Changes In Bradwardine News And Memorials
The Gazette notes new arrivals like Mr and Mrs J F Topinka coming from Saskatchewan to Bradwardine and Pi e Kigwak returning from overseas. It documents farewells for Mrs E G Chapman and Mrs J G Cruickshanks, hesed deaths including Hugh McFadden in a plane crash and Sgt Kenneth Radcliffe missing, and recalls long-time locals Mrs T W Offen and John E Mitchell dying. It also records clergy changes, church anniversaries, and several local weddings around Rivers and Bradwardine.
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The
Gazette
Bradwardine
J. F. Topinka
Saskatchewan
Bradwardines Hardware
Teo
P. Kigwak
Manitoba
E. G. Chapman
J. G. Cruickshanks
Hugh McFadden
Kenneth Radcliffe
Grim Reaper
Rivers
T. W. Offen
John E. Mitchell
Hivers
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian National Railways
W. E. Crampain
No. 1
CNS
Tomato entries push for district contest prizes
Uniform and weighty tormatoes reflect good growing conditions and care in this district. A. K. Mac Kay’s cluster weighed four and a quarter pounds, while Peter Manchul’s fruit showed uniform size and weight. Entrants must send samples to compete. details on spuds, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, and citron are invited ahead of the call for entries.
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Gazette Office
A. K. MacKay
Peter Manchul
Oak River Pioneer James Black Dies at 95
James Black 95 longtime Oak River district resident died at his home in Grey County Ontario He came to Manitoba in 1878 took up a homestead in 1879 and later married Mary Ann McLean They had four children and he remained active in farming until shortly before his death Funeral services were conducted by Rev M E Graham at the United Church Oak River cemetery pallbearers included F McDonald W McDonald and others Survivors include wife Mary Ann and children Alex Archie Catherine and Florence all of Oak River district
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Grey County
Black
Manitoba
Oak River
Mary Ann McLean
M. E. Graham
United Church
Oak River Cemetery
F. McDonald W. McDonald
W. Heapy
W. K Delamater
C. G. Sparling
H H. Glint
Mr. Black
Alex
Archie
Catherine
Florence
Oak River District
Stop sign urged after speed maniac on Rivers streets
Town leaders vow action after a reckless riverfront driver endangers pedestrians. A police panel member warned he has the offender's number, and a resolution calls for a stop sign at a busy corner to curb the danger.
Restaurateur Seeks New Fields In Rivers
A town council meeting heard a letter from a restaurateur seeking to open a new restaurant in Rivers. The author, already running a similar business in the northern province, expressed interest in Rivers while the town clerk W. T. Dyer replied that Rivers already has several eating places.
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Rivers
W. T. Dyer
Birthday notices and dates listed for Canadian locations
The item catalogs birthdays for Percy Gabe in Winnipeg Walter L Thomas Sept 1 Mrs Roy Mitchell Charles Wareham Sept 12 Frank Sinclair Truro NS Miss C C Johnstone Wayne Stanley Sept 13 Thomas Nevill Carnegie Mrs A Havlik Sept 14 James Luchuk Victoria Wiens John Robertson Mrs OO W Brown Sept 15 Mrs E C Dyer. It also argues in the Financial Times that rail subsidies are pointless and costs will be paid by all Canadians via taxation or user charges.
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Percy Gabe
Winnipeg
Walter L. Thomas
Roy Mitchell Charles Wareham
Frank Sinclair
Truro
N.S
C. C. Johnstone
Wayne Stanley
Thomas Nevill
Carnegie
A. Havlik
James Luchuk
Victoria Wiens
John Robertson
Oo. W. Brown
E. C. Dyer
Financial Times
Canada
No Need For RCM P Detachment At This Point
Rivers town officials were told there is no current need for an RCMP detachment as construction at the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre nears completion. The constable will be withdrawn, the national defence department insisted the officer be temporary during construction. The RCMP report said it cannot recommend opening a detachment here.
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R.C.M.P
RCMP
Rivers
Department of National Defence
Grade 12 Possible at Rivers School This Term
Rivers school board plans to offer Grade 12 this term if at least four pupils enroll. The board says the added grade will be part of the high school with no tuition. Current high school enrollment remains low with 21 pupils in the top three grades. prospective Grade 12 students must notify the secretary-treasurer Sinclair or principal Stewart by Saturday.
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Rivers School Board
G. Sinclair
Stewart
Local Man Plans Four Houses Here on Fifth Avenue
On Tuesday town council heard applications from T. E. Kinsley to build two dwellings immediately and two more later, with sites in the 800 block and the 400 block on Fifth Avenue. Applications from J. Hain and W. Duguid were also accepted.
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T. E. Kinsley
Fifth Avenue
J. Hain
W. Duguid
Long week end brings ideal weather across town
Almost ideal weather prevailed over the long week end drawing townspeople to excursions and Labour Day sports across the province. Many visitors came here while cottage owners around Clear Lake prepared to close season. Most local businesses closed for the two days.
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Clear Lake
Mr Kiwanis of 1949 Named From Winnipeg Contest
Brian Johnstone the son of Mr and Mrs S Johnstone was chosen Mr Kiwanis of Man from a field of 150 contestants at the Winnipeg Kiwanis No 3 playground. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs J W Hanlon of Rivers and has ties to Margaret Flanlon.
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Winnipeg
Brian Is
Mrs
J. W. Hanlon
Rivers
Photographer Applies for Rivers Photo Business
Port Arthur Ontario resident Paul Proceviat offered to set up a photography business in Rivers. He is trained in commercial photography and portraiture and spoke to the town council Tuesday. council encouraged him but noted scarce accommodations. Proceviat said he is impressed with local possibilities.
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Port Arthur Ont
Paul Proceviat
Rivers
Mayoralty Leave Granted for Town Secretary Dyer
Rivers secretary treasurer W T Dyer was granted a short leave of absence for health reasons on Tuesday. As he sought a change of atmosphere, council discussions drifted into plans for future vacations, with adjournment called by Mayor Grant as the group contemplated holiday routes.
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W. T. Dyer
Rivers
Dyer
Fire Hall Paint vs Insul-Brick Discussed by Town Council
At a Tuesday meeting town councillors heard painting the fire hall would cost 310. FP D Taylor noted he asked for a quotation on impulse. He compared paint cost with insul-brick as others requested. E Hurry warned against most buildings in Rivers being covered with insul-brick. No action was taken.
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FP. D. Taylor
E. Hurry
Tribute to memory of John Eric Greasley dies in accident
Hundreds of residents attended the funeral from Rivers United Church to Rivers Cemetery for John Eric Greasley who died August 28. The service included Masonic rites, Legion participation, and a Last Post at the graveside. Pallbearers named H. B. Cameron, James Frame, J. R. Stratford, Q. W. Brown, T. Tawse, and W. C. White.
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John Eric Greasley
United Church
Rivers Cemetery
John Greasley
Harry Dodd
Rivers United Church
Rivers Lodges
Rivers Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Mr. Greassey
H. B. Cameron
James Frame
J. R. Stratford
Q. W. Brown
T. Tawse
W. C. White
Growth of Town Threatens School Kids Play
Town council on Tuesday considered allocating a half block north of the school for a playground. Councillor B. J. D. Ellis urged action as grounds east of the school were increasingly built upon. A further option proposed was for the school board to file a formal application for the northern area.
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B. J. D. Ellis
Local Teachers Receive Salary Increases
The Rivers school board approved annual salary increases of 100 dollars for five staff members Mrs. A. G. Jones Miss I. M. Miners Mrs. G. Ellis Miss Ada P. Wareham the assistant principal and W. I. Stewart the principal. The raises take effect with the fall term of 1949.
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A. G. Jones
I. M. Miners
G. Ellis
Ada P. Wareham
W. I. Stewant
the Rivers School
Alexandra Hotel Dining Room Opens For Daily Service
The Alexandra hotel dining room began operations last week and now serves daily. On opening Sunday invited guests attended dinner and toured the new kitchen. Attendees included newcomers to Rivers with residences listed in Whitehorse Yukon Calgary Victoria Saskatoon and Toronto.
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Alexandra Hotel
Rivers
Whitehorse
Yukon
Calgary
Victoria
Saskatoon
Toronto
Certificate Essential in Siren Purchase
The town of Rivers must obtain a certificate of essentiality to import a siren. A council read stated the siren order is essential and the tower for mounting has stood beside the fireball for several weeks.
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Rivers
Looking Backward at the Files of The Rivers Gazerra
A retro column recalls events from 40 to 5 years ago. Sir Charles Rivers hosts by Wilson of the GTP railway. Cement sidewalk work advances. A wedding at Melville Sask marks ten years. The Athenia torpedoing ties to a passenger memory. A local death notes J W Seater, aged 80, a longtime district reeve, and council changes with E C Smith succeeding G L Davies.
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Charles Rivers
Wilson
GTP Railway
Rivers
Louise McCoy
Robert J. Offen
Melville, Sask
A. Richardson
Athenia
J. W. Seater
Daly Municipality
Brandon
E. C. Smith
G. L. Davies
Mr. Davies
Edmonton poised as a future national gateway city
Industrialists and investors flood Edmonton with millions, banking on Alberta oil deposits. New wells nearby draw crowds as hotels and restaurants expand, headed by the Macdonald hotel’s $2 million build and plans to double its height. Rail and airline links strengthen as Edmonton bills itself Gateway to the North amid growing growth and new rail traffic into Saskatoon.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Macdonald
Northern
CN CP
CP Airlines
Brent Northwest Frontier
Peace River
Alaska Highway
Yukon
Eximonton
City of the Future
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W. R. Donagh
United Church of the Rivers Circuit
Glenboro
F. W. Lee
Oak Lake
Daly
W.A. of
Roseville
First Church United
Freda June Langley
Leslie T. Seens
A. J. Stamp
Ernest
Dick) Steggies
St. James
Mary Abbott Tivy
FC James F. Clark
Doris &. Goodeve
Ronald G. Sutherland
Tarbolton Church
Doreen E Wolfe
John H. Wedderburn
H. J. Varcoe
R. W. Greasley
Mestdame
A. Walker
W. Smyth
R. Marriott
A. Chapman
C. Evans
Stanley Post
Post
Alfred Vickery
James Black
Restaurateur
Grant
Indonesia
United Nations Commission On Indonesia
Jogjakarta
Werment
the Hague
Tives
Netherlands
T Net
United States
Ded. Leimend
Fire
Z . dig“Coase Emmitter
J. H. van Royen
J. Greasley
Greasley
Whch
Manitoba Power Commission
Canadian Joint Air Training Centre
Last Post
Frank Stewart
Rivers Gazerra
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