Christmas harvest and odd exploits across the continent
The report details evergreen cutting for widespread shipments, a Milwaukee man injured by a repair robot, rope walker Harry Gaves on a 50 foot cable for two hours, a Los Angeles wife accusing her husband of switching light bulbs, and a Toronto coined word for Newfound land as Newland. Portland policewoman frees a suspect shoplifter who then reports theft of wallet and badge.
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Harry Gaves
Otovaria
Welcome Signs Placed To Curb Speed On Rivers Approaches
Three warning signs were planned for the northern, eastern, and western approaches to Rivers. Each sign will read Welcome to Rivers We Love Our Children Slow, Please, urging motorists to drive carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Wade
Young Liberals Meet in Brandon for Convention
Manitoba Liberal Progressive Junior section says about 150 delegates will register in Brandon on Saturday November 6 to set policy for the year. Premier Stuart Garson is to address the gathering as delegates from all districts converge for the annual convention.
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Young Liberals
Brandon
Manitoba
Manitoba Liberal Progressive Association
Stuart Garson
Board Seeks Plans for School Room Electrification
A school electrification plan is requested by the board to upgrade rooms in Rivers hook Fo 8 Meckertie, with features to be drawn up by the electrical board. The plan must gain approval from the Manitoba Power Commission and then be put to tender after necessary changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draswen
Urpward
Manitoba Power Commission
More Groceries and More Rent Says Mr. Abbott
Ottawa reports that Prime Minister Abbott announced general permits for imports of lettuce tomatoes and other vegetables from the United States and elsewhere starting Nov 1 while rent ceilings are boosted 10 percent with a further 5 percent where heating is landlord provided. He noted provincial control could be taken over or funded by the Dominion if provinces decline. Veterans and civil service groups warn of higher living costs and seek cost of living adjustments.
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Canada
United States
Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Financial Post
Birthday Announcements Include Harman Nolan Greasley and More
A birthday listing from Edmonton and Winnipeg shows Oct 20 for W Harman Mrs T Nolan Joan Isabel Greasley Mrs W Bruce and Mrs W Anderson nee Jean Sutherland. Winnipeg dates Oct 30 W Stevenson Mrs Clarke nee Mary Tivy Nov 1 Charles and Clarence Carol Winnipeg Elaine Sargent Nov 2 Mrs Ivan Mills Winnipeg Susan McDonald Nov 8 Ronald Weseen.
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W. Harman
T . Nolan
Joan Isabel Greasley
W. Bruce
Edmonton
W Anderson
Jean Sutherland
Winnipeg
W. Stevenson
Clarke
Mary Tivy
Charles and
Clarence
Carol
Elaine Sargent
Ivan Mills
Susan McDonald
Ronald Weseen
Eerie Week end Coming Service Man Representative Elected to Council
River ratepayers vote in civic elections with Frank D. Tayter winning a council seat amid bylaw approvals. Bypoll results show 218 votes for Tayter, rivals Tyong and Wareham defeated, rural voters approve a municipal doctor bylaw, and six ward counts list poll officials and spoiled ballots tallying 18. Community hall turnout steady, with final counts confirming a three-fifths bylaw approval.
Hope for easing prices without unrest
The Halifax Herald expresses the wish for a general decline in living costs without violent economic disturbance. It notes that while prices have fallen, unemployed people gain little from low prices and advocates a reasonable easing of sky high costs to avoid drastic measures like second mortgages for basic goods.
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Halifax Herald
Children Celebrate Sweet Time At County Fair
A lively fair scene features Halieweet treats and apples drawing youngsters to a joy filled event. Visitors explore games and candy stands as polite chatter and playful cheers lift the atmosphere in a community gathering.
Rivers Concert Party At Griswold United Church
The Rivers Concert Party entertained at Griswold United Church anniversary on October 40. Participants included Mrs. B Ward Margaret Rotsrt Newt Foard Brit Riva Liew Alex Matheson Sgt Vernefoyce Dork ald and Alex Whyte. A lecture followed by Lt George B Foe RCAP padre Juint Ajp Training School.
The Gazette Carried To Brandon And Rivers
The Gazette serves Brandon and Rivers with weekly entries, linking communities through local news and advertising. Residents from city and country visit the towns for shopping, visiting friends, and entertainment, reflecting a cooperative spirit between Brandon as a fruitful agricultural region and Rivers as Wheat City lore.
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Brando
Gazette
Rivers
Brandon
Burnaby
B.C
Biggar
Susk
Belleville
Ont
Brooks
Ala
Warmest October weekend in years lifts spirits across region
Mid October warmth produced summer attire scenes with picnics and sports while Dauphin reported an 80 degree Sunday high. A heavy Monday rain thoroughly soaked the district and river temperatures rose into the sixties as residents enjoyed the unusual October spell.
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Dauphin
Board of Trade to Build Swing Ride for Sports Days
Rivers board of trade will construct a transportable merry-go-round swing for winter use in 1947. A committee of George E. Jelliff Earl Borrowman and R M Twigge will oversee the project which aims to raise funds and accommodate about 12 riders at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Board of Trade
George E. Jelliff
Earl Borrowman
R. M. Twigge
Speeding on Avenue Discussed at Board of Trade
Rivers board of trade discussed speeding on First avenue by truck and bus drivers and automobilists. They warned that disregard of laws and pedestrian rights endangers people and urged restrictions and action by the town council.
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Board of Trade
First Avenue
of Rivers Board of Trade
Winnipeg Rivers C N R Division Is Longest in the West
The Winnipeg to Rivers division of the Canadian National Railways is the longest in the west at 1412 miles between Manitoba’s capital and Vancouver. Other long routes follow, including Biggar to Wainwright at 141 miles and the Fraser River to Kamloops Junction at 110 miles, with several lines ranging from 106 to 137 miles.
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Vancouver
Canada
Ottawa
Winnipeg-Rivers C.N.R
Winnipeg to-Rivers
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba Capital
Biggar, Wainwright
Fue River-Kamloops Junction
Melville
Jasper
Blue River
Boston Bar
Kamloops Junction
Edmonton
Edson
Watrous
Wainwright
Biggar
Eason
Canadians Pay Over One Trillion in War Taxes
The Edmonton Journal notes that in 1947 Canadians paid one billion sixty million dollars in income taxes on 146 incomes, totaling nine hundred sixty three thousand one hundred fifty eight dollars per filer. It compares with 1944 wartime peak of one billion one hundred fifty one million dollars, only about ninety million more than 1947.
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Edmonton Journal
Rivers Board of Trade Banquet Highlights Local Leaders
A Rivers banquet featured R C Evans Brampton College president as guest speaker. The Rivers school board announced winter hours starting November 1 with schools opening at 10:00 am and closing at 4:05 pm. Ashore notes mark 33 years since a Shore hotel restaurant opened and 15 years since Mr and Mrs Angus Tikman moved to Winnipeg.
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Angus Tikman
Rivers
Winnipeg
R. C. Evans
Bramtow College
Rivers Board of Trade
Funeral in Hazelcliffe for D H Percy of Hazelcliffe Sask
D H Percy aged 30 of Hazelcliffe Sask died October 16. He was brother to Mrs G H White Mrs S Madden and Mrs W C White of Rivers. Funeral held October 19 in Hazelcliffe with bereaved siblings and their husbands in attendance.
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D. H. Percy
Hazelcliffe Sask
G. H. White
S. Madden
W. C. White
Rivers
Rivers and
Hazelcliffe
Tourists and Immigrants Call New Zealand Dull Dominion
Tourists visiting business people and recent British immigrants write to the local press condemning New Zealand as dull. They praise the scenery and climate but say residents fail to provide easy recreation and show little idea of how to enjoy themselves.
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Auckland
N.Z
New Zealand
Dominion
Winnipeg officer promoted to brigadier in prairie command
Lt Col J W Brice aged 20 from Winnipeg receives promotion to brigadier and appointment as commander of the reserve army No 4 army group royal artillery anti air craft in the prairie command announced from Ottawa.
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J. W. Brice
Winnipeg
Reserve Army
No. 4 Army Group
Royal Artillery
Prairie Command
Ottawa
The Story of the Rural Municipality of Daly
The year 1929 brought gloom to Daly district with rail layoffs across Canada affecting Rivers and nearby towns. A relief committee formed to aid the needy while Weightman’s family celebrated his CPR retirement. Daly council pledged action against unlicensed pedlars as 1930 began amid tough times, yet curling and social events kept spirits up in Rivers and surrounding areas. Edward Creemer died in Winnipeg after 21 years in the railroad town.
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Edward Creemer
Winnipeg
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