Lavenham and District News Roundup
Wilbert Aikens of St James visited his mother Mrs George Aikens here last weekend. Treherne central hospital committee to meet March 25 to set a date for the new 18 bed hospital opening with Hon Robert Bend in attendance. Local letters note health trips Winnipeg visits and farm life reflections with community figures and local gossip throughout.
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Wilbert Aikens
St James
George Aikens
Philip Woodward
Ladysmith
Holland
Winnipeg
Phil
Portage
Dalton Aikens
Derek
Cliff Blagden
Claudette
Central Hospital Committee of
Treherne
Robert Bend
Wilf Lousely
Clairmont
Mrs Brown
Carberry
E. Painter
Edwin
Rossendale
Jack Gibb
Sherritt
Oakville
Beavesjour
John Doerksen
Wilbert Tomchuk
Edmonton
Robert
Woodward
Gerald
Eddie Woodward
Farnes
Archie
Hugh Henry
MacGregor
Ed Lloyd
Roy Kelly
Currie
Allan Dickson
Sam Henry
Watson Boys
Lorne Henry
Geo. Aikens
George
Quiet Winnipeg wedding at Augustine United Church
Annie May Smith of Edwin wed Ralph Raccio of Winnipeg at Augustine United Church Winnipeg in a March 2 ceremony. Rev Clifford officiated. Mrs Muriel Cleaver served as matron of honor with a reception for forty at the groom’s home. The couple will reside in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine United Church
Winnipeg
Annie May
Muriel Cleaver
Portage la Prairie
Don Wahl
Murray Cleaver
Portage
Toronto
Government cuts muskrat royalty to five cents per pelt
The Manitoba Government cut the muskrat royalty to five cents per pelt effective March 15 as trappers face lower prices. Minister F. C. Bell noted the 50 percent drop from last season’s ten cents, with letters to fur dealers in process. Game director G. W. Malaher cited last spring’s average pelts price at 93 cents and warned demand could shrink further this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
F. C. Bell
Bell
G. W. Malaher
Road Load Restrictions Announced for Manitoba Spring Break
Manitoba public works minister Hon. R. D. Robertson urges truck operators to use current weight limits to haul farm equipment and seed grain before spring break up restrictions apply. He notes possible limits include axle weight up to 350 pounds per inch width and total axle weight up to 6,000 pounds, with notices via newspapers and radio daily load restriction updates. Information lines operate 8:30 am to 6 pm daily except Sundays in Winnipeg Brandon Dauphin and Swan River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitobas
R. D. Robertson
Robertson
Winnipeg
Whitehall
Brandon
Dauphin
Swan River
Transport Operators to Meet In Brandon
Central and western Manitoba highway transport operators will convene at the Prince Edward Hotel Brandon on Thursday morning March 27 to discuss industry matters. The Manitoba Trucking Association will preside led by president Geo Kerr Winnipeg with likely attendance from Winnipeg motor transport owners and operators. Western regional directors include Harold Dinsdale S F English Brandon Walter Hares Percy Murray Neepawa and A J Hammond Boissevain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Prince Edward Hotel
Brandon
Manitoba Trucking Association
Geo. Kerr
Winnipeg
Hearings Set for Manitoba Motor Carrier Board
The meeting is scheduled for 1 pm with J. H. Cornell of Binscarth and O. S. Fowler of Virden among participants. The board will be in session at 10:30 am and conclude later the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cornell
Binscarth
O. S. Fowler
Virden
Manitoba
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Wee Bruce
M. Henry
Dave Hird
Ronald Stewart
Choiceland
Nipawin
John Diefenbaker
Killarney
Man
Hugh Lounsbury
Donna
Annie Perkins
Lloyd
Harry Perkins
Chas. Woodward
Vancouver
T.N.T
T. Dade
Herman Schweitz
Bob
Johnny
George Martens
Walter Strelic
The
Pacific
C Coast
Victoria
Smilar
Portage la Praise
Amen Leke
le Riviere
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Calgary
Brereau
East
Is Information
DMI
Raccio
A. R. Henry
Sitoba
V. O. McKelvy, MacGregor, Man
Rountey
Et Lette
Bek
USA
Elephant Brand
SS Fertilizers
Ai Menor
LYE & Son Ltd
C.L. Brugger
Katrimne
C.W. Lye & Son Ltd
Austin
Imor
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