Council Deliberates on Wheat Yield and Cross-Province Tax Relief
Regular meeting notes show Saskatoon council seeking provincial agreement to deduct Manitoba hospital premiums from employees earnings, routed to Manitoba Hospital Commission. Also seeks Prairie Farm Assistance Act aid for a 20 bushel per acre wheat yield, plus a court revision for personal property assessments and readings on The Lords Day Act. Accounts totaling 8728.14 approved. Next meeting set for September 13.
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Ime Murat Tanicipatity of
Russell
Reeve Thompson
Rice
Zimmer
Page
Collins
Menace Hog Contate
Saskertcchewan
Saskatolan
Manitoba
Manitoba Hospital Commission
Canada Department of Agriculture
Golf handicap trophies awarded in Manitoba junior promotion week
36 golfers competed in Manitoba Golf Association junior promotion week using the Callaway handicap system. Frank Clement Jr. won the men’s trophy with a net 70 and Mrs Bess Loney won the ladies trophy with a net 69. Men’s and ladies’ gross 18 hole scores were 181 and 116 respectively, while George Laing led men with 77 and Ben Craig led ladies with 68.
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Manitoba Golf Association
Frank Clement, Jr
Bess Loney
Low Ross
George Laing
Ben Craig
Western Liberals Plan For Comeback
The Saskatoon Liberal conference drew 140 delegates and 200 observers over two days of policy discussions. Provincial leaders Ross Thatcher, Ray Perrault, Adrian Berry, and Gil Molgat opened the event, signaling Liberal persistence in the West despite limited Ottawa representation.
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Canada
Saskatoon
West
Ottawa
Ross Thatcher
Saskatchewan
Ray Perrault
British Columbia
Adrian Berry
Abderta
Gil Molgat
Manitoba
Students Help In Harvest Operations
Students can assist Manitoba harvests as farming shifts begin this fall. Labor storage concerns and a potential bumper yield raise wages. Students can earn extra money over summer and support Canada’s export goals by working on farms during harvest. Daily salaries range from 12 to 20 dollars, varying by skill and expertise.
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Manitoba
Sudents Jean
Canada
Hail Dashes Bumper Crop Hopes In Area
Storms pounded the area with hail along the south edge of town and six miles farther south. Two paths moved west to east, the southern one cutting about three miles wide and the northern about one mile. Central crops suffered 100 percent damage, with 10 percent or more in other areas. Gardens in the town’s south end also damaged. Hailstones reported as large as golf balls in some fields.
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Agein
Local Teachers To Take Mathematics Course
Bramdon Vin cent Massey School instructor Brian Thorkelson will lead the new mathematics course for Grades II IV V VI VII and VEL in a program aimed at improving classroom teaching methods and student understanding.
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Brian Thorkelson
Vincent Massey School
Bramdon
Fearless effort challenges critics in the arena
The piece argues critics rarely risk action while pioneers like Ford and Edison faced failures. It cites Ford’s missing reverse gear and Edison’s costly misstep to illustrate bold experimentation and learning from mistakes.
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Ford
Edison
Member Elks Band On Overseas Tour
La Vonne Hidler of Langenburg Saskatchewan is a member of the Russell Elks Band touring Europe with the International Music Camp Tour Band. The 70 piece ensemble features 400 auditioned students from the honours program, with the 1966 tour highlighted by a World Music Contest in Kerkrade Holland on August 7. After returning to Canada the band will perform at Winnipeg Civic Auditorium on August 11 and at Brandon College Gym on August 22.
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Mass la Vonne Hidler
En Miler
Langenburg, Sask
Russell ‘Elks
Europe
la Vonne
Kerkrade
Holland
Canada
Winnipeg Civic Auditorium
Brandon’ College Gym
Brandon
Vacation School Attracts Large Attendance
The program featured Bible stories songs and projects centered on the theme The Church. Teachers pupils and many parents attended with Mrs W Aberdeen and Ann Betke noted for guiding the group. Attendees called the vacation school a helpful learning experience for children and parents.
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Linda Cusitar
Allen Nermberg
Bruce Aberdeen
Lois Stewart
Donnie Berke
David ‘Aberdeen
Gregory Cochrane
Diane Bryk
Vernon Switzer
Kenny Switzer
Liane Garnett
Norman Berke
Shelly Berke
Randy Falkevitch
Janice Falkevitch
Owen Wolfe
Yond Stevens
Beverley Stevens
Eckie Dun
Jake Salis
Stewart
Freddie ‘Dunn
Michael Kurs
Wra
Jan Smeltie
Ross Daan
Debbie Stevens
Robyn Lange
Shannon Lange
Beverley Firth
Larry Betke
Sheryl Dunn
Kimberley Smellie
Jimmy Bridges
Kathy Perrin
Gail
Cruikshank
Bruce Davidson
Mrs. W. Aberdeen
Ann Betke
Bill Kelso
Doug O ' Davidson
Ron Falkevitch
Bertr
Fre
Bantam Ball Team Drops From Provincials
Bantam 1 Baseball, under Merv Paradine and Dune Wowk, completed a strong season in downs and won the first playoff series against Oak River then beat Hamiota before losing two straight to Gilbert Plains after opening with a win. Players on the camp were signed from Binscarth.
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Bantam 1
Bin-searth
Downs
Merv Paradine
Dune
Entries Down For Horticultural Show Judging
Horticultural Show completed at 3 o clock Wednesday with the public viewing many varieties of fruit vegetables and flowers though entries were down due to late-season conditions. First prize winners included Mrs R Arnott Rev D G Stewart Mins Claridge Mrs R Halwas Mrs R Berg and Mrs F Skinner in the flower section. Stewart also led in vegetables with Glogowski and others sharing honors. The glads were led by AM Bryant flowers. Notable entries from Stewart include a dahlia and red rose. Mrs Skinner’s basket arrangement and table centres by Mrs W J Wee and Mrs Stewart. Judging was conducted by a panel including Dangha Salemka and Newdale officials. A full prize list will appear in The Banner.
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Nussears
R. Arnott
D. G. Stewart
Claridge
Stewart
Skinner
W. J
Churches Praise Efforts As Week Averages 82 Pupils
The Anglican, Lutheran, and United Churches report an average of 82 pupils over five days. A big thank you is extended to all who assisted in many ways.
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United Churches
Trustee Executive Blasts Government Over Education Policy
A spokesman for state school trustees denounces the provincial government for delays in appointing a boundaries commission and clarifying policies on referendums and the single board system. Lorne Wallace cites vacuum in leadership as the June election nears and demands audience to discuss a provincial wide referendum in each division.
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Lorne Wallace
Bil
Boundary Commission
Boundaries Commission
Wallace
Walllace
Johnson
Tobe Association of School Trustees
Manitoba
Continuous Cropping Proves Profitable On Local Farms
A field day near Carman showcased continuous cropping with fertilizer check strips on farms operated by Erven Dyck, John Murta, and Rol ond. Yields rose from a $9 to $22 per acre gross gain, aided by planned fertilizer programs and targeted weed control. Dyck and Murta cited high yields on land previously viewed as poor, with Dyck applying up to 190 pounds per acre of fertilizer and Murta at 280 pounds per acre, including 100 pounds of 3350 and 60 pounds of 1148, while stressing precise weed management and soil-specific practices.
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Erven Dyck
Morden
John Murta
Graysville
Balley
Harry Janick
Murta
Dyck
Assiniboia Downs to Host Harness Racing Season
Assiniboia Downs announces a 28 day harness racing meet from August 20 to September with a five day week schedule and Tuesday dark. Post times start at 2 20 pm on opening day and 6 pm on subsequent days, featuring daily doubles, exactors, quinellas, and win place show bets on each race. The event will showcase trotters and pacers under lights with similar features to the thoroughbred program.
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Council
Elks’ Band
Jack D. Giles
Ess
Seven Dyck
Osborne
Morris
Assiniboia Downs
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