Shortage of Men for Harvest and Local News
Thirty five years ago a farm labor shortage sent C Howard and BR Wilkinson to Winnipeg to recruit workers. Mayor D C Jonason resigned for lack of attendees. H R Moxley expanded his business by digging a full basement. Norman Tivy moved into I L Carlson’s former residence. Rev F J Price, a Rivers pioneer preacher, died in Winnipeg. Ministers sought aid for drought areas by collecting vegetables. Mrs J W Seater, 65, died in Brandon, a district resident since 1898. Lightning caused a fire between The Gazette office and the former Marsh building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Howard
BR. Wilkinson
Winnipeg
J. W. Seater
Brandon
Gazette
Marsh
Flow of Food Parcels To Britain Near Wartime Levels
Ottawa reports a surge in wartime style aid as private parcel shipments to the United Kingdom rise. Officials say the weight of food and parcels sent so far this year already exceeds 15 million pounds, with further increases expected, marking a sharp rise from prewar years and a notable boost from Canadian friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Ottawa
United Kingdom
Friends of Canadians
Post Office Department
RCAF S&R Teams Probe Fox Moth Missing Over St Lawrence
Fairfax reports indicate search efforts for a Fox Moth civilian plane missing since August 10 north of the St Lawrence River. The aircraft departed Toronto for a photographic mission to Joose Bay Labrador, with a landing at Rapide Lake near Saven Islands and Clarke City.
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RCAF
Fairfax
St. Lawrence River
Toronto
Joose Bay
Labrador
Rapide Lake
Saven Islands
Clarke City
Service Man Hailed as Car Thief After Officier Capture
A service man overpowered two officers at a training school and handcuffed them before stealing an official car. He was later found asleep in the vehicle near Hraudun. The incident occurred Saturday night during an armed entry into the officers’ quarters. Plans to upgrade electrical service in Rivers due to growing new homes were discussed with Manitoba Power Commission officials W. Falls and AL Wrighten. The project aims to switch service from Fire Streets to Ines and expand access to multiple areas with new powerlines and a resurfaced Rapid City service. Blair McLeod will oversee Rivers, Alexander, and Griswold areas, with the Rapid City change placing an employee on the Forest circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Training School
Hraudun
Rivers
Manitoba Power Commission
Hydro
John A Dyer Forges Link With Rivers Home Front
This week John A Dyer of Agassiz BC is noted as son of the late Daly secretary treasurer. He praises The Gazette while Rivers residents debate waterworks versus rink needs, urging modern sewage and water disposal plans. Rivers sees 42 buildings under construction or alteration, many for service members and prefab housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Dyer
Agassiz
B.C. Hotellier
Daly Municipality
John
Gazette
Restaurants Clean-Up Drive Closes Many in Ontario City
A five week campaign labeled clean up or shut up led to 33 restaurant closings and 38 more under scrutiny for unsanitary conditions. Provincial health officials monitor kitchens back areas and dining rooms as operators push to maintain cleanliness.
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Torneo
iPr
Ontario Department of Health
Ottawa consumers endorse wheat subsidy petition
The Ottawa consumers organization, at a meeting last night, endorsed a petition to the federal government urging that the subsidy of hard wheat be maintained to keep bread prices from rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Consummers Organization
District Oldtimer Thomas Brown Passes Aug 27
Thomas Brown district resident for 35 years died August 27 at age 81. Survived by Anne Brown his wife and four children, 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one son and daughter predeceased him. Funeral was at St James Anglican Rivers with burial in Rivers cemetery. Brocki's of Brandon in charge.
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Thomas Brown
Anne Brown
P. Isbell
Transcona
R. B. Riddick
Rivers
W. L. Parsons
McGraw, N.Y
George
East Kildonan
St. James’ Anglican Church
G. Ebsary
Rivers Cemetery
Whaling May Become Manitoba Industry If Tests Successful
Manitoba may add whaling to its industries if tests at a Winnipeg packinghouse succeed. The project uses 198 Arctic white whales 16 to 18 feet long sent in iced rail cars from Churchill. They were harpooned near the Churchill river mouth where Hudson Bay waters meet the northern stream. Officials say whale head oil could lubricate precision instruments and blubber may be used in soap production.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Churchill
Man
Churchill River
Hudson Bay
Lomian Biostar Roth Record Masseta BeQy
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local brief noting a person named Masseta BeQy in connection with Lomian Biostar Roth record. Details are unclear but indicate a possible event or filing involving these names.
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Lomian Biostar Roth
Regina doctors welcome by meeting Canadian standards
Dr. J. Houston, president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan and of the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Medical Association, said European doctors can practice in Saskatchewan if they meet Canadian medical standards.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
J. Houston
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Saskatchewin
Gaid
Minnedosa Council Seeks By law for rink funds
The Minnedosa council plans a by law to raise an additional 12,500 after 21,009 already pledged for a new rink. The project awaits this vote to complete funding and proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnedosa
Advertiser Finds Fault With Paper Reveals Local Habits
A Kansas country editor reveals a humorous scale: a man who criticizes the paper likely has no ad, is delinquent in subscription, never helped improve it, and is eager for its release. He is most likely to threaten when his name is kept out of police court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham News
Kansas Country
Unpasteurized Milk Sale in Rivers Ends in Dairy History
The Rivers area ends unpasteurized milk sales as Madden's Dairy, in business since 1917, closes bottling. The move follows a council by law and an August deadline. Other local dairymen served citizens alongside Madden's, with the last producer marking a long era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madden's Dairy
Frank Cluff
David Anderson
John Radcliffe
James Russell
Council
Lineman Burned as 4600 Volts Passed Through Him
T Tawse a MPC employee dangled from a pole after 4600 volts surged through his body near Lenore while assisting Lorne Wilson on a hot line. He was hospitalized in Winnipeg with burns starting at the left arm and spreading to the right foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lineman
T. Tawse
MPC
Mr. Tawse
Winnipeg
Lenore
Lorne Wilson
Kenton
Fire causes minor damage in White Block suite
A fire in a suite occupied by Mr and Mrs C Wagar in White Block broke out about 10 00 p m Friday. Firemen found it necessary to use none of their equipment. The blaze was caused by an oil stove.
Two-Way Telephone Talks On Trains Highlight 1930s Rail Tech
Weekend reports say American railroads previewed two way phone calls from moving trains. Canadian National experimented in April 1930 on Toronto Montreal crack trains, used for years before the 1930s Depression cut it. Equipment remains, could be revived if demand returns. Telegraph engineers tested the system in shops.
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Toronto
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
The
Railways Telegraph Engineers
Rural Daly area recalls strike era and community gatherings
The report covers a personal assault linked to a strike as a defendant pays a fine. It notes large local gatherings chaired by Charles Howard at the Cecil house for G. B. Somerville, and social events in Bradwardine and Ancrum. Rivers hosts new development amid strike with new coal dock, stores, and a census showing 1500 people. Local sports include Bradwardine tennis, a five mile race, and a cricket match where Rivers beat the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howard
G. B. Somerville
Cecil House
Mar. Somerville
Bradwardine
Ancrum
Ancrum Church
Rivers
W. T. Harding
Victoria House
Carnegie
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D.C. Jonason
H. R. Moxley
Norman Tivy
I. L. Carlson
F. J. Price
Glen Burns
Medicine Hat
Alta
CBC
W. Falls
AL Wrighten
Fiens
Ines
H. McDougall
Virden
Rapid City
Blair McLeod
Rivers District
Alexander and
Griswold
Dominion
Oldtimer
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Dumfries
Scotland
Liverpool
England
Anne Wilson
Canada
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian National
N. Tivy
A. Johnson
R. G. Sinclair
George Mitchell
A. Richardson
W. G. Tiemas
Brocki
R. S. Lambert
Alene Kamins
A. J. Madden
Glen R. Thorpe
Lac Vert
A. I. Millar
Edmonton
Bank of Toronto
West Edmonton
Rexina
Albert KB. Phipps
Salvation Army
Flo
Indian Head
Sask
Daly
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