Canada Shapes Korea Policy and Air Defense Plan
Ottawa reports Dominion policy taking shape as a portion of the 11,600 strong brigade may join Korea, with Canada seeking restraint unless Communist forces are expanded. External Affairs Minister Pearson outlines limits on expansion, while Formosa neutralization support and a Cairo pledge to return region to China are noted. Air defense focuses on Toronto Montreal priority with new radar bases and fast fighter planes built in Ontario and Quebec.
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Montreal
Ontario
Quebec
Doctor L Rubin Becomes Fully Qualified OB GYN
Dr. L Rubin completed three years of hospital work and examinations to become a fully qualified obstetrician and gynecologist. His studies were done in Winnipeg and at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. He returned last week from an eastern city where he pursued further post graduate work.
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L. Rubin
I Said Coalition Harmony Was Just Big Dream
Manitoba legislator speaks on coalition harmony as he returns to constituents after a period of negotiation. He recalls the death of J. O. McLeonughem and predicts a reshaped government after the next election. He urges prudence in post flood aid, warning against creating precedents that strain provincial finances.
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Coalition Harmony
Lan
Legislaure
Manitoba
Tae
Forgery arrests and hydro project updates mix in brief
A Ottawa court convicted a felon for forging checks copied from bank blotters with magnifying lenses. In Canada a hydroelectric project near Fraser Valley was announced with 92 miles east of Vancouver, using 0,000 horsepower turbines and 2,000 feet head. Other items note a Chicago smelting bid for an old Fort Madison factory and various deaths, accidents, and probate notices in Ottawa and Paris suburbs.
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Fraser
Vancouver
G E. Graner
Gritgh Columbia Electric Co
Chicago
Fort Madison
W. A. Shaeffer Pen Company
Keeping Whist Prizes in the Family Tourney Preview
Cribbage fans await a next week tournament as local players defend titles amid holiday events. The page also notes housing bids and seasonal sales with community notices and a Legion anniversary marked by decorations and a Christmas splurge.
Initial Successes in War Against Prairie Insects
Toronto reports early gains in controlling prairie insects in Alberta. Dominion entomologist Dick Painter of Lethbridge said two years of experiments, discussed at the Royal Winter Fair, have eased conditions for prairie farmers and their cattle.
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Toronto
Alberta
Dick Painter
Dominion Livestock
Lethbridge
Mrs T Miners 89 Died After Fall and Illness
Mrs Catharine Ann Miners 40, lifelong Rivers resident, died Monday after a fall and illness following transport to Portage la Prairie. Born Woodham Ontario April 12 1861, she moved to Manitoba in youth, married Thomas Miners, lived in Rivers since 1909. Survived by three daughters and one son. funeral Wednesday at United Church Rivers.
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Portage la Prairie Deseitas
Conger
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Woodham
Ont
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Rapid City
Thomas Miners
Miniata
Rivers
Miners
Laughters
Ivy Miners
Hugh Rea
Portage la Prairie
Bruce Butler
Lyle
United Church In
Harry Dodd
Hamiota
Victim in Hospital Victor in Court
A downtown street incident left the victim in hospital after a kick. The assailant faced a charge of creating a disturbance and appeared before Justice W. T. Dyer, aided by Const. Calcraft, and was fined $20 plus costs. Additional fines were imposed for driving to common danger, failing to stop at a stop sign, and intoxication.
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W. T. Dyer
Justice of the Peace
Const
Calcraft
Girls Club Formed Here on Thursday With 43 Members
Forty six girls met at the school last Thursday evening and organized into a Manitoba girls club led by Mies E Grant and Mrs L Wightman Supervisors will be Mrs Wightman and Mrs M Doyle Officers elected include June McDonald president Wihar Vine vice president and Sandra Taylor secretary Meetings are set for Thursdays at 7 00 p m at the school Leaders hope to enroll more girls aged 11 and over to fit a peerage course Sewing classes will be helped by Mrs John Morrow and Mrs M Wareham until further notice.
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W. Thompson
John Morrow
M. Wareham
Died at Maple Creek Sask Flurry Meadows notices
Death occurred at Maple Creek Sask on Monday for Flurry Meadows. Though he did not reside in the district, he will be remembered by old timers. Two brothers in law, Harry and Albert Wareham, left for the Saskatchewan point after news of the death.
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Maple Creek
Sask
Harry
Albert Wareham
Saskatchewan Point
Rivers United Church to Install Oil Heating System
Rivers United Church will install an oil burning heating unit costing about $1,600. The church board approved the project this week and work to remove the old furnace and install the new heater begins this week, aiming for completion by month end.
Local Kiwanians Guests at Brandon Kiwanis Meeting
Four Rivers Kiwanis members and their wives attended Brandon Kiwanis on Monday evening. The guests were Mr and Mrs T E Wright Dr L and Mrs Rubin Mr and Mrs Jack Gilchrist and Mr and Mrs Robert Twigge, marking a ladies night event.
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Rivers Kiwanis Club
Brandon Kiwanis
T. E. Wright
Rubin
Jack Gilchrist
Robert Twigge
Sgt Balls Posted to NWAC Edmonton
RH Balla arrived in Rivers when the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre reopened in 147 and has been posted to the Northwest Air Command at Edmonton. Accompanied by Mrs Balls, he left on Wednesday for his new station. He served with the RAF in England and Ceylon during World War II and joined the Canadian forces in 1941. The couple lived in Rivers for three years before moving to New Sarum.
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RH. Balla
Rivers
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Northwest Air Command
Edmonton
Balls
Set Balls
RAF
England
Ceylon
Canada
RCAF
New Sarum
Looking Backward at the Files of Tug Rivens Gala
A nostalgic column recounts events from the town’s past including Frank Wadham’s new dairy rig, a 35 year old curling season opening banquet, and local fires, shipwrecks, marriages, and obituaries. It notes a farm blaze near Carnegie and a river skating warning during mild weather, with brief memorials and community milestones.
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Tug Rivens Galattr
Frank Wadham
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association elects new officers
At the 31st annual convention held at Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, new officers were chosen. Lang Sands of Mission City BC was elected president, with R. Moore of Swift Current SK as second vice president. W E MacCartney of Brampton Ontario became managing director and secretary treasurer, while A W Hanks of Saint James was first vice president. Photo by Canadian Pacific.
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Sask
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Brampton
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