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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1952
Page
3
A weekly piece argues that people blend idealism and realism, not as fixed categories. It cites Ford, Lindbergh, Bell, Edison, and Marconi as dreamers who turned visions into reality, and notes teams succeed by mixing experience with youth while cautioning against extremism. Perfection is rare, and the average person remains a balanced mix of both forces.
A historical survey traces portable tin tubs and early metal baths from England and France to the United States. It notes the slipper bath and sofa bath innovations, Napoleon’s small tub for his stature, Pauline Bonaparte’s mirrored tub, and Washington and Franklin’s 18th and early American bathing customs as bathing habits spread globally.
The text traces bathing from indigenous steam rituals to European tubs, the rise of weekly routines, and the shift from wash tubs to running water. It notes the first cast iron enamelled tub in Canada in 1903 and reflects on how plumbing and modern baths reveal past hardships and ingenuity.
Look Backwards notes clearing at First and Columbia for a new rink with cement footings poured. The Rev H B Duckworth a former Rivers pastor and marrying minister planned retirement in Winnipeg. Several burglaries reported including $1500 from Bradwardine store safe and $600 from James Scott home. Memorial window dedication for Wallace and Malcolm Martin at United church. Forty years ago Rivers planned to incorporate as a town.
Two fly-by knights Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis headline the Rex program this weekend with giddy comedy and laughter. The bill also includes Car-tune and News as the features roll, promising light entertainment for attenders beginning tomorrow at the Rex.
Tarbolton Harry Sibbald and Morley Peart of Burlington visited the Winnipeg home of Mr. and Mrs. William Sibbald. Tarbolton church service on Sunday was led by Mrs. J Armistead in the absence of Rev. John Armistead. A duet by Mrs. Armistead and Mrs. E. Wilson of Kenton was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. James Wedderburn are visiting relatives in Winnipeg.
Harvest season features a ready in minutes casserole using parsnips with steps for browning onions, thickening with flour and tomato juice, then baking with crumb topping. Also tips on lighting with torchiere lamps, wall picture hanging, and a homemaking help line from Manitobaover Canada Ride Winnipeg.
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