New Traffic Rules Take Effect Across Schools and Highways
New traffic act enforces 15 mph school zone limits with a prudent speed rule and a no passing policy near schools and playgrounds. It introduces pedestrian corridors and right of way signals, allows speed timing devices, mandates vehicle inspections, and requires lighting on school buses and turning lights on new cars. It also regulates frost shields, international driving permits via Manitoba Motor League, and antique car registration for vehicles over 20 years old.
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Minister of Public Utilities
Manitoba
Manitoba Motor League
Canadian Automobile Association
Museum Ladies Auxiliary Reorganizes in Austin Manitoba
The Agricultural Memorial Museum of Manitoba held its annual meeting in Austin on Nov 28 with a re organization of the ladies auxiliary. Officers elected include President Mrs Thomas Lobb Helston Vice President Mrs George Early Austin Secretary Mrs Albert Bernie Angusville and Treasurer Mrs Don Hotel Austin. A centennial project will be discussed at the next meeting date to be announced. Mel Batters Neepawa was raffled. winner Mr Powers Austin Museum. Funds raised totaled 21. Lunch served by the auxiliary followed the meeting with attendees from distant locations.
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Agricultural Memorial Museum of Manitoba
Austin
Thomas Lobb
Helston
George Early
Albert Bernie
Angusville
Don Hotel
Mel Batters
Neepawa
Powers
Austin Museum
Austin News Highlights Local Social And Community Events
Christ Church annual meeting at Mrs T Hillis's home on Wednesday December 7 at 2 p.m. All members urged to attend. Mrs Robert Storie returned from hospital and condolences to Mrs Giesbrecht for her husband’s passing. The Austin skating rink auxiliary hosts a whist drive at 8 p.m. and dance 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with music by the Melodiers. proceeds support local talent. Agricultural Museum Association held its Nov 28 annual meeting in Community Hall. skate bingo winners listed. next bingo set for December 10. New officers elected. welcome to Mr and Mrs Frederickson and family, formerly of Morris. local moves and job changes noted. Sympathy to Albert Hay and Jim Hay. funeral attendance from Austin. Albert Hay farmed south of Austin. Weekend visitors noted and other social items recorded.
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Eurocoavens Association
Christ Church WA
T. Hillis
Robert Storie
V. Jones
Marvin
Gordon Mundle
Searth
Austin Skating Rink
Gibson
North
Outhwaite
Mayor
Barbara Lowe
R. McFarlane
Hotel
Williams
Montgomery
E. Woods
A. Stevenson
M. Bryce
W. Edkins
Frizzley
Legg
Bing
Pat Billingsley
Extension Service
Austin
Frederickson
Morris
Ron Roosen
The
Hydro
Albert Hay
Jim Hay
Portage
Albert
Anne Hay
P. Peters
J. R. Stephenson
Portage district social notes and family events
Rossendale News notes visitors from Winnipeg and Portage including Forzley McCulloch and Kane families. A 50th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. G Restall at the Portage Hotel. sympathy extended to the Fisher family on John Fisher's passing. Also mentions medical treatment for Brett Tomehuk and community gatherings at the Nicoll home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Winnipeg
Fisher
John Fisher
Brett Tomehuk
M. Ward
J. Nicoll
R. Culbert
James Watson
Leo Bieganski
Drop Outs From Quest For Independence Prompt Youth Talk
Stewart Sutton of the Vanier Institute says many youths quit university to seek independence, not due to lack of study interest, as he spoke at a Winnipeg conference. Bertram Beck urged removing employment barriers and noted societal mobilization gaps for youth in New York.
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Stewart Sutton
Vanier Institute
Sutton
Winnipeg Community Welfare Planning Council
Bertram Beck
New York
Giotectre Vastiiers
Dorothy McArton
Iyureau
MacGregor Co-op records high sales in 1965 and 1966 outlook
The MacGregor branch posted its largest sales in 1965 with 1966 ahead of that record. Early leadership included Harry Dankesreiter Maurice Smith and Les Fox, now Sid Coulthard directs the area. Don Elgert helped form the MacGregor branch with Harold Empey as current general manager.
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MacGregor
Harry Dankesreiter
Maurice Smith
Les Fox
Sid Coulthard
Don Elgert
Harold Empey
Record Earnings Hit High in Bank of Montreal Year
Montreal bank posts year end figures with assets at 5 423 million up 426 million from 1965. Loans rise to 3 280 million and deposits reach 4 995 million. Earnings total 19 305 599 with 3 28 per share, dividends 14 128 125 (2371). Rest accounts and undivided profits noted.
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Montreal
Bank of Montreal
How we at Canada’s First Bank put your savings to work 1966
Doug Noble, manager at MacGregor Branch, reports how Bank of Montreal used customer savings in 1966. At year end October 31, deposits reached 4.995 billion, with personal savings near half, 3.28 billion loaned to people, 906 million in government bonds and public securities, and 139 million in other securities. He thanks customers for support in building a prosperous Canada.
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Canada
Bank of Montreal
What
First Bank
B of M
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Highway Traffic and Motor Transport Board
RCMP
Portage Animal Hospital
North Norfolk
G. M. Hay
Ford Sales & Service
Turkey
the Foresters’ Benevolent Fund
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Rainbow Inn
Boston
MacGregor Herald
Museum Ladies Auxiliary
Austin News
Wally McMillan
Woodbay
Man
Wally
Artie Stevenson
Jimmie
Mrs
A. J. Stevenson
Rossendale News
M. Watson
J. Forzley
F. Forzley
Forzley
J. Fisher
P. Fisher
Albert Fisher
Burnaby
B.C
Fisher Homes
Beck
Wishart
Wilman Motors
Eighth Stand Sask. Ave
West
Macgregor Chamber OF Commerce
Doug Noble
Canadas First Bank
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