Snapshot of Local Happenings from 1913 and 1923
A retrospective roundup notes Walley & Ham es specials with seeded raisins Sultana raisins mixed peel and spy apples. Fred Frederickson gift ideas. Lambertsen’s Jewelry Shop displays. farmers urged to secure help for spring. a large skating party to the Carey home. Glenboro school reports 144 pupils. Also 1923 campaign tensions between Jas Christie and Dr Cartmell for Reeve. Alf Doig accuses tax mismanagement. Mr and Mrs Ellis Sigurdson visit Winnipeg. birth of a daughter to D G Potter Cypress River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walley & Hames
Fred Frederickson
Lambertsen
John Carey
Glenboro
Jas. Christie
Cartmell
R.M
South Cypress
Alf Doig
Western Prairie Gazette
Council
Dr. Cartmell
Ellis Sigurdson
Little Son
Cypress River
Winnipeg
Glenboro and Baldur hockey opener and local nuptials report
Glenboro Junior hockey beat Baldur 3 1 to start the season with J Pennycook L Marsh T Oleson J Fletcher R Taft H Wilton R Playfair J Poole M Christie and R Thompson in the lineup. Also listed are Strathcona rink exhibitions featuring former Glenboroites Ross Kennedy Marine Frederickson Geo Sigmar and Herman Olafson. Florence Yeo married Bryan Arason in Cypress River home ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Tosh
Glenboro
Baldur
J. Pennycook
L. Marsh
T. Oleson
J. Fletcher
R. Taft
H. Wilton
R. Playfair
J. Poole
M. Christie
R. Thompson
Strathcona
Poultry Pool Ship Day Records Large Glenboro Shipment
Forty years ago in 1933 Glenboro celebrated its poultry pool shipping day with 13 549 pounds of poultry shipped. A separate tally shows 12 680 pounds of turkey. Rev. E Jaques was appointed Rector of the Holland Cypress River and Glenboro parishes and arrived in Holland with Mrs Jaques and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenboro
Poultry Pool
E. Jaques
Holland
Cypress River
Glenboro News Sees Growth and Social Changes
1943 notes report Western Elevator Co building a feed mill near Glenboro to serve Eastern Canada with grinders and mixers. Al Hamilton moves to Josephson farm south of town. Phyllis Smith named acting RM secretary in E Smith’s absence. A quiet wedding unites Miss Gwendolyn Simpson Shoal Lake and LAC Frank Russell Malyon. 1963 highlights include Dr Donald Y Barker joining Royal Society of Health. Mervyn Hamilton to study in Britain under Nuffield. Allan Greer named Monarch Life rep for Glenboro. Roy Wallis elected president of local Chamber. curling league grows with 33 rinks on new artificial surface.
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Western Elevator Co
Glenboro
Canada
al. Hamilton
Josephson
R.M
South Cypress
Phyllis Smith
E. Smith
Souris
Gwendolyn Edith Simpson
Shoal Lake
Lac
Frank Russell Malyon
Donald Y. Barker
E. Barker
Royal Society of Health
London
England
Mervyn Hamilton
British Isles
Nuffield
Allan Greer
Monarch Life
District
Roy Wallis
Glenboro and District
Glenboro Gazette editor Wins Traffic Safety Award
1953 report credits F. S. Presunka of the Glenboro Gazette with a Traffic Safety award for a summer newspaper campaign. Cypress River Co op hosts Neighbor Night with Herman Arason presenting color slides and commentary on travels through the British Isles and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Presunka
Glenboro
Treesbank 4H Meeting Notes Include Pledge and Treasurer Report
Kim Wilton reports Treesbank 4H meeting opened with pledge and roll call. Minutes read and treasurer’s report given with a letter read. A $20 donation to the 4H Council noted. The Achievement will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Wilton
4H Council
Hilton 4-H Club Reports Holiday Plans and Awards
Hilton Combined 4-H Club held its third meeting at the Hilton Community Hall on December 10. Christmas concert plans were finalized for December 22 and gifts were drawn. Blair Rankin will join the Leaders Association as an additional representative. The Activity Committee reported a successful Bingo on December 1 and 60th anniversary certificates were issued. Next meeting set for January 8, 1974. Nordics hockey section notes an exceptional game with Kevin MacGillivary contributing on defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale McKay
Hilton
Hilton Community Hall
Hill
Blair Rankin
Leaders’ Association
Calendar of Upcoming Events for Valley Lodge Area
Public Speaking is scheduled for February 28. A toboggan party is planned for January 20. A concert will be held at Valley Lodge on February 10. The larger event takes place on April 24.
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Valley Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
E.d
Bert Yeo
Florence
Bryan Arason
Spruce Woods Electronics
Manitoba
Miniature Toys & Models
Wynn’s
St. Regis Hotel
Smith Street
Portage Avenue
Kevin MacGillvrary
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