Wartime rationing and postwar progress in Rivers
War era meat rationing limited dog feed to Seeing Eye dogs, while locals taught pets to pull wagons and chase cats. VJ Day observed with shop closures, and a large Air Force Day drew about 12 000 attendees at No 1 CNS Kamloops. The rink project neared completion with 4000 5000 needed, mayor Grant nearing retirement and urban-municipal co operation discussed.
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Rivers
No. 1
Cns
Kamloops
Canadian Radio Operator Talks With Russian Behind Iron Curtain
Edmonton amateur J W McClure connected via mobile transmitter with a Russian under the Iron Curtain. The Russian speaker notes the local weather is cool in his district while the exchange was conducted from Canada.
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Edmonton
J. W. McClure
McClure
Double Silver Wedding in Stephen Minnesota
Mr and Mrs A L McFarlane visited Stephen Minnesota for a week to attend the double silver wedding anniversary of the brother of the former and his wife.
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A. L. McFarlane
Stephen, Minn
Robert G. Sinclair Elected Mayor and Three Councillors Win
Robert G. Sinclair was elected mayor of Rivers over B J Eis. Three new council members James Frame W H Humphries and J R Stratford were elected. About 60 percent of rate payers voted. 20 ballots were spoiled for mayor and 16 for council. R B Lee did not win reelection. two other nominees were ROW Berg and E Dyer. Ward one in Daly saw Albert Chapman defeat Alex Guild 68 to 38 with four spoiled ballots. W Walker served as deputy returning officer at Harrow school.
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Robert G. Sinclair
Rivers
B. J. D. Eis
James Frame
W. H. Humphries
J. R. Stratford
Sinclair
Eulis
R. B. Lee
Row. Berg
E. ©. Dyer
W. T. Dyer
Local Chamber Opposes Daylight Saving Time
The local Chamber of Commerce went on record last Tuesday in opposition to daylight saving time. A resolution was forwarded to the peeponemic chamber. The Alexandra annex hosted the meeting with supper for T. B. Wright, manager, as guests. Mayor E. E. Grant received a fountain pen from James Frame. President F. D. Taylor offered best wishes as the presentation occurred amid a film showing.
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E. E. Grant
Chamber of Commerce
Alexandra Anex
Chamber
T. B. Wright
F. D. Taylor
James Frame
Cattle Rustlers Face Higher Reward in B C
The British Columbia beef cattle growers association raised the reward for arrest and conviction of cattle thieves from 150 to 500 dollars. The move reflects higher cattle market values rather than a surge in rustling. Kamloops, B C officials note.
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Kamloops
B.C
British Columbia Beef Cattle Growers Association
Rivers to Get Better Brand of Hockey Now
Arrangements for a three league circuit of six teams are near completion. Brandon Athletics Brandon College Neepawa Sou ris Dauphin and Rivers CJA TC will join. Rivers home ice will be a local rink with one home game weekly. Neepawa hosted representatives on October 25 to draft the schedule. Local hockey should bring strong action and a winter club from Winnipeg may attend the Rivers rink grand opening.
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Hockey League
Brandon Athletics
Brandon College
Neepawa
Souris
Dauphin
the Rivers
CJA- TC
Rivers Rink
Winnipeg
Armed serviceman fined for obscene talk in Rivers
A member of the armed services faced a justice of the peace in Rivers on a charge of using obscene language in public. Found guilty, he was fined 50 dollars plus costs, or 30 days imprisonment as an alternative.
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The
Armed Services
Rivers
W. T. Dyer
Justice of the Peace
Kept Going Geraldian Ontario Concert Survives Power Outage
A power failure during a Geraldian concert in Ontario silenced the lights but four young musicians kept performing. Some audience members hunted for lanterns while the performers continued using flashlights to finish the set.
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Geraldian
Cranberries From Toronto Peat Bog Draw Big Harvest
Toronto grower George B Mollard says his five year old cranberry venture on peat bogs near Toronto and MacTier could net about 15000 dollars this year. He notes the crop requires hard work, experimentation, and a gambling spirit but promises a good Christmas dinner supply.
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Toronto
George B. Mollard
MacTier
Mr. Mollard
Ontario
trustees hear more mileage claims for Rivers district
Two Rivers school board trustees heard additional mileage requests from van drivers E A Saville and R Madden at last week’s meeting. The board ordered payment on accounts totaling 68.14 dollars.
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Trustees of the Rivers School Board
E. A. Saville
R Madden
Grizzly chases man up tree in Kamloops incident
In Kamloops British Columbia a bear chased Roger Eakin to a tree during meal time. Eakin suffered leg lacerations but clung to his rifle and fired three point blank shots into the bears shoulder before it descended and left the area.
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Kamloops
B.C
Roger Eakin
Eaken
Britons Live Longer as Over-85 Population Grows
Official figures show Britain now has 193000 people aged over 85, with women outnumbering men by more than two to one. The age group in 1931 had far fewer elderly, reflecting increased longevity.
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London
Britain
Notice on garbage collection timing change
Privy pails and slop barrels will not be emptied after Friday October 28. Residents are asked to place wet garbage in cardboard containers to ease handling. By Br. McLaren.
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BR. McLaren
Halloween Goblins Warn Kids On Masked Night
A newspaper note warns of Halloween happenings on Monday October 31 with eerie sounds and costumed visitors seeking treats. It urges households to expect small goblins at doors, disguises, and a night of playful mischief followed by a late return with booty and excitement.
Rivers Gazette Files Highlight Local Political Pressure
Mayor Jonason and councillors faced resignation threats from Sam Mclennan amid political pressure. The town saw a Seton lecture draw scholars from Rivers High to Rapid City. A Red Cross branch formed. Forman house on Fifth avenue burned. Helen Ropchan and Harry Beltz wed at Morris. Bradwardine ladies packed 38 Christmas boxes for service personnel overseas.
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Rivers High School
Rapid City
Ernest Thompson Seton
Red Cross
Forman
Fifth Avenue
Bradwardine
Lansdowne Seat Contested By Seens And Sutherland
Reeve Seens and M R Sutherland were nominated at a non partisan convention in Alexander for the Lansdowne seat on a coalition platform. Sutherland is a Liberal with 13 years as a legislature representative, Seens a Progressive Conservative. The meeting featured Open meeting calls and criticism of the coalition executive’s undemocratic voting power. Premier Campbell attended and spoke on cabinet terms and hydro matters.
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Alexander
Manitoba
Sutherland
Seens
A. Wareham
Rivers
W. Pentland
Justice
Alex McPhail
Forrest
W. G. Wallace
New Sarum
Wheatland
D. L. Campbell
Campbell
E. Prefontaine
Winnipeg
Matera
F. D. Taylor
Coalition Association
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G. F. Barker
Pricea and Trade Board
Manitoba Power
Sgt
J. E. Luchuk
Italy
George Frame
George
Japan
Canadian Pacific Railway
Brandon
Gram
Union of Municipalities Urban Councils
FP. D. Taylor
Teu
Board of Trade
Grant
Department of Health
Bet
R. G. Sinclair
Russia
RH. White
John Morrow
Daly
Albert Chapman
Alex Guild
Harrow School
W. Walker
D. Edis
J. BR. Stratford
E. O. Dyer
RW. Berg
Jonason
Sam Mclennan
Helen Ropchan
Harry Beltz
Morris
Reeve Seens
M. R. Sutherland
Lansdowne
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