Hutton Pushes for Special Farm Acreage Payments
Agriculture minister George Hutton announced he pressed federal minister Douglas Harkness to allow special payments to farmers who lost eligibility due to missed 1959-60 grain permits or reduced yields. He noted the program pays £1 per cultivated acre up to $200, with emphasis on those most in need, while Harkness indicated nonpermitted cases would not receive relief until 1959-60 permits are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hutton
Douglas Harkness
Hutton
Bo Grain
D. S Harkness
Harkness
First Manitoba divisional graduation held by Birdtail River Board
The Birdtail River School Division held Manitoba's first divisional graduation at Hamiota Collegiate Auditorium on October 8, 1960. Thirty graduates from eight division high schools received Grade XII diplomas before about 300 attendees with medals awarded for top marks. The Honorable Stewart McLean spoke, and district officials and caregivers were thanked for the evening’s arrangements.
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Birdtail River
Manitoba
Tno
Hamiota
P. H. Funk
Fulton Farman
Fulton
Donna Helen Dawidad
Brrttle
Donna Helen Davidson
Birtle
Leona Iris McKinley
Kenton
Verna Deanna Moore
Halloween for UNICEF Shaped by Manitoba Children
Manitoba school children and teens are urged to participate in Halloween for UNICEF to raise funds for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. Last year Manitoba raised over 12 thousand dollars and sent a 200 thousand dollar contribution to UNICEF in New York. The program educates children about global needs and teaches sharing through pennies nickels and dimes collected on Halloween. Interested groups may contact the UNICEF Committee at the Winnipeg Post Office.
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Manitoba
Aily
Unicef
Hallowe'en
United Nations International Children’s Emergency
United Nations
New York
United Nations Children's Fund
UNI
Ky Bullae
Hallowe’en
Unicef Committee
United Nations Association
Winnipeg Post Office
Winnipeg 2
Health Units in Manitoba Promote Public Well Being
Public health units aim for healthier communities through maternal and child health programs infant hygiene and immunizations. They offer prenatal classes home visits and school health checks with nurse and medical support and sanitary inspections to safeguard local health.
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Manitoba
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Earth Unit
Abe
Vitamin C and the cure for scurvy through citrus
The passage traces scurvy from maritime depictions to citrus remedies. It notes that limes provided relief, and acknowledges earlier knowledge from Indigenous peoples about tree bark cures. It defines vitamin C as the active agent and lists fruits and vegetables rich in it including oranges tomatoes limes grapefruit cantaloupe broccoli peppers cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
Wheat stocks in Canada reach 536 million bushels
On July 31, 1960 Canada held 536 million bushels of wheat from prior harvests in storage. The figure reflects stockpiles carried over from earlier years, illustrating a large reserve level as the agricultural year progressed.
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Canada
Roblin Outlines Winter Work Assistance Program
Premier Duff Roblin outlined Manitoba 1960-61 winter works program at the Manitoba Urban Association conference. The plan provides 50 percent wage support from the province for Manitoba approved municipal projects and 25 percent for Canada approved projects, with enhanced coverage for social allowance recipients. Federal and provincial participation runs Oct 15 to Apr 30, expanding to include municipal building projects and road, water, and park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff Roblin
Manitoba Urban Association
Roblin
Manitoba
Dumping of Puppies Sparks Local Outcry Over Cruel Practice
The report condemns dumping two puppies in town as cruel and heartless. It urges humane disposal and urges using an exterminator if kittens or pups are unwanted.
Miss Stella Kotyk Feted At Fall Shower In Town
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Stella Kotyk a local hospital nurse and October bride elect at the home of Mrs. Joyce Kirk. About 40 guests, including Stella's mother and the groom’s mother, enjoyed fall decor, a diagnostic reading, gifts on a hay rack, and a closet of well wishes. Stella thanked guests and invited all to a forthcoming tea at her home.
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Joyce Kirk
Stella Kotyk
M. Kotyk
G. Harvey
Stratheclair
Mary Dunn
Donna Kirk
Stella
Miss Dunn
Ellen Mahan
Public Health Department
McConnell Woman's Federation Meets for Oct Session
The October meeting at Mrs. G. Kalloh's home included eight members and one visitor. Mrs. Killoh presided, an article on Thanksgiving was read, worship led by Mrs. Emerson, and World Refugees discussed by Mrs. J. Wright. A donation to Pilot Mound Senior Citizens Home was approved. Mrs. John MacMurphy to lead the Mission Band. Lunch followed. hymnaries with music sought for district church.
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McConnell] Woman's Federation
G. Kalloh
Killoh
Emerson
J. Wright
Pilot Mound
John MacMurphy
McConnell United Church
First coins for Canada issued in 1670 silver pieces
The fragment notes the first Canadian currency as five and fifteen silver pieces minted under Lou XIV of Fra in 1670 ce. This terse snippet references early colonial trade coinage without broader context.
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Canada
Lou XIV
Fra
Cagan
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Clai
Edward Shoemaker
Mark
Doreen Margaret
Kirk
Sharon Mary Couoan
Stewart McLean
Barry Strickland
M.L.A
Gordon Killoh
Joan Hudson
McConnell Bres Florist
Dorothy McConnell
McConnell
Robert Kennedy Bell
Miniota
Rodney Douglas Butcher
Lionel Arthur Chartier
St Lazare
Sharon Mary Coupland
Jean Edna Falloon
Lochart Bruce Fulton
Janet Elizabeth Haney
Annabelle Margaret Jack Strathclair
Doreen Margaret Kirk
Wilma Joan Knight
Robert Gordon Kushner
Shoal Lake
Leona Inis McKinley
Judith Lynn McLean
Asty Alne Prest
Hamidta
Marvin John
Caro
Patricia Ri
Clair Edward
L_ vemaker
Heather Joy Spalding
Gavieen Stimpson
Strathclair
Marie Sydor Rathclatr
la James T Jeanette Wright
Wayne Norman Dunham
Foxwarren
Sophie Sylvia Kowaluk
Fox- Warren
Eugene William Tomkin
Rober
David Watton
Renton
Ndra
Ren
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