This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
1
The passage notes routine cabinet reshuffles and the press gallery awaiting changes on dull Ottawa days. It mentions mortality and expediency in institutions, plus Hamilton Spectator reporting a ball with bonds and a person failing to appear for trial, illustrating consequences of misplaced confidence.
Misa Betty Neal wed Leonard Nesbitt of Oak River in a Nov 23 ceremony at the United Church. Rev. J. Ross officiated as pink and white décor framed the service. Betty wore white brocade satin and net with pearl accents, carried red roses. Greta Maxwell was bridesmaid, Keith Purdy groomsman, ushers Earl Gerrard and Clifford Wool. Reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to honeymoon in Winnipeg and reside in Oak River district.
Foreign Under Secretary Ernest Davies in London said reports claiming Lhasa fell to Chinese forces and that peace talks were underway were without foundation. Governor-General Viscount Alexander unveiled a stained glass memorial at Sunnybrook hospital for Royal Regiment of Canada dead in two world wars. RCMP investigated a fire at Darlingford skating rink with suspicions of arson. Three Miami women known as the bras siere brigade received one year in prison for grand larceny and related charges involving stolen money from Southern Bell.
A bound volume claimed as the first map of Hudson Bay sold at auction in London for £420. Published in Amsterdam in 1612, it includes Latin writings by Henry Hudson and is believed to contain the first printed accounts of the explorer's North American discoveries.
The West Berlin Montags Echo reports 1,600 fully armed East German peoples police entered East Berlin over the weekend to counter Aled troops reinforcements. Meanwhile 47 Doukhobors imprisoned in British Columbia for arson and other crimes may receive paroles as a special Doukhobor affairs committee recommends screening for possible release.
Kids meet Radolph the Red Nosed Rein Deer in a VIEW-MAS TER Reel display at Gilchrist’s drug stores. The illustrated fall color story comes to life in three-dimensional photographs for 55 cents, featuring Roy Rogers Hopalong Cassidy and Gene Autry.
The Friendship Rebekah lodge No 27 opened with officers elected for the year. Noble Grand Mrs Wonnell, Senior Grand Mrs M Jellitt, Vice Grand Mrs Maxted, Financial Secretary Mrs E Richardson, Auditor Mrs Boo Lind say, Auditors Mrs J Mitchell and Mrs J Frame, Trustees Mrs R Sorrowmain, Mrs 2 Twiege and Mrs Bo Mitchell.
A fragment from the Hrackville Recorder and Times remarks that Hussian advisers to North Korea suggest artillery laid behind their lines could deter retreat and speed assaults. The piece speculates UN forces might coax a counterfire but cautions the war could end with North Korean defeat rather than a negotiated settlement.
Alberta works minister D R MacMillan urges legal limits on speed and car use to curb auto accidents. He notes two thirds of crashes are due to excessive speed and supports making it legal to manufacture irons? vehicles for lower speeds. He cites fines and jail terms as insufficient to curb speeding. The piece also cites criticism from Hamilton Spectator about United Nations criticisms in a separate column.
Mayor Frank Goldsworthy said final approval for CN railway North Shore development rests with residents. He returned from Montreal after meetings with CN directors and emphasized the decision will be made by the people through a plebiscite.
Port Arthur News-Chronicle notes the 1883 Algoma wreck at Isle Royale and says no subsequent loss of life from navigational failure on Upper Lakes passenger ships. Yet the passenger trade shows signs of nearing an end, contrasting with hopes of revival.
The letter recalls Dr. Ryerson's school system reforms and urges making the ten commandments compulsory for all teachers. It argues these commandments are ancient foundational truths essential to civilization and social life, and should be memorized by every child.
The Toronto Financial Post argues Canada needs a truly conservative party embracing prudent policy change. It rejects government by handouts and warns there is no magical path to wealth and health, urging leadership aligned with long term national interest.
A historical note states that ten years ago Britain had 6560 people earning over £6000 before taxes, but only 86 individuals paid more than £6000 after taxes. The claim highlights the impact of taxation on high incomes and the rarity of top earners post tax.
At Forman's nursing home on November 26 1950 Mr and Mrs A L Greene welcomed a daughter in this birth notice.
Mrs J H Maxwell expresses gratitude to friends in Rivers for flowers cards and tokens while she was in hospital noting appreciation for their thoughtfulness and support.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.