Manitoba Centennial Screen Salute Premieres July First
The National Film Board presents a three and a half month tour show titled of Many People based on Gabrielle Roy. It travels 3000 miles through 49 communities starting July 1 at Borketon. The production features 16mm and 35mm projections with a wrap around sound system and a 27 by 9 triple screen.
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Manitoba
Gabrielle Roy
National Film Board
Secretary of State
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
Borketon
Roy
New Age of Majority Into Force September 15
Manitoba lowers age of majority to 18 with the New Age of Majority Act to take effect September 15. The act grants 18 year olds adult privileges such as drinking, entering contracts, suing, and making a will while assuming adult responsibilities. The law was passed by the Manitoba Legislature and proclaimed by order in council with voting age also reduced to 18.
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Manitoba
al Mackling
Women Institute Meeting in Hamiota Highlights Birds
The Women’s Institute met on September 1 with 25 members. Rev Dykman introduced Brandon guest Jack Lane who presented slides on Manitoba birds, noting 1600 banded birds and at least 30 species. Treasurer reported $128.24 balance. three dozen spoons ordered. Mrs Bell gave Thought for the Day and reported on the Provincial Convention. Members urged the Dean to oppose bars at the University.
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Dykman
Jack Lane
Brandon
Manitoba
Lane
Reggies Ramblings on Marijuana and Insurance Stand
A fragment discussing marijuana users facing insurance hurdles as one large North American life insurer reportedly refuses coverage to applicants who use pot. The piece includes unrelated quotes about Confucius and chatter from the St Regis rotunda with names like Tommy Ewing and references to the Blue Bombers.
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Confucius
ST. Regis Rotunda
Tommy Ewing
Blue Bombers
Birdtail River School Board Meets at Crandall
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 held a regular trustees meeting at Crandall on September 3, 1970 at 8:00 pm. Trustees Fulton Waddell Rapley Randall Butcher Lewycky Hames Fouillard Falcoon Hyndman attended. Correspondence included Northern Film Federation of Manitoba films, Ward Macdonald Partners builders risk policy, and a note from Mrs. D. Haney.
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Birdtail River School Division No. 38
Crandall
Northern Film Federation of Manitoba
Ward, Macdonald & Partners
Birtle Collegiate & Builders
D. Haney
Hamiota-Pitlochry Hospital Guild Report
The Hamiota-Pitlochry Hospital Guild reports a profit of 799.60 from receipts of 1490.25 after expenses for Fair Day. Donations and payments to local hospital projects are noted along with motions and adjournment at 11:45 p.m. September 17/70 discussed.
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Hamiota - Pitlochry Hospital Guild Report
Hamiota District Hospital
Ladies Aid No. 7A
August Bride Honoured at Oak River Shower
August 22 shower in United Church basement honoured Miss Anne Johns bride elect of August 29. Guests included the bride, her mother, and the groom’s mother Mrs Harvey Sheldon. Corsages, a garden themed decor, and a Wishing Well gifts display highlighted proceedings. Mrs John English offered best wishes while Miss Shawna Purdy and Mr Johnny Henry presented gifts. Karen Espey played piano as gifts were opened and a dainty lunch followed.
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Oak River
Anne Johns
United Church
Harvey Sheldon
Don Smith
Herb Skinner
Cliff Burt
Fraser Angus
Ann
Karen Espey
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Calgary
Ron Northcott
Toronto
Marjory Shedd
Canada Sports Hall of Fame
Northcott
Womens Institute Meet
Women's Institute
Reggie
Lake Ontario
TTS
Birdtail River S. D
Fouillard, Falcoon and
Hyndman
B. Doak- Dep
Minister of Education
Mildred Butcher
Helen Maitland
Nick Koroscil
Charles Dougall
Shoal Lake
Henry Jensen
Birtle
Kenton Coop
Kenton
Shust Motors
Birdtail River
Continental Casualty Co
H. R. Carter
W. J. Campbell
H. Gardham
Knox Shust
Paul Jerema
Fred Jarema
Wm. Creber
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Roland Ematt
Hliy
U Thant
The
United Nations
Canada
John Turner
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