Letter to the Editor Seeks Canadian Penfriendship in Lagos
A 1971 Lagos letter from Victor Olufemi Joel requests pen pals in Canada. He seeks intelligent, patriotic, humane individuals or institutions for close, friendly relations and asks interested Canadians to reply to his Mushin address in Lagos State, West Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukm-Ade Street
Mushin-Lagos
Lagos State
Save West Africa
Victor Olufemi Joel
Okunade Street
Nigeria
West Africa
Joe
Pine Creek 4H Combines Elect New Officers
A Pine Creek 4H group reorganized on Oct 12 at the Smith home with 15 youths electing Brenda Manns as president Laurie Stewart as vice president Ronnie McCullough secretary Robert Smith treasurer Joanne Uhrin club reporter Mrs Mary McCullough named headleader C Stewart and F Smith lead 12 beef members Roy Manns junior leader Mrs B Johnson leads three Unit A sewing girls Norman McCullough is auditor Meetings set for the first Tuesday monthly at 730 p.m. Next gathering Nov 2 at Norman McCullough’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Manns
B. Johnson
Norman McCullough
MacGregor Horse Club Elects Officers For 1971 72
The MacGregor Horse Club organized its meeting on October 12 at the Memorial Hall Legion Room. Officers for 1971 72 were elected: President Mrs G Sears secretary Donna Vermuelen treasurer Bonnie Butterfield and club reporter Janice Hodgins. A Fun Day is planned for October 24 with a 1 pm Horse Show at the fair grounds featuring Pleasure class poles barrels and games plus a wiener roast afterwards. Members are asked to bring their own food and join the event.
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MacGregor Horse Club
Legion Room
Memorial Hall
Mrs. G. Sears
Donna Vermuelen
Bonnie Butterfield
Janice Hodgins
Austin and District News Winter Skiff Returns to Town
A taste of winter brought a light snow and heavy rains, timing poor for farmers as water covers fields. Despite slush, community events proceed with The A C W Thankoffering on Oct 21 at United Church with a film, and a rummage sale Oct 28 in the Austin hall by the Association for the Mentally Retarded. News notes include visits by Brandon and Gilbert Plains residents, acknowledgments of get well wishes, and upcoming Presbyterial A C W rally Oct 26 at Brookdale followed by the annual fall tea and bazaar Nov 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.W
United Church
Austin
Association For the
Lou Carruthers
Herb McDonalds
MacGregor
Fred Futros
Brandon
Castle
Gilbert Plains
Paul Uniin
Ben Outhwaite
Earl Outhwaite
A. Stevenson
Carberry Lodges Plan Amblyopia Clinic
With approval of the Medica Director and the School Board, Carberry Lodges announce a clinic to screen Kindergarten and pre school children for amblyopia tests. Clinics will be held at Carberry Oct 21 Brookdale elementary Oct 27 and Austin elementary Oct 28 9 30 am to 5 pm. Amblyopia threatens one in 20 children and is almost completely preventable with early treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medica
Rebekah
1.C.C.F. Lodges
Carberry
Brookdale
Austin
Shower Honors Shirley Rand Bride-to-be at Austin Church
A September 8 shower in the Austin United Church lower room celebrated Shirley Rand ahead of her September 11 1971 wedding. Guests wore fall decor and presented corsages while the mothers and aunts hosted and greetings were offered. A decorated shopping cart of gifts arrived as Shirley thanked all for the lovely items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Rita Chambers
Karen Christofersen
Shirley
Large Increase In Telephones In Manitoba System
The Manitoba Telephone System added about 20 000 telephones in the fiscal year ending March 31 raising total phones to 440 394 and marking the biggest one year rise in over a decade. Net income for 1970 71 was 2 379 510 up 266 129 from the prior year with revenue 61 617 140 and expenses 59 297 630. Over 97 per cent of phones are dial operated and 80 per cent can originate direct distance dialing. Telephone plant value reached 301 536 124, more than double a decade ago.
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Manitoba Telephone System
Government abandons stabilization bill amid farm legal battle
Four Saskatchewan farmers sued Finance Minister E. J. Benson over payments to the Canadian Wheat Board under the Temporary Wheat Reserves Act. A proposed Conservative compromise failed as the court case was not adjourned. The bill would have repealed the act retroactively and provided a $100 million lump sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
New Democrats
E. J. Benson
Mr. Benson
Canadian Wheat Board
Otto Lang
Wheat Board
Liberal House
Allan MacEachen
Commons
Rosehill 4 H Variety Club Holds Sixth Meeting
The Rosehill Variety Club met at Rosehill Hall on October 1 with thanks to donors of a velvet cushion. Members plan a sewing project for hall use and a bazaar table at Rosehill Hall, plus a raffle for a turkey and cushion. Club reporter Glenda Allanson.
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Rosehill Variety Club
Rosehill Hall
You Have a Date Portage U C W fall rallies announced
The Portage Presbyterial U C W schedules fall rallies at Brookdale on October 26 Plumas on October 28 and Oakville on November 3 with morning and afternoon sessions. Special speakers and a basket lunch planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.W
Brookdale
Plumas
Oakville
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Mary McCullough
C. Stewart
F. Smith
Joanne Uhrin
Horse Cub
Austin and District News
Henry Moore
Otto Ormiston
Jeanette McFarlane
Owen
Optometrist
Paul B. Olin
D.D
Bell Building
Tupper St. N
Edrans Ladies Aid
Edrans’ Hall
John
Austin Credit Union
Austin, Magregor and
Gladstone
R. A. Burnside, MI
K. K. Schroede
Carberry Lodges
Plan Amblyopia Clinic
Shirley Rand
Elsie Kossar
Mabel Moore
Bride
Beryl Christoffersen
Jean Gilmour
Vaughan Jones
Lorena Ewen
Gayle Ham
Alice Chambers
Ella Kowalchuk
Lorenn
Lyla
Ber Marge Christoffersen
Agnes Carruthers
Jean Lowe
Phyllis Smith
Gwen Storie
Edith Cronk
Karen Christoffersen
Mildred McMillan
Bea Cornellie
Assiniboine
Regina
Rosehill
Glenda Allanson
Zenith
North
Norfolk
Wildlife Federation
Amblyopia Eye Clinic
Carberry Health Unit
Austin Elementary School
Margaret Rose
Rebekah Lodge
Klassen’s Bargain Centre
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