Film Council reports strong six month term and membership
The Film Council expanded closed months and reported a successful term with 453 films shown to an audience of 21 290 over the last six months. Current membership is 28 including representatives from schools, churches, Kinsmen, Lions Prairie Manor, Game and Fish, Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis groups, Children's Aid, Rotary, St John Ambulance, Extended Care Unit and the Friendship Centre. First class Disney films for children ran in the last quarter and Saturday matinees were sponsored by the Film Council and DeMolay. The council faces financial problems and seeks support from city and rural municipality. office to reopen the first week of September. For summer service contact Alan Lauder, chairman, or Mrs. E Allemaurice, film librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsmen Club
Lions Prairie Manor
Game and Fish Association
Children’s Aid
Rotary Club
St. John Ambulance
Friendship Centre
The
Film Council
Mem
Bers
Alan Lauder
E. Allemaurice
McMillan retires after 27 years at Portage la Prairie post office
Bernie McMillan ends a long Portage la Prairie tenure after 27 years with the post office. He joined in February 1948, worked on floors and night shifts, and plans to stay in Portage. He and wife have two children and two grandsons. Edith Harriet Genevieve Heintz earns a Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University and will teach at West Bay High School Manitoulin Island.
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Bernie) Mcmillan
Portage la Prairie
McMillan Hi
McMillan
Post Office
Manitoba Hydro
Portage
Patricia
C. L. Brugger
Robert
Edith Harriet Genevieve Heintz
Gus Heintz
Lake Head University
Thunder Bay
Ont
Edith
Fort la Reine
Portage Collegiate Institute
St. John’s University
Winnipeg
University of Waterloo
West Bay High School
Manitoulin Island
Lion's Manor recital marks closing piano class event
A June 24 gathering at Lions Manor featured Grace German and Elaine Logan guiding piano students in a closing recital. Performers included Ian Ostenfeldt and others, with vocal solos by Kim Klassen and a mother daughter duet. A Scottish pipe medley by Hugh MacPherson delighted attendees before a Canada Week sing along and a mothers crafted lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion's Manor
Manor
Grace German
Elaine Logan
Trudy Heal
Kim Klassen
Jessie Gates
Alyson
Grace
Carol Bereza
Kelly Coltart
Beverly Miller
Hugh MacPherson
C.F.B. Southport
Edinburgh
Scotland
Dorinda Shewchuk
Canada
Top Athletic Performance Diet Pamphlet from Manitoba Health
A Manitoba Health pamphlet by Karen Johnson promotes athletic performance through balanced nutrition. It warns there are no miracle foods and outlines meal timing, pre event meals, and beverages, with detailed calorie estimates for various activities and guidance on avoiding gas forming foods and fats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Health and Social Development
Karen Johnson
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Department of Agriculture
North America
Strawberry Social Brings City Together For Family Day
On Sunday the Chamber of Commerce hosted a Strawberry Social in Island Park as part of Manitobah days festivities. More than 150 people enjoyed strawberries, ice cream, and entertainment by Uncle Harrys travelling show and Winnipeg performers. Manitoba Runner's Association led three teams in a long five hour run through Winnipeg with captains Reg Hoogerhorst Mike Whiteworth and Rick Clayton supporting participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ily Brooker
Joyce
Uncle Harry
Winnipeg
Duck Donald
Cathy Fink
Peter Paul van Camp
Brian
Reg Hoogerhorst
Mike Whiteworth
Rick Clayton
Police busy with string of RCMP incidents Friday night
Police reported a rash of incidents including stolen car parts from 6th Street S.W. two break ins at Prairie Medical with one stolen and recovered, two not located, and two attempted thefts of autos. A hit and run was reported and a car struck on Tupper Street North as investigators pursue leads. Indian invention notes maple sap boiling to sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uermenmene
RCMP
6Th Street
S.W
Prairie Medical
Tupper Street
Accidents Reported by RCMP Including Winnipeg Driver Injuries
RCMP logged two weekend crashes. At 4:35 p.m. Sunday a vehicle rolled at the junction of Provincial Trunk Highway 242 and the Trans-Canada. William Henry of Winnipeg escaped unhurt while passengers Nancy Harr of West Virginia and James Ellis of Minnesota suffered minor injuries. Ellis remains hospitalized. A separate crash one half mile east of Oakville involved Ronald Nichol of Oakville whose car veered off after a bug flew into his eye. no injuries but property damage occurred. A break in at Blight's Portage saw tools stolen as police investigate Friday night.
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Tutal Ram
William Henry
Winnipeg
Nancy Harr
West Virginia
James Ellis
Minnesota
Harr
Ellis
Oakville
Ronald Nichol
Nichol
Bird of the North Pelicans in northern Canada
A note reports pelicans found in northern Canada indicating range expansion or unusual northern sighting. No further details on location dates or counts provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
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Tage L
Eader
Frald
Strawberry
Joyce Brooker
Eva Sissons
Robert L. Stear
Veterinary
Noraen Laporatorie
Raymond Pleau C.D
B.A
Baldwin Pianos
James Croft
Winnipeg Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Steinway of
New York
T. Eaton’s
Montreal
Lions Manor News
Peter Psaila
Fred Keeley
Alison Rose
Alf Graham
Austin Credit Union
Austin, Magregor and
Gladstone
Austin
Even
R. A. Burnside
Mar
Macgregor
K. K. Schroeder
Saskatchewan Ave. W
Revelstoke
Cargi
Firdale
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