for newspapers with no special charges based on ad content. Postmaster-General Rinfret introduced the bill, and costs could rise 50 to 100 percent after parliamentary approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Rinfret
U S Hints Aid to Chinese in Revolt at Formosa
Dean Rusk told the China Institute in New York that the United States would aid the Chinese people in any revolt against their colonial Russian government. He pledged continued aid to the Nationalists on Formosa but said American help would not decide China's future, stressing the decision lies with the Chinese people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Dean Rusk
U.S. State Department
Rusk
China Institute
Formosa
China
Kiwanis Cafe Opening Boosts 1951 Play Park Project
Rivers Kiwanis members learned that their 1951 play park project will receive funds from the new Liberty cafe opening. All proceeds from the first night’s business would be donated to the club for park improvements. The club also planned to survey the town council on space for a larger park and the cost of a wading pool installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Rivers Kiwaniians
Children’s Play Park
Brandon Club
John Fisher
CBC
Beverages and fines at Brandon police court
In Brandon last Thursday three local men faced the public drinking charge with fines of 20 dollars and costs each. A separate case saw a man fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication while another, traveling with a vehicle without permit, paid 5 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
W. T. Dyer
Search for Woman Ends Quickly as Alarm Subside
A Monday evening search party for a reportedly missing woman ended quickly after residents mistook a real fire alarm. The search was halted when the missing woman was found outside town limits and returned. She had left Rivers on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
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Women’s Institute
Pug Rivers Gazette
Ruperts Land
All Canada
Bristol
Detroit
Wheatland
Pilot Mound
Rivers Cadets
Neepawa
Swan River
Strathclair
Dakota
Gilchrist
H. J. Marsh
Sturgeon Falls
Ont
Paul Cuddihy
Rouyn
N.G. Co
West Coasters
Wadena, Sask
Wadena Union Hospital
L. Rubin
F. D. Taylor
John Silver
Silver
Wheat City
Roseville Mission Church
Roseville
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