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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1969
Page
11
The letter describes Captain Anderson hosting a dinner to bolster crew spirit aboard the Equatorial Seas. A Canadian passenger notes a unique experience with flax and a handshake from King Neptune, claiming no initiation or examination. The writer hints at visiting Tahiti in the next letter.
Passengers recall the voyage as it approaches Samoa the second port of call. They express hope for a safe journey home and look forward to future travel after this winter cruise.
Manitoba minister of transportation Stewart E. McLean conducted a three day inspection of highway developments from Grand Rapids to Ponton and northward along Provincial Road 391 to Lynn Lake. He traveled by car along Highway No 6 extension and reviewed bridge and water crossing work. He also flew by helicopter to survey the William River crossing and two other water crossings where bridge design studies are in progress.
Mr McLean toured Manitoba road projects from Lynn Lake to Leaf Rapids and Fox Lake mine, reviewing proposed links from Provincial Roads 391 to 392 and 393. He examined rock permafrost muskeg and water crossings, noting bridge design work for a 600 foot crossing and assessing approaches from Snow Lake and Thompson. He began the journey Friday January 31 and finished Sunday.
Eight local models will participate in the Trappers' Festival Fur Fashion Show. Participants include Verna Fraser Sharon Parker Terry Kimber Vivian Otchenash Shaun Saranchuk Marilin Ross Jill Cotton and Marilin Robertson. The event features furs from Reiss Furs Winnipeg and runs Friday and Saturday February 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. in the Mary Duncan School Auditorium. Local LionLs handle the event with Kinnettes decorating Lee's Hair Styling styling models. Peggy Takashima will commentate Myrna White is organist. Fur Fashion Committee members include Frankie Williams chairman Jenny King Lee Stephens and Edna Woloshyn.
The foundation stock for the ranch was originally procured from Lamb at Moose.
Local residents prepare entries for the Indian handicraft contest during the Festival. The exhibition and sale are led by the Community Development Service of the Manitoba Government. Judging is on the evening of the 19th at the Friendship Centre on Edwards Avenue. Sales run from the 13th to the 16th, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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