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Terrace Bay News, 12 Nov 1964, p. 11

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THE Unique Costumes The largest crowd in years, swelled by many maskers from the district, attended the fire brigade's Hallowe'en dance with the majority in costume. The variety and excellence of the costumes made the task difficult for judges Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Furlonger of Win- nipeg, Mrs. Bill Woodrow, Jack Phillips and Jack Whent. , First prize was awarded to an Indian group composed of Edna McCouan, chief; Heather Graham, totem pole, and Mar- ian Burns, a life-size teepee of birch bark. Second prize went to Valerie Q'Keefe and Pat O'Keefe as tall Watusi. Third went to Eddy Linkwich as an. accident LEGION LADIES PLAN PROJECTS A fish derby supper for Nov. 28 was planned Nov. 4 at a meeting of the ladies auxiliary, Canadian Legion. Mrs, Georgina Davis agreed to organize a shuffle board tour- nament. The Children's Christmas party is planned tor Vec. 20 with Mrs. Bruce Lidkea as convener. This is for children eight years old and under. Mrs. Jack Rigelsford reported on arrangements made for the veterans' banquet Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Notice was. given that auxiliary members will parade victim. "ther maskers which <'racted much admiration were three mechanical dolls * 1p ace "te "Te te twist screws in their backs were wound by an assistant, and two gorgeous butterflies pursued by, a hunter with a large net. Of considerable interest were two huge gray elephants, with flapping ears. An old farmer leading his mule through the crowd had difficulty because fore and hind quarters of "he stubborn animal. did not move in uni- son. All costumes were home- contrived, the result of hours of ingenious designing. The spot dance was won by Mrs. R. Kirby and Ray LeBrun anu the door prize by Mrs. Leonard Huard. Brigade mem- bers worked in various capa- cities, with the Legion Nov. 11. All members were asked to be in the legion hall Nov. 8 for general clean-up of premises. Mrs. Ivan Johnson will ar- range the Christmas draw. Mrs. Norman McCuaig, Mrs. Archie McColeman and Mrs. Alf. Bull were named as a nominating committee. Mrs. Bull and Mrs. David Gunter were appointed as auditors. The president thanked Mrs. Lidkea for decorating the Alcorn tea room for the poppy day tea on Nov. 7. Mrs. Len Hiller pre- sided for the meeting. Old Testament Quiz Held by UCW Group A congregational dinner was planned at the regular Novem- ber meeting of the United Church Women Nov. 4. The din- ner will be held Nov. 10 followed by -a business discussion of church matters and finance. Mrs. Oscar Niemi reported many donations have been re- ecived for the istmas bazaar and tea Nov. 14, and urged others to bring articles in time for marking before the event. Donations were made to the UCW bursary fund, Manitoba conference, Pilot Mound senior citizens' hqme and _ Prairie Christian Training centre. It was announced that Miss Vera Boyd, missionary in India, will speak at a gathering in late November to which all the church groups will be invited. Mrs, Frank Fummerton des- -cribed the mission program for the next meeting, a study of Brazil with Mrs. Niemi, Mrs. Bill Thrower, Mrs. Russell Mac- adam, and Miss O'Neil taking part. Mrs. Wesley Clemens conduct- ed a quiz contest on the 014 Testament with two teams tak- ing part. Mrs. T. P. Whent was in charge of the meeting. Court ef revision was held on Wednesday morning November 4 with Reeve F. W. Harness pre- siding. Nine cases were on the agenda One was denied on ad- vice of the town solicitor. Following the court a brief meeting was held when nomi- nation day was set for Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in town hall and elec- tion day for Dec. 14, | Mrs. Maria Doyle and Gilbert Potvin of Toronto, with Mrs. Theo Turcotte of Montreal ar- rived Wednesday to visit their mother Mrs. S. Potvin. Mrs. Leo Poirier of Sudbury is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith and others in the family. or a nation. NEWS November 12, 1964 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCHREIBER Office of Clerk Treasurer. IIICEIIIIyyIIEIyIlIylIyIlIyIlIlISIlIlIlIleeo----------------------eET------SSS NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING Pursuant to the provisions of By-Law No.356, no- tice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Schreib er that a meeting of the electors will be held in the basement of the Town Hall in the Township of Schreiber at 7:00 P.M. to 8 :00 P.M. in the afternoon of Monday, Novem- ber 30th., 1964 next for the purpose of nominating fit and proper persons as candidates for the follow- ing Municipal offices:- |. Reeve of the Townsip of Schreiber. 2. Two Councillors for the Municipal Council of the said Township. 3. Two Trustees for the Township of Schreiber Pub- lic School Board. 4, One Commissioner for the Hydro Electric Com- mission of the said Township. Take notice that when a proposed candidate is not present at the nomination meeting, his nomination paper will not be valid unless there is attached thereto evidence satisfactory to the returning offi- cer that the proposed candidate consents to be nom- inated. The election, if necessary, will be held in the base- ment of the Town Hall in the Township of Schreiber on Monday, December |4th., 1964; between the hours of Nine (9) A.M. and Six (6) P.M. of the same day and no longer. Advance Poll for persons who are prepared to de- clare that they will be absent from the Township of Schreiber on the date set for holding the regular vote account of work or business to cast their ballot will be held Thursday, December |0th, Friday, Dec- emb er IIth and on Saturday, December |2th., 1964 in the Basement of the Town Hall of the said Town- ship from Nine (9) A.M. until Five (5) P.M. of each day and no longer. "PERSONS OWING TAXES NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE" eel In accordance with Local By-Law No. 282, persons owing taxes, including 1964 taxes, will not be per- mitted to vote on the election of municipal, hydro or school officials. Please prevent unpleasantness. Give attention to your tax account and avoid four (4%) percent pen- alty that will be added on unpaid taxes, December Ist., 1964, Dated at Schreiber, Ontario this |2th., day of Nov- ember, 1964. R.C. Skinner, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Schreiber. Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man - Wilde

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