Edrans News Briefs Report Weekend Visits and Travel
Mr. and Mrs on Fitzsimmons of Forrest visited with Mrs. Kulba. Albert Schnieder and family returned from the west coast. John Wieler and C. Harder of Austin hosted Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ben Wiebe traveled to Headingley to see her granddaughter, daughter of Dick and Helen Toews. Kathy Wieber stayed at home. Geo. Sheet visited Winnipeg to see Bob at Grace hospital and stopped by Leona and Gilbert Lowe. Bert Sheet attended a wedding at Wellwood last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schneider
West Coast
John Wieler
C. Harder
Austin
Ben Wiebe
Headingley
Dick and
Helen Toews
Kathy Wieber
Geo. Sheet
Winnipeg
Bob
Grace Hospital
Leona
Gilbert Lowe
Bert Sheet
Wellwood
Ralph Lowe
Neepawa
T. Lowe
Barbara
R. Kolke
Cyral Randall
Wallace
Motorspeg
Nick Kowalchuk
Dorothy Jefferson
Cathy Carruthers
Carrie Morden
Trudie Wieler
Kathie Kowalchuk
Wawanesa
Eugena Kowalchuk
Heather
Mark
Kathy Kowalchuk
Cheryl Johnson
Irl
Jayson
UAR Buys Large Canadian Wheat Shipment
The Canada Wheat Board sold 18,700,000 bushels of wheat valued at 35 million dollars to the United Arab Republic. The contract, for No 4 and 5 northern wheat, is the largest to the UAR and runs from July to October this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Wheat Board
United Arab Republic
UAR
U.ar
Flood Board Established in Manitoba for Flood Losses
The Manitoba government forms a two member flood board to decide compensation for spring flood damage. Members Elswood Bolf as chairman and L G Fines oversee payouts up to 4000 for homes and small business buildings, 3000 for farm structures, 300 for attached buildings, and 65 percent of moving or raising costs up to 2000. A 500 cap applies if terracing foundations is preferred over diking. Applications will be available soon at municipal offices in affected areas.
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Manitoba
Elswood Bolf
L. G
Radiator Repair Auto Service Ad Begs Attention
Local repair ad shows former Wilman Motors listing radiator repair and auto service at Eighth St. and Sask. Ave. West. The compact notice emphasizes quick service and nearby location for car owners seeking radiator fixes and general auto maintenance.
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Wilman Motors
Eighth St
Sask, Ave, West
Portage Area News Corner Highlights Church Tea
A Portage region news column notes a McKenzie United Church tea and pioneer program in Portage, plus social items. R. V. Nichol visits Worden. Bagot Hospital Aid meets May 26 with officer elections. plans for a June wedding catering discussed. local families enjoy a fishing trip with poor results. News contact details requested.
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D. Brecknell
E.R. Pogue
C. W. Pogue
McKenzie United Church
Portage
Village Social Honors Upcoming Wedding in Westbourne Hall
Mrs C Rands returned home from Portage Hospital as friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs R Charlton attended a social evening May 23 in Westbourne Hall honoring David McCartney and Terry Charlton whose wedding is set for June 6. Mr Oliver of our village is recovering after medical care at Portage Hospital. Mr and Mrs J McConnell of Regina visited with Mr and Mrs C W Pogue and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socia Nour
C. Rands
Portage Hospital
R. Charlton
Westbourne Hall
David McCartney
Terry Charlton
Oliver
J. McConnell
Regina
C. W. Pogue
Brokerage Firm Cuts Costs Amid Slumping Market
A Toronto brokerages firm announces a 20 percent salary cut for all staff as revenue falls. Senior partners forgo salaries, cut their capital interest, and junior partners take 50 percent pay cuts. About 80 staffers were cut since year start, mainly by attrition or layoffs. Other firms say they may not follow suit.
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Toronto
D’arcy Doherty
Weaning ceremony joins Barbara Jean Richard to Johnnie Longclaws Jr
A quiet wedding took place April 25 1970 at Long Plain Reservation Manitoba with Barbara Jean Richard daughter of Roy Richard and the late Myrtle Richard of MacGregor and Johnnie Jr Longclaws son of John and Mrs Longclaws of Long Plain. Rev Robert H O Neill officiated. Attendants were James Longclaws and Mary Ann Longclaws. A lunch followed for guests.
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Long Plain Reservation
Rossendale
Manitoba
John Longclaws
Barbara Jean
Roy Richard
Myrtle Richard
MacGregor
James Longclaws
Mary Ann Longclaws
Austin district notes mark June births anniversaries and gatherings
In Austin district news a Portage born baby on June 1 1802 is celebrated while events include Douglas Duncan visiting Winnipeg and a Paul Collins BA graduation. Rev Bailey led an open air service at Christs Church followed by social hour. 50th anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edgar hosts. trips to Winnipeg for cruising and Clare Tario 25th anniversary. Various local visits, U C W bake sale profits of 105, and planning for Centennial concert and buffalo supper on June 5 and 14. Residents remember sock and mitten drives, skating rink donations, and community notes from multiple families and neighbours.
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R. V. Nichol
Worden
Dale Lambert
Henry
Rintoul
Clear Lake
Terry Chariton
Winnipeg
Joseph Edwin Collier
Portage
Emmeline
Douglas’ Duncan
McIntyre
Harvey Duncan
Paul
Bailey
Christs Church
Robert Edgar
Walter Bodnarchuk
Howard Westmoor
Gordon Tario
Clare Tario
Paddy Burns
Austin
Gerry Chambers
Killarney
Bob Chambers
Lyle Jones
Kenora
Bobbie Chambers
Melodiers
Fred Amann
Local visitors and weekend happenings in Rossendale district
Social notes report visits by Mrs K Crocker in Portage and Mrs C Woodward’s home with Rev Ian Harland calling. Treherne Bran son and Winnipeg trips are mentioned plus wedding anniversary greetings for Nicoll and Watson Jr. and track meet participation by district youths with wins at Austin and Carberry.
Food and Rent Drive April Cost of Living Rise
Dominion Bureau of Statistics report shows food prices and rent lifting cost of living indexes in nine of ten major metropolitan areas in April. Regina-Saskatoon stayed flat. Toronto up two tenths of one per cent. Vancouver up 1.1 per cent. Clothing rose in eight centers, heart and personal care costs up, tobacco and alcohol steady. Transport and leisure varied by city. bureau notes indexes measure local changes only.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Regina-Saskatoon
Toronto
Vancouver
St. John’s Nil
Edmonton-Calgary
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Geo. Kelly
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H. Burton
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J. “C. Pogue
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M. W. Burch
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Macgregor Lions Club
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Joe Ai Ling
Austin District News
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Rhonda
George Bull
Portage la Prairie
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J. A. Morris
Rossendale News
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C. Woodward
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Crocker
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Mary
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Bill
Don Clarke
K. Green
H. Briscoe
V. Vigar
Holland
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John Watson Jr
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Gerald Neufeld
S. Neufeld
Mrs. C. Watson
Mrs. D. Peasgood
Minnedosa
Margaret. Watson
Doug McCallister
Joanne
Edmonton
W. Ogilvie
Doug
McCallister
M. Watson
Judy Culbert
Leona Ostapowich
Kathy Schroeder
Mildred Schultz
Larry Schroed
Erle R. George Cola Xe LI
Optometrist
Roy Smith
David Niven
Lola Albright
Zzie Nelson
Gener
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L and
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