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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
4
Rivers for a few days last week took on small city look as activities began Wednesday with a circus film at the local theatre and Friday apple distribution. Downtown lighting, an airport band, and horse processions announced the fair while shoppers crowd streets Saturday. Loudspeakers offered religious music and a controversial incident with two women locking horns drew attention amid the bustle.
William A. Common, 60, longtime Bradwardine resident and engineer at the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre, died of a heart attack after a fishing boat overturned near Elphinstone. Four others survived in near exhaustion. Sgt. Earl Common, on leave from Paris, is among relatives. Funeral plans pending as Karl Common heads home from France. Also noted, long-time Stenjacke mayor Dr Bernard Hayes serves 32 years, a possible Canadian record.
The two day fall fair drew large crowds Saturday after a moderate Friday. Exhibits in grains and horses impressed. awards went to Albert J. Bowman Thatcher for best wheat, D. McFadden for barley, McFadden for oats and flax, with multiple prizes in wheat classes and Regent and Redman awards. Grand champion heavy horse went to Robert Kedzie. numerous other livestock and saddle pony classes recognized winners from Brandon Rivers Oak River and surrounding areas.
Rivers reports its first polio case, three year old Barbara Klassen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Klassen. She was taken to Winnipeg and admitted to the children's hospital after tests by Dr G Wortzman indicated positive. It was the district's only case this past week.
A fall bee at the cemetery is planned for next Wednesday afternoon Oct 8 at 2 00 o clock. Work has been done this season removing rocks weeds and reshaping graves plots and shrubs. For more information contact Wilson Humphries Mrs G M Henderson or Mrs M Westwood. Veteran Harvester At 13 John Banman of Wymark Sask is a veteran harvester. He has driven a farm truck since six and operated a combine over 400 acres at twelve. This year he is at it again.
Walter G. Dinsdale reflects on Newfoundland history from Cabot’s landfall in 1497 to its 1948 confederation vote. He notes isolation, the growing trans Canada highway expected by 1955, and Newfoundland’s old world charm shaping Canadian life for both Brits and Americans.
An auto reported stolen last week was recovered after it was damaged in transit. A knocked down stop sign at Third and Quebec, with paint traces matching the vehicle, was attributed to its operators. Police seek the offenders.
A break-in at Rivers arena occurred after the Friday light horse show program. No cash was taken but one carton of Export cigarettes and a full package found near the broken window entry point.
September 1952 marked a notable first for the Rivers meteorological station as no snow fell for the month, the first time since its 1939 opening. A strong thunderstorm on Sept 12 produced gusts up to 80 mph, while temperatures ran above normal and rainfall aligned with long-term averages.
A Tuesday storm brought strong winds up to 52 mph and heavy rain. Clouds moved swiftly, air turned chilly, and visibility dropped to about 15 feet in some areas. Local residents reported a dramatic shift from a pleasant day to severe weather.
The bureau of statistics reports plenty of turkeys in Canada for Thanksgiving. Despite high death loss during the past season, the number of gobble-gobbles on farms increased from 3,167,000 at June 1 to 3,300,000 on Aug. 1.
A feature recounts Edmonton residents profiting from land deals and oil stocks, highlighting a self-made Alberta professional whose wealth surged to millions while living simply. It also notes youths turning to oil interests, barbershop anecdotes, and a life arc from modest beginnings to mounting fortunes, ending with a continuation teaser.
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