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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
6
The Rev J E Bell warned in Brandon that nationalism is a world pestilence and a looming war storm darkens the outlook. The report notes other items: Esme White returning from England, Charles Williams closing a Bradwardine business, a fatal railway accident near Levine, and various local notices and historical recalls from 1925 to 1910.
A fragmented birthday list includes Rose Luchak Winnipeg Raeed Madden BH H Neabita and many others with dates September 7 8 12 22 mentioning Mr J T Bowman Mrs Roy Mitchell Walter L Thomas Jack Tyreman and others across Ontario Brandon Blyth Ottawa Trero and related locales with scattered surnames and title-like entries including Mrs Joba Keith and Mr Sigelair.
Mrs Jessie Emsalie widow of James Emslie died in Brandon General Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born March 29 1881 in Forfarshire Scotland she came to Canada at age 29 with her husband and family. Survived by four sons James Joseph William David and a daughter Rose Milroy and eight grandchildren. Funeral from Jockin’s Funeral Home Brandon to Brandon Cemetery.
Two new business sites prepare to open in Rivers and surrounding district. The Rivers Bakery will reopen under Victor Minary of Ninette and a local laundry will be run by Mrs Mary French. A third venture, Elliott Bros. garage, is nearing completion after weeks of construction.
A rural booster piece highlights MacGregor province with 500 residents planning a creamery and youth opportunities. Rivers, population about 1000, is urged to awaken and attract industry while residents rally to live and grow locally.
A letter from Canadian Red Cross headquarters to Mrs. B. J. D. Ellis urges continued Red Cross activities in Europe. The message notes ongoing need for supplies and many workers in the coming months as war victims require care and assistance.
R C Vaughan chairman and president of the Canadian National Railways thanks the Canadian public for wartime cooperation by train and steamship passengers freight shippers hotel guests telegraph and other services during the war.
The Tarbolton and Spring Valley districts close the school due to lack of pupils. The Canadian public effort is praised for resilience and civic restraint. The note cites community volunteers and the North-West Line Elevators Association, a network of 8,400 grain elevators across prairie provinces and coastal terminals.
The 13 Society, based in London, is noted for strange cults and secret rites. Since 1857 it has 14 members, meets at No 13 Wheel, on the 13th day, with oaths to flout superstition and perform feats like walking under ladders and spilling salt, often on Fridays.
The right side picture shows St Pauls Cathedral in London floodlit for Victory celebrations. Revelry continued into the early hours as searchlights swept the bombed but un conquerable old city.
Three district residents celebrate birthdays this week H H Nesbitt of Rivers turns 88 on September 7 Mrs J T Bowman of Pendennis becomes 75 on September 8 and Thomas Nevill of Carnegie reaches 82 on September 13 Nesbitt homesteaded near Rivers long before the town existed Bowman lived on a Rapid City homestead before her Brandon marriage and 50th anniversary in 1940 Nevill left England over 52 years ago and marked a golden wedding in 1948 in his long-time home
Ottawa announces Canada's ninth Victory Loan opening October 22, boasting the largest float in the nation's history. Finance Minister J J Saley says the loan covers 12 months of needs with a single large issue, saving time and expense. Minimum goal set at 1.5 billion dollars, including 800 million from individual sales, aiming to complete the year’s needs efficiently.
A detailed reminiscence recalls Levine farm once famed for free whirlagigs and homemade ice cream, built by Nathan W. Robins. The site featured swings, teeter totters, a merry go round, bareback shetland rides, and tree lined lawns drawing families before a cyclone later damaged the property.
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