Looking Backward at the Files of Tien Hives
Thirty five years ago Hagstead and McLean of the well known grocery firm left town suddenly. Thirty years ago Pte S Zaharia formerly of the Winnipeg Grenadiers was buried with full military honours. A court case tried by Magistrate Dunsmore drew nearly every citizen of Bradwardine to Rivera. Town council received a gift of peony plants from the Prince of Wales as a memento of his visit to Canada. A memorial window to their two sons was placed in the United church by Rev S A and Mrs Martin. Rivers board of trade planned to hold a... Miss Kay Beaton bride elect was guest of honour at a surprise shower.
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Dunsmore
Bradwardine
Rivera
Prince of Wales
Canada
The
United Church
S. A
Martin
Former teacher Georgina Gillanders visits Daly and Falconer
Miss Georgina Gillanders formerly a teacher in Daly and storekeeper postmistress at Falconer Manitoba has been staying with Mr and Mrs J C Silcox. She taught at Aetna near Rivers about forty years ago and was a schoolmate of Mrs Silcox.
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Daly
Falconer, Man
Georgina
Georgie) Gillanders
J.C. Silcox
Local Notables Listed For Upcoming Dates
October 4 through October 9 list includes Mrs. John Robertson Dorothy Kolotylo Maureen Watkins Bradwardine Mrs. R J Lawlor nee Ruth Wareham Mrs W G Lowe Mrs C Brown nee Betty Higginson Vancouver BC October 9 Earle S Britton Ed Monton Alta
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John Robertson
Dorothy Kolotylo
Maureen Watkins
Bradwardine
R.J. Lawlor
Ruth Wareham
W. G. Lowe
Sherridan
C. Brown
Betty Higginson
Vancouver
B.C
Earle S. Britton
Monton
Alta
Canadian Scottish battalion reunion noted in Winnipeg
Bradwardine My. and Mrs. J. F. Topinka and family spent the last weekend at Whitewood Saskatchewan while W. Veitch attended the reunion in Winnipeg of the 16th Canadian Scottish battalion.
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J. F. Topinka
Whitewood
Sask
W. Veitch
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Council Endorses Vocational School Bond Proposal
The Winnipeg city council endorsed without dis gesting a rate payer submission to support the school board's 1.5 million bylaw for constructing a vocational school. The bylaw would cover the city’s share of capital costs.
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Winnipeg
Emigrants to Australia Face Historic Migration Plan
London Evening Standard reports New York dispatch estimates 80,000 British emigrants to Australia as the largest serial migration in history under plans by the Australian government.
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London
The
Evening Standard
New York
Australia
Return of Present Councils in Rivers and Daly Seen as Probable
Indications suggest no new faces on Rivers town council or Daly rural municipality for the next year with nominations on October 14. Mayor E. E. Grant and Steeve T. H. Seens have served long terms, while experienced councillors remain. A call for constructive criticism and active nomination day participation is made.
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Rivers
Daly
E. E. Grant
Steeve T. H. Seens
Grant
Rivers to Build Modern Theatre in Rivers Sask
A new theatre is planned in Rivers Saskatchewan with S Karby of Saskatchewan theatre chain as builder. A Regina contractor will oversee construction using local and out of town crews. The stucco finish, slanting floor, new seating, projection and sound equipment, and washrooms are specified. Estimated cost about 35000 dollars.
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Regina, Sask
S. Karby
Saskatchewan
Regina
Rivers
Two Tots Baptised In Wayne Wareham Baptism
The 97 year old James Scott christening gown featured in a family ceremony last Wednesday evening as William Scott son of Mr and Mrs William Wareham was baptised by Rev J W Lee. Wayne Albert infant son of Mr and Mrs Martin Wareham was also baptised that evening.
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James Scott Clan
William Scott
William Wareham
J. W. Lee
Wayne Albert
Martin Wareham
Princess Elizabeth to attend state opening of Parliament
London Reuters reports that Princess Elizabeth will make her first official appearance at the state opening of Parliament. The King and Queen will perform the ceremony during the last week of October, marking Elizabeth’s coming of age and her place in the proceedings as heir presumptive.
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London
Reuters
Elizabeth
Migration and ethnic mix fueling Balkan tensions
The article argues that chronic Balkan wars stem from large national groups living across borders, citing Romanians in Bulgaria and Czechs in Yugoslavia. It suggests World War I origins lie not in Poland but in the Sudeten German presence prompting appeasement factors in Czechoslovakia and beyond.
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St. Thomas Times-Journal
Balkans
Bulgaria
Romania
Yugoslavia
Yuguslaviany
Czechoslakia
Germany
Poland
Sudetenland
Czechoslovakia
Weather, drive, and bread in a new era of power
The piece notes persistent bad weather and rising dawn labor as residents endure rain and slush for science and bread. It mentions a shift to electric power service and the end of eight-cent bread deals, while describing local gravel and digger issues.
Fred Karienzig Named New Inspector for CRN Restaurants
Fred Karienzig, manager at Canada Railway News restaurant for six years, is appointed inspector for CRN services between the Great Lakes and Vancouver with headquarters in Winnipeg. He began duties Oct 1 after moving from Auitoken Ontario in 1941 to Rivers, where he built a home and engaged in local fraternal and sporting circles. His wife assists Friendship Rebekah lodge activities. they have two children and have sold their Rivers home to J A McKenzie.
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Fred Karienzig
Canada Railway News
Great Lakes
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Karlenzig
Auitoken
Ont
Main
Rivers
Daylight Saving Time And Insurance Save Vancouver Man
Edward Morrissey credited daylight saving time and a lapse prevented by eight minutes saved his family from destitution after a fire damaged the Morrissey home. A month-to-month policy had lapsed but a 20 day grace kept coverage until noon Saturday, and Morrissey received a $2500 insurance payout.
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Vancouver
Edward Morrissey
Morrissey
Royal Navy miners volunteer to return to mines
The Admiralty announced that Alex miners serving in the Royal Navy may volunteer to leave the service to return to the mines. The move would allow workers to resume civilian mining duties amid wartime pressures.
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London
Reuters
al Exminere
Alty
Ijn Frees
National Newspaper Week Reflections From The Gazette
Local readers comment on the role of a free press during social unrest. They praise The Gazette for promoting democracy and fostering pride in Rivers while highlighting the importance of newspapers as a voice for self-expression and community identity.
Newspaper Quotation on Local Press Value by Reeve Seens
Reeve T H Seens praises the local newspaper as essential for business and readers seeking local news. He notes the Gazette earns wide quotation across the Dominion, reflecting its influential views and responsibility to stand up and foster open discussion.
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Dominion
Open Forum Advocate Olro W. Brown Praises Free Press
Orlo W Brown argues for newspaper open forums where all sides are heard. He says the local paper is essential, likening unity without it to a graveyard without a tombstone. He asserts a free press underpins democracy and freedom of speech.
Rapid City Man Died in Accident
Gordon S. Riches manager of the United store at Rapid City died in Brandon hospital after an accident late Friday night when his loaded truck overturned on the highway near his name. He was crushed beneath the truck.
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Gordon S. Riches
United
Rapid City
Brandon
Vegstariana Nominates Chicago Naturopath for President
Old G.6.8 Detroit Free Press reports a Chicago naturopath nominated by the Vegstariana of America as their presidential candidate. The keynote claims guerrilla and elephant are the jungle’s strongest animals and do not eat flesh. The piece references Harold Laski and George Bernard Shaw in a satirical tone.
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Detroit
Chicago
Vegstariana of America
Harold Laski
England
Roosevelt
George Bernard Shaw
Local paper praised for outspoken stance and usefulness
The local paper earns commendation for its outspoken attitude on local issues and is praised as a newsy publication. It is noted as a strong advertising medium and competitive with other papers of its size.
Body of farmer found in dugout near home
Search for Samuel E. Henry, Pettapiece district farmer, ended when his body was found in a water filled dugout near his home. The search parties were organized on Saturday, when he was first reported missing.
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Samuel E. Henry
Manitoba cancer relief campaign under way in Rivers
Cancer education week marks the annual drive conducted by the Manitoba Cancer Relief and Research Institute. The Rivers women’s auxiliary of the Canadian Legion is cooperating in the effort.
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Manitoba Cancer Relief and Research Institute
Rivers
Canadian Legion
Eighteen Candidates Confirmed in Anglican Services
Eighteen candidates were received into the Anglican church in confirmation services held Sunday by Rt. Rev. W. W. H. Thomas, Bishop of Brandon, at Roseville Anecrum and St. James Rivers. G R F Ebsary presented five candidates at Rose and five at Rivers as large congregations attended. The bishop urged youth to go forward as loyal members of the church of your fathers.
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W. W. H. Thomas
Brandon
Roseville
Anecrum
St. James
Rivers
G. R. F. Ebsary
Roseeyed Avierunt;i
Church of Your Fathers
Early 20th Century Daly Community Notes and Town Progress
The account recalls a Bradwardine Anglican entertainment with vocal and instrumental acts, a two act operetta The Spinsters Club, and a Rivers minstrel show with local performers. It notes Bobby Wilkinson seeking funds for the town council, a 1913 April 15 procession at Cecil House, Claude Westwood unveiling a new hotel project, and rising meat prices. Mrs S B Nunn’s 1882 arrival and a service in Rivers Methodist church are mentioned, with continued coverage on page 5.
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Bradwardine
Messrs
Hollamby
Johnson and Lamb
Mesdames Hunter
Cranston
Goldsboro
Misses Smith
Armstrong
Spinsters Club
Morris, Hays
Hunter
Hunter and Smurray, Mrs. Chapman, Miss A. Hunter
Amateur Dramatic Society
Holden and Gronow
Charles Howard
J. Robbie
J. A. McKenzie
Cecil House
Main Street
First Avenue
Claude Westwood
Ferguson
Gazette
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Hagstead & McLean
Pte. S. Zaharia
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Rivers Board of Trade
Kay Beaton
James Frame
Life
New
Inspector Crn Restaurants
Mrs. Karlenzig
National Newspaper Week
Reeve T. H. Seens
Orlo W. Brown
Albert Weareham
Mr. Riches
T T. R. Grieve
W. G. Easton
Bobby Wilkinson
Bobby
Wheatland
S. B. Nunn
W. G. Wilson
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