16 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
1
Hamilton Spectator argues that escalating traffic requires strict tests and disciplined driving as a public duty amid rising car numbers and pressure on roads. The piece warns relaxation endangers careful drivers and stresses driving as a public responsibility.
Postings show Dr. L Rabin in Montreal for postgraduate duties. Winnipeg visitors include Mr and Mrs George E Jeilift. Mrs Frank Walker returned from Port Arthur. H W Shaw and family left for Kingston Ont. George Cone Winnipeg Beach visited E Wonnell home. Mrs H J Wiens returned from Ninga and Jack J Epp home. Miss Daisy Snowden Oak River visited Wonnell. Melanie Havlik infant in Brandon hospital. R H White visited relatives in Winnipeg and renewed old Rivers connections.
The Sydney Post-Record recalls the old frontier from Labrador to British Columbia. A Northern Ontario farmer sold 104 sheep to avoid wolves. Fort William Times-Journal notes Dr Vannevar Bush on shaped explosive charges to pierce armor, saying heavy tanks may become liabilities.
Cabinet hints point to higher taxes and tightened belts while defence takes center stage in Ottawa and Washington talks. Prime minister St Laurent and Defence Minister Claxton press a Canadian role in world security, with inflation fears dismissed and talks of greater defence spending.
In early November 1950 twin sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. M Kowalcehuk in Toronto. A son was delivered at Porman's nursing home to Cpl James and Mrs. Flaherty on November 10. Forman's nursing home welcomed a son to Pte. David and Mrs. Williams on November 11.
Three-room house in Rivers town, one year old, priced at $1,300. Terms offered. Apply Excelsior Life, phone 6e7, Brandon.
El H Wolfe posts notice that a stray item arrived at his place on 16 November 22 and invites the owner to prove ownership and cover all costs, with a contact phone number for Rivers, PE.
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