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Terrace Bay News, 6 Apr 1967, p. 15

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April 6, 1967 Seme of the Ballet students at work. CENTENNIAL EVENTS Among the events planned by the Centennial committee for the Schreiber re-union, during the first four days of July are an inter-faith service, a monster fireworks' display for the children, a Pioneer day, a street dance, square dance, a community basket meal and a house to house visiting day. Registration will be made in the town hall office when name cards will be given out. MORE CHILDREN'S CLOTHING EXEMPT FROM 5% SALES TAX Families with large children now get further relief from the provincial retail sales tax on clothing. Provincial Treasurer C.S.MacNaughton has elimin- ated the five per cent tax on bigger sizes of children' clothing. The new regulations, effective April |, extend the exempt range to size |8 in boy's and 14X in girl's garments, as well as children's styles of sweaters to large size. : No tax applies now to dress and sports shirts to boy's size 14-1/2. In hose, the new exempt size is 10 for girls and10- \/2 for boys. Stretchy socks designed for children are also free of sales tax. Port Arthur-Fort William Lions Club President, Robert Morrison regards the Red Army concert pre- sentation as a "rare opportunity" for people of North western Ontario to see and hear one of the world's _greatest singing, dancing and musical ensembles. "We understand that for many years everywhere they have performed there has been a sold out house. We expect 4,000 people to see them here. That TERRACE BAY NEWS . Page 15 is all the Gardens will accommodate because of the north end being blocked off by special stage curtains and platform risers they are bringing to complement the 68 ft. by 40 ft. stage, the largest ever assembled in the Gardens. " Among the many songs to be heard, besides memor- able renditions of 'O Canada' and the Soviet Union national anthem, will be 'Kalinka', 'Brave Men From The Don', 'Voice of the Earth', 'Song of the Volga Boatman', 'Dark Eyes', and the North American favorite 'Oh Shanandoah'. The choir and orchestra includes many soloists who rank among the most popular artists-in the Soviet Union. -- "Tt was announced late Tuesday afternoon that the. Grade 8 students of St. Martin's school will continue their babysitting service. NOTICE - The Women of the Moose will hold a general meeting April 5 with nominating committee. All members are urged to attend in order to vote. THE HOME TEAM "Ever get the feeling you're being watched? " CURLING SONG - (Old Black Joe) Gone are the days when a lady stayed at home Hubby used to bonspiel, friend wifie didn't roem. Now little kids eat beans all winter long While father rocks the babe to sleep With this theme song: Mom's sweeping, Mom's sweeping, But not the kitchen floor. She may roll in tomorrow morn At half pest four.

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