Edrans News Briefs and Local Socials
Mr and Mrs Stan Ryz visited last Thursday in Winnipeg with relatives. Gilbert Lowe and others arrived home from Churchill to visit his parents in Edrans. Next week they plan two weeks of holidays on the west coast. Bob Skeet attended the Meek-Black wedding at Arborfield on May 1. Ladies Aid tea and bake sale set for Saturday afternoon May 25 in the Edrans hall. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Dale Armstrong and others from Cartwright and MacGregor. Bill Adkins and sons visited from Brandon. Day of Neepawa and more guests at the Henderson home. Ralph Schneider is recuperating after returning from MacGregor hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Smith
Stan Ryz
Winnipeg
Bie Ryz
Gilbert Lowe
Churchill
Bert Skeet
Grahams
Wellwood
Bob Skeet
Meek-Black
Arborfield
Ladies’ Aid
Edrans Hall
Harry
Ralph Schneider
MacGregor Hospital
Austin Centennial Club
Gordon Hay
Vancouver
McGregor
MacGregor Memorial Hall
England
Austin U.C.W
Rossendale Social Roundup Wraps May Gatherings
Mrs. R. Frizzley notes visitors and locals sharing events at Rossendale. Mary Wiebe and C. Henry host and house guests include Fred Bowles from Winnipeg. Darcy Watson marks a May 14 birthday with friends as Wilma Nicoll attends a Portage shower for Jan Nicoll. Relatives travel between Winnipeg Edmonton Pinawa and Rossendale for weddings and visits across the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Frizzley
Mary Wiebe
C. Henry
Fred Bowles
Winnipeg
Darcy Watson
Wilma Nicoll
Portage
Jan Nicoll
Jack Fisher
U S in Throes Of Penny Shortage
The United States Mint plans a nationwide get out the penny campaign to ease a growing shortage. Stores seek permission to use paper script, while a study on coinage and a possible 20 cent piece is explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mint
Mary Brooks
U.S
Federal Reserve Loank
National Association of Food Chains
Miss Brooks
Degrees of Fault Recorded in Manitoba AutoPac System
Manitoba motorists will be informed of their fault level after accidents under Autopac rules. A driver found 50 percent or more responsible faces an $80 surcharge on their licence, rising by $100 per additional 12 month incident. Fault is assessed from motorist statements, witness accounts, and police reports with several appeals avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esoia
Etter
Dutton
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Autopac
Local Students Shine at Manitoba Science Symposium
Seven MacGregor Collegiate students attended the Manitoba Schools Science Symposium in Winnipeg from May 3 to 5. Four delivered projects, two earned silver medals, Allan Tarr won the Earth and Space Award with a microscope, and Richard Rumancik also earned a silver for his project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Collegiate
Manitoba Schools
Winnipeg
Opeful
Allan Tarr
Richard Rumancik
Arthur
Richard
Allan
Pwrenew
Keith Hodgins
Peter Hoeppner
Ray Hoeppner
Alan Tarr
Doug MacTavish
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Trudy Campbell
Glenboro
Red River Community College
Darrell Toews
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Pine Creek
Spring sports and graduation plans at Collegiate
The school grapples with spring weather as track and baseball gear up while Graduation nears on Friday June 2. Nominations for Student Council Executive start soon. Activities include Liberty Union events, a Miles Macdonnell band visit, a Spring Prom, and girls and boys teams winning at Glaastone. Staff note changes for Sept including compulsory PE and flexible course outlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C
Liberty Union
Campus Life
Miles Macdonnel Collegiate
Winnipeg
Doug
Sly
The
Mustangs
Hoyak
Austin and District News Preview Weather and Events
Local notes say rain dampened plans and kept news light. Bob Chambers flies to England for a month while Sandra Wicklund hosts a miscellaneous shower. The Austin Centennial tea, Sports Day meeting, and a summer recreation director arrival are announced with hosting and housing appeals.
Wheat Board Cuts Export Wheat Price By Almost A Dollar
The Canadian Wheat Board Thursday cut its export price for No 1 Canada western wheat to 4 75 a bushel from 5 75 as railway improvements and stronger US prices supported in addition to speculation of a major deal. Durum drops to 7 13 from 8 13 while analysts weigh impact on prairie producers and delayed final payments tied to July 31 crop-year totals. Data show exports below last year’s pace with May 8 figures at 248.7 million bushels. durum at 34.2 million, versus 263.6 million and 12.1 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Wrest Board
Canada Western
Wheat Board
United States
Thunder Bay
Vancouver
Canada
Canadian Grain Commission
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Edrans News
Rossendale News
Manitoba
Assiniboine Park
W.I
H. Street
McLoughry
Smale
Cairns
Austin
Sandra Wickland
Austin United Church
Giesbreent
Mark Co
Tim Stone
Keith Williams
Kim Brecknell
R. Hoeppner
University of Winnipeg
Glaastone
Mr. Pierrepont
Mr. Smith
Mr. Crabbe
Mr. Jonasson
Pat Suderman
Tammy
Mallard Pere
Marsh World
Austin and District News
Edith Croux
Powers-That-Be
R. Chambers
Moms
Jone
Paul Genik
L. Amann
Sam Williams
Mrs. Evelyn Copping
Triles
Gladstone
Tom Scott Auctioneer
Cargill Canada Ltd
Cargill
National Grain Ltd
Firdale
Macgregor, Manitoba
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