Wheatland Pupils Sent Home Over Contagious Diseases
More than half of Westwood 8.D. pupils at Wheatland school were found with contagious diseases. Dr. D. A. Stewart ordered eight of fourteen pupils home and demanded a two week cleanup of the premises. Diseases found include whooping cough impetigo scabies and lice. Officials warned parents to monitor children and the department of education was alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland School
Westwood 8.D
Wheatland
D. A. Stewart
Melville and Rivers Battle to a One All Draw
Thirty years ago Melville and Rivers played to a 1 1 draw in a football match. Rivers lineup included C Blandford H Evans C Mott A Richardson and R Maw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville and Rivers
Rivers
C. Blandford
H. Evans
C. Mott
A. Richardson
R. Maw
Duke of Connaught Visits Rivers With Duchess and Princess Patricia
The Duke of Connaught as governor general of Canada led a royal visit to Rivers with the Duchess and Princess Patricia. They toured key sites, met local officials, and reviewed community projects, highlighting ongoing ties between the crown and the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Duchess
Princess Patricia
Rivers
Grummett and Evans Lead Rivers At Brandon Labour Day Golf
J A Grummett and Harry Evans represented Rivers golf club at a tournament held at Brandon on Labour Day. The event featured club players competing for honor and standings in a seasonal fixture.
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J. A. Grummett
Harry Evans
Rivers Golf Club
Brandon
McFadden Demonstration at Women’s Institute Meeting
Misa Alice McFadden, BSc., delivered a demonstration during a meeting of the Women’s Institute, showcasing her scientific knowledge and practical skills. The аудит audience engaged with questions and discussion following the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Alice McFadden
Bsc
Women’s Institute
Death of Mrs. J. J. Redmond in Grande Prairie Alto
The death occurred at Grande Prairie Alto of Mrs. J. J. Redmond, daughter of James Higginson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Prairie, Alto
J. J. Redmond
James Higginson
Evans and Brown wed as C J McFadden injured by horse kick
Bertha M Evans marries Sgt C H Brown of the Royal Canadian Air Force. C J McFadden sustains severe facial injuries after being kicked by a horse.
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Bertha M. Evans
Sgt
C. H. Brown
RCAF
C.J. McFadden
United States calls four power conference on Korea
The United States urged a four power conference to speed Korea’s independence. The note to Moscow stated that current talks between Russia and the United States on a joint commission to arrange a provisional government cannot continue.
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Washington
United States
Moscow
Hydro Starts Work Here Next Week
Hydro will restyle its power setup in Rivers next week as Manitoba Power Commission officials seek a work gang in the district. Upwards of a dozen men will be required and an advertisement offering construction work appears in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Manitoba Power Commission
Injured Eye H B Cameron in Window Glass Accident
H B Cam Cameron sustained injuries to one eye when broken window glass cut the eyelid but did not damage the eyeball while he was working on a home window Saturday afternoon.
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H. B
Cam” Cameron
Dutch War Bride Aids Dutch War-Torn Homeland From The Pas
A Dutch war bride in The Pas Manitoba, nurse and underground member, operates a nursery to fund aid for Netherlands families. She sends food parcels totaling over 20000 to widows in Amsterdam Zaandam and other cities, along with blankets and clothing donated by local families.
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Underground
Netherlands
Manitoba
Joseph Boschier
Guurtke Wieples
Amsterdam
Zaamdam
Immigration cap eyed at forty thousand a year for Canada
A Vancouver Sun report notes a Senate committee heard Canada could absorb about 40,000 newcomers annually with China likely to receive about half the openings. It predicts British Columbia could reach a Chinese population near 250,000 by 1960, and argues the question is arithmetic, not racial equality, as BC cannot absorb that many Chinese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Sun
Canadian Senate
China
British Columbia
B.C
Ivory Tower
Toronto
Irgun Leaders Admit More Executions in Palestine
Correspondents to the Irgun Zval Leumi underground movement leaders report that after recent outrages in Palestine more executions are planned. Interviewed by non British journalists, the leaders claimed they can be found at Irgun headquarters or hideouts, suggesting British soldiers could capture them.
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Palestine
Irgun
Edmonton restaurant closed for cleanliness breach
One Edmonton restaurant shut down after its proprietor failed to maintain city health department cleanliness standards, announced by Dr. G M Little medical officer of health.
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Edmonton
City Health Department
G. M. Little
Milk as Calcium Source Highlighted for All Ages
The article emphasizes that milk provides calcium and should be consumed daily. Adults are advised to drink from half a pint to a pint per day while children should have between a pint and a quart of milk.
Stinson's Store Will Change Hands
Stinson's general store in Meadow Portage will be sold to R Berg of Meadow Portage Manitoba. Change of management becomes effective October 1. W J Stinson has run the business since November 1946, when he acquired the store from J A Grummett, pioneer Rivers merchant. The Stinsons say their plans are uncertain and they are hosting two of the future owner’s children who are attending school locally.
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Stinson
R. Berg
Meadow Portage
Man
W. J. Stinson
J. A. Grummett
Rivers
Credit Association
Gazette
Local hotellier being transferred to Portage branch
S. G. Sennett manager of the Alexandra hotel is transferred to the Leland hotel at Portage la Prairie. The transfer takes effect Sept. 22. He and his wife arrived in Rivers from Cypress River a little over two years ago. His successor here has not yet been named.
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Portage
S. G. Sennett
Alexandra
Portage la Prairie
Mr. Sennett
Cypress River
Mr. Nesbitt
Amberly, Brace Co, Ont
Rivers
Roundhouse
Aid to China Fund Receives Local Contributions
A recent tag day raised 35.65 for the Aid to China fund. Further contributions will be received by W. H. Humphries or the Rev. F. W. Lee. A campaign was held earlier and the need remains great, according to Mr. A.
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China
W. H. Humphries
F. W. Lee
Mr. Lee
Survey shows many houses for sale but prices out of reach
The Canadian Press reports a grim housing picture with few rentals and high new-home costs. A Toronto agent warns the shortage grows yearly, while prices rise 10 to 50 percent in two years, limiting options for low earners amid brisk sales of cheaper and old homes. Rental supply remains acute nationwide.
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Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Three District Pioneers Highlight This Week’s Life
This week features H H Nesbitt Mrs J T Bowman and Thomas Nevill born in Ontario and Saskatchewan who settled near Rivers Pendennis Rosemeath and Carnegie. They reflect on long careers marriages golden wedding 1943 and nearing ages. A local plunger jokes about private enterprise while A K MacKay’s Third Avenue home shows rare shrub trimming.
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H. H. Nesbitt
J. T. Bowman
Thomas Nevill
Mr. Nevill
Carnegie
Annie Varrelman
Mrs. Nevill
A. K. MacKay
Third Avenue
Polio Patients at Bradwardine Recovering
Two polio cases were found at Bradwardine in the past month, said Dr D A Stewart health officer. One adult and adult were patients. Both have shown steady progress toward recovery this week.
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Bradwardine
D. A. Stewart
To Know Languages Chicago News
Isolated behind oceans American youths learned few modern languages while Europe pushed ahead. The piece argues for more multilingual knowledge in government and business, calling for citizens fluent in Russian Japanese Chinese dialects and other Eastern languages.
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Chicago
Europe
Columns Open For Rebuttal On Rink Question
The Gazette columns and board of trade link committee welcome rebuttal to any editorial or statement about the rink issue. These columns have always been available to the named committee and others for response.
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The
Gazette
Board of Trade Link Committee
Rink
Last Vistages of Concert Hall Fade With remodelling
Workmen clearing the former Wagar hall for suites unearth relics from its heyday as a hub of concerts dances and political gatherings. A portable projection booth and glass slides survive as echoes while the old stage wings and curtains near removal time. Meanwhile 39 year old Romeo Morin of Montreal rests in Edmonton preparing for a 5620 mile Trans Canada bicycle trek along Dominion roads, a claimed first coast to coast by bike.
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Yesteryear
Wagar Hall
Romeo Morin
Montreal
Edmonton
Dominion Roads
Town Council Sells 29 More Lots to Service Men
A town council meeting on September 1 recorded the sale of 29 additional River lots to service personnel. Construction on these lots will push total town alterations beyond 70. Several lots extend from Ontario Street west to Edwards Street, with two offers declined and one violator ordered to remove a moved building within 80 days. A new street and a Fourth Avenue thoroughfare east of Main Street will be developed as two blocks near the area have been purchased and homes are rising. new buyers include J. E. Blowers, A. L. Garvis, L. F. Hopton, and many others.
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Rivers
Ontario St
Edwards St
Council
Fourth Avenue
Main St
Nellie McClung
W. BR. Head
Winnipeg
Brandon
Transcona Times
G.T.P
Transcona
the Gazette
Murder in a Downtown Room Strikes St Lawrence District
The body of 43 year old Cecile Carriere was found in her room on downtown St. Lawrence Boulevard. Police say she was murdered with visible injuries including a black and blue body and cuts around the eyes. She was found naked to the waist in bed in a dingy room.
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Cecile Carriere
St. Lawrence Boulevard
Rural Daly story highlights real estate and commerce
The Gazette reports active real estate in Rivers townsite near the Little Saskatchewan river with Tory advertisements for Rivers View subdivision and G T P lots. W Dynes buys Cecil house and plans a brick hotel near the railway depot while a property improvement contest awards three winners.
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G.T.P
Gazette
W. Dynes
Cecil House
The
Board of Trade
Frank Hoy
T. Miners
Mrs. Baker Sr
W. Thomas
George Hawkins
J. Stanley
E. Tofts
W. Girling
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Department of Education
Tux Rives Gaserre
Louis Crerar
CBC
Stinson’s
Aid To
Soli
Howard Cable
J. E. Blowers
A. L. Garvis
L. F. Hopton
J. W. Lobb
J. W. Ish
W. W. McBride, T. B. Winslow
F. N. Sheffield
J. A. A. Aitken
J. D. Bland
R. G. Christie
A. B. Morabito
L. Wightman
J.J. Springer
J. Fraser
P. E. Labelle
C. C., McMillan
J.N. Hall
J. H. Riva
L. D. Jackson
G. I. Doyle
L. H. Zacour
C. J. Proulx
D. R. Pirie
H. Sorensen
W. W. Bennett
A. J. Cormier
W. H. Shaw
Daly
Rivers View
Rivers Townsite
Saskatchewan River
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