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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1951
Page
4
The Gazette will publish a limited souvenir edition to mark the visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to the district. A small run will be produced, and orders should be placed with the Gazette office by 6:00 pm on Saturday. Copies will cost 10 cents each.
A Kiwanis club gathering heard James Dunn describe his travels in Europe during his stay from the Tele of Cyprus. He displayed his own color photographs showing views of the island of Cyprus Athens France and Italy to the attendees.
W. J. Thomas, clerk in the office of the locomotive foreman in Rivers yards, was admitted to Brandon general hospital last week. His services with the Canadian National railways end in early November. His condition is good.
Lowering skies and dropping temperatures brought snow and ice to the district on Tuesday. Reports noted water in auto radiators freezing overnight, causing concern for owners.
Plans are being made by the Rivers chamber of commerce and city officials for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip to visit the airport on October 28. They will mark roads to the city, prepare for thousands of visitors, staff service stations and eateries, provide comfort stations near the airport, and decorate the area with flags. Mayor F. W. Williamson and Brandon are coordinating efforts to accommodate guests and keep operations open for visitors.
Annual thanksgiving services were held Sunday at Ancrum church with large congregations. The Rev. W. G. Chapman led the services, and the church was decorated with fruits and vegetables. The choir performed two anthems as part of the observance.
Dinsdale recounts his Brandon constituency journey to Ottawa with wife and two sons. He notes Ottawa’s severe housing shortage with rents up to 200 dollars, aided by Mrs J E Matthews, and describes taking seats in Parliament with three other new members after by-elections. He reflects on the ceremonial opening and the sense of responsibility in representing citizens.
The Rev. E. Bruce Copland MA, active in China since 1922, will speak at Rivers United church on Friday October 19 at 8:00 pm. He has served mission boards in Canada and the Anglican church and has worked mainly in Henan and west China. His departure was due to communist pressure and he will report on the Chinese church and affairs.
Canadian Press quick glances report a hairless calf on Albert Pearson’s farm in Bagley, Sask to need winter clothes. In Cahoe River ten men rope a huge bull to ship it to market, but it escapes into Canoe River. James Nicol retrieves a Japanese fishing outfit at the post, then learns his son in Korea is wounded. Brandon thief discards 5100 in bonds after a confectionery theft. Kitchener weighs tapping Lake Huron for future water supply. Galt notes early October warmth fools rose bushes into a second bloom. Canard group plans to supply cod liver capsules to pupils again this winter.
Rivers arena hosted a busy weekend of horseflesh tests and a quadrille exhibition. Rivers quadrille team won first, with Oak River second and Oakleigh third. entrants came from Wheat City Winnipeg and focal stables, captained by James Frame, sponsor Brandon Light Horse Society.
Pupils of Rivers junior high school attended a round table discussion at the monthly home and school association meeting. The gathering showcased notable talent among participants. They also considered joint Christmas tree entertainments for Anglican and United Sunday schools, with Mrs. E Westwood presiding. George Fitton Brandon, president of the Canadian trustees association, was named as speaker for the next meeting.
Blood donors numbering over 100 have registered with a ladies committee led by Mesdames E Westwood and G E H Jelliff. To hold a Rivers clinic 150 donors are needed. Rivers Kiwanis club arranged the effort but poor response ended that push. Mrs Jelliff said volunteers will finish the list and announce clinic details later. Contact Mrs Westwood at 301-2 or Mrs Jelliff at 133 to donate.
Delmar Ontario reports a misfired roof job when E P Moore found crews repairing the wrong house at 727 Third Avenue, prompting a settlement talk after a позsible mix-up.
Mrs. Stanley H. Langdon of Sydney Australia files for divorce claiming her husband sprinkled fish hooks in her bed as part of marital conflict. The complaint cites alleged repeated disturbances and seeks legal relief.
A notice indicates a planned visit to Rivers scheduled for Sunday October 28. Residents are advised to expect travel and related activities with local officials coordinating the event. The plan emphasizes community participation and safety measures for attendees.
Stratford nominates James R. Stratford as mayor by acclamation with no opposition. Rivers council gains T. E. Wright replacing J. R. Stratford. rural ward four votes Saturday between W. McGregor Veitch and Victor W. Airey. Reeve G. L. Davies leads council. rural ward six remains W. E. Smith. School board members C. J. McFadden C. Forman J. A. Gilchrist and F. Ashton re-elected.
Daly and Rivers council heads plus Lansdowne MLA stayed in Winnipeg on Tuesday for a reception honoring the royal couple. Attending were Mayor R. G. Sinclair and Mrs Sinclair of Rivers. Reeve G. L. Davies and Mrs Davies of Daly. T. H. Seens MLA and Mrs Seens. Mrs W. T. Dyer of Rivers. and Mrs Albert Baily Bradwardine.
More than seven million women are now in paid jobs in Britain and they contribute almost one third of the nation’s labor force, highlighting a significant shift in employment patterns and gender roles.
Road to the airport entrance is getting a hard coat. The main gate sits a quarter mile south of Rivers Bradwardine road. Plans reportedly include surfacing all thoroughfares in the New Sarum area.
Clarence Wagar, once a businessman in Rivers and now retired above the pool hall he built in town’s early days, was admitted to Brandon General Hospital on Wednesday with a broken leg after slipping on the floor during the night.
Premier Campbell announced in the Manitoba legislature that a fall referendum on coarse grain marketing will be held November 24. Voters will see a ballot asking Do you wish to continue to sell your oats and barley as at present? Yes or No with an X. Registration of voters in Lansdowne division proceeds at the municipal office.
Pupils enjoyed a day out on Tuesday to mark the royal visit. Stores did not declare a holiday and remained open.
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