Glenboro Elementary School Field Day Results
Glenboro hosts a field day on June 2 with sunny weather. Trophy winners include Ken Hallson Harvey Dowd Arlene Bjornson Iris Jewsbury. Age group winners span 5 to 12 years with multiple names named for high jump broad jump dash and ball throw events. Junior and primary divisions list top performers along with softball dodgeball and relay results.
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Glenboro
Ken Hallson
Harvey Dowd
Arlene Bjorngon
Iris Jewsbury
Richard Christie
Arlene Bjornson
Brad Pennycook
Tannys Christie
Larry Bjornson
Donna Davidson
Cal Torgerson
Ellen Otto
Danny Biles
Norma Diehl
Wendy Biles
Charles H:lhorst
Doreen Wiggett
David Otto
Mergeret Elliott
Gregory Arason
Bonnie Schiraen
Bob Tosh
Charles Hilhorst
Lynnette Sveinson
Ken Malyon
Ken Hanlson
Dale Dickinson
Roger Elliott
Perry Dowd
Terry Kippen
Glen Moore
Nancy Thornborough
Margaret Jewsbury
Ross Drinkwater
Ronald Thornborough
Donald Thornborough
Randall Christie
Ricky Cline
Chuck Gudnason
Gary Davidson
Chris Oleson
Bobby Labossiere
Sheldon Sveinson
Victor Otto
Donald Hurton
Allan McKellar
Mark John
Ricky Davidson
Howard McLean
Larry Bjjornson
Gary Dowd
Bru Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Bru residents host and visit relatives in Manitoba Montana and Winnipeg over the weekend. Visitors include Valerie Sveinson and family, Frank Vanbuskirk, Mrs. Tom Johnson, Mrs. F. Freldstec, and delegates at the Lutheran convention in St Stephen’s church St James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindal Hallgrimson
Svein Hallgrinson
Culbertson
Montana
U.S.A
Khannes Hailgrimson
Frank Vanbuskirk
Winnipeg
Maurice Sveinson
Tom Johnson
F. Freldstec
Brandon
Conrad Nordman
B. K. Johnson
Bru
St. Stephen's Church
St. James
Carole Nordal
Ernie Born
J. H. Nordal
Larry Dowd Wins Glenboro Fish Derby With 13-Pound Pike
Larry Dowd of Glenboro topped the Derby organized by the Glenboro Game and Fish Association by landing a 13 pound pike and winning a 22 rifle. T. Lyons of Brandon took second with a 10 14 pound pike and Glen Armey of Cando North Dakota was third with a 6 42 pound fish. About 60 participants endured heat in the low 90s as John Poole served as weighmaster.
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Pelican Lake
Larry Dowd
Glenboro
Glenboro Game and Fish Association
T. Lyons
Brandon
Glen Armey
Cando
N.D
John Poole
ObituaryNotice Lorne Barker Dies In Medicine Hat Hospital
Friends and relatives mourn the death of Lorne Barker former district resident after a brief illness in Medicine Hat hospital. Born April 11 1895 at Glenboro he served in World War I in France and Belgium. He homesteaded Nipawin district then worked as an electrician at Nipawin and Tisdale. Funeral at Tisdale United Church officiated by Rev Norman Quigley. Survived by two daughters Iris and Jane two sisters Edna Scott and Pearl Henderson and a brother Nelson. Burial at Glencoe Cemetery with Hill Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers listed from Cypress River Rathwell and Holland communities.
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Lorne Barker
Medicine Hat Hospital
Glenboro
Glencove
Cypress River
France
Bel
Tisdale United Church
Norman Quigley
Iris
Lorne Chapman
Prince Albert
Jane
Norman Bush
Edmonton
Edna Scott
Sarnia
Ontario
Pearl Henderson
Saskatoon
Sask
Nelson
Man
Glencoe
Hill Funeral Home
Tisdale
Milt Young
Cliff Knight
Tom Haggart
Rathwell
Alton Barker
Ted Barker
Cliff Barker
Holland
Danica d'Hondt Joins CBC Live A Borrowed Life Panel
Glamorous actress Danica d'Hondt becomes a regular panelist on CBC TV's Live A Borrowed Life. She will join host Charles Templeton actor-announcer Bill Walker and teacher-actor Elwy Yost on the program.
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Danica d’Hondt
Cbc-Tv
Bill Walker
Elwy Yost
Charles Templeton
Piano Students Present Recital in Glenboro United Church
Piano students of Mrs. G N McLeod performed solo and duet numbers at the Glenboro United Church recital. Included were vocal duets by Susan Steer and Judy Krahn, and a piano organ duet by Mrs. Tureski and Mrs. McLeod. Linda Cline missed the event due to a broken thumb.
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Glenaporo
G. N. McLeod
Glenboro United Church
Susan Steer
Judy Krahn
Tureski
McLeod
Felix Borowski
Debbie Stevenson
Roger Elliott
Christina Sveinson
Penny Ostapovitch
Kathy Ferris
Betty Jeffrey
Beth Sanderson
Judy Zeghers
Gail Marsh
Donald Ostapovitch
Merle Coates
Alvin Solinski
Ann McLeod
Chery Nordman
Margaret Elliott
Dallas Presunka
Karel Wilcox
Marvin Steer
Colleen Prinkwater
Sheldon McLeod
Carole Hallson
Carol Lynn Marsh
Linda Ostaepovitch
Brends Malyon
Ieather Davidson
Marie Taylor
Carolyn Drinkwater
Dianne Nordman
Linda Cline
Cheryl Nordwen
Karen W.kcox
Linda Ostarovitch
Colleen Drinkwater
Joan McLeod
Heather Davidson
Dianne Northman
Patricia Ladies' Aid Holds June Meetings and Sale
Patricia Ladies' Aid members enjoyed a June 3rd plant sale at Fred Anderson's garage with home cooking and thanks to all who helped. The group met again June 8th at Mrs. Brogden's home with 12 members and two visitors. A quilt top by Mrs. Brogden for the Red Cross was completed and a June 29 basket picnic was planned.
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Patricia Ladies’ Aid
Fred Anderson
Gordon Brogden
Winnipeg
Short Hay Crop Prompts Early Winter Feeding Plans
Agriculture notes warn of a potentially brief hay season this spring with possible shortages for winter. Cut for first hay at about 1.10 bloom to secure a partial second cut if rain comes. June 30 is the crop registration deadline. offices hold forms for new producers. A weed control field day at Rene Zeghers farm in Holland drew 25 attendees, followed by two more field days on Joe Hilhorst’s farm near Glenboro and Tom Chewings’ farm in Cypress River. Portage la Prairie Plowing Match set for June 21, 1961.
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Rene Zeghers
Holland
John Howden
Dept. of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Joe Hilhorst
Glenboro
Cypress River
Public notice warns against discharging firearms in village
Village residents are warned under the Criminal Code of Canada about discharging firearms in residential areas to frighten or destroy birds. The Village Council has received complaints and police action will follow those who ignore the warning.
Red Cross Swimming Classes Suit Glenboro
Red Cross swimming classes sponsored by the Kiwanis Club will run July 17 to July 2 at Kiwanis Beach. Registration for children is handled by teachers at schools. adults contact Mr. G. M. Smith at the Glenboro Post Office. Fees are $1.25 per person or $3 for a family. Two instructors will be present. Register soon to allow class arrangements.
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Glenboro
Civil Defence Meeting Called for Glenboro
Representatives from four local councils assemble in Glenboro to discuss forming the Glenboro Emergency Area for Civil Defence planning and training. The meeting, held June 21 in the Oddfellows hall, will include observers and officials from 41 Western Zone municipalities already operating emergency areas. A Pilot Mound session follows on June 20 with nearby councils.
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Glenboro
Western Zone
Province of
Manitoba
P. J. Barnes
Brandon
South Cypress
Strathcona
Argyle
Game and Fish Holds Meeting in Glenboro
The Game and Fish Association met Monday evening at the rink in Glenboro. They discussed the Y Point fish derby results and proposed a fall event. Plans include a boys rifle club and a project for the duck hunting season. The meeting ended with three wildlife films.
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Glenboro — Game and Fish Association
Y-Point
Local Notes from Glenboro and area include visits and births
Miss Phyllis Smith and Mr Stan Oleson attend municipal administration course in Winnining this week. Mr and Mrs Bob Dichy and Mr Reg Robertson of Dropmore Man visited Mr and Mrs Murray Robertson over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Bob Brogden and family of Cromer spent the weekend with friends and relatives here. Born to Mr and Mrs Dan Desrochers of Glenboro a daughter Sherry Gay on Wednesday June 7 in the Glenboro hospital. Miss Doris Dowd of Vancouver holidaying for a month with her parents. Mr and Mrs Jas Dowd, Mr and Mrs Niels Aimbertsen and Margaret of Brandon spent a weekend with friends at Glenboro and Beldur.
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Phyllis Smith
Stan Oleson
Winnineg
Bob Dichy
Reg. Robertson
Dropmore
Man
Murray Robertson
Bob Brogden
Cromer
Dan Desrochers
Glenboro
Sherry Gay
Glenboro Hospital
Doris Dowd
Vancouver
Jas. Dowd
Niels Aimbertsen
Margaret of Brandon
Beldur
Tunisia Trains Skilled Workers for Self-Reliant Development
The 1957 professional formation tax funds multiple centers training youths in trades. The National Railroads Center, Shoe Making Center, Electro-Mechanical Center, Mason Helpers, and General Professional Center train about 60, 100, 80, and related numbers annually, with more centers under construction. Foreign assistance supports programs as Tunisia aims for self-reliance in technical professions.
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Republic of
Tunisia
National Railroads Center
Electro-Mechanical Center
Tunnisia
Fation
Tommy Common Wins Fans With Mail Brightening Show
Popular radio and TV singer Tommy Common receives over 1000 letters weekly, mostly from girls who praise his hair and voice. He hosts The Common Touch on CBC Trans-Canada network Tuesday afternoons.
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Tommy Common
Tommy
the Common Touch
CBC Trans-Canada
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Decoration Day
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Legion Hall
Bru Noes
Helgi Sveinson
Valerie
Bill Leason
St. Vital
H. S. Sveinson
Larry Dowd Fish Derby
Barker
Nipawin
Patricia
Gerald Dyck
Portage la Prairie
Glenboro Legion Hall
Red Cross
Pilot Mound
Crystal City
RLM
Louise
Game & Fish
T. Common
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