Weir Announces Cabinet Changes In Manitoba
Premier Walter Weir unveils a re structured Manitoba cabinet expanding to 13 members with new departments and ministerial reassignments. J Douglas Watt is named Minister of Agriculture along with other portfolio shifts aimed at stronger program management and fiscal control.
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Manitoba
Walter Weir
Weir
J. Douglas Watt
Ml.a
Arthur
Executive Council
Dominion
Gurney Evans
Stewart E. MclIpan
Q.C
Manitoba Crop Insurance Lets Half of Farmers Guard Against Disaster
Agriculture Minister Harry J. Enns said about 14,469 Manitoba farmers hold crop insurance covering 2.25 million acres with premiums of 3.1 million dollars this year. The program safeguards up to 80 percent of the 25 year average yield for eight crops, paying 50 percent of estimated losses in fall with spring reappraisal.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
Harry J. Enns
Insurance Corporation
Manitoba Agricultural Credit and Development Corporation
Enns
Lakehead
Bites and Stings Warning for Child Health
If a child is bitten by any animal report to a doctor immediately. Treat the wound as a small cut while awaiting medical advice.
Mrs. Jessie Irene Macaulay Dies at 74 in Manitoba
Mrs. Jessie Irene Macaulay, 74, of Oak River Manitoba, died September 17 in Winnipeg General Hospital. Funeral services were held September 19 with Rev. Victor Bowins officiating. She taught in Upland Harding and Oak River and married John Norman Macaulay in 1917. She was a life member of the Ladies Curling Club and women's institutes and left two children and five grandchildren.
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Jessie Irene Macaulay
Winnipeg General Hospital
Victor Bowins
McConnell Funeral
Oak River
McBride
Norma
Victor‘. B.C
Grant
Edmonton
Alta
E. Julyan
Brandon
Macaulay
Ladies’ Curling Club
Sec.Treas
The
Agricultural Society
Women’s Institute
United Cited
Poor Visual Habit and Eye Strain Tips
Guidance on proper reading distance recommends holding a book 15 to 20 inches from the eyes. Reading too closely may indicate a poor visual habit or the need for glasses and suggests seeing an eye specialist for assessment.
Penton Wins Golf Tournament at Hamiota Club
The Hamiota Golf Club hosted a 96 player event on Sunday September 15 with Bruce Penton of Brandon taking the Championship Flight at even par 66. Jamie Jamieson of Hamiota was runner up at 67 and Brooke edged L Willet of Rossburn on a count back for third at 68.
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Hamiota
Bruce Penton
Brandon
Jamie Jamieson
Brooke
L. Willet
Rossburn
Clayton Wybam
A. Sutherland
D. Halldorson
Everett Strong
N. Robinson
Russell
Harvey Duncan
B. Hack
M. Pettit
Jerry Bolton
Oak River
G. Jamieson
Allan Cormack
N. Mennie
Du Pont water purification method tested in Canada
A Du Pont of Canada purification device removes salts and minerals to treat brackish water. Demonstrated on Selkirk’s water line, it marks the first Canadian use and tests are arranged by the Department of Industry and Commerce. If successful, Winkler and Hamiota may benefit from improved water quality.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
DuPont
Canada
Selkirk
Department of Industry and Commerce
Winkler
Hamiota
U C W Meet Held At Decker Church
The UCW meeting in Decker on September 19 opened with mediation from the Upper Room led by President Mrs. G Dec ker. Mrs. H Cooke led Worship and Mrs Cochran reported our Norway House supplies allocation and a bursary donation was approved.
Eva Maude Levins Enters Into Rest
Eva Maude Levins aged 85 died at Grandview Manitoba on September 16 1968 after a long residence in Grandview. She helped in community projects and belonged to the Grandview Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral held September 20 1968 at Grandview United Church with Rev J Scott officiating. Interment followed in Grandview Cemetery. Sneath Strilchuk Funeral Service in charge.
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Eva Maude Levins
Grandview
Manitoba
McConnell
Miss Levins
Violadale
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Grandview United Church
Rev. J. Scott
Grandview Cemetry
Sneath - Strilchuk
Daytime diligence beats restless nights
The quote contrasts efforts focused during daytime with constant wakefulness at night and suggests worry harms progress, framing success as earned through steady daytime action rather than insomnia driven anxiety.
Premier Urges Canada Open Door To Czechs
Manitoba Premier Wal ter Weir calls for immediate steps to accept Czech refugees without qualification. He notes diverse employment opportunities in Manitoba and says immigration officers stand ready to assist with processing. He asks Prime Minister Trudeau for prompt action and coordinated cooperation.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Walter Weir
Manitoba
Weir
Trudeau
Czechoslovakia
Choosing a Baby Sitter: How to Select a Caring Helper
The federal health department advises parents to use a sitter or housekeeper who loves children, is clean and healthy, and well trained. Ensure she follows your methods to avoid confusion and knows how to reach you in an emergency. The Canadian Mother and Child.
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Federal Health Department
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TNS
Ister
Sterling R. Lyon
House
George Johnson
Health and Social Services
John B. Carroll
Charles H. Witney
Labour
Obie Baizley
Thelma Forbes
Sidney J. Spivak
Mines and Natural Resources
Agriculture
Donald W. Craik
Mines
Mr. Enns
Agriculture Department
Mrs. Macaulay
Penton
U.C.W
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