Unemployment Eases But Remains Higher Than Year Ago
Government statistics show January unemployment at 5.1 percent of the labor force, with 359000 jobseekers. Seasonal factors account for most of the rise, while nonfarm employment climbs 5.6 percent from January last year and regional rates vary, from 10.5 percent in Atlantic areas to 3.3 percent in Ontario.
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Curlers Invited as Town Awaits Expected Bruce Stinson
Audrey Nicholls and Herb Barton host a welcoming note to curlers with Doug McGregor and Bruce Stinson anticipated in town. The town expresses hope readers enjoyed the spiel and extends a hearty greeting to all participants.
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Audrey Nicholls
Herb Barton
Doug McGregor
Bruce Stinson
Hartford and Currie News Highlights
Community notices from Hartford and Currie include anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Tarr after 36 years of marriage on February 22, a birth announced for Bruce Douglas LeBlanc on January 28 in Germany, and local social visits. Mrs. C. Sawyer and Mrs. T. Rintoul placed fourth in curling with Bagot ladies. several neighbors shared weekend visits and stays with families in the area.
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C. Sawyer
T. Rintoul
Bagot
MTS Expands Brandon Telephony Facilities and Toll Center
Manitoba Telephone System will invest about 2 million dollars in Brandon to build a 600000 dollar building housing 900 value equipment. Distal dialing expected by 1969, with the city becoming a long distance toll center for 71 exchanges south of Riding Mountain and west of Lake Winnipeg. Brandon has 14,000 subscribers, up 10,300 since 1946.
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J. F. Mills
Brandon
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Lake Winnipeg
Austin Hockey News Scores Set For Austin Games
On Tuesday February 8 Austin and MacGregor II riders played on Austin ice. Ronnie Amann opened scoring for Austin with an assist from Jim Carruthers. Glen Wicklund tied the scoring with Leonard Bull assisting. Keith Lamb added goals with assists from Jerry Doucette and Murray Lewis as Austin won 4-0. Willie Wieler starred in goal.
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Keith Lamb
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Murray Lewis
Willy Wieler
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Jimmy Carrothers
Jimmy Arrothers
Jack Wood
MacGregor 4 H Home Economics Club Meeting Plans
The sixth meeting of the Home Eco Club met February 2 at 4 pm in the Collegiate auditorium. A Parents night is planned for February 25 at the high school with lunch arrangements. Lorraine Stevensen named as new district Home Economist and a Winnipeg tour is planned for April 13 during Easter holidays. A bake sale is set for March 12 in front of the Coop store. Club reporter Gayle Clarke.
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