Re Union Celebrates Hugh and Emily McPhaden Arrival
A reunion on July 16 1977 at Hamiota Centennial Park honored the 100th anniversary of Hugh and Emily McPhaden arrival in Manitoba. Over 100 family members from B C Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario attended. A memorial service was led by Rev H Lynas. Activities included films for children hobby display photos Belgium bowling horseshoes swimming singing and a large meal with an anniversary cake by Lillian Lewis. An evening social drew about 65 friends for light refreshments.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Centenial Park
Hugh
Emily McPhaden
Manitoba
B.C
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
H. Lynas
Belgium
Lillian Lewis
Morris
Farmers to Benefit From Lower Intermediate-Term Loans
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation lowers interest on intermediate and ten year loans effective July 10 1977. Rates for 10 years and under drop one percent, with young farmers and fishermen under 35 receiving a further two percent reduction to seven percent. Total MACC disbursed funds reach seventy six million since inception.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
M.A.C.C
Sam Askiw
Finance Department
Askiw
Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation
Skater Johnston Wins Novice Titles in Manitoba Open
Lyndon Johnston, attending Summer Skating School in Brandon for six weeks, passed the Viennese Waltz and Quickstep Gold Dances. He won the Novice Men's Singles Trophy at the Manitoba Open Freeskating Competition in Winnipeg and, with Valerie Jones of Brandon, the Novice Pairs Trophy.
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Hamiota
Lyndon Johnston
Brandon
Winnipeg
Valerie Jones
Couple Feted At Surprise Anniversary Party In Oak River
A surprise anniversary party for Keith and Sadie Purdy was held at their Oak River home on Saturday July 6. Over 40 guests attended, arranged by Bert and Jen Dunn of Rivers and Don and Lil Sharman of Winnipeg, with skits and speeches, gifts including an Ikora tray and engraved goblets, and calls from Scotland and Tennessee. Guests traveled from Winnipeg, Clear Lake, Neepawa, Brandon, Bradwardine, and Rivers, followed by a buffet supper.
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Oak River
Keith
Sadie Purdy
Shauna
North Hill
Bert
Jen Dunn
Rivers
Don
Lil Sharman
Winnipeg
Bert Dunn
Don Sharman
Sadie
Scott
Nori
Scotland
Tennessee
Leona Williamson
Tenders Called for Parkland Building Alterations
Public Works Minister Russell Doern announced tenders for alterations to the Parkland Building at Brandon Mental Health Center. The project includes adding a ventilation system to seven dining rooms and cafeteria to augment existing systems, with work expected to start about mid September.
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Winnipeg — Public Works
Russell Doern
Brandon Mental Health Center
Plan Standard Accounting for Manitoba School Divisions
Education Minister Ian Turnbull names J.S. Richmond C.A. as officer to develop a standardized code of accounts for Manitoba School Divisions and districts. Revised accounts are to be pilot tested next school year with support from the Manitoba Association of School Business Officials committee led by Neil MacDonald.
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Plan
Manitoba
J.S. Richmond, C.A
Richmond
Public Schools Finance Board
Manitoba Association of School Business Officials
Neil MacDonald
Birdtail River
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Man
Agricultural Credit Corp
Fishermen’s Loan Fund
Skater
Ian Turnbull
Max Min
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