United Way Campaign Seeks 72 900 in Portage Drive
Dr CM Thomas writes on the annual United Way drive in Portage aiming for 72 900, about 10 percent above last year. Over 300 volunteers, low admin costs, and local benefits from research funding are highlighted, with calls for more volunteers and contact numbers for canvass leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CM. Thomas
United ‘Way
Pat Barnaby
United Way
Portage
Canada
Winnipeg
Red Cross
St. John Ambulance Association
Dorothy Mustard
Cliff Bagrie
John Owens
United Way of Giving
Moisture Crucial For Fall Rye Planting In Manitoba
Manitoba crops chief Al Martin urges farmers to plant fall rye now and no later than September 15 to ensure root and rosette development. Seed in moisture, deeper than three inches, and use registered seed treatment to curb rot. If soil is too dry, delay seeding. harvesting rye this summer for fall seed requires watching for ergot fungus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
al Martin
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Canada
Martin
Manitoba
Poplar Point Visitors And Social Notes From Area
Visitors at the Gunns included Cook and Rhonda from Lilloett and John Oswald of Toronto. Winnipeg guests stayed with Hextalls and Ducinycz family. Holy and Don Cote wed on Saturday. Memorial Cemetery service held with about seventy attendees. Holly Hannah shower and wedding gifts noted. lunch served.
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Ts. Uiexenson
J. Gunns
Cook
Rhonda
Lilloett
B.C
John Oswald
Toronto
Ont
B. Hextall
D. Tully
Winnipeg
G. Sexsmith
Charlie Hogue
Shirley
O. Dickenson
J. Robinson
R. Dickenson
Brandon
Dickensons
The
Gunns
Bill ‘Armishaw
Edwin
C. Raincock
Lakeland
W. Smith
Stoney Mtn
G. Dickensons
Memorial Cemetery
Poplar Point
N. Thiessen
R. Condo
D. Hansen
M. Miller
Holly Hannah
Debbie Rollins
Holly
Sadowski
D. Hannah
B. Guy
Cote
J. Park
Richi
Jackson
T. Guy
Kathy Hogue
Leslie ‘Turner
City weighs bus depot sites as council asks for written bids
City council debates two depot locations at west end or former Gaddy Street site near 13th Street SW and Saskatchewan Avenue. Greyhound demands a written submission before a decision, while Aldermen protest role assignment. Mayor urges a formal intent and a potential special meeting. Fire hall repairs and off street parking funding also discussed.
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Rurvage
Prairie
Gaddy Street
Greyhound Bus Lines
Karen Devine
Orville Wagner
H. L. Henderson
Emil Strutt
13Th St
Saskatchewan Avenue
Greyhound
Council
Fitch
Gaddy
Ald
Henderson
Ats0
Devine
Ald. Wagner
Public Safety Committee
Mr. Strutt
Minister of ‘Municipal Affairs
Weed Supervisor Wanted for Norfolk MacGregor District
Applications are invited until October 15, 1976 for the Weed Supervisor post covering Rural Municipality of North Norfolk and Village of MacGregor Manitoba. Duties include implementing spray programs, advising on chemical use and enforcing the Noxious Weed Act. Salary ranges from $9,000 to $12,000. Send age, marital status and experience to R. Locke Secretary Norfolk MacGregor Weed Control District Box 190 MacGregor Manitoba ROH ORO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
R. Locke
Norfolk- MacGregor
Manitoba
First fall meeting of the Portage Women’s Institute
Special to the Mrs. Ben Crewson presides as 32 members and two visitors attend the first fall term meeting on Thursday September 10. Minutes, correspondence, grants and a busy program including fairs, donations, a bus trip, teas and a cultural program are reported with thanks to those assisting and planning events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Crewson
Portage Women’s Institute
Will Stanger
Laurel Munn
D. Mustard
United Way
Rev. J. Oldham
Estelle Dufresne
Oakville
Grewson
Women’s Institute
WAL
Crewson
Austin Thresherman
Margaret McLean
Sik’s
Barbara Stewson
Marr
Coop
Daily Graphic
Morden
Edna Stanger
Gladys Smith
Wesley Chen
Florence Roberts
Marjorie Craig
Clara Boddy
Pete Sturgeon
This Land
Land
Jarvie
Soltart
Mirs. W. Stanger
Jordan
Daisy MacDonald
New Portage la Prairie Residents Mr and Mrs Lee
Mr and Mrs Lee with their small son and newly arrived daughter become residents of Portage la Prairie. Mr Lee serves on the staff of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the family resides on 8th Street Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Portage la Prairie
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
8Th St. N.W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Portage Plains United Way Inc
A.E. Mensch
Max Avren
Manitoba Heart Fund
Avren
Cfb
Yosh Tashiro
Gerard G. Murray
Upiumeiris
Tupper Street
Telephone
Thunder Kings Park
CMA
W.I
Mid-West By-Products CO
Dawson Ra
Island Park
Winsor
Buck and
Garth Rogers
Autioneer
Department of Education
Poly
Cnoco
Tang Margarine
Ternut
KLIK
Tim
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