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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1963
Page
1
The hockey season is discussed by Huskie president Bill Moffat who calls a meeting at the Cambrian Hotel at 8 00 p m. The executive seeks a strong turnout from fans boosters supporters and players to shape plans and methods for the new season.
National Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 to 12 with statistics and safety reminders from local insurance agencies. The edition urges readers to review children’s fire safety rules and check-ups from school and to make prevention a year round habit.
Candidates limn on nomination day with Bert Hayes undecided by noon while Mayor Harry Trager seeks another term. Councillors Audrey Batchelor Alex Wilchowy and George Hiatt have filed for council with Hiatt previously defeated last year as coverage hints at a light election period.
The Pas Lions Club will conduct a town wide canvass for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind on Tuesday October 8. Lions International sponsors blind projects and the local club has adopted the campaign as a regular project. The Institute for the Blind in Manitoba is in Winnipeg. Merce Corkal serves as campaign chairman.
The Town Fire Department reports children started a fire at the Herald Block on Sunday morning while playing with a home made match gun. The blaze began near the propane installation and damaged a 3 foot wide strip of exterior artificial brick siding up the wall.
Miss Carol Berglund daughter of Mr and Mrs E Berglund 225 2nd Street has won the E G Goodwin Bursary valued at 400 00 awarded by the Student Council to the top Grade XII student entering university Carol joined the Collegiate in 1960 and earned an average of 10 8 on departmental exams in June She will study at St Johns College University of Manitoba.
The second annual northern Manitoba Scout Conference gathered in The Pas with delegates from Ottawa to Winnipeg. A banquet led by Ted Tadda featured Major C E Kent receiving a key to The Pas and other honors, while talks stressed citizenship and Scouting aims.
Three local Girl Guides from The Pas Troop 1st The Pas received All Round Cards in a ceremony at Guy Hall. The group included Sandra Hayes Sharon Long Louise Rivalin with leaders and officials from Flin Flon Snow Lake and The Pas in attendance.
Senior Sixer Douglas Long spoke to about 100 on his last Saturday evening about what Cubhood has given him. He reflected on the Cub law and promise guiding him to become a better citizen and friend and on the responsibility learned as a Sixer.
The 1964 festival runs Thursday through Saturday in February 2022 with Mushers Banquet on Feb 19 featuring John Fisher. Races move to the Saskatchewan River with a 150 mile World Championship over three daily laps, plus 20 mile snowshoe and river-based snowmobile and auto bogan events. Queen contest includes mink prizes. up to 13 candidates from communities. Thompson Legion Branch and Friendship Centre plan entries. Miss The Pas may number three. Teen Canteen debuts.
Queen contestants at the 1964 Festival will receive an added incentive through a sponsorship deal with Old Dutch Potato Chips. Details outline promotional support and product giveaways aligned with the pageant events.
Manitoba plans a three day Indian Arts and Craft Show at Elk's Hall during the 64 Festival. Noel Watanee directs Indian Handicrafts with support from Welfare and Community Development Officers. Local reserves will hold contests, with winners advancing to The Pas, plus a Raw Fur Competition for beaver and lynx pelts.
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