Jubilee Notes Recall 1912 Celebrants Prepare Town Events
The Pas residents from 1912 are urged to register at Anniversary Hall on Thursday August 25 1912. Gold ribbons honor participants in the Friday parade and tickets for the Oldtimers Banquet and Ball go on sale first come first served at Legion Hall with DM Mixed Chorus rehearsals and a Roy Vickery Orchestra dance lineup. A band concert at the Arena features Swan River High School Band with dignitaries expected to appear.
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Pas
Guy
Legion Hall
CWL
MLA
Guy Hall
Roy Vickery
Swan River High School
Eruck Willis
Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Funeral Service for Laird Oulette at Sacred Heart Cathedral
Funeral services were held for Laird Oulette aged 51 at Sacred Heart Cathedral Our Lady church Tuesday morning following his death August 10 after a long illness in St Anthony's Hospital He was a noted dog musher winning Trapper's Festival in 1950 and raced in the Laurentian International in Quebec placing fourth He worked for CNR as fireman and engineer Survived by wife Jacqueline two brothers Harold Vancouver and Dave Fa Fion and twelve grandchildren including two daughters Joyce
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Laird’ Roulette
Our Lady. of
Winnin
Quebec
Oulette
CNR
Thnees
Ie Wie
Manitoba official halts Grace Lake landing strip construction
Foss Chalmers of the Department of Mines and Resources ordered Lamb Airways at The Pas to stop the Crown land project for a Grace Lake landing strip. Tom Lamb argues the site near Grace Lake suits private float operations and should be moved away from town and golf activities for safety. Continued on page 2.
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Manitoba
Lamb Airways
Pas
Grace Lake
Foss Chalmers
Department of Mines and Resources
Tom Lamb
Cation
Fay Reader Wins $200 Bursary for Teacher's College
Fay Reader daughter of Mr and Mrs Phil Reader receives a $200 bursary from the Manitoba Teachers Society Kelsey Division to attend Teacher's College in Brandon this fall.
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Fay Reader
Phil Reader
Teacher's College
Brandon
Manitoba Teacher's Society
Kelsey Division
Timmy Knox Involved In Winnipeg Area Injury
Vague fragmentary report notes Timmy Knox from The Pas area suffered a serious injury near Winnipeg. Unclear details indicate possible risks to sight. No formal determination yet on outcome or status of Timmy Knox.
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Timmy
Knox
Gerry
Winnipeg
Past Golden Jubilee Sale Aims for Sold Out Anniversary
The committee announces strong sales for The Past Golden Jubilee, expecting a sell out by the anniversary. They are ordering 10 dozen more items to ensure availability for celebrations.
Vandals Damage New War Memorial Additions in Devon Park
Two 480 pound stones added to the War Memorial at Devon Park were toppled by vandals shortly after installation. The Canadian Legion Branch at The Pas and local town officials arranged the stones, honoring World War II and the Korean War dead. Police are investigating the incident as a vandalism case.
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Devon Park
Canadian ‘Legion
the Pas
Town Equipment Use Report Ordered for Council Meeting
Public works chair Councillor Alex Wilchowy ordered a full report on town equipment use. An engineer admitted using the town loader at the lake while constructing a cabin. A review is requested to determine leasing of town gear to private contractors and establish a council policy by resolution.
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Public Works
Alex Wilchowy
Wilchowy
Council
Proclamation Set For Hudson Bay Governor Visit Route
A town notice describes a ceremonial proclamation by the Hudson Bay Governor at Edwards Avenue riverside. Flags and a staged reception will feature actors from Grand Rapids and Cumberland House arriving from opposite directions. Continued on page 10.
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Edwards Avenue
Hudson Bay
Garasion
Grand Rapids
Cumberland House
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Fischer
Edwards
Paul Fee
Jackline
Harid
Vancouver
Dave
Fa Fion
Joyce
Fay
Weg
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