Army Taught New Survival Training at Pinawa
Army conducted nuclear attack survival drills at Pinawa with 250 men and 92 vehicles of the Shia Mobile Support Column arriving last Wednesday. Beginning Sept 1 1959 the Army assumed civilian protection duties including locating explosions assessing damage initial entry into affected zones and coordinating police and fire agencies. Exercise director Col J Arthur led multiple units from Camp Shilo including engineers artillery and ordnance in a staged recovery with casualties from various injuries and radiation effects.
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Pinawa
Army
Cvilian
Fire
Col. J. Arthur
Camp Shilo
Shilo
Q.M. Supply and Star
Canadian Ordinance Coy
21St St. Works Company of Engineers
F Batterskill
Arnprior
Camp Borden
Too Many Deer Can Destroy Deer Herds
Manitoba's deer are a popular, dual pleasure for observers and hunters. Overabundant herds struggle for food, starve, and weaken, prompting natural control and fall hunts. Excess deer browse harms forests, weakens fawns, and roadside collisions rise on busy highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Texas
Seven Sisters Holiday Guests and Local News
Seven Sisters residents share holiday visits as Mr. and Mrs. M Minor enjoy time in the States. Visitors include the Mortons of Stonewall, Roger McEachern of Winnipeg, Reg Muncer and Jack Peterson, plus Daisy Dales and family from Great Falls. Family updates mention Johnny’s healing, injuries to Larry Rogers, back pain for Ray Gravel, and birthdays and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger McEachern
Winnipeg
Ron Muncer
Muncer’s
Reg Muncer
Jack Peterson
Joe Sauer
United States
Johnny
Daisy Dales
Beryl and
Ian
Great Falls
Fred King
Larry Rogers
Larry
St. Boniface Hospital
Child Fitness in Ancient Gymnasium Education
Gymnasium exercises for bodily fitness were integral to children’s education in ancient Greece, shaping strength and discipline through systematic drills and athletic routines. The practice reflected cultural ideals of well rounded development and civic readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypece
Seven Sisters 4-H Club Organized With Eighteen Members
The Seven Sisters Snappy Stutchers 4-H sewing club organized on Thursday September 10 with eighteen members present and six possible new members. Elected to office were Connie Harrison president Carol Precious vice president Sharon Hertzog secretary Marlene Kristofferson treasurer Linda Lawrence news reporter Mrs Deverill leader and Mrs Howcroft assistant reader. The club plans one business meeting per month and sewing classes every two weeks. Profits for the year were discussed and the meeting adjourned.
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Seven Sisters
Annual Picnic Held at Bissett
The Local Union No. 5552 and Rice Lake Community Club sponsored an all ages picnic at Bissett on Sunday September 13 starting at 1:00 p.m. The program included straight races wheel barrow and three legged relays leap frog and pillow fights with first second and third prizes in 24 events. Free treats were served to all. Committee members R. Taylor McMillan W McPherson and Hans Bartell led the event with many helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union No. 5552
Rice Lake
Messrs. R. Taylor
McMillan
W McPherson
Hans Bartell
Young PCs to Hear Witney Conference Speakers
Hon William Hamilton post master general Hon R Macaulay Ont minister of energy resources and Hon G H Witney Manitoba minister of mines will address the Young Progressive Conservative Association conference September 18 to 20 at Orillia Ont Witney to give a luncheon speech Walter Dinsdale MP Bran don Souris will discuss Moral and Ethical Values in Politics
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Pcs
Witney
William Hamilton
R. Macaulay
Ont
G. H. Witney
Manitoba
Mines and Natural Resources
Young Progressive Conservative Association
Or- Hla
Walter Dinsdale
Brandon-Souris
Ladywood Parishioners Honour Rev. Litowski Anniversary
Parishioners of St. Peter and Paul Church Ladywood held a reception for Rev. Litowski on the 40th anniversary of his ordination at St Marys hall Beausejour. Over 150 attended with nine visiting clergy. tributes paid by John Staska John Modjeski and Mayor Bert Larson. Fr. Litowski received a purse from two girls Wendy Peltz and Lynda Przednowek amid thanks for the supper and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litowski
St. Peter and Paul Church
Ladywood
St. Mary's Hall
Beausejour
Gurka
John Staska
John Modjeski
Ladywood Parish
Bert Larson
Fr. Litinski
Wendy Peltz
Great Falls 4-H Club Begins New Season
The Great Falls 4-H club reorganized for the coming term with twenty five members registering for various serving projects. New officers were elected: President Barbara Bleakney, vice president Patsy Bracken, secretary treasurer Lynne Bleakney, club reporter Wilma Warren. Instruction will be given by Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Morgan.
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Great Falls
Barbara Bleakney
Patsy Bracken
Lynne Bleakney
Wilma Warren
Warren
Morgan
Baptist Pastor Takes New Posting After Regina Tenure
Rev. Richard Grabke exits Faith Baptist Regina after five years to serve as church extension worker for North American Baptists. He began work in Winnipeg September 1 and previously directed Regina Youth for Christ and led the Regina Baptist Ministerial Association. The Regina church, started in 1984, has seen over 200 members added and a $140,000 building program planned. Grabke will return September 26 to Regina to marry nurse Lilian Ziolkowski.
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Ard Grabke
River Kilis
North American Baptists
Winnipeg
Regina Youth For Christ
Regina Baptist Ministerial Association
Grabke
Faith Baptist Church
Orange Hall
Albert Street
Assiniboine Avenue
Regina
Lilian Ziolkowski
Fred Grabke
River Hills
Protect Canvasback And Red-Head Ducks Shortage Warned
Low water across southern prairies reduces canvasback and red-head nesting sites. Hon W. C. Witney urges duck hunters to voluntary curtail shooting these species and focus on other ducks. He warns continued hunting could harm future populations and asks hunters to be extra careful with firearms this fall.
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Prairies
W. C. Witney
Witney
Mr. Witney
Winnipeg Tourist Loses Boat in Inland Lake Fire
A large cabin boat owned by Mr Balcaen of Winnipeg burned during Labour Day weekend at Caribou Lake. Fire started while docked, the vessel drifted into deep water and sank. Balcaen had left for Winnipeg. the boat was insured.
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Balcaen
Winnipeg
Caribou Lake
Harvest Festival at St Marys Church Pointe du Bois
St Marys Anglican church Pointe du Bois held its annual Harvest Thanksgiving service. The church, fully occupied, featured harvest decorations by T Lamb and J Harkness with Women’s Auxiliary help. Organist Mrs T Lamb played prior to the sermon by Rev W O Straw highlighting hunger and sharing blessings.
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St. Mary's Anglican Church
Pointe du Bois
Messrs
T. Lamb
J. Harkness
T Lamb
W. O. Straw
Canada
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Tachir Bonnet
Camp Shito
BF Hipwell
Lutheran Church OF the Cross
Lac du Bonnet
Morris Green
Parke Ave
ST. John's Anglican Church
ST. Mary’s Church
Rosemary and
Pat
Mrs. M. Minor
States
Bob Morton
Mrs. P. Morton
Stonewall
M. Dales
S. Hawthorne
D. Altstadt
A. Dales
Donnie Enns
A. Krampetz
A. Bartley
M. Everson
Mrs. Bartley
Ray Gravel
Margaret
H. Enns
Mrs. A. Frantz
Duluth
Minneapolis
U.S.A
Noami Grace
Lil Kinghorn
Rose King
Manitoba Hospital Auxiliary Association
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Velma Morton
Brian Doubleday
Mrs
Morley Meston
Bissett
Rev
Lynda Przednowek
Springfield
3Rd Street
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Rich
R. Grabke
John Bland
Royal Canadian Army
Fred Gowan
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