Looking Backward at the Tas Eivens Gazerts 1936 to 1911
A dated column tracks past items from October dates across years 1936 1938 1926 1921 1911. Topics include health cautions on infantile paralysis visiting rules a truck collision at Bell Crossing pastor and incumbency changes at Rivers United church Anglican charges a Young Conservative club banquet a royal and girls club fair sports by Rev A B Hall a municipal bridge cost fifty dollars and a lawsuit involving William Fish Harris Newton Rivers against a Brandon police magistrate.
Courts of Revision Heard 140 Appeals
Daly council sat as a court of revision on Tuesday last dealing with 76 appeals against the assessment. Rivers town council, on Oct 1, sat as a court of revision handling 64 appeals.
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Courts of Revision
Oshawa man found guilty in murder and to be hanged
Sentenced to hang December 10 for the murder of Theresa Laurie, 34, by George Bilton, a 35 year old Oshawa laborer. The Ontario assizes jury deliberated an hour before Mr Justice Keller Mackay imposed the death sentence. Bilton had attempted suicide by hanging Monday and was handcuffed in court since then.
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Hong Whitby
Eorge Bilton
Oshawa
Theresa Laurie
Ontario Assizes
Bilton
Keller Mackay
Pioneers to squatter life in modern city styles
The article sketches a contrast between rugged early settlers who cleared rough backwood ground and present urban residents who inhabit stylish, comfortable homes. It notes that a cushioned Chesterfield sofa marks only the start of elevated living for today’s squatters in cities.
Canadian Legion County Fair Draws Big Crowd
The first annual county fair sponsored by the Riverly Branch Canadian Legion drew a large attendance thanks to good weather. Home grown produce and canned goods were well displayed and midway concessions thrived. Judges Mr and Mrs D Wilton from Minnedosa and agriculture extension reps oversaw judging in the afternoon. B J Ellis managed, C J Foster served as secretary. Entertainment committee included G M Henderson J W Hanlon F G Taylor and H W Cameron.
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Rivery Branch
Canadian Legion
B. J. D. Ellis
C. J. Foster
G. M. Henderson
J. W. Hanlon
F. G. Taylor
H. W. Cameron
War Assets siren found unsuitable after sale acceptance
A fire siren offered for sale by the War Assets corporation and accepted by the town council at a meeting held last week was found unsuitable for the purpose here. The revelation came on Saturday, delaying plans for its use.
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War Assets Corporation
Thanksgiving Day Public Holiday Notice for Gazette
Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday. Monday next, Oct 14, is Thanksgiving Day. Due to the holiday, advertisers are asked to submit copy for next week’s issue to the Gazette office by this week end.
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Gazette
Council actions from Oct meeting. land sale and assessor terms
At the Oct. 2 meeting the council accepted W Myles offer to buy NE 31-12-21 for $100. C L Thring was engaged as assessor for 1947 at $100 salary. The assessor was instructed to revise valuations in townships two, three and six.
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Dnly Council
W. Myles
C. L. Thring
Certificates War Savings Stamp Sales Here Over 28700
Rivers post office reports 28700.50 total sales of war savings stamps and certificates through September 30. Postmaster G. M. Henderson lists 45226 WSS worth 11806.50 in certificates 17394.00 in total certificates and a grand total of 28700.50. Summary notes omitted payroll deduction issued certificates.
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Rivers Post Office
G. M. Henderson
WSS
Memorial to Two Young Men at Roseville Church Unveiled
Roseville church honored J O H Nevill and Drummond Chapman with a World War II memorial during harvest service led by Rev Canon I A Norris of Brandon. The dedication recognized two pilot officers of the Royal Canadian Air Force who did not return. A large crowd attended the ceremony with dedicatory prayers for the fallen.
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Roseville Church
Carnegie
Roseville Ighureh
Canon I A. Norris
Brandon
Merved
RCAF
J. O. H. Nevill
Drummond Chapman
Town buys two strings of festoon lights
Town council decided last Monday to purchase two strings of festoon lights from the Manitoba Power Commission. Three other strings, bought by the board of trade, were recently placed on Second Avenue.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Board of Trade
Second Avenue
Blizzard Dumps Heavy Snow Across City and Region
Residents awoke to the season’s first blizzard as Rivers station logged 134 inches by noon. Weekend travelers faced delays. a second heavy blanket was expected Monday night. By Tuesday noon streets resembled lakes as melt slush formed.
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the Rivers Meteorological Station
Matthews to address Riv ers board luncheon at Alexandra
J E Matthews MP will address a Riv ers board of trade luncheon at the Alexandra hotel on October 15 at 6 pm. All members urged to attend and tickets are available from the entertainment committee. Matthews supports a local bank locate campaign, said Jack Gilchrist, president, last week.
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J. E. Matthews
Rivers Board of Trade
Alexandra Hotel
Matthews
Jack Gilchrist
Nightclub Chorus Girl Teaches Fifth Grade by Day
Alice Byrne aged 24 works as a chorus girl in a Chicago nightclub from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Between costume changes she prepares for her daytime job as a fifth grade teacher at a Chicago public school.
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Alice Byrne
Chicago
Britain adds 2.6 million workers to home and export orders
London Express notes Britain has 2.6 million more workers on home and export orders than a year ago, yet only small portions entered cotton spinning, weaving, and woollen industries. Compared with June 1939, cotton spinning and weaving employ 100,000 fewer workers and woollen 56,000 fewer, explaining strained consumer patience for cotton and wool products.
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London Express
London
Britain
Split Home Described as Destructive Like Atomic Split
A fragment describes a split home as destructive, comparing it to the splitting of the atom and implying severe damage or fracture within the dwelling. The language suggests a metaphorical or symbolic interpretation rather than a literal scientific event.
Wheatland to Have Street Lighting Soon
A gang of workmen have been busy at Wheatland raising power lines to serve that village with street lighting during the past week.
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Wheatland
We must go beyond our duty to reach a different world
A compact statement urging bold effort to transcend current obligations in pursuit of a new, imagined realm. It implies collective striving and a belief in transformative travel beyond present limits. The tone is aspirational and directive, reflecting a mission mindset.
Mrs Creamer Former Resident Dies in Winnipeg
Margaret Lavina Creamer aged 70 died in Winnipeg Wednesday after living there 16 years. Predeceased by husband Edward, she was a Friendship Rebekah lodge member. Survived by sons Gordon Winnipeg and Clarence Victoria, B C. four brothers. five grandchildren. one great grandchild. Funeral held in Winnipeg Saturday at Brookside cemetery. Rev H B Duckworth conducted services.
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Creamer
Winnipeg
Margaret Lavina Creamer
Rivers
Gordon
Clarence
Victoria, B.C
Brookside Cemetery
H. B. Duckworth
Daly Council Selects Delegates to Manitoba Municipalities Meet
U M M delegates Reeve T H Seens and Councillors H M Clark E H Wolfe and D Robins will attend the annual convention of the union of Manitoba municipalities. The decision was made at Daly council meeting held last Tuesday.
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T. H. Seens
H. M. Clark
E. H. Wolfe
D. Robins
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Daly Council
New Equipment Installed at Rivers Service Station
Rivers Service Station operated by Donald Mitchell has installed new equipment this week including two automatic registering gasoline pumps. The facility now features floodlit overhead lighting.
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Rivers Service
Donald Mitchell
Painted to the eyebrows Rivers Rose and other color notes
A writer spots a decorative materials chart with color names tagged to places across Canada. Alberta Calgary Cream Banff Blue, BC Golden Green Rev ersake Red, Saskatchewan Yorkton Yellow Grenfell Green, Ontario Ottawa Orange, Manitoba Brand on Buff Grey. Names on trains and a dig at rivers and people follow, ending with resolve to keep going.
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Alberta
Calgary
Banff
B.C
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Ontario
Ottawa
Manitobe
Brandon
Gladstone
Divided Christians face a world split by conflict
The article argues that Christian divides mirror global divisions with no simple remedy. It contrasts sectarian rifts and calls for unity through shared values, while noting enduring tensions among denominations and communities. The piece emphasizes dialogue over confrontation and urges inclusive action.
The Story of Daly Rural Municipality Formation
New residents arrived in 1906 as Daly Municipality formed its governance. Appointed officials included assessor James R. Shanks for $25, and a corps of wardens, constables, and appraisers. By law motor vehicles were limited to four miles per hour near riders, with rules for signaling, yielding road space, and registering autos. Some residents preferred old farm wagons for trips to Brandon, viewing it as a holiday picnic.
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James R. ‘Shanks
Agercent
Wilson
W. Haliday
T. Thomson
Richard Baily
J. H. Barker
Percy Hays
Siam Evvang
Thomas Bradley
John Laing
Enor Us
Municije
Daly Municipality
Brandon
Mer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tas Eivens Gazerts
Bell Crossing
John Dunnett
Rivers United Church
E. L. Williams
Edmonton
Rivers, Bradwardine
Rapid City
Young Conservative Club
Major Taylor Dso
Roya’ and Girls’ Club
A.B. Hall
William Fish Harriss Newton
James
Saeetell
Midway
D. Wilton
Minnedosa
Department of Agriculture Extension Service
D.C. Coleman
Rowan ‘C. Coleman
Monty
U.M.M
Rose
Bradwardine
CPR
Carberry
Revlelstoke
Moose Jaw
Hamiota
CNR
Kelowna
Watrous
Redditt
Rivera
Daly
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