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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1963
Page
1
The Kinsmen sponsor a beard contest at The Pas Festival High Lights Show with Kinsmen Mac Profit as judge. Lions Club members may start before New Year to keep fair participation. A trophy will be awarded on the final night at The Pas Arena.
The Sacred Heart Bazaar last week crowned three winners. First prize went to Mrs Mel Nash of 128 8th Street Sweet for $250. Second prize to Mrs Scott Nuvall of 226 LaRose for a cedar chest valued at $100. Third prize to Mr W Raulin of 163 Paul for boudoir lamps. Father Chaput thanks the community for support.
J P Mac Profit and Andy Goldstrand are named as justices of the peace for The Pas and District. The appointments help relieve magistrate workload as Neil Macphee's duties overload northern court sittings.
Henry Franklin Bickle a longtime resident of The Pas since 1913 died suddenly on Thursday October 24 at age 76. He served as mayor from 1948 to 1951 and held posts on town council and the chamber of commerce. He helped push highways and road projects into northern Manitoba and authored local business ventures with his father including Bickle Motors. He was a Rotarian and curling enthusiast with strong community ties. He passed away after a life of public service and business leadership.
In the House of Commons Bud Simpson questioned the feasibility of a salt water seaport at Churchill Manitoba by diverting the Churchill River. The Minister of Transport replied no formal proposal has been made and reference exists only in a committee report.
Vendent P. O. Owusu a 16 year old at St Peter's Secondary School Nkwatia Ghana asks The Pas Herald to advertise for pen pals. He speaks of Canada Ottrawah and his interest in pictures and life there. The note thanks Tony and Elizabeth who visited and are teachers in Nkwatia.
Tomorrow night the Elks Hall hosts the annual Hallo ween party for pre school children and those up to twelve. The event starts at 7:00 p.m. with prizes films and treats. After tick or treating the kids can return to the Elk's Hall on Edwards.
The Pas Rotary Club hosts a pancake supper this Saturday evening in Guy Hall from 5 to 9 pm. Net proceeds support the Senior Citizens Housing project. Adults $1 and children 50 cents. Cooks invite a large turnout and offer flapjack flipping demonstrations on request.
The Pas Kinsmen Club reports the 13 unit Senior Citizens Housing project will be ready by January 31. A final call for applicants is issued for singles and doubles who have not yet filed. Applications available from Bill Moffat or Mac Profit as construction proceeds after Manitoba grant and Central Mortgage Loan negotiations.
TransAir resumes Viscount service to The Pas after four months away due to winter stability. Flights operate Monday to Saturday at 10 a.m. from The Pas to Winnipeg, 5 p.m. return. A DC-3 shuttle runs The Pas to Thompson daily because Thompson Airport lacks a hard surface. Officials warn the service could be discontinued again next spring without airport upgrades.
Winnipeg announces changes to CN passenger trains set to start October 27. Train No.63 from Winnipeg to Churchill departs Tuesday Thursday and Sunday at 6:00 p.m. with intermediate stops Dauphin Swan River Hudson Bay The Pas and Thompson, arriving Churchill at 7:00 a.m. Train No.75 from Winnipeg to Thompson also listed with updated times.
Judge Ross increased a $25 liquor fine to $100 after hearing that three 17 year olds bought wine at Deslaurier’s home on two occasions. The Crown argued the offence warranted a stiffer penalty as juvenile delinquency drew allies’ attention.
Myra E. Tadda of The Pas chaired the Kelsey Division Association 45 curriculum committee and attended a Manitoba Teachers’ Society workshop at Glenlawn Collegiate in Winnipeg on October 26. The session aimed to spread information on curriculum activities and show local reps how to participate effectively in the Society’s work.
Mayor Harry Trager won a third term with 826 votes to Bert Hayes 466. Councillors and school trustees mostly held seats, with close races in the trustees contest. Turnout was just under 50 percent.
Story and photo by Murray McKenzie recount Percy McKenzie guiding four clients to moose kills this season. The latest trophy, a 1200 pound moose shot 36 miles down the Saskatchewan River, was taken by Sidney Jelinick of Thief River Falls, Minnesota with a Remington 3006 and 189 grain shell.
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