Government Lottery Proposed In Measure
Manitoba Attorney General Al Mackling introduced Bill 15 to create a Manitoba Lotteries Commission to run lottery schemes. Net proceeds would fund cultural and recreational projects and the Centennial Hall. The act also establishes a licensing board and estimates annual revenue around 3.5 million with staff drawn from the Centennial Corporation.
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Winnipeg
al Mackling
Manitoba Lotteries Commission
Consolidated Fund
Mackling
Commission
Manitoba Lotteries Licencing Board
Manitoba
The
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
Driver suspensions rise in Manitoba February 1971 figures
Manitoba Public Works and Highways Minister Joseph Borowski reports February 1971 saw 1,519 driver licences suspended, up 96 percent from February 1970. Alcohol related suspensions reached 453, with 111 convicted for impaired driving and 332 for high blood alcohol content. Lifetime suspensions rose to 18, and total suspensions end of February stood at 20,573.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Public Works and Highways
Joseph Borowski
Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival Returns to Hamio ta
The 1971 Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival resumes in Hamio ta with April 28 29 and 30. Classes include vocal chorus and piano with adjudicators H Belyea and R Johnston of Winnipeg. Sessions occur at the United Church and Hamiota Elementary School Auditorium. An exhibit in Chumab Hall is planned.
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Hamiota
H. Belyea
R. Johnston
Winnipeg
United Church
Vehicle Testing Reaches Three Quarter Mark In Manitoba
Manitoba reports 11 713 vehicles checked in compulsory testing begun last year. The program targets 16 000 units, comparing accident records with untested vehicles to evaluate testing effectiveness. Faults found on 71 percent at first check. 205 vehicles were banned for hazards.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Public Works and Highways
Joseph Borowski
Fort Street
Anniversary Celebrated For Mr and Mrs Jim Thomson
An anniversary event was held Saturday April 10 at the home of their son and daughter in law Lloyd Thomson in Kenton. The Thomsons formerly Florence Garlik were married on April 12 1921 in Rocanville Saskatchewan. They farmed there before moving to Oakner District and have two children Lloyd and Marjory Mrs Sid Duce of Regina. Neighbors and friends visiting to extend good wishes.
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Jim Thomson
Lloyd Thomson
Kenton
Thomson
Florence Garlick
Rocanville
Sask
Oakner District
Lloyd
Marjory
Sid Duce
Regina
UCW Meet Highlights April Gathering and Plans
The UCW meeting at Mrs Sunley's home on April 15 had 13 members present. Mrs Hunter led with Kindly Things and a Grade I CGIT worship service followed by a May 1 banquet for groups 2 and 3. A donation to Crosswords Africa fund was proposed. Mrs Rockley named as delegate to PCTC for Family Life Education Event. The Archives Book circulated and Group 1 showed a film about the Shining Mountain. A lunch was served by the committee.
Christ Church News Hamiota Lent Services and Easter Day
The Christ Church Hamiota notes Lent midweek services ending with Good Friday at 1 30 pm and Easter Holy Communion at 2 30 pm led by the Reverend L Daley. Floral tributes by Mrs Valerie Field and the Lepine family, Ken improved after flu, Miss M Francis seen out, south country heat to 102 degrees, sympathy for Mrs M Pedlow family in Scotland. Vestry set for April 23 8 pm in crypt. ACW heritage listed with Diocesan Life Membership honorees from 1923 to 1965 named. Manitoba remembrance of 1970 gratitude to predecessors and plea to remember.
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Hamiota
Christ Church
L. Daley
Valerie Field
Lepine
Ken
A.C.W
M. Francis
Vere Little
M. Pedlow
Scot
ACW
W.A
M. L. Venables
B. E. Josey
E. §. Little (Decker
J. M. Vickery
E. Basler
M. E Venables
N. D. Rutherford
H. G. Morris
M. Pangman
L. A. Clark
C. E. James
S. B. McPhaden
Manitoba
UCW General Meeting in Chumah Hall April 8
The UCW gathered in Chumah Hall with Mrs. C Johnston presiding. Unit 4 representatives Mrs. McConnell and Mr s Les Jameson led a worship service and minutes noted new downstairs curtains. Birtle Presbyterial met in Minnedosa with 8 ladies attending and funds totaling $909.25 plus $817.48 sent to Toronto by Parkland Parish by end March. The group called for summer leaders for Camp Wasaga, nurses, and mature leaders. UCW officers spoke on liaison duties and area vice president duties. CGIT sponsored a pie social and banquet, plus adoption of a Vietnamese child. Oakner Smorgasbord on April 16 was announced. Explorers report progress on a project. Birtle Presbytery meets in Hamiota April 24–25. Mental Health plans a May 2 meeting at 7:30 in Chumah Hall. Next UCW general meeting set for June 10.
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J. Killoh
Toronto
Parkland Parish
Camp Wasaga
Johnston
Executive Council
P. I. Robinson
CGIT
Oakner Smorgas Board
A. Morris
Explorers
Birtle
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Steinbach
Winkler
Morden
Killarney
the Pas
Swan River
Neepawa
Thomson’s
U.C.W
Christ Church News
Merril Kiliwnik
Kenton School
John Wiens
Birtle Collegiate
Wilma
McKer- Strathelair
Tail River Division Association
Manitoba Teachers Society
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