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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1962
Page
1
Town council authorized a tranquilizer gun and cartridges to control roaming dogs. Town Engineer Adam Sus said the device would sedate evasive dogs for capture, noting the former dog catcher struggled with large animals. The council also directed hiring a trained dog catcher with proper operation instruction.
After a three year term the issue was bid in Toronto last week as advised by the Utility Board last Friday. The 5 3 4 percent debenture will yield at maturity though the exact rate is not specified. A second debenture of 105000 remains authorized for reservoir extension and water system upgrades. Plans are underway to offer part of the 195000 issue locally by public subscription. The new issue carries a higher interest rate than Province of Manitoba bonds.
Simpson a Progressive Conservative candidate for Churchill was nominated unopposed at a Legion Hall convention attended by over 200 from Lynn Lake Flin Flon Cranberry Portage Churchill The Pas Swan River and other communities Dorothy Milton and Bob Low nominated him Constituency Board will have at least one Treaty Indian seat Philip Bignell The Pas Reserve was elected Indian representative and is son of Chief Cornelius Bignell The Chief attended as a registered delegate (continued page 11)
The Pas Huskie Hockey Club will hold its annual banquet and dance at the Legion Hall on Saturday April 14. Team members, the coach, and the manager will receive club jackets from Huskie president Mae Profit on behalf of the local hockey association.
The council met with Hon. Jack Carroll to discuss water supply costs and leakage losses. Officials weighed delaying a Water Supply Board deal, potential rate hikes, and whether to offset losses by waiving some charges. They also reviewed police staffing above minimum and plans to enlarge the reservoir to meet current needs.
The Hudson Bay Presbyterial United Church Women held their inaugural service at Westminster United Church in The Pas on Sunday March 25. Delegates from Flin Flon Snow Lake and local officers were inducted by Rev. R Kendall with new officers including President Mrs Norm Snyder and Vice Presidents Miss Ivy McLennan and Mrs W C Wallwin. A luncheon followed in the church auditorium for officers and guests.
Howard Ernest McCormick eighteen was given a two year suspended sentence on mischief for breaking eight windows at The Pas Collegiate and at the Hospital. Charges of breaking and entering were withdrawn and restitution of about four hundred fifty dollars ordered plus court costs of one hundred dollars. He must keep the peace for two years and post a five hundred dollar bond.
A combined Square Dance Jamboree will be held Friday evening March 30 from 7 30 to 10 p m in the Legion Hall. Junior groups from Opasquia School and Airport join Teen-Age dancers under two directors with parents invited. Dancers should bring lunch. coffee and milk provided.
Winnipeg based Miss Beth Cockl of Winnipeg will again adjudicate at the Annual Music Festival in the Collegiate Auditorium. The event runs May 15 to 17 with classes in singing piano choir instrumental and more. Grand Concert Thursday awards two Shields four Scholarships and one Rose Bowl. Entries close March 30 and syllabi are available from Mrs W R Doherty, phone 3 2614.
Board chairman Jack Berg confirms consideration of a third option to turn Opasquai School into the new Collegiate by adding 24 rooms, expand Kelsey with elementary rooms, and avoid a separate new school. The plan aims to meet provincial 15 room grant rules and cut administration costs while Indian integration remains a factor.
The Pas board votes unanimously to not begin home economics or industrial arts in 1962 63. Space constraints lead to using the collegiate auditorium for two grade 7 classes and one commercial class, with a principal’s grant possible once the twelve current rooms rise to fifteen.
Help needed for typing mailing and secretarial duties for Anniversary Booklet. Contact Mrs. A. Green at phone 3-2195 for an occasional hour of assistance.
The Pas Kinsman Club held its first annual Sportsmen Night in Guy Hall attracting about 125 local sportsmen. Guests at the head table included Phil Nutter Winnipeg lawyer and Legion figure, Charlie Shepard star Bomber fullback, Johnny Michaels Bomber line coach, Pete Langelle former Maple Leaf, and Howie Larkie of Labatt. Speaker Bill Moffat announced Easter Seals would become an annual affair. Harvey Beech praised Labatt and Carling for support and noted the drive would start in The Pas area with the Kin committee led by Don McAdam. The event began at 6:30 with a turkey supper.
At a well attended meeting in the Legion Hall the Pas group outlined summer and fall outdoor seasons. A banquet and dance are set for April 28 with turkey supper and prizes for early and late couples, cost two dollars fifty per person. A Fish Derby runs May 12 to June 17 with a Penn Reel and Glass Rod prize.
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