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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
17
Lieutenant Governor Errick F. Willis extols Christmas as a happy religious festival and joyous holiday season. He notes privileges, peace, religious freedom, and comforts not enjoyed by ancestors, inviting citizens to enjoy opportunities for children and neighborly friendship with sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas.
Premier Duff Roblin extends warm wishes to Manitobans and especially children for a peaceful Christmas season. He reflects on the reverence and wonder of the Bethlehem story and notes Christmas as celebrated in Manitoba should carry joy, thanksgiving, and noble responses across time and space.
In The Pas the Catholic community asks the School Board for permission under the Manitoba School Act to teach religion to Catholic children in four public schools once a week. They supply a list of 157 pupils and a parent petition, noting many children live far from church services and catechism.
The speaker urges a deep tribute to the religious meaning of the season and notes it strengthens family bonds, rekindles generosity, and inspires us to meet life’s challenges. On this true family occasion, a wish for a merry Christmas and happiness in the New Year is extended.
Postmaster Paul Dominick announces holiday hours for the Christmas and New Year period. December 24 opens 8 am to 6 pm with a 7:30 am lobby, December 23 lobby 12 noon to 6 pm, and December 31 wickets 9 am to 1 pm with lobby 7:30 am to 9 pm. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day closed.
The Pas Herald reports infectious hepatitis cases in Manitoba have declined this year with 700 cases to date, down from 950 at the same point last year. Nationally 10 165 cases have been reported to date, versus the prior year's level.
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