Pony Express challenge taunts modern mail system in Manitoba
Postmaster General J J Blais accepts a July 19 20 race from Melita to Morris to test speed of the pony express versus current delivery of Manitoba newspapers. MCNA president Ian MacKenzie and publishers insist on a fair supervised contest to spotlight slow rural second class mail and press for improvements.
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Ottawa
J. J. Blais
Manitoba
Melita
Morris
Association
Ian MacKenzie
Canadian Community Newspapers Association
Winnipeg
Deloraine
Doug Penner
Carman
Walter Dinsdale
Brandon Souris
Commons
Blais
Dinsdale
Boissevain
MacKenzie
Pony Express
Portage RM councillors push to keep 1977 spending in line
Portage la Prairie rural municipality councillors reviewed projected 1977 work plans and 1976 comparisons at a regular meeting. Roadbuilding is set at 18 percent with an estimated cost of 50000, down from 96,000 for 1976. Reeve Adram urged wards to trim road work further while advancing drainage, signage and a feasibility study for a community well serving High Bluff.
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Barb Jackson
Portage la Prairie
Robert Adram
Jim Knight
Clarence Patterson
Adrain
Kelvin
Bryan Hextall
High Blut
Manitoba Water Services Board
High Bluff
South High Bluff
Elmer Greenslade
Joe Omichinski
Collegiates Promised A Week Of Chimp Days Activities
Cathy Rumancik reports upcoming Chimp Days at the college with broom ball smooch races and toboggan events. Careers Day set for February 23 will feature speakers from law medicine business and art. Thursday includes a rink parade house playoffs teachers versus girls game and a dance at MacGregor Collegiate. Friday is a holiday with no classes and bonspiel rescheduled for mid March. The press plans next week and February Staction will be published at month end.
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Cathy Rumancik
MacGregor Collegiate
Kim
Canada Food Week what is it and why
Marguerite Molgat promotes Canada Food Week February 11 to 19 organized nationally to publicize food production industry and nutrition. Readers urged to examine their food dollars, read labels, compare prices among fresh frozen and canned produce, and plan menus to shop wisely. Activities include visiting day care centres with nutrition and dental health notes. involvement encouraged.
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Marguerite Molgat
Canada
Salem News Notice Highlights Local Events
Stan Case has returned home after a stay at Health Sciences Center in Winnipeg. The 4 H Clubs announce a dance at Oakville hall on Friday February 25. The Salem Snowmobile Poker Derby is planned for Sunday February 27.
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R. Deck Stan Case
Health Sciences Center
Winnipeg
Oakville Hall
Salem
Glenn Kruetzer named outstanding Manitoban in 1976
Glenn A Kruetzer of Portage la Prairie among five Manitobans honored by the Winnipeg and St James Assiniboia Junior Chamber of Commerce for 1976. Other recipients include Bruce Pirnie Georgia Cordes John Walley and Catherine Anderson. Awards were presented at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg by Senator Gil Molgat.
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Glenn A. Kreutzer
Crescent Road
Winnipeg-St. James Assiniboia
Howie N. Main
Portage la Prairie
Glenn A. Kruetzer
Crescent Road West
Winnipeg and
St. James- Assiniboia
H.L. Henderson
Kiwanis Club of
Pirnie
Miss Cordes
Winnipeg Ywca
Walley
Anderson
Holiday Inn
Winnipeg
Gil Molgat
Jaycees
Bernie Wolfe
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Gil Shaw
Bob Hughes
Reliance Press
Farmers to out fox green foxtail in Manitoba seminars
Manitoba farmers will attend three March seminars led by the agriculture department, university researchers, and chemical companies to learn the latest green foxtail control methods. Por tage la Prairie hosts March 10 with talks on weed distribution, competition economics, and herbicide options, plus demonstrations and commercial displays.
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Portage LA Praliie
Central Plains
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Elks Hall
Tupper St
Russell
Brandon
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
University of Nitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture Week
Henry Nelson
Nelson
Alan Starke
Elmer Stobbe
University of Manitoba
Chipman, Blanco and Hoechst
TCA
Agriculture Department
Westbourne Parish Treasurer Resigns After 24 Years
At St George’s Annual Meeting Westbourne resigns as parish treasurer after 24 years of service. He receives a Bible from the congregation. Nearby plans include a carnival at the skating rink on Saturday February 26 and an Easter tea at the church basement on April 2.
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St. George's Church
Bill Davey
Irene Scharien
H. Fleming
Forrest
Joe Saunders
Winnipeg
D. Fletcher
Judy Breckman
Thompson
Vernice Fletcher
M.G.E.A
Linda Hanna
J. Shaffield
Brandon
A.C.W
D. McMillan
Kenora
J. Barnett
Mrs. M. Burke
Fred Poschenrieder
Wanted ford cars for cash buy body or parts
1933 or 1934 Ford any model noted by front opening doors. Will buy your car for cash or parts. Also seeking other year Ford cars. Send details including year model condition and price in first letter. Write Rudy Ens box 1479.
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FORD
Rudy Ens
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Postmaster General
Manitoba Community Newspaper Association
Frank Nokes
Manitoba Postal Region
MCNA
Portage RM
Public Meeting
MacGregor & Area
MacGregor
Salem News
Glenn Kruetzer
Kruetzer Honey Farms
Kruetzer
Manitoba Honey Marketing Board
Manitoba Beekeepers Association
Manitoba Co-operative Honey Producers Ltd
Canadian Honey Council
Diploma Agriculture Graduates Association
Manitoba Farm Bureau
Canadian Federation of Agriculture Nnal
Farm Bureau
Portage Club
Centa
Westbourne
Rotary
Bob
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Austin Credit Union
Austin Community Hall
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