Do It Now in Bagot district fireside thoughts
Mrs JM Pasaitet reflects on greed versus need stressing heavenly treasures over dollars. Social notes cover Mother's Day visitors, school public speaking, and Community Hall honors for W D Machan and Harley Henry moving to Portage. Weather summaries, spring work, and Mental Retardation Week call for community support.
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JM. Pasaiet
Ron Rands
L. Bouchard
Terry Rands
Winnipeg
C. Rands
Jim Lamont
Victoria School
Portage
Lori Lamont
Darlene Petkau
Bagot Hall
W. D. Machan
Annual spring tea marks United Church anniversary theme
Anniverse United Church held a May 1 spring tea to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. Mrs J Boran welcomed guests as a mural of the five churches dominated the Lower Hall with MeKenzie Church center and Burnside noted closed, while McKenzie United Church in Portage received attendance from former rural church members. Bill Main, president of McKenzie’s ACTS, drew the mural. Each church featured posters illustrating key people and events.
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United Church
United Church of Canada
McKenzie’s A.C.T.S
Ellis Island Sinking Sparks Restore Mission Urging Congress
The Ellis Island gateway to America is slowly sinking in New York harbor. Dr Peter Sammartino chair of the Restore Ellis Island committee urges Congress to fund work and attract visitors, arguing for the landmark’s imaginative future.
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Ellis Island
New York
America
New York Harbor
Peter Sammartino
Congress
Mother's Day tea at Masonic Temple marked by floral decor
Nels Link opened a Mother's Day tea at the Masonic Temple on May 10 featuring a rose arbor and trellis in the main hall. Tables boasted floral centrepieces by Mrs. E. W. Smale as guests, including Worthy Matron Mrs. G. Stetsinger and other officers, were received at the door. Prizes went to Mrs. B. Manhard, Mrs. A McMillan, and Mrs. A MeJamet, with Miss Etta Crewson supervising the treasury and roving hostesses from Winnipeg.
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Masonic Temple
E. W. Smale
Nels Link
G. Stetsinger
D. Giffin
S. Crealock
J. McKendry
M. McDonald
N. Bailey
J. Bradley
R. Rusk
C. Boyd
Gladstone
Dorothy Josling
Ora Towle
Doreen Fewster
E. Ashby
S. Simpson
G. Garrett
G. Grigg
A. MeJamet
Winnipeg
Treasury
Etta Crewson
W. Allison
G. Cobbe
C. Hyde
G. Gallagher
W. Campbell
Prairie Players add three new members to company
Prairie Players welcome Charlotte Jones Ron Meush and Joanne Oldham at the first meeting after Barefoot in the Park. November's Alabama and His Magic Lamp is in production with Rev. Sid Walmsley directing. Call Kathy Lacasse at 428-3213 to join.
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Frame Ruyers Welcon
Charlotte ‘Jones
Ron Meush
Joanne Oldham
Alabama
Sid Walmsley
Prairie Payers
Kathy Lacasse
New Orleans Founded in 1718 Under Three Flags
Hever Cuan France founded New Orleans in 1718 and the city has since been under French Spanish and American rule.
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Hever Cuan
France
New Orleans
Parasite Control in Dogs and Cats Prevents and Treats Disease
Advice on preventing and treating parasitic infections in pets emphasizes owner responsibility for sanitation and environment, with veterinarians handling medical therapy. It covers coccidiosis caused by coccidia, its symptoms like chronic diarrhea and dehydration, and warns against home remedies and delays in professional care.
Plan offers pay-direct Extended Health Benefits in Manitoba
United Health Services Manitoba Blue Cross introduces an Extended Health Benefits plan for new subscribers in May with coverage starting July 1. Available to Manitobans of all ages without medical exams, it includes ambulance and semi private hospital coverage in Manitoba and outside the province, plus drugs, nursing, dental for injury, radiology, physiotherapy, artificial limbs, and more. Information at Manitoba Blue Cross, 100 A Polo Park, Winnipeg, 775-0161.
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United Health Services
Manitoba Blue Cross
Michael Hawrysh
United Health
EHB
Manitoba
Ame Vists Oy
Polo Park
Winnipeg
Why Keep It Secret Booklet From Manitoba Blue Cross
Manitoba Blue Cross offers a new booklet for subscribers titled Why Keep It Secret that records an individual's estate including wills pensions property accounts insurance and investments. The manager notes many survivors lack vital information after a death and the booklet aims to ease the burden by providing space to record all key financial matters.
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Manitoba Blue Cross
Michael Hawrysh
Notes on Canada's shift to the metric system for agriculture
Agriculture Canada outlines metric adoption across weather reports, grain trade, land measurement, and farming practices. It explains kilometers, tonnes, and hectares replacing imperial units, with examples converting acres to hectares and fields to new sizes.
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Canada
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Kevin Coubrough
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K. Rentz
B. Buschau
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