Community club notes reflect a busy social year
The club lists donations to Little League baseball Cubs and figure skating, awards to two Grade 9 students, and hosting farmer guests during Farmers Night. Films were shown at the Senior Citizens Home and transportation provided to church. A Valentine Party was cancelled due to other commitments with hopes to resume in fall. Receipts show varied income from Christmas trees, bake sales, and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Legion Hell
Glenboro Creamery Demolished in 50 000 Blaze
Fire destroyed the Glenboro creamery in the morning blaze on February 10 causing about 60 000 in losses. Volunteers helped save records and equipment while Canada Packers officials and insurers assessed the damage. Dairy operations continued with shipments to Crystal City and Winnipeg butter supply. The community urges rebuilding, possibly adding a milk pasteurization plant.
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Christie
Don John
Emand
Glentero
Wm. Oliphant
Canada Packers
Winnipeg
Torento
R. M
South Cypress
Glenboro
Glenboro and District
Crystal City
Five Generations Pictured in Family Photo
A five generation portrait features Mrs. S. Helgason, 96, with her daughter Mrs. B. J. Anderson, granddaughter Mrs. J. H. Nordal, and great granddaughter Mrs. E. G. ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Helgason
B. J. Anderson
J. H. Nordal
E. G
Nellie McClung Life Story Shown At Wawanesa
Mr. M J G McMullen presented a slide show on Nellie McClung in Wawanesa on February 8 drawing about 80 color slides. Residents from Glenboro Stockton Treesbank Nesbitt and nearby areas attended and praised the program reliving Manitoba’s past through McMullen’s engaging talk.
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Wawanesa
Manitoba
Nellie McClung
M. J. G. McMullen
McMullen
Glenboro
Stockton
Treesbank
Nesbitt
McMullen to Speak on Centennial Imagination at Glenboro
Mr McMullen will present a program to stir the imagination of Manitoba people in preparation for the Centennial. The talk is set for February 25 at 8 pm in Glenboro United Church, sponsored by the Glenboro Film Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenboro
Radick
Erickson
McMullen
Manitoba
Glenboro United Church
Gilenboro Film Council
Letter from Bruce Jackson Reports California Drought
Bruce Jackson of Garden Grove California notes a rainless spell of 320 days in southern California and a rare ice incident in his yard. He also reports a harsh winter in the central and eastern United States and wishes well to the paper’s readers. Sr Citizens Guild hosts a successful home baking sale raising 36.55 with thanks to Mr McKay for store use and local supporters.
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Bruce Jackson
Garden Grove
California
Central
United States
Sr. Citizens Guild
McKay
Patricia Ladies Aid Meeting and Red Cross Quilt Drive
Patricia Ladies Aid held its February meeting with 9 members and 3 visitors at Mrs Len Thornborough home. Two quilts by Mrs Syd Lalonde and Mrs Buster Wiggett were finished for the Red Cross and plans were made for serving at the rink during the bonspiel. Also announced a turkey dinner event and noted Mr Dwayne Drinkwater’s three month trip to Sacramento California to assist queen bee production with Rev Clark accompanying him.
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Tne
Patricia Ladies Aid
Len Thornborough
Syd Lalonde
Buster Wiggett
Red Cross
Gordon Brodgen
Winnipeg
Brogden
Carolyn Drinkwater Crowned Carnival Queen
Carolyn Drinkwater was crowned Carnival Queen at the Glenboro Figure Skating Club Ice Carnival and Queen Contest held February 8 at 8 30 p m. Princesses were Marnie Hell and Ruby Vane. Prizes honored costumes across categories with several skaters named.
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Glenboro
Carolyn Drinkwater
Don John
Marnie Hell
Ruby Vane
Corinne Bjornson
Mary Ellen Rawlings
Glen Davidson
Marjorie
Bru Notes Local Bingo Win And Winnipeg Visits
Mrs. Herb Nordman earned 275 dollars at Pilot Mound bingo. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Sveinson visited Winnipeg with their son and daughter in law, Helgi Sveinson, and other relatives. Oscar Josephson spent days in Winnipeg with Herman Johnson of Wynyard. Johnson returned to Wynyard after visiting Bru and Glenboro. Victor Claeys left Sunday for several weeks holiday in Texas.
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Herb Nordman
Pilot Mound
H. S. Sveinson
Winnipeg
Helgi Sveinson
Oscar Josephson
Herman Johnson
Wynyard
Bru
Glenboro
Sask
Victor Claeys
Texas
Stockton United Church Memorial Organ Fund Aims Easter Dedication
A four member committee led by Lloyd Smith plans a Memorial Organ Fund at Stockton United Church to buy a new electric organ. Donors honor loved ones by inscription in the Remembrance Book, with weekly page turns, and a potential Easter Sunday dedication service.
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Stockton United
Heading for a Low Mood Hot Dog Vendor Tale
A roadside hot dog seller thrives after a sign and sales boom but, advised by his college son who cites radio reports of a looming economic slump, cuts back on meat and ads. Sales plummet as the father realizes the predicted low mood may be real.
Souris Hospital Aid to Disband and Form Trust Committee
At a well attended meeting last week district women unanimously decided to disband Souris Hospital Aid and form a trustee committee to wind up activities. The committee comprises Mrs. A Stedman Mrs. A Swan Mrs. J Strath and Mrs. Jessie Smith. The group holds about $1 000 in cash and roughly $2 000 in linens and materials.
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Souris Hospital
A. Stedman
A. Swan
J. Strath
Jessie Smith
Souris Plaindealer
Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Observed in Glenboro
Mr and Mrs A Arran celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Steele on Sunday February 10 with a boutonniere corsage a cake marked 40 and a gaily decorated room. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs E Pearn Carberry Mr and Mrs R E Arran and family Goodlands Mr and Mrs Jeck Arran and family and Mr and Mrs Mel Anderson Branden.
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Glenboro
Don Steele
A. Arran
E. Pearn
Carberry
Goodlands
Jeck Arran
Mel Anderson
Branden
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Swanis Lippings
South Saskatchewan
St. Boniface Kiwanis Club
Don Renolds
Red River
Inter-club
Art Brown
Jack Rutherford
H. Harris
Bhuestone
Baldur
Erickson Creamery
Toronto
Saskatoon
Regina
Brandon
Jonas Christie
Board of Trade
W. Ives
Cy McCallum
Melita
Geoffrey Kent
McClung
Mt Menitoba
Patricia
Mark John, Hazel Ann Harris
Mavis McKenzie
Colleen Johnstone
F. Mills
John Sigmar
Rev
Theo, Weaver
Pee Wee
Tom Thumb
All Stars
Glenboro Abs
Stockton United Church
Souris
Mrs. A. Arran
House of Commons
U. S. State Department
John Diefenbaker
Diefenbaker
Defense
Harkness
Oppositon
Lester Pearson
Left
Social Credit
NDP
Robert Thompson
T. C. Douglas
TNS
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