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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1964
Page
2
Carroll, Manitoba Legislature member and Minister of Welfare, will speak on welfare problems at the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in Nor-Lite Hall on Monday November 30. Cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Attendance open to all, not just Chamber members.
A local concert series announces its first show on Wednesday December 2 featuring the Carillons. The second event on Thursday December 7 showcases Malka and athe. A duo piano program with Lenard Sisters is planned for March 22. Membership tickets and details are available from listed contacts.
Magistrate Neil Macphee acquitted Richard Jackson of Flin Flon on wilful damage charges after a broken window at the Anglican Parish Hall. Al Curle and Robt Hagstrom were convicted of impaired driving, each fined $100 and given three months’ license suspension.
At a Tuesday meeting on November 10 the council discussed Edwards Avenue and Nip House. They urged Nip House to voluntarily close from 2:30 to 5:00 a.m. until a by law takes effect and noted four o clock opening for hunters and fishermen. The by law would apply to all restaurants in The Pas during the Trappers Festival and weekend drive ins often stay open past one.
The Pas Lions Club hosts a Saturday two hall bingo with fifteen games totaling 1000 in prizes. Tickets cost 2 and players choose Legion or Nor-Life Hall with a 500 prize in game 15. Proceeds support the Winton Swimming Pool and cover a 1000 remaining to finalize a water line pledge of 2250.
Cecil Charles Asmus received eight years in the penitentiary after being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Jamestown ND lawyer Jerome Granner during a fishing trip at Cranberry Portage. Also sentenced were Wilfred Christianson Roland Francoeur and two others for perjury in a 1960s license plate case.
RCMP investigate sixteen sticks of fused dynamite found in a Flin Flon post box tied with shoelaces. Located in the federal building on Third Street, linked to thefts from Cliff Lake Water Lifting Station on November 2. Police urge residents to watch for more dynamite signs.
At a Tisdale league meeting on December 19 1964 Melfort Athletics was accepted into the River Valley Hockey League joining The Pas Nipawin Hudson Bay and Tisdale. Huskies president Mac Profit and manager Will Bigelow represented The Pas. League plays 16 games apiece with finals format set among five clubs.
The Pas Curling Club held the first 63 64 general meeting at the Rink to install a new officer slate. Elected were President Stu Corbett and Merce Corker Vice Presidents Bill Donaldson Secretary Bev Jackson Treasurer Al Vessey Drawmaster Verne Alm and Don Fisher as MC A representatives. The executive may form committee heads and a new en and means committee was proposed to raise funds. The club for this year abandoned installing an artificial ice plant, delaying the Centennial recreation-centre plan.
The CNR says express freight shipments from 40 to 70 percent off for 100 to 10 000 pounds with reductions in Chill Lynn Lake and Thompson on the 100 pound rate range The Pas sees a smaller cut Rail officials attribute larger reductions to longer distances traveled.
The Manitoba Legislature approves a 5 percent tax on phone power and heating bills to start December 1. Revenue of about 2.8 million annually funds a broad tax shift including rebates to local school taxpayers and financing for municipal road costs. The plan also raises grants to municipalities and reduces personal income taxes.
The Pas Rotary Club announced that Joan Robinson will be sponsored for the Miss The Pas title in the Trappers' Festival Queen contest. Robinson studied in The Pas and is currently employed with the Manitoba Government in The Pas.
Four students from Margaret Barbour Collegiate join regional run off to represent The Pas on CBC Reach for the Top in Winnipeg January eight. Team could include grade ten if skilled in music or art. fundraiser needed for travel and lodging.
At a United Char gch Halloween Party First and Mrs Art Day presented All Round Cards to Kathy Smith Rosalind Ridings and Barbara Smith in front of the gathered partygoers.
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