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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
6
The biggest splurge of the year is underway with shops crowded and promotions everywhere. Shoppers fill aisles seeking deals as retailers push discounts and special offers. Local vendors report strong curb appeal and increased foot traffic during the event.
A Gazette reader note highlights Yuletide plans among families and service members. A padre at the base discusses interfaith matters and language adaptation in conversation with servicemen. A store scene shows chocolates and expected arrivals as the holiday mood grows.
The Rivers school districts decide on holidays from December 21 to January 3. The school board chose December 23 as the closing day and January 3 as the reopening date for boys, girls, and teachers.
November observances include Mrs. James Taylor, Donald McFadden, Joan West Wood on the 26th. Mrs. D. L. Stinson, Nov. 27. Mrs. W. Wareham and Harry Seaborn on the 28th. Navy tribute on the 30th for Judith Ann Cameron.
Rivers Kiwanis welcomed guests from Brandon Souris Russell and CJATC members as 118 attendees gathered in the community hall for a charter night. Harry Hoss served as master of ceremonies with J Proulx delivering the charter to T K Wright. Dr L Rubin and others presented tributes and gifts, followed by a ladies toast and a roses presentation to Mrs T E Wright.
E J Whiteway and wife leave Rivers for Sioux Lookout Ont as he takes a locomotive foreman post. He came from Brandon last June to fill F H Walker’s Wheat City assignment. Farewells were held with a clubbag gift from R Davis as roses went to Mrs Whiteway. A G Hamlyn from Swan River will replace him. Mrs Hamlyn and children have not yet arrived.
Edmonton Bulletin argues for harsher penalties over modern psychological treatments for four outrages. It contends fiends who murder, rape, or assault children cannot be cured and should be punished severely to deter future crimes.
The Chilliwack Progress argues the public grows weary of large sums needed for new schools and curriculum. It says public support would rise if students truly became better people through the reforms.
Readable notes indicate many food parcels leaving for Great Britain with shipments organized by local residents. The report mentions Canada as a transit point and a pattern of sending edible supplies to relatives overseas, reflecting wartime aid networks.
A Thursday evening variety concert drew a standing room only crowd with proceeds earmarked for Rivers school orchestra and teen town organizations. The CJATC combined services band led by Cpl Vic Scott highlighted the program joined by Brandon performers including Mrs W B Bain Roberta Wilkie Elaine Wiggins Barbara MacPhail Shirley King Alex Matheson Tom Lincoln and Hiram Hayseed and his Locbusters. Encores prompted audience singalongs and Lieut Alex Matheson’s bagpipes added novelty. James A McKenzie served as chairman.
The Canadian Legion premises on Main street have a new foundation after moving the former property from H. Seaborn. Work proceeds to transform the site into a clubroom and meeting space.
Meaford Ontario reports more than 50 farmers with 20 tractors gathering at Mr and Mrs John Ballard’s farm 15 miles east of Owen Sound to help construct a new home replacing a 10 room building destroyed by fire last week. The same group recently built a new barn for James Wiley of Euphrasia township whose barn was also destroyed by fire.
The league plans a December start for the season with all games set around Rivers Neepawa Brandon College Souris Dauphin and Brandon Athletes. Matchups include Dauphin at Rivers Neepawa at Rivers and Brandon Athletics at Rivers with Rivers hosting multiple teams in January and February including Brandon College Souris and Dauphin.
Santa Claus may visit Rivers by helicopter on December 17 bringing the Kiwanis Club and RCAF together. T. E. Wright says the flight from the north should land at 2:00 p.m. Downtown officials will greet him. children go to the Rex Theatre for a one hour cartoon program. Final date to be confirmed this week.
The Listowel Banner notes that after the federal Progressive Conservatives retook Toronto Greenwood by a larger margin, the provincial PCs won a nearby riding by about 2,700 votes. The paper argues these victories should renew PC confidence and honor Sir John A. Macdonald. Many Canadians share that belief.
Ed Airey, an employee of Rivers Quick Freeze Lab, suffered hand injuries Thursday while around a meat delicator. The machine started while his hand was beneath a grinding roller after a switch was accidentally flipped. He was taken to Brandenburg General Hospital and will retain full use of his hand, plant management said.
The Christmas Seal symbolizes the fight against tuberculosis and is on sale again in Manitoba. Over 20 years money raised stayed in-province and supported prevention. In past three years 750,000 Manitobans were x-rayed free. Dr E L Ross says TB is being beaten down. early detection can mean a cure. Everyone can be a partner by buying seals.
The Gazette will sell single copies for 10 cents starting December 1. The paper plans new features to be more interesting. Readers can join the mailing list to save and ensure future issues.
School trustees resolved to secure coverage under the Workmen's Compensation Act for the school caretaker and casual laborers. They also decided to call for van tenders for the coming year, with tenders due by noon December 15. Accounts totaling $2,482.11 were approved for payment.
Summer weather ended as fresh snow blanketed the district. By Monday morning the thermometer read 10 degrees above zero and by Tuesday it rose to 30 above, signaling a rapid shift to winter conditions.
The St Thomas Times Journal notes Richard H. Crossman, a leftist in Britain, suggested Britain is ruined to protect Canadian farmers from bankruptcy. The piece says such remarks grow as governments engage in foreign trade and may shift blame to others in other countries.
The Manila Red Cross announced 47 additional deaths from the October 31 typhoon in central Philippines, increasing the total dead and missing to 779. The known dead number 279 with 500 others missing and presumed dead.
Ottawa broadcast quotes Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs I. B. Pearson railing against tyranny and communism during a 90 minute world tour. He urged Canada to pursue its own path as a cooperative partner with the United States while praising Canadian American relations.
H J Varcoe was elected president of the Rivers agricultural society D C Jonason became mayor and R Wilkinson R G Sinclair and C Wagar were elected town councillors in the bye election Chester J McFadden elected manager and M E Bowman captain of the Pendennis baseball club A harvest accident crushed Orlo Brown’s foot during threshing R N Dunsmore and A W Johnson contesting the mayoralty seat Three candidates for ward four Daly municipality R W Dobson John Wood and O C Harvey Married Mabel Nowe and Elmer Westwood at Rivers A couple of stems budding lilac were brought to The Gazette office by Albert Stewart G M Henderson appointed postmaster succeeding R N Dunsmore Married Beatrice Jean Goodeve and Joseph Mitchell at Rivers Amos Buller died at his home in Prince Albert Be n Alex M Brown CCF candidate for Brandon spoke at a public meeting
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