Abbot Budget Details Broad Tax Increases and Surplus
The Abbot budget raises income taxes by five percent retroactive to Sept 1 1950 and adds new excises on soft drinks candy gum firearms (military and police excluded) and golf gear. Other levies include a 50 cent per pound tax on carbonic acid gas, a 15 percent tax on many motor and luxury items, liquor taxes up to $12 per proof gallon, and taxes on electrical appliances and motor vehicles. No changes to sales tax or tobacco taxes. Projected surplus of $15 million with revenue near $2.669 billion and expenditures at $2.654 billion. new tax yield about $58.9 million for rest of year and $189.5 million for full year.
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Effe
Funeral Services For W. A. Smith Held On Friday
Funeral services for William Arnold Smith 89 were held Friday at Friidan Church with a family service at 2 pm and public service at 2 30 pm Rev Thurlow led the rites. Honorary pallbearers and active pallbearers were named, with Smith born in 1861 in Shipston on Stour England. He married Rose Anne Keyte in 1893 and moved from Canada to Roblin in 1903 becoming Portage Mutual’s agent in 1908, retiring in 1947. He was a member of the Anglican church and L C I Roblin. The community expressed sympathy to Mrs Smith and daughters Eva and others.
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William Arnold
Friidan
United Church
Rev. Thurlow
J. Hill
C. H. Sorbo
R. W. McBride
I. L. Mitchell
F. Y. Newton
Ss. Balkwil
Weather Delays Harvesting Hit By Rain Frost Warnings
Wet weather delays harvesting with rain Saturday and Sunday. Frost warnings issued Sunday and Monday evenings. Peter Hanson notes black rust has caused as much damage as prior frosts to the crops.
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Peter Hanson
Eye Sore Or Beauty Spot At United Church Memorial
A veteran notes the War memorial at the United church corner has been neglected this summer. The grass plot resembles a meadow and prompts praise for Ed Shirley’s past maintenance and a call to continue his good work.
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United Church
Ed Shirley
Ance
District News Blurbs From Merridale
Helen Shafranski left for Winnipeg Sunday. Paul Pronyk started threshing first. Metro Syko visited Mr and Mrs Peter Bugera Sunday. Harry Proskie called on Mr and Mrs E Myslichuk Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Syko visited Mr and Mrs Shafranski.
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Helen Shafranski
Winnipeg
Paul Pronyk
Metro
Local Notes From Inglis And Nearby Towns
Makaroff S M Currey receives medical care at Kam sack hospital. Mrs Alex Taylor visits Inglis with Mrs D Martel for several days. Joyce Schell Anna Currey George and Dennis Lindsay drove to Neepawa over the weekend. Chas Simpson of Ochre River renewed acquaintances in the district. Mr and Mrs Harry Robinson of Rapid City visited the Robinsons last week.
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S. M. Currey
Kamsack Hospital
Alex Taylor
D. Martel
Inglis
Joyce Schell
Anna Currey
George
Dennis Lindsay
Neepawa
Chas. Simpson
Ochre River
Harry Robinson
Rapid City
W. C. Robinson
Silverwood Social News and Bear Alert
Anne Redman and Isabel Irvine visited Friday. Lawrence Maguire and Bert Dixon trips noted. Grand Narrows visits by Dixon and Irvine parties. A big black bear at large raises cattle and poultry concerns. Next ladies meeting set for Sept 27 and bazaar plus dance on Oct 20. All welcome.
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Anne Redman
Isabel Irvine
Lawrence Maguire
Kamsack
Bert Dixon
Tom Dixon
Grand Narrows
Gordon Dixon
Stanely Irvine
Silverwood Ladies
Bears And Berry Pickers: Bears Spotted Near Mitchell Home
In the valley a pair of black bears were found near the Mitchell home as Jack Mitchell and family returned from a gathering. Mrs. Mitchell recalled berry picking there Saturday. The bears fled into the bush at high speed. Separate notices mention Miss Anne Hawrychuk visiting Winnipeg, two locals traveling to Provincial Normal School in Tuxedo Site, and Royal Bank staffer Emily Klemecky visiting relatives. Hospital Aid held a meeting on September 5 with sewing and food committees planning mending and fruit preservation for the hospital and next roll call.
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Mitchell
Jack Mitchell
Anne Hawrychuk
Winnipeg
Doris Andres
Vicky Styba
Tuxedo
Emily Klemecky
Royal Bank
Welland
Ont
John Klemecky
Local Returns and Visits Across Togo and Western Canada
Alex Mick returns to Flin Flon on Friday while Arnold Hishabitt of Regina visits relatives. Alex Smith of Binscorth meets J. P. Baker. Beverly Hampson returns from Vancouver. Mrs. Coutts visits Mrs. Deb. Blewett and G. W. Muir come home from Kamsack hospital after three weeks. Jack Holliday and Mrs. Furtney travel to Victoria. Jean Matvenko visits from Dauphin. Abercrombie and Ian motor to Calgary and Western Canada. A fishing trip yields 28 fish for Jim Gawley and companions. Annie Enge and MA bel Enge visit with their mother.
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Alex Mick
Arnold Hishabitt
Regina
Alex Smith
Binscorth
J. P. Baker
Beverly Hampson
Vancouver
Wm. Coutts
Deb. Blewett
G. W. Muir
Kamsack Hospital
Jack Holliday
Furtney
Victoria
B.C
Jean Matvenko
Dauphin
Abercrombie
Ian
Calgary
Tummel Ladies Aid gathers at Christoff's meeting
The Ladies Aid at Christoff's in Tummel drew fair attendance. Miss Helen Inglis of Toronto visits relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs Wilfred McArthur of Kamsack visit the McArthur home. Old friends of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kines of Chilliwack hosted at G B Mitchell's home on Sunday September 10 with a guest list card.
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Helen Inglis
Toronto
Wilfred McArthur
Kamsack
McArthur
Tummel
Clarence Kines
Chilliwack
B.C
G. B. Mitchell
Around the Town highlights Winnipeg and Roblin visits
Mrs. Lloyd Waggoner returns to Winnipeg after visiting the Cowans. Mrs. Rutherford visits Sunny slope. Mrs. Ed McKay travels to Powell River BC. Ed notes cooking is art, living in own home is bravery. Gerry McLeod holidays with McLeods and grandparents. Mike Nowosad recovers after a car accident. Allan Mate wish and son leave St James after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Mero Mate. Mrs. W L Gibson visits relatives. Graham returns from flood area. Bert Waters travels Roblin to the States with a stop in Minnesota. reports good crops and wartime concerns. Roblin OES hosts Edith Keel and Maud Coates with Togo visitors. lunch served.
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Lloyd Waggoner
Winnipeg
F. E. Cowan
Rutherford
Bob Cowan
Sunnyslope
Ed. McKay
Powell River
B.C
Gerry McLeod
McLeod’s
Drop
Boscobello
Mr. Water
E. S
Mr. Waters
Waters
Roblin
Bert
O.E.S
Edith Keel
Grand Chapter
Manitoba
Maud E. Coates
Chas. Coates
P. G
Togo
Chanter
Stork Bulletin Birth of Baby Girl for Wizniaks
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs S Wizniak on the birth of their baby girl at Roblin Hospital. The child was born in September and named Astaire.
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Mrs. S. Wizniak
Raiding Astaire
Roblin Hospital
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W. A. Smith
Smith
Eva
F. L. Chase
E. Austin
Flin Flon
Pick
Saulsley
Melville
Aubrey
Richard
Norquay
District News
Merridale
Makaroff
Silverwood
Bears
Togo News
Ladies Aid
Christoff
The
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