Reggies Ramblings: odd notes from Winnipeg and beyond
A column of assorted notes from a Winnipeg writer covers jail work pay in BC, a new US Army vaccine, Manitoba Good Citizenship Award, worm myths, linguistics, politics, ancient corn, fashion shifts, and critiques of Canadian and global leaders with a satirical tone. notables include Mrs. Thelma Forbes, Izzy, Paul Heliver, and King Solomon myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Asper
Cader
Paul Heliver
Action Canada
Joe Borowski
Nixon
United States
King ‘Solomon's
Sally
Rider Haggard
Robin Hood
Sherwood Forest
Rapeseed Quotas Raised Across Prairie Blocks
The Canadian Wheat Board announced an increase to rapeseed delivery quotas to five bushels per quota acre in all Prairie shipping blocks effective October 7, 1971. Other grain quotas are listed by block and type, including wheat and flaxseed. The long notice also contains obituaries for Dora Beck and John D. Boychuk with funeral details and survivor information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
Sws
Did God Inspire the Bible in Prose and Faith
A devotional argument asserts the Bible is divinely inspired by God. It cites witnesses across ages, from kings to physicians, claiming fulfilled prophecies and Scriptural guidance via the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes biblical authorship as evidence and quotes Peter, John, and Paul to support everlasting life through belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsharmen
Jesus
God
Further Wheat Payment For 1969 70 Crop Year
Prairie producers will receive an additional 10.6 cents per bushel for wheat delivered during the 1969 70 crop year. The payment comes from funds the Canadian Wheat Board received from the federal government under the Temporary Wheat Reserves Act. Funds will cover Wheat Board expenses for 1969 70 and 1970 71. Distribution to 237,603 producers begins October 20 with about 12 days to mail the cheques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg — Prairie
Canadian Wheat Board
Wheat Board
Elizabeth's Kitchen Garbage Compactor In Household Innova
The article describes a home garbage compactor that reduces waste to a quarter of its size using 2000 pounds of pressure. Operated by safety key and start button, it runs a 60 second cycle. The sealed unit prevents operation with the drawer open and includes a deodorizing system.
Obituary for Elizabeth A Leslie Smith of Togo and area
Funeral services for Elizabeth A Leslie Smith were held at All Saints Anglican Church Togo on October 12. Rev E C Bartram officiated with Mrs J Topham as organist. Interment followed at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. She died October 8 in Kamsack nursing home after a short illness. Born in West Battersea England in 1884 she came to Canada in 1892 settling at Saltcoats later at Shillingthorpe until 1910. She married Gordon Smith on October 10 1910 near Kamsack and lived on the farm west of Togo until 1963. Survived by son L G Dick of Togo and daughters Violet Holliday of Togo and Dorothy of Moose Jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.m
Dora Beck
Roblin District Hospital
Calder, Sask
Canada
Joseph Beck
Calder District
Makaroff
Roblin
Thomas
Peter
Man
Steven
Benito
John
Annie) Pound
Makaroff, Man
Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church
John D. Boychuk
Michael Winchar
Peter Stasiuk
Boris Kyba
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Mike Slowski
Mike Stasiuk
Lloyd Paczkoski
Metro Sorokopud
Edward Garman
Alfred Williams
Postup
Lena German
Yorkton
Sask
Elizabeth A. Leslie Smith
All Saints Anglican Church
Togo
E.C. Bartram
Kamsack
J. Topham
Yorkton Memorial Gardens
Wm. Dickie
P. Hern
Hilderman
J. Franklin
V. Shauf
Wm. Harper
Wilson Funeral Home
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reggie
British Columbia
USA
Tip
Thelma Forbes
Rathwell
Izzy
Bang
Egypt
Canadian Labor Congress
Trudeau
ST. Regis
BSC
Britain
CBC
Think We
House of Commons
NDP
Albert
John Daniel Boychuk
Lena
Rose Marie
Jean
Peter Boychuk
Wawa
Ont
Anna Luchuk
Mary Beluk
Sault Ste. Marie
Olga Daweck
Los Angeles
U.S.A
Velma Gloria Allerie
Harris
Velma Allerie
Harris, Sask
San Clara
St. Claire
H. Dansereau
St. Claire Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers Were Messrs
Clifford Paul
Danny Paul
Ken Allerie
Dave Paul
Steve Paul
George Paul Jr
Gloria Paul
Boggy Creek
Clemense School
Lyman Allerie
Hazel Cliff
Dunbrane
Lyman
Kenneth W
Leonard J
Douglas J
Carcy D
Jane M
Olga
Deborah A
Faye M
Iris J
Russell
George
Clifford
Dubuck
David
Helen Gaugin
Bertha Allaiie
Theresa Leton
Evelyn Langan
Florence
Dale M. Stechishin
Roblin Medical Clinic
Gospel Hall
Temro
Robert Liske Electric
Roblin, Manitoba
E. A. Smith
L. G
Violet Holliday
Dorothy
Moose Jaw
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church
RE — Hallowe'en
Town of
Hallowe’en
Roblin Sash & Door
Steen and Wright Furriers
Roblin Tral
Hydro
Manitoba Hydro
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