Austin District News Leads and Local Social Roundup
A sunny day greets Austin district news with a crowded Reunion and a congregational picnic planned for next Sunday at Sorensen's park. Rev. David Lander has moved into the United church manse and services are set for August 9 at 10 am. The note of thanks goes to U C W volunteers for baking and help at the museum and church. Numerous Winnipeg and regional visitors are mentioned, including Hay and Westman families, Bagot reunion attendance, and visits from Brussels and Regina. Several local residents share travel to Winnipeg and Kelowna, with tales of family visits, relatives, and holiday gatherings.
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David Lander
United Church
Sorensen
Gulf Oil
Donald Craig
Winnipeg
Arents
John Gilmour
U.C.W
Cerely
George’ Duncan
Barbara Westman
Howard Westman
Hay Clan
Bruce Hay
Mervin Jones
Ronald Hay
Joyce Bayes
Erie Stevenson
Regina
Eric
A. J. Stevenson
George de Mare
Brussels
Belgium
Paul Abrin
de Mare
Margaret Zimmerman
MacGregor
Cecil Zimmerman
Donna
Paul Uhrin
Ruyah
Flin Flon
Paul Unrin
George Johnson
Kelowna
B.C
Karl Johnson
Bray
Neepawa
Russell Robertson
Bob’ McLaren
Jim Carrothers
Dick Carrothers
Jim
Ken
Pat Farnel
Kimberly
Bill McDougall
Don McDougall
Chris
Ada
Mac
Canadian Teachers' Federation urges federal education grants
The Canadian Teachers' Federation asked Ottawa to provide education grants to all provinces using an equalization formula reflecting each province's resources and needs. Alberta proposed the measure. critics cited urban school neglect, funding gaps, and the need for better pupil guidance and services for disabled students. The group also urged more educational TV content and tax deductions for college tuition for Alberta students.
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Teachers’ Federation
Federation
Alberta Teachers’ Association
Goble
Canadian Radio-Television Commission
Who Me Was Right Who Me Was Right
A Vancouver court heard a youth charged with show lifting respond to his name being asked. He replied Who Me claiming it as his given name after living with Indians in northern British Columbia for ten years. The judge called the remark amazing as the youth, about 20, prepared to enter a plea.
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Vancouver
J. L. “McCarthy
Jack Anderson
British, Columbia
Man Killed Under Mower In Saskatchewan Mishap
Feters Bigsky of Lestock Saskatchewan was killed Thursday when a mower ran over him after he fell asleep while waiting for a post hole auger to be repaired. Police said he was operating the auger prior to the accident near the east central Saskatchewan community.
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Feters Bigsky
Lestock
Sask
Saskatchewan
Bigsky
Mouse fuels early Alaska ferry grounding coverage
Len Harrington of Prince Rupert News woke at 3 a.m. to tackle a backlog as a mouse noise spurred newsroom activity. In Moose Hall area near the plant, staff learned of the grounding of the Alaska ferry Taku with 297 passengers in Prince Rupert harbor and emergency rescues followed. The Canadian Press reported from Vancouver.
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Alaska
Taku
Prince Rupert Harbor
Len Harrington
Prince Rupert News
Moose Hall
Fis U Ste
Vancouver
Oldest flag claim for Denmark dates to 1219
The report asserts Denmark possesses the world’s oldest flag dating back to 1219. It notes the banner’s age as a historic national emblem, implying long continuous use though no further details are provided.
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Denmark
Court Upholds Conviction in Rival Contempt Appeals
Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses two three month contempt appeals by Ivan Rival of Winnipeg. Rival was jailed for contempt during a March 20 demonstration against Prime Minister Trudeau after obstructing a police officer and then an outburst. Magistrate Mike Baryluk had imposed 90 day sentences and the appeal court kept his rulings but did not rule on further obstruction sentence. Chief Justice questioned the court's jurisdiction in reviewing the magistrate's actions. A verdict on the obstruction appeal remains pending.
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Manitoba Court of Appeal
Ivan Rival
Winnipeg
Rival
Trudeau
Mike Baryluk
Roland Penner
Appeal Court
Baryluk
Penner
C. Rhodes Smith
CFI Head Happy With North Prospect
Dr Oskar Reiser ton announced at a news conference that a northwestern Manitoba project at The Pas appears more profitable than first indicated. He cited a 1970s pulp and paper price rise due to tighter supply, with production set to start August 15 by CFI and MP Industrial Ltd. backed by a $92 million Manitoba loan package via MDF.
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Churchill Forest Industries Pulp Mill
Forest Industries
Manitoba
Pas
Oskar
Reiser Ton
Reiser
CFI
MP Industrial Ltd
Winnipeg
River Sawmills Ltd
James Bertram and Sons
Mantua Development Fund
Dr. Reiser
Monaco Ag
Can
Canada appliance sales fall in first half of 1970
Canadians reduced purchases of major household appliances in early 1970, with total sales dropping 7.8 percent to 904000 units from 981000 in 1969. Built in electric ranges fell 44.7 percent and wringer washing machines dropped 29.9 percent. Chairman F R Johnson of CAMA expects a rebound as economic uncertainty eases.
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F. R. Johnson
CAMA
Lyons White Vows Exchange In Winnipeg
Elizabeth Lynn White and William Albert Henry Lyons exchanged vows in a quiet ceremony July 25 at All Saints Anglican chapel Winnipeg. Attendants Edna Schritt and Robert Braine stood beside the couple. Rev. Peter Flynn officiated. The newlyweds will reside at Ste. 7 155 Mighton St Winnipeg.
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All Saints Anglican Church Chapel
Winnipeg
Elizabeth Lynn White
Harold Orchard F
MacGregor
William Albert Henry
Albert W. Lyons
Doaktown
Edna Schritt
Robert Braine
Peter Flynn
Ste.7
Mighton St
Buchanan Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs Jim Buchanan of Worthy will receive friends and boys at their home on August 12 from 2 30 to 8 pm and 7 to 9 pm for their 50th wedding anniversary No gifts please
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Jim Buchanan
Worthy
Lavenham news round up of visitors and family events
Lavenham residents report a busy weekend with visits from relatives and friends including the Morantz, Henry, Perkins, Pyper, Aikens and Dobbin families. Nellie Henry remains in Treherne hospital. Doris Dobbin returns from Winnipeg hospital. Vacation Bible School at Lavenham United church advertised for ages 5 to 12 next week from 10 am to 3 pm.
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Morantz
Kathy
Hugh Henry
Dale
Jom
Les Henry
al Perkin
Perkins
Florence Pyper
Vancouver
Edith Perkins
Laurie
Jack Clark
Wilbert Aikens
Donnie Aikens
Lee-Anne
Sid Martin
Lloyd McDougald
Harold Martin
Pilot Mound
Mary Moore
Winnipeg
Henry
Nellie Henry
Treherne
Doris Dobbin
Winnipeg Hospital
Ivy Bowman
Dobbins
Simon Whalen
Wm. Rogers
W. Dalessi
MacGregor
Brenda Dolossi
Surrey
Wm. Prettie
Kelly
Merlin Prettie
Andrea
Transcona
George Corrigal
Vera Abbott
Arbofield
Sask
Robert Ross
Lavenham United Church
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