Wheat at Fort William Tops 1910s Market Preview
Sixty years past 1909 reports hard wheat at 1.27 a bushel at Fort William with farmers Thos Dack Arason Bros H Carruthers and Ed Dack selling carloads. Three farmers Meredith Oleson and Christie claim damage to germination from seed treatment with formalin. Church of England ladies plan a garden party at Mrs Esplin's home.
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Fort William
Thos. Dack
Arason Bros
H. Carruthers
Ed. Dack
Wm. Meredith
G. J. Oleson
Wm. Christie
Church of England
Fifty Years Ago Turtle by the River and Local Sports
A 30 inch long turtle was brought in by Felix White who farmed near the river. Glenboro’s baseball teams posted a 2 0 loss to Brandon, while touching the pitcher for six hits. Glenboro also won 11 4 in a Tiger Hills League game over Treherne. Batteries were McGillvary and J Lyall.
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Felix White
Winnipeg
Glenboro
Brandon
W. Meredith
Treherne
McGillvary
J. Lyall
Village C of C survey proposes town improvements and events
Residents suggest a seven day bus depot, back lane sites near the hotel, more hours signs, rest room in the theatre, fewer large organizations, ongoing lucky ticket draws, numbered houses, diverse services, enhanced transport to cities, a full time lawyer and a Glenboro motel. A beef barbecue with the baseball tournament is being considered for July 6 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. of
Glenboro
C of C
Portis Mother Mourned, Walker Family Receives Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Fred Walker and her family on the loss of her mother Mrs. Portis.
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Fred Walker
Portis
Glenboro Gazette Converts to Two Subscription Rates
The Gazette announces new postal charges effective April 1 1969 for weekly newspapers. Within 40 miles of Glenboro the rate is 3.00. outside that radius the rate rises to 4.00. Post offices listed include Cypress River Holland Treherne Rathwell Wawanesa Stockton Treesbank Hilton Belmont Ninette Nesbitt Souris Carberry Somerset Swan Lake Bruxelles Baldur Mariapolis Pilot Mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Glenboro
Postal rate increase for overseas mail in 1969
Crystal City to St Alphonse area and other towns face new mail rates of 4.50 to the U.S.A. and abroad starting June 1 1969. The hike covers an 850 percent postal rise and overdue subscriptions incur extra mailing charges as audits flag three months in arrears.
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Crystal City
Manitou
Cartwright
Castle Point
Killarney
Glenora
Greenway
St. Alphonse
Brandon
U.S.A
Post Office
Tiger Hills School Division pushes second referendum request
The Tiger Hills School Division Board forwards survey results from elementary boards to the Minister of Education seeking approval for a second unitarily funded referendum.
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Tiger Hills
Minister of Education
Horticultural Meeting in Glenboro Tonight
A horticultural gathering for Glenboro and districts is planned for Monday June 9 at 8:00 PM in the Audio-Visual Room of Glenboro Elementary School. Guest speaker Mr. Dave Brown, noted horticulturist, will present slides on home landscaping. Bring a pencil and notebook. Lunch will be served.
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Glenboro
Dave Brown
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Guy Smith
Corning
Sask
Bobby
Tannis
Mary Murray
Ab. Gowanlock
Buster Lalonde
J. L. Budge
Justice of the Peace
Portage la Prairie
United Church
Alex Dodds
Leo Johnson
Rachel Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows
Harvey Naismith
Fair Valley District
Steel
Ed Harlow
Glenboro Collegiate
Delphine Johnson
Roy Wallis
N. A. McIntyre
E. Smith
Glenboro Girls’ Clothing Club
Marion McCloy
Margaret Anderson
Jean & Adeline Dowd
Donald
King Lorna Steele
Blanche Garnett
Ervine Lalonde
Marie
June Arran
Alva Olafson
Jas. Dowd
Stockton
Marion Wells
Marnie Hall
Glenboro Golf Club
John Dickey
Bill Jamieson
Maud Wiggins
Ethel Purvis
U. S.A
Canada Packers
Man
Holland
Plymouth
COMET
W.W. Bus
Fargo
Lenboro Motors
Broadway Street
Glenboro — Res
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