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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1961
Page
16
Scattered items discuss Fort George purchases, a fatal scaffold in Prinses Albert, Eaton family church funding, political commentaries, Sarah Bernhardt engagement rumors, Sir Edward Grey speech, Dr. Cameron in Boston, wax beauty products, Abdul Hamid in Paris, Ottoman decline, Tripoli war use of aircraft, a Belfast ship order, and the French aviation corps potential wartime value.
The report highlights new construction along Edwards Avenue and the north town, including Armstrong Trailing Co’s two story store, Dr Betts residence, Bacon’s rink, and a new Catholic convent. Finger Lumber Co builds private boarding houses and plans large mill operations, while the Hudson Bay Road town of Le Pas prospers with rivalry to attract workers and advertise locally. The Finger Lumber Co plans to run its mill day and night next spring, employing up to 2600 men with expanded machinery.
Church notices list Sunday services at Christ Church with morning prayers at 10, litany at 3, evening prayer at 7 and Holy Communion twice monthly at 2. Choir practice is Wednesday at 7:30. Ken names Rev. A Fraser and Wm H Girling as assistants in charge and missionary. Saint Louis of France Church reference ends.
Friday evening event in Halcrow Hall under Rev A Fraser drew praise for gospel outreach efforts by W A organizations. A well received program showcased local home talent with thanks to the ladies, led by Mrs A Fraser and an active entertainment committee. The piece also notes the Herald printing of Louis Bacon on Saturday.
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