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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1961
Page
1
O F Wright Crown Attorney led a two day liquor case against 12 defendants. Nine were fined 250 dollars after pleading guilty or being found guilty. The remarks closed the hearing last week.
Doreen Constant pleaded guilty and was fined 200 dollars or two months in jail. She defaulted on the payment. The hearing also involved a man fined 150 dollars on a second charge. The report notes “a lot of minnows but no big fish” as commentary on the case.
The Salvation Army Home League sponsored a turkey supper in The Pas drawing nearly 500 local citizens. About 100 were turned away for lack of tickets as the $1 plate supper filled the hall donated by The Legion. Proceeds fund hall decorating and the event ran from 5 pm onward.
The Junior Auxiliary collects pennies next Tuesday to fund vaccines for TB milks for undernourished children and penicillin for yaws in Africa or Asia. Members age 1 to 13 work under Mrs George Bagshaw supervision.
The Carrot Valley Farmers Association announces its annual meeting for November 1 at 8 p.m. in the Carrot Valley Hall. Three speakers will address farmer concerns including grain market issues and pricing, with two Searle Grain reps and speakers from Winnipeg and The Pas ready to answer questions.
Grand Exalted Ruler Jack Idler praises northern lodges during a reception for Elks Lodge 135 and The Royal Purple in The Pas. He tours Canada visiting local lodges from Cloverdale to The Pas, plans to Yukon and Northwest Territories after Manitoba. He recalls visiting The Pas in 1923 with his father.
Mayor Harry Trager won a second term as Chief Magistrate of The Pas defeating Bert Hayes 855 to 521. turnout was 52 percent with 8 spoiled ballots. In School Board contests Jack Berg Cal Gibson Tom Stephens led with 692 531 497 votes. trustees Al Boggs Doug McBride Ed ward Hill Pip Batchelor gained 468 466 275 266 with 68 spoiled ballots. Returning officer Tony Moule sworn in 76 voters claiming name list issues.
The Pas Curling Club invites all members and newcomers to attend a Sunday afternoon meeting. The session aims to kick off the new curling season with club administration and plans discussed to ensure a strong start.
In Magistrate's Court last week two RCMP constables gave detailed stories on how they obtained evidence against 12 persons charged with illegal liquor sales. The testimony continues on page 4.
The Churchill Liberal Association calls a nominating convention in The Pas at Guy Hall starting 8 p.m. on November 1 with guest speaker Lester Pearson and provincial leader Gildas Molgat attending. Pearson will speak before nominations and plans to fly to Winnipeg the next day for a testimonial banquet for D. L. Campbells. Two Flin Flon candidates are known for the Liberal nomination.
Fragmentary text urges public participation in all phases of a convention. The readable portion stresses attendance and involvement by the general public in planning and proceedings.
The Pas Kinsman Club will stage its annual Turkey Shoot Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Rifles and 22s only allowed. Bring own ammunition to the gravel pit. Proceeds support the club's community service work. A 300 Savage gift is also mentioned.
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