Beaver News Week Reflects Local Visits and Celebrations
Monday events include Mr and Mrs Tom Miller and Semily of Vancouver visiting with former neighbors.Sunday visitors featured Mr and Mrs Wes Thompson hosting Mr and Mrs Ray of MacDonald. C H Smith celebrated a birthday last Saturday with weekend guests Jessie Gair and Ken and Thelma Herbert of Winnipeg. Wes Thompson’s guests this week are Mr and Mrs Gus Findlayson of Gimli.
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Vancouver
T. Thom
Wes
Mrs. Ray
Mac. Donald
C. H. Smith
Jessie Gair
Ken
Thelma Herbert
Winnipeg
Wes Thompson Ome
Gus Findlayson
Gimli
Roblin Rejects Sales Tax for Province
Premier Duff Roblin rejects a general Manitoba retail sales tax but unveils new levies totaling about 20 million annually. A land transfer tax, fuel and service surtaxes, higher gasoline and diesel rates, liquor and tobacco price hikes, and a school tax rebate of up to 50 dollars are planned. Tax changes to start as soon as possible with some licence fees next year, funding higher municipal aid. The session opened with a fast schedule as House rules were suspended and bills on local government, business credit, and costs of the session were introduced. Standings: Conservative 36, Liberal 13, NDP 7, Social Credit 1.
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Duff Roblin
Manitoba
Roblin
Social Credit
Jake Froese
Rhineland
Commons
Winnipeg
Lorne Cumming
Ontario
Conservatives
Liberals
NDP
Pine Creek News Social Roundup From Hickman Area
A flurry of visits and family gatherings fills this Pine Creek News item. Families including Livingstone, Hughson, Nelson, and Garychuk host relatives and friends from Winnipeg, Weston, Gladstone, and Dartmouth. August 9 brings a large gathering at Harold Hughson's home to honor Roy and Trudy Hughson with games, a cold plate supper, and warm memories.
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Livingstone
Harold Rosling
Donna
Gladstone
Walter
Arden
Joe
Wapella
Jack Smith
Grenville Smith
Bob Muirhead
Murray Garychuk
A. Livingstone
Garychuk
G. H. Hughson
Scott
Regelous
Winnipeg
J. Stephenson
Toronto
Roy Hughson
Dartsmouth
N.S
H. C. Hughson
H. Cughson
Elmer Nelson
Harvey
Phyllis
Bill Nelson
Harold Hughson
Roy
Trudy Hughson
Aid Members Reminded Of Canvass
Hospital aid members are reminded that the birthday canvass must be completed and handed in by September 1.
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Aid
Community church notices and schedule changes
The notices list St Pauls MacGregor and Calvary tabernacle scheduling updates. No services at Christ Church Austin until further notice. Bethel MacGregor reports Rev A J Hall services on August 23 at 10 and 11. Evangelical Mennonite East End MacGregor lists Rev E H Hamm with Sunday School at 9 45 and Worship at 10 45 with no evening service and Family Church Night at 8.00. Calvary Tabernacle Sidney holds 4 00 pm service and 8 00 pm prayer and Bible study midweek.
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ST. Paul's
MacGregor Christ Church
Austin
Evangelical Mennonite Church
East End
MacGregor
E H. Hamm
No Sales Tax Proposals Draw Manitoba Debate
The MacGregor Herald lauds Premier Duff Roblin for resisting a general sales tax, hoping Manitoba can avoid such a levy for years. It questions the new tax plan, cites the Michener report, and urges clearer steps to relieve property taxes while funding schools and health programs amid a strong legislative session.
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MacGregor Herald
Duff Roblin
Manitoba
de Sire
Dona Meeteniing
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