Home Economist Witnesses Jamaica’s Race Tension and Pride
Mrs Ruth Geddes describes Jamaica as a multi racial society with disappearing prejudice yet stark class divides. She notes unemployment as a major issue, rich and poor gaps, and lingering superstitions with obeah witch doctors coexisting beside modern medicine. The Geddes recount their CUSO service, teaching and community work in Maypen Kingston and their impressions of friendly people and evolving freedom.
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Ruth Geddes
Geddes
Jamaica
University of Manitoba
Carman
CUSO
Canadian University Service Overseas
Maypen
School of Arts and Crafts
Kingston
Anglian WA and Britannia Chapter Host Farewell for Mrs Ford
Members of Anglican WA and Britannia Chapter entertained at Mrs A Weber's home in honor of Mrs E Ford who is moving to Portage la Prairie. Mrs A Butterfield presented a souvenir spoon and Mrs E Saunders a cup and saucer on behalf of their groups. Several members expressed regret at her departure but offered best wishes for happiness in her new home.
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1 Reals Anglican WA
Britannia Chapter
Ode
A. Weber
E. Ford
Portage la Prairie
A. Butterfield
St. Paul's WA
E. Saunders
H. A. Lye
Hay to Assist In Provincial Course for Municipal Admins
A M Hay secretary treasurer of MacGregor and North Norfolk is named to the provincial advisory committee for a four year certificate course for municipal administrators. The program is a joint effort of the University of Manitoba, Department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, and the Manitoba Municipal Secretary-Treasurers Association with seminars in Winnipeg, Dauphin and Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Hay
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Thelma Forbes
University of Manitoba
Department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs
Manitoba Municipal Secretary-Treasurers’ Association
B. Ayotte
Letellier
R. C. Bellan
W. Frame
L.A. Glinz
J. S. Richmond
T. Ryan
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Brandon
Forbes
Division of Management Studies
Department of University Extension and Adult Education
Town Happenings and Regional Notes From the District
Rain and lightning disrupted harvest operations last week with over two inches of rain reported. Regina Roughriders defeated Montreal 44 0 and lead the west as Eskimos win four straight. Rail strikes delayed Herald delivery to British Columbia and Eastern Manitoba. Local signs, school moves, and a driving test anecdote from MacGregor round out town updates.
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Regina Roughriders
Montreal
Bombers
Winnipeg
Jack Smale
Eskimos
Jack
Herald
B.C
Manitoba
318 Enrolled At Austin Schools
Austin cementary schoor s opened its doors for the new term last Tuesday August 30 and the Austin Collegiate began on Thursday Sept 1. There are 318 pupils total with 213 in the elementary and 105 in the Collegiate. Grade counts and staff include Miss Arm strong, Miss Dilk, Miss Dennis, Miss Brewster, Mrs G McGregor, Lowe, Mrs Call, and principal Miss Dilk as the newcomer. Grade 9 at the Collegiate has 49 students. Grade 10 12. Grade 11 university entrance 21. Grade 11 general 18. Grade 12 10.
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Austin Cementary Schoors
Austin Collegiate
K. Armstrong
M. E. Dilk
B. Dennis
M. J. Brewster
G. McGregor
Ealy Newcomer
The
Leaaing Seaman Roy Hughson Visits Pine Creek
Roy Hughson, a leading seaman from Dartmouth N S, arrived in Pine Creek for a week with his parents the Hughsons and family. He traveled Sunday night via TVA from Winnipeg to Esquimalt BC to pursue officer cadet training in the Royal Canadian Navy. His wife, son, and parents accompanied him to Winnipeg.
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Leaaing
Roy Hughson
Pine Creek
Dartmouth
N.S
H. H. Hughson
Roy
TVA
Winnipeg
Esquimalt
RCN
Doctors Contacted For MacGregor
The committee appointed to locate a doctor for this area held a meeting on Friday September 2 1966 to discuss steps taken. Several doctors have been contacted in Canada and overseas and responses are awaited. New investigation areas were suggested and are being followed up with hopes of definite news soon.
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Canada
DST Ends This Weekend In Manitoba Communities
Citizens of MacGregor and North Norfolk rural municipality will revert to standard time this weekend with clocks turned back on Sunday morning. Brandon Portage and Winnipeg will remain on Daylight Time until the last Sunday in October.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
Brandon
Portage
Winnipeg
Lions Sponsor Peace Essay Contest for Youth
MacGregor Lions Club announces a world wide peace essay contest open to youths aged 14 to under 22 as of January 15 1967. Total awards exceed 25000 with a 25000 first prize eight regional prizes of 1000 and travel for winners to Chicago Illinois in July 1967 plus more than 20000 local and district awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Lions Club
MacGregor Lions Club
Lions Clubs
Chicago
Winois
Murray Lamb
Lions International
Edward M. Lindsey
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Austin Students Sent Home Over Teacher Shortage
18 grade students at Austin Collegiate could not start classes as no teachers were found. Principal H W Cryderman said the school failed to advertise, leaving Grade 9 and Grade 10 with no teachers on opening day. One substitute teacher was secured for Grade 10. A special board meeting was set for Wednesday as the Manitoba Teachers Society noted high demand for teachers across rural areas.
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Austin
H. W. Cryderman
Austin Collegiate
Cryderman
Howard Loewen
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Winnipeg
Lundar - Fisher Ranch
Reas
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Home
Jaaica
MRS
New Home Economis
WA. Lode
Ford
A. M. Hay
Cecil Cooper
Herald Office
C. W. Lye and Son Ltd
Lye Motors
Neepawa
Clare Tarris
Matt Little
Froese
Collegiate
Benders
Booths
Traffic Department
Fred Taylorson
Fred
Te Lottegiate
M. Willis
Menno Hamm
Geraldine Dlanne Verwey
EN. Verwey
Misericordia General Hospital School of Nursing
Miss Ver Wey
North Ridge
Harold Edwards
Portage Collegiate Institute
Miss Verwey
Lily O'Neill
Brandon General Hospital School of Nursing
Barry
R. H. O'Neill
Lions
Casouclitsyist Amnube Ail Wees
New York
Evelyn Emerson
Walter Emerson
Brandon General Hospital
Donna Lee Anderson
Evelyn
Emmeline School
MacGregor Collegiate
Langenburg
Sask
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