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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1952
Page
5
Drought conditions in Manitoba raise farmer concerns along the Red River. At Morden wells have failed and dugouts dried, while Morden’s waterworks aid surrounding farms hauling water for stock. Near Rivers, ponds show severely reduced moisture after heavy autumn rainfall, though no wells reported dry yet.
Rev. F. W. McNally addressed Canadian Legion members at Rivers United Church on Sunday, warning against trusting armaments. He urged turning to God as the nation faces tough times, saying Christ cannot be confined to a uniform and that ultimate aid comes from God, not material strength.
Scottish cattle in quarantine for 60 days in Northern Ireland may be imported directly into Canada from Northern Ireland ports. They must undergo an additional 30 days in a Canadian quarantine station. The measure takes effect November 15, 1952, per the Ottawa information branch of the Department of Agriculture.
Deer hunters gather across the district as a stray bullet from a southwest shot breaks through two layers of siding and plaster to strike a kitchen stove at the J N Dyck farm one mile south of Daly church. Owners were in the kitchen but escaped injury. Reports note many carcases found and farms posted no shooting signs while locals recall prosecutions over deer hunting. An unusual visitor from Portage la Prairie, Keith Bradley, fired a bow and arrows at a farm door, splitting a board.
A car went out of control on a river west curve, wrecked completely. FO Leonard J. Halpin of CJATC was found unconscious with concussion and scalp wounds, transported to station hospital. Vehicle reportedly sped, struck a truck on the east Rivers bridge on Oct 10. earlier crash left Halpin and a companion unharmed.
An American show was staged for scholars of Brooke school on Tuesday afternoon. A repeat performance followed for personnel of the camp in the evening.
Brigadier D. Schreiber, former chief of staff to the Duke of Gloucester, asserts an individual uses 30 feet 5 inches of toothpaste annually. He adds that every leap year the consumption rises to 2 feet 6 inches.
The Rivers New Sarum telephone installations total about 650 units with 331 to 317 in the airport area. Extensions in Rivers are not counted. The exchange is partly automatic and partly manual, with more switchboards added in past years. A company man says more phones await extension if materials are available. Fully automatic exchanges allow direct dialing to Manitoba and other provinces and U S cities.
At its annual meeting on Nov 18 Bradwardine Pool elected A Lowe and G Post as new directors to replace G Seens and Walter Lowe. Other directors include T Gerard, R Gerard, S Neal, and A Veitch. Veitch noted a recent Winnipeg convention with speakers Henwood and Hamilton. Raffia is sourced from palms in Madagascar and Brazil.
The town of Rivers shows 557 families in the latest Dominion census. One group accounts for 346 families with 185 living without adults at home. seven children under 24 reside in one home. Within this group 82 families have one child, 73 have two, 37 have three, 10 have four, and eight have five children. A second group lists 211 families across three age classes, with 169 families containing under 14 year olds or mixtures, 22 with under and over 14, and 20 with all over 14. Children under six total 209, plus 147 aged six to 13.
Arthur Hunter son of William and unknown Hunter pioneers of Daly’s southeast corner died Monday at 55. He farmed in Brannon district years, lived in Nesbitt ten years. Survived by wife two sons two daughters two brothers David and Ernie of Hunterville. Funeral at St Pauls United Brandon church with Brandon cemetery interment. Quebec is the oldest province in Canada.
Twenty MPs reassembled in Ottawa for the seventh session of Canada's 21st parliament amid talk the session may be the final one before a general election. The author visited Toronto's royal agricultural show, reflecting on veterans and Manitoba entrants, as the throne speech previews government plans for the session.
Birthday events span generations with J. N. Airey of Rivers marking his sixtieth birthday and Darlene Langman turning one. The Gazette notes family dinners, local guests from Bunclady Brandon and Port Arthur, and new subscribers joining the paper list from Rivers and across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Mrs Marie Lona Allen wife of Alfred James Allen of Rivers died suddenly Monday morning at Brandon General Hospital from cerebral hemorrhage. In her 26th year she leaves her husband an eight month old son her parents Mr and Mrs L Caplette two brothers Joseph and Gordon and four sisters Lena Josephina Marjorie and Fleury all of Rivers Funeral service held at the Roman Catholic church with interment in Rivers cemetery Brockie of Brandon in charge of arrangements.
Winter spread across town Sunday November 23 as 4 pm snowfall drifted to white ground and temperatures fell. Frost shield warnings issued for vehicles while curling season promos roll out and skating tickets go on sale ahead of December events.
At the 22nd annual Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce convention in Brandon, speakers outlined industry attraction strategies, oil prospects, agriculture, and community betterments. Geologist John Ower noted Canada’s oil supply could last about 20 years if demand remained steady, but at a 300,000 barrel daily intake reserves would cover less than 15 years.
Rex Theatre marks five years in Rly ers with official open anniversary week. Mayor J R Stratford declares the event and praises the theatre for local impact. Coun Harvey E Forman notes Rex restored town confidence as district revamping follows. Chairman R J McKenzie chairs events through Saturday.
An advertisement informs of a Progressive Conservatives nominating convention in Lansdowne constituency. The event originally set for December 8 has moved to Wednesday December 10. Meeting place is Alexander and time is 2:00 PM.
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