Local Ads Spotlight 1913 Businesses and Trades
In 1913 Sigmar Bros. & Co. advertised dry goods and groceries. John Simpson bought the blacksmith shop from George McKnight. E. Kennedy advertised meats. E. J. Nattrass promoted Massey Harris machinery and other equipment. H. Lapedus offered new spring suits. Walley & Hames sold men s hats for warm weather. G. J. Oleson sold Brantford carriages and driving wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigmar Bros. & Co
John Simpson
George McKnight
E. Kennedy
E.J. Nattrass
Massey Harris Machinery
H. Lapedus
Walley & Hames
G.J. Oleson
Brantford
Cypress River man breaks wrist cranking car raise no votes
1923 report notes Jack Chewings of Cypress River injured his wrist while cranking Chas Berry’s Ford Car. Temperance Committee pushes a No vote on June 22 and July 11. J. Winn sells Leland Hotel to Forsyth of Toulon and plans to move to a hotel in Kenville Man Swan River district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Chewings
Cypress River
Chas, Berry
Ford
Temperance
J. Winn
Leland
Forsyth
Toulon
Winn
Kenville
Man
Swan River District
Diehl Anniversary Party In Cypress River
A surprise 20th wedding anniversary celebration was held for Mr. and Mrs. Chas E Diehl of Cypress River. Ten Glenboro tennis players competed for the Budge Cup in Holland but lost to Holland. Ruby Beech led piano pupils at Brandon Musical Festival with high marks and won the Clarinet class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Diehl
Cypress River
Glenboro
Budge
I. Thompson
Agnes McLean
Gertie Myrdal
Ruby Beech
Messrs
O. Sigurdson
D. Malcolmson
G. Shand
S. Doctoroff
Tryggvi Oleson
Holland
B. Frederickson
Elsie Beech
Betty Hames
Brandon
Plan Ahead for Happy Camping
A detailed camping planning guide discusses deciding location duration and activities for all participants. It lists clothing, food, cooking gear, tents, toilet items, tools, general items, health and safety gear, and a survival kit with practical, era-appropriate guidance.
Coronation Service Held In Glenboro United Church May 31
A special service marked the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Glenboro United Church on May 31 as the event scheduled for June 2 approached. Rev. J.T. Gawthrop, a veteran of the South African War and World War I, died at Cypress River on May 22 in his 73rd year. General Motors announced a new hydraulic power steering feature for passenger cars after twenty years of experimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenboro United Church
J.T. Gawthrop
Cypress River
G.M
Obituary and local notices from 1963
Frances May Dowd died May 20 at age SS. Stockton Young People painted Stockton United Church steps and railing. Hi C rally in Winnipeg attended by Bob McTaggart Don Patterson Jack McKinnon Jill Johnson. Glenboro Elementary Field Day trophy winners include Robin Carels Tannys Christie Ken Wertz Roger Elliott Doreen Wiggett Charles Hilhorst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances May
Peggy) Dowd
Stockton Young Peoples Group
Stockton United Church
Bob McTaggart
Don Patterson
Jack McKinnon
Jill Johnson
Winnipeg
Glenboro
Robin Carels
Tannys Christie
Ken Wertz
Roger Elliott
Doreen Wiggett
Charles Hilhorst
Moon Phases Guide for Safe Comfortable Camping
Skyword notes a camping planning focus tied to Moon phases. It highlights First and Last Quarters as optimal for observing craters and mountains due to shadows, warns that Full Moon washes out details, and promises more organization tips for maximizing enjoyment and safety next week.
Baldur Centre Adds Wheelchair Ramp and Local Grants
Community improvements include a back entrance wheelchair ramp at the Baldur Drop-In Centre. Carman sees 30 merchants applying for Main Street grants. Stephenfield salvors raise a car from the lake for Autopac after a fatal ice accident near Winkler. Kilabney youth Gordon Keyes escapes serious injury when his 4x4 rolls over. Carberry prepares for Centennial events July 5 to 10 with a June 4 garage sale. Pilot Mond residents Edgar and McKellar celebrate 60th wedding anniversary. Lee Clark elected MP for Brandon-Souris with about 62 percent of the vote over NDP Bill Moore and Liberal Joe Mullally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldur
Carman
Selkirk
Stephenfield
Autopac
Winkler
Gordon Keyes
Kilabney
Carberry
Edgar McKellars
Pilot Mound
Lee Clark
Brandon- Souris
Walter Dinsdale
Progressive Conservative
Bill Moore
Joe Mullally
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oceanside Cove
The
Gazette
Leo Johnson
Ingi Swainson
Duncan McKay
J.W. Poole
J.H. Poole
F. Frederickson
L. Hopkins
Helen Budge
W. Douglas
Farmers’ Pantry
J.H. McKnight
Scharff
G.J. Oleson & Son
Canucks
Carberry Royals
Chuck Hilhorst
Comets
Ernie Cheyne
Cypress River Boys
Slim and Trim Club
Wilma Andrews
Ruth Shepherd
Gwen Jefferies
Mary Howatt
St. Regis Hotel
Baptiste
IT Sys
Spruce Woods Electronics & Homeless
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