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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 03, 1949

Page

6

Bradwardine Farmer Albert Baily Dies at 58

Albert C. Baily of Bradwardine district passed away suddenly last Friday in Brandon during a medical checkup. He was 58, survived by his wife Alice Woods, three children George Mervyn Eleanor, and siblings Foster Roy B J Allan and Mrs. M Bankart. Funeral held Monday at St. Matthew’s Brandon with Rev J R Flager.

Albert C. Baily Bradwardine Iyrandon Mr. Baily John Baily Daly Municipality Alice Woods Lenore George Mervyn Eleanor Brandon Foster Roy Port Mann B.J Allan Mary) Bankart Calgary St. Matthew’s Church Ancrum Cemetery J. R. Flager Clarence Beil Clifford Scott George Maitland John Blackford George S. Seater Peter Livingstone

Young People of Rivers Behaved Well Monday

The readable portions describe Rivers youths mostly well behaved during a Mondo evening Halloween event. Despite garbled text, it notes festive attire, gatherings, entertainment, and a generally happy mood with good spirits, amid a pleasant weather outline.

Rivers

Distemper Hits Dog Population in Rivers District

Distemper sweeping Rivers district has decimated the dog population. The epidemic has killed some dogs and led to others being destroyed. Affected animals show lung, eye, nose, and nervous system involvement. Keep children away from suspected cases and provide clean dry pulces with milk and strong broth.

Five of seven town council resignations noted

Thirty years ago Rev A R Hall began duties as rector of St James parish. A crocus in bloom was found by W Cannon of Mayne district. Andrew Common, pioneer of Bradwardine, died at 93. Irene Beth Gray married John Laing at Bradwardine.

A. R. Hall St. James Parish W. Cannon Mayne Andrew Common Bradwardine Irene Beth Gray John Laing

Local Kiwanis Club Formed in Souris-District Event

A new Kiwanis club opened in Rivere district with Jack Ricklile of Woaiiniped directing. Twenty six members and six visitors attended the Alexandra annex meeting chaired by Souris club officials. Hugh Wilson, past president, guest speaker, with remarks from David Duncan, Souris vice president, and Art Moses and Elvin Wright. Dr. Harry Ross Brandon, lieutenant governor of Kiwanis for western Canada, made a highlight visit.

Rysy Pree Pew Oorstatizihesd Promicere Aliiger Alexandra Annex Beyan Gre Up Souris Hugh Wilson David Duncan Sourix Art Moses Elvin Wright Harry Ross Brandon Kir Wallis Western Canada

Ottawa hears plea for federal commission on trans-Canada highway

The Trans-Canada Highway System Association urged Ottawa to create a royal or federal highways commission to oversee the project. It favors the northerly Yellowhead route over the Rockies and says merits of that route are overwhelming. Other discussed paths include a southern route via Crow's Nest Pass and a central route via Kicking Horse Pass.

Ottawa trans-Canada Highway System Association Yellowhead Royal Commission On Transportation Highway Association Rocky Mountains Dominion Royal Commission Federal Highways Commission Rockies Yellowhead Pass Lethbridge Alta Crow's Nest Pass Calgary Banff Kicking Horse Pass

Manitoba Voters to Vote Thursday in Lansdowne Race

Manitoba election day is Thursday November 1. In Lansdowne constituency two candidates contest the seat held 13 years by M R Sutherland MLA of Griswold. They are Mr Sutherland and T H Scene reeve of Daly municipality both with long public service.

Manitoba Lansdowne M. R. Sutherland Griswold Mr. Sutherland and T. H. Scene Daly Municipality

CN Telegraphs to Build Booster Station Here

CN Telegraphs launches a booster station on the main line between Winnipeg and Saskatoon, east of the depot, a one story all metal heated and fireproof building. The plan includes new carrier service between Winnipeg and Edmonton with 12 telegraph and four telephone channels and expansion of Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton circuit facilities. A second booster is planned at Melville, with further repeater stations at Brandon Kipling Sask Vermilion to follow as part of a 1460 mile upgrade for prairie telegraph lines.

Canadian National Railways Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton Melville

Layouts by Matheson Featured in The Gazette

The Gazette debuts new advertisement signatures with layouts prepared by Lieut. Alex Matheson of Rivers. Matheson, known for CJATC magazine The Link, is an accomplished artist and popular emcee at many local functions.

Lieut Alex Matheson Rivers Lieut. Matheson CJATC the Link

Local exchange switchboards filled with new demand

The third switchboard of the local telephone exchange is loaded as new facilities blanks have been used up. Mrs. O Hall, chief operator, says applications keep coming in with 26 total including 1 for country service and 10 for Rivers. Manitoba phones office also holds many on file. Clip and post new numbers near subscribers’ phones.

O. Hall Rivers Manitoba Telephones

Ice worms prove Northern Mail right in Pas humor letter

The Pas paper mocks skeptics as ice worms are confirmed by Arctic Institute findings in Alaska and Yukon. Walter A. Wood notes worms up to an inch long, possibly the first glacier worms north of permanent snow. The Northern Mail declares science catching up with local knowledge.

The Northern Mail New York Arctic Institute of North America Alaska Yukon Walter A. Wood Institute Hte Northern Mail Pas

Nehru says India to stay in Commonwealth at republic birth

In a bilingual address to Canada and Ottawa’s leaders, Prime Minister Nehru declares India will remain within the Commonwealth as it becomes a republic in three months. He argues peace and freedom hinge on Asia’s uplift, notes India’s economic focus, and indicates discussions on wheat and Indian investment with Western nations.

Ottawa Ocp Nehru India Orotawa Canada Asia Far East Commonwealth United States Pandit Nehru

Birthday Notices Amid November Greetings and Names

Novembers bring well wishes for Hanny Binhday and several local names including Derwyn Lowe Sherri Dan and Mrs Ferguson. Other entries cover Carlton Dennison Lilius Wareham Mrs Oakey Subsky and Miss Ade Wareham with dates in early November and November 5 6 and related salutations mention Brady Jardine and Tre Panier in B C.

G. A. W. Ferguson Brady Jardine Carlton Dennison Lilius Wareham S. B. Oakey A. Subsky H.R. Falk Trepanier B.C Ade Wareham

Father of Scholarship Winning Son Learned to Play Violin

Alex W. Whyte, a Rivers violinist and teacher, recalls learning the instrument the hard way to support his family. His six year old son Donald earns well from violin performances, having recently won a United Scottish scholarship worth 25 dollars in Winnipeg. Donald’s talent is evident from festivals at Virden and Hamiota and top marks in Trinity College exams, carrying on the family violin legacy from grandfather Donald Lowe.

PO C. Mervin Moxley RCAF PO Bert Shylega England Alex. W. Whyte Rivers Donald Virden Hamiota Trinity College Mrs. Whyte Bradwardine Donald Lowe

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