New General Course outlined for Manitoba high schools
Manitoba officials unveil a proposed new course structure for grades 10 to 12. Grade 10 would mix geography science guidance with elective options such as music art and languages. Grade 11 adds five compulsory subjects plus 16 elective options. Grade 12 includes special mathematics and options in business law sociology and economics. The plan aims for flexible, world-history influenced social studies and tests in 1961, with material ready by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Gunson
Thei
Manitoba
More About Home Ec Column and Interfacings
A home economics column covers dough preparation for rolls and buns with steps on rising, shaping, and baking. It then discusses garment interfacing options Pellon glass canvas and muslin, outlining uses, weights, and suitability for different fabrics.
Great Falls News and Personal Notes From STAN GITTINS
Congratulations to Campbell Fergusson and Miss Sally Dagvik on their September Port Arthur wedding. Campbell will study engineering at the University of Manitoba and reside in Winnipeg. Helen Fergusson visited Great Falls for the wedding and other family events. Rich Gittins returned for Thanksgiving weekend, with Joyce Aitkinead visiting. Rich resumes Civil Engineering year three at Manitoba. Great Falls bowling league opened with eight teams. Jo-Anne Olsen and Gunner Postnicks lead in high games, Laurie and Gunner Postnicks hold top averages. Promotions noted for Allan Bracken and Don Baker, and new supervisory staff named at Great Falls. Water skiing ended as ski club plans upgrade to a 45 HP motor. President John Veats seeking seller contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Fergusson
K. C. Fergusson
Sally Dagvik
Port Arthur
Winnipeg
Campbell
University of Manitoba
Great Falls
Rich Gittins
Joyce Aitkinead
Yours Truly
Frau Anna
Rich
Great Falls Bowling League
Gunner Postnicks
Jo-Anne Olsen
Laurie Postnicks
Gunner
Laurie
Allan Bracken
Don Baker
Allan
Don
Jim Taylor
Kelsey
Dave Jacques
Pine Falls
McArthur Falls
H. Griffeon
John Veats
Maurice Bruneau
United Church W A Plans Annual Town Supper
The Bissett United Church Women’s Association held its monthly meeting with Mrs. in the chair. Mrs. Gray’s report covered Africa mission lessons. Visitors Brauner Miller Chalmers and Adolf attended. Plans for the annual town supper on November 5 were made with Bowyer Griffith Finnbogason Wray and Miller as conveners. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett United Church
W. A
Imin
G. Gray
Griffith
Africa
Nalleweg
Sovakia
Conservatives Hold Annual Meeting at Beausejour Town Hall
The Progressive Conservative Association of Spy aarein will hold its annual meeting at Beausejour Town Hall at 8 p.m. on October 19, 1960. A new constitution will be adopted and new officers elected. Dr. Joseph Slogan, M.P. for Springfield and soon to join the United Nations, will be guest speaker. All Conservative supporters are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Conservative Association of
Spy Aarein
Beausejour
Dr. Joseph
Springfield
United Nations
Rural council approves street work and grants in 1960 plans
The Rural Municipality discusses water supply drilling under Edward Street by Zolondek contractors after proof of public liability insurance. It approves a $300 grant toward a $600.90 drain cleaning in SE 26-15-9E, designates flood damage funds for wards, and asks Agriculture and Water Conservation to study NE 33-15-12E flooding. A list of aero payments and expenses follows, including municipal service charges and vendor disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLTO
Department of Agriculture and Water Conservation
Council
Ward
Pa H. Olensky
Jos Mazur
Ed Sikora
B. H. Campbell
W. Belluk
Jos Okrainec
A. Zaborniak
Gravel
Can
Spanner highlights the long span of steam railroading on the Canadian Pacific with photos and a continuing feature. The piece notes a timeline reaching nearly the railroad’s entire operating life, reflecting on historical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
The
C.P.R. Spanner
Football Classic continues with fast finish by l D contender
The page describes a football classic where l D outraced pursuers in the final thirty yards. Verne Piechle, Treffle Gareau and Jim LeRoye rotate quarterback for married men while Rich Gittins directs singles, with Gittins and Frank Wenski later shifting to pivotal roles. Captain John Veats leads strong line play as Metzler Kalinowsky Rosner and Taylor block crisply to propel the end run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Piechle
Treffle Gareau
Jim LeRoye
Rich Gittins
Vid. Gittins
Frank Wenski
John Veats
Crisp
Larry Metzler
Fred Kalinowsky
Dave Rosner
Jim Taylor
River Hills Celebrate Veterans Day Football Victory
The River Hills single and married men faced off in a charity touch football game with Gittins and Wenski guiding the single men to a 31 to 6 victory. Eight passes were intercepted by the married squad, led by Treffle Gareau, while defenses held steady. Postgame, players from both sides shared a social gathering, upholding the tradition of playing hard yet placing the game above prize.
Waiting rarely yields what one expects
A concise reflection on patience noting that outcomes arriving late often differ from what the observer anticipated, suggesting that waiting does not guarantee desired results and that expectations may be misaligned with reality.
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Stan Gittins
Helen Fergusson
Helen
Barry
Jamey Baker
Sam Baker
Melbourne
United Church
W.A
A. Smerski
S. Beznoski
A A Thorakinsch
M Lavoie
Zolinski
D. A Woieciechowski
Armco Products Equip’t Ltd
Ei Shahment
Benny's Service
Kondratiuk Ene
Stebbe
Zaborniak
R. M L
Enon
Osis Building Co
J. Zolinski Ae
Beznoski
Smerski
J. Y. Gants
Beaver Lumber Co
F. Champagne
Petersen
L. Sikora
Griffiths Bros
P. H. Klassen
Lavoie Motors
Victor David
Dancut & Son
Roy's Store
City of Winnipeg
Prov
Sovereign Life
M. Herbatiuk
I. du B Water Co
G. McLean Co
Underwood Ltd
J. A Duffly
Springfield Leader
Willson
Land Titles Office
Can Pacific Rly
L du B Taxi
A. Wood
Wolfram
Elex Beeshaw
H. Parno
Lampmen, Sask
Mike Chizik
Whitemouth Hospital
Mike
Fiegler
James Honke
Kim
River Hills
David Gittins
Gittins
Wenski
Gareau
Ron Muncer
Gordon Spence
Gerry Briton
Hugh Carrier
Ken Fontaine
Jack Komorofski
Vince Rowe
Champon
Ch Gittins
Dave Gittins
Garry Erickson
John Vents
Kalinowsky
Allan Podema
Lorne Metzler
Larry Kristofferson
Ken Postgate
Verne Iechle
Jack Komerofsky
Jerry Briton
Great Falls High School
Maragete Fontaine
Helen Fontaine
Sharon Cambell
Patsy Bracken
Jo Wenschel
Keith King
Allan Pommer
Ron Krampetz
Seven Sisters
Louis Gareau
Forsooth
GMC
Triumph
General Motors
Lavoie Motors Ltd
Lac DU Bonnet
Melnick’s
Whitemouth
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