Tragic Tractor Crash Claims Two Friesen Brothers in Manitoba
Alfred Brian Friesen aged 12 and his six year old brother John died when the tractor they were in overturned in a ditch near Fisher Branch Manitoba. A third brother Melvin survived though his condition was not known. Fisher Branch lies about 90 miles north of Winnipeg.
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Fisnen Pnaxen
Manitoba
Alfred Brian Friesen
John Friesen
Brian
Here
Melvin
Fisher Branch
Winnipeg
Tragic Winnipeg Crash Claims Toddier Talmann Child Life
Three of the Talmann family from Winnipeg are hospitalized after a car truck collision at McPhillips Street and Jarvis Avenue. Toddier Talmann, 3, died last Thursday from injuries. Father Alfred Talmann, 45, and brother Hans, 17, suffer head injuries. A car passenger James Murphy and truck driver Fernand Barthelette, 33, were uninjured.
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Sheila ‘Talmann
McPhillips Street
Jarvis Avenue
Winnipeg
Alfred Talmann
Hans
James Murphy
Fernand Barthelette
Christmas Fruit Cake And Carpet Care Tips
Readers are guided to bake a Christmas fruit cake two to four weeks ahead for ripening and flavor mingling. Various container options are suggested and baking times provided. A separate Carpet Clinic column warns against overwatering when shampooing and offers practical DIY drying tips to prevent browning and stains.
School Daze and School Sales Chronicle
The article notes mixed sports records with four wins and four losses for both football and volleyball teams while the girls volleyball team goes three and five. It covers magazine sales Beanie and Tina days, a zone meet in Shilo on November 13, and various student activities including a United Nations Club formation with Gary Leoppky as chair and Edna Guenter as consultant.
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Shilo
Cryderman
Riach
Strong Plea for Ombudsman Appointment in Manitoba
The Manitoba Bar Association urged creation of a provincial ombudsman to shield citizens from bureaucratic errors. An independent legislature officer would investigate complaints about the administration and report to the house. Prof. Dale Gibson noted a preliminary study revealing many danger areas where appeals are limited or absent. The brief cites the Sweden model as the template for reform.
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Manitoba Bar Association
House
Dale Gibson
Manitoba Law School
Bar Association
Association
Ombudsman
Sweden
Meat Plant Opens at Brandon by Premier Duff Roblin
Premier Duff Roblin opened a $3.2 million meat packing plant in Brandon. Pool Elevators Ltd built the facility, which began operations September 13, employs 156 workers, and has an annual payroll of $500,000. The 100,000 square foot plant handled 71,200 hogs last week and aims to export fresh meat to the United States and United Kingdom. The project, started after purchasing Brandon Packers assets, is expected to boost Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan producers by about $8 million annually. over 400 people attended opening ceremonies in cold weather.
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Duff Roblin
Brandon
Pool Elevators Ltd
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Brandon Packers Ltd
Brandon Packers
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
United States
United Kingdom
Belleville visits and community notices from Austin News
A week of social notes includes visitors from Belleville Ontario and local gatherings. The Patriotic Club disbanded and the HiCs collected about $55 for the blind. United Church plans a Christmas tree and concert on December 22. Allan Lewis earned a $200 bursary from the Department of Education after finishing high school.
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Joecee
Belleville
United Church Sunday School
Merlin Lamb
A. J. Stevenson
R. A Lamb
MacGregor
Norfolk Manor
Allan Lewis
Dept. of Education
Allan
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Starlite Service Centre
Austin
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B.A. Service Station
C. W. Lye & Son Ltd
Marshall - Wells
Homemakers
Baking
Rita Lemoine
Austin Collegiate Institute
Pattrowsky
Curtis
Hamm
Cliff Richardson
Legion
Muirhead
Austin News
Vate
C. W. Sloir
Ninth Street
N.W
Portage LA Prairie
Herb Borton
Roland Dann
Austin Community Hall
House OF Stone
S. Rey
Prairie Royal Road
Portage
Manitoba Hydro
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