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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes describe district harvesting activity by weekend, with mentions of farmers, fields, and related operations. No clear individuals, dates, or organizations emerge. readable items point to agricultural effort and potential field work.
OCR fragments report births in Wheatland and Regina including Beverley Eyleen and Sandra Jean, a Forman's nursing home birth, a Madson Transportation garage fire destroying two hoses, and a humorous Times-Journal editorial about aging and family dynamics.
The Assessment Roll of Rivers Manitoba has been deposited for inspection for fifteen days. Complaints must be lodged with the Clerk ten days before the Court of Revision sitting on Monday October 2 1960 at 7 30 pm in the Council Chamber. Dated August 1 1950. W T Dyer Clerk
The Assessment Roll of the Rural Municipality of Daly has been deposited and stays open for fifteen days for inspection. Complaints against assessments must be filed with the clerk at least ten days before the Court of Revision sitting. The Council will hear complaints on Tuesday October 3, 1959 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clerk's Office in Rivers.
Ottawa reels as 125,000 railway workers walk out triggering massive layoffs across industries. Snowballing effects close plants and halt travel while fruit crops vanish. Parliament enacts measures to guarantee minimum settlement offers and approves up to 150 million for defence as Pearson warns of Germany and a potential Korea-like crisis in Europe.
Wilfred Cilsen, 20s, suffered burns to face, ear, arm, and chest when a fuel tank exploded as he tried to remove burning clothing during soldering work at a barn. Bert St Dennis, 20s, blacksmith, burned one hand. Fire brigade contained the blaze quickly. Dr Rubin reported the patient in good condition.
Roche Percee Sask The Old Mac coal mine in the Souris Valley 15 miles southeast of Estevan has resumed production after Portal Coal Limited bought it in March. 65 men are employed with plans to add nine 25 ton trucks and lift output to 3500 tons daily.
A Victorian column contemplates housewives leading a strike against work stoppages, asking how a husband would respond to a wife’s ultimatum about pay. The piece suggests unions are dominated by a few leaders and questions domestic reactions from children present during the debate.
A scattered set of names and dates marks birthday acknowledgments including Mrs J T Bowman T H Seens MLA James Rustige Brandon Edward Savage Sept 9 Percy Gabe Winnipeg Walter L Thomas Sept 11 Mrs Roy Mitchell C Wareham Sept 12 Miss C C Johnstone Frank Sinclair Truro NS Sept 13 Thomas Nevill Carnegie Peter Luchuk Mrs A Havlik Sept 14 Mrs Orlo W Brown James Luchuk Victoria Wiens John Robertson.
Oil soaked business streets and places, reopening of schools, and the pleasant holiday weekend bring mixed harvest joys and woes. Railroaders wear satisfied looks as grain discussion echoes on street corners. Residential new houses planned for all three areas.
In a brisk, informal column local figures make appearances from Bob Fraser bidding to the district to J. Savard saying hello. Brian Johnstone notes mild weather not matching heavy clothes for kids. Ken Riley resumes work after a holiday in the hills. George Kerwanki showcases tidy Third Avenue premises. Pte Gerald Grummett moves into a new house next door. The Olsons and Phil Maxteds enjoy Sunday sun at Hirkham's Bridge.
Councillors tackle prospective town property sales in Rivers with moves to relocate a site from McCreary, plus road and street needs. A National/Provincial highway link to the airport, a new Fourth Avenue East street, and a GM garage project on Second Avenue are discussed. A cemetery caretaker is urged by the Women’s Institute as accounts totaling 1,959. v7 are paid.
Preparations of four blocks for hard surface began and last week reached oiling stage. For the next two weeks the surfaced area will be blocked to all traffic. Officials seek citizen and visitor cooperation during the fort night. Traffic is diverted on Main Street between First and Third Avenues and from See Fond Avenue between Main and Quebec Streets.
The next long week end as a statutory holiday by order in council will be observed on the second Monday in October. It is the Thanksgiving Day weekend and will be observed on Oct. 8 and 9.
A jury in Gilsland England ruled that Charles Rogers may retain 28 silver Roman coins found near an old fort. The court determined the hoard was not treasure trove and remains the finder’s property rather than royal treasure.
Mrs. Jean Dunn aged 61 died at Burstall Saskatchewan on August 27. Born in Keith Scotland in 1888 she came to Canada as a child and lived in Two Creeks Virden Empress and finally Burstall. She married J. Dunn May 6 1913 and left a large family including Bert Cecil Geraldine Reg and others and eight grandchildren. Funeral held August 30 in Empress United Church with pallbearers D Snyder W Rolick T Zelnik R Campbell S Needrun and C Jacobson.
Gene Holter from Jamestown N D brings donkey baseball and donkey polo to town Friday September 8 at 7:00 PM under floodlights. The event features 18 trained donkeys including a 41 year old and a 26 inch miniature herd, plus clowns and a trained zebra, with Rivers facing Cardale in a baseball game as added entertainment.
A Kingston columnist argues that today’s bathing girl resembles the past, noting only that she appears more exposed, while questioning the accuracy of anatomical experts. The piece reflects on changing norms and perceptions among readers.
A reflective piece on Winnipeg’s character during floods and winds, praising the city’s boldness while noting urban scenes. The author observes street signals, fires, and immune civic tolerance as he wanders Market Street and nearby areas, describing police steps and local skid row patterns with a mix of humor and critique.
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