Manitoba highway program outlines record year work
Manitoba outlines a 1960 61 highway program totaling about 45.6 million dollars including the longest single grading project to date. Minister John Thompson cites carryovers from poor fall weather and funding from capital and current sources with federal recovery. Major structures include bridges on the Fairford No 6 and Seine routes, a four lane overpass on Rosser North Brandon CN line, and work extending north toward Simonhouse Thompson road.
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Manitoba
John Thompson
Simonhouse - Thompson
Winnipeg
Bride and Water Centre
Fairford
Winnipep
Atomic Research Centre
Rosser Road
North Brandon
CNR
Thechee River
Pine Creek
Austin
Brokenhead
Libau
Gull ‘Lake
New
Highway Needs Study Extends to All Roads
Manitoba plans extend the highway needs study to include all roads and bonds as part of an integrated trunk highway system. The trunk study nears completion within a year with a cost estimate for the next 20 years and a gradual shift to a main trunk network with tributaries feeding the system. The minister outlined fiscal policy aims and road standards to meet anticipated traffic densities while enhancing provincial efficiency. World Refugee Year origins trace to four Englishmen and friends who inspired the initiative.
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Tudy
An .Adven Aia Uctic
Mantoba
Rngo
The Road to Adjustment CBC TV Series Explores Farmers
A CBC TV four part series examines the small farmer clinging to old methods and the need to change. It follows three cases: the farmer adapting grassland crops and feeder cattle, the mechanized big business operator, and the Maritime fishermen facing hardship. The program began March 2 and runs for four weeks.
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Canada
Afternoon Auxiliary of W.M. 5 Meets at United Church Parlor
The Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women’s Missionary Society met in the church parlor on March 15 at 2 39 PM with Mrs E A Dix presiding. Mrs Strachan reported three visit records and asked for kept notes. plans urged support for continuing education grants and missionary work in Angola where the Protestant Church of Christ is led by African ministers. The Willing Link group led worship and programs with various members participating. The CGLT begins affiliating on March 23 with attendance requested.
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United Church
WMS
E. A.dix
Mies WB. Stracha
Bert. Trampson
Stony Mountain
Gev. McNeil
Manitoba
Uts
Educatm
N Al.ond
Willing Link
T. J. Strachan
Thompson
Stewart
Rutherford
Angola
Church of Christ
Andrew Chambers Laid to Rest
Andrew Chalmers born in 1565 in Aberdeenshire Scotland died at 95 in Bow Ness Alberta on March 15 1960. He lived in St Marys Ontario Brandon Hamiota Moose Mountain Creekman Regina and Bowness. Survived by his widow three sons five daughters and many grandchildren. remembered as a kind neighbor who helped others in need.
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Andrew Chalmers
Abberdeenshire
Scotland
Bowness
Alberta
St. Marys
Ontario
Brandon
Chalmers
Repecca Dickie
Moose Mountain
Creekman
Saskatchewan
Regina
Andy” Chalmers
Hamuiota
Manitoba Oil Output Tops Twenty-One Million Barrels
Manitoba crude oil production reached over 31 million barrels by end of February as Hon. C. H. Whitney reports January output at 402 081 barrels, down from December's 418 502. Daily average 12 970 barrels with 875 producing wells, 724 active, and four wells abandoned in January including one for salt water disposal. three new wells added.
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Manitoba
C. H. Whitney
Mines and Natural Resources
Mr. Whitney
Labatt's Present Cheque To Winter Fair Board
Labatt's presents a cheque to Manitoba Winter Fair president J J Moffatt through Frank Sehlingerman chairman of the board. The sum, on behalf of John P Labatt, funds prize money for the Purebred Heifer Calf Scramble. Twenty boys compete for ten top prizes at the Fair.
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Labatt
Brandon
Man
Manitoba
J. J
Moffatt
Frank Sehlingerman
John P. Labatt
A. C. T Provides 9500 For Brandon Therapy Unit
The Association Canadian Travellers of Brandon donated 9500 by cheque to the Assiniboine Sanatorium Board for a new physical and occupational therapy unit. The gift was presented at the Presidents Ball at the Prince Edward Hotel, bringing A C T’s total contributions to 25000 toward the project. The event also featured remarks by Dr. E L Ross and CKX president John Craig, praising A C T’s community work and CKX’s Search for Talent broadcasts.
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Sanatorium Board
R. N. G. Bonnycastie
Prince Edward Hotel
al Price
A.C.T
Bonnycastle
E. L. Ross
John Craig
CKX
Fred Downie
Winnipeg
Brandon Club
Jack Cook
A.C.T. Women’s
Frank Turnbull
The
Auxilary
Alfred Conway
A. L. Paine
Manitoba Sanatorium
A. H. Povah
C. Goghlin
H. Gibson
Assiniboine Hospital
T. A. J. Cunnings
SBM
Health Unit Monthly Report Highlights Disease Control and Education
The Vdn Health Unit records 22 communicable cases with Scarlet fever and mumps, 26 under home supervision for tuberculosis, 48 vaccinations including 44 DPT, 203 D and T, 165 polio, and multiple combined doses. The Medical Director led 14 Child Health Clinics with 312 total attendance, 319 home visits, nueve prenatal classes, and staff expansion with Miss R Wright joining to full strength.
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No. 63
Inglis
Dropmre
Seine River
St. Mary’s Road
Pembina River
LaRitere
PMR
Athe
Provintia
Tre
Chris Chataway
Colin Jones
Trevor Philpott
Timothy Rai- I
W.M. 5
C.g.lt
Andrew Chambers
Manitoba Oil
Association Canadian Travellers of Brandon
Assiniboine Hrospital
Vdn. Health Unit Monthly Report
D.P.T
Miss R. Wright
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