They Travelled Far To Remember Millford Community Event
A large crowd gathered along Oak Creek near the Souris River at the Millford site to honor district pioneers. The program featured Cypress River Men's Glee Club, Glenboro combined choir, Kenton Community Band, and Glenboro Orchestra with over 60 platform guests from southern Manitoba municipalities receiving greetings from Lieutenant General Bowles and Brandon acting Mayor H H Nikkel.
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Oak Creek
Souris River
Millford
Cypress River Men's Glee Club
Glenboro
Kenton
Reeves
Manitoba
Richard S. Bowles
Brandon
H. H. Nikkel
Reception Held For Honoured Millford Guests
A Sunday reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Presunka Glenboro honored dignitaries including Lieutenant Governor R S Bowles and Mrs Bowles Dr H H Saunderson and Mrs Saunderson W McIntosh and Mrs McIntosh F W Evans and Mrs Evans A Arran and Mrs Arran Reeve M Wertz Mel McMullen and Mrs McMullen Vopni of Portage la Prairie helped organize the event The cairn on the hill was rededicated with remarks from Wm Dewart and Ruth Tobather A plaque message by Nellie L McClung honored Millford District pioneers and their sacrifices
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Millford
Frank Presunka
Glenboro
Manitoba
R. S. Bowles
Bowles
Maryann Bowles
L. E. Avery
H. H. Saunderson
University of Manitoba
Saunderson
W. McIntosh
Wm. Dewart
Ruth Tobather
Nellie McClung
Nellie L. McClung
Mrs Margaret Gray Seeks Souris-Lansdowne Seat
Margaret Gray a candidate for Souris Lansdowne is profiled discussing her background in Tarbolton Brandon and Hunter districts She lists education at Bradwardine Brandon Collegiate and Brandon Normal School her 20 years as Hunter district secretary treasurer and leadership in 4 H She is active in Kirkham's Bridge W I St Pauls United Church Brandon and UCW
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Margaret Gray
Social Credit
Souris-Lansdowne
Grigwold
Tarbolton
Bradwardine
Brandon Collegiate
Brandon Normal School
Lawrence Gray
Hunter District
Brandon
Hunter School
Margaret
Kirkham’s Bridge W. I
Birtle
St. Paul’s United Church
U.C W
Political Scene On The Move Amid Elections
Clans and groups mobilize as politicians dash between events across parties. Candidates court supporters and seek newspaper mentions while apologizing for omissions or delays in coverage.
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Ces Wahed
Obituary appearance for Russell Melville Torgerson
Russell Melville Torgerson died after months of illness, age 71, at his home Saturday evening June 4. Born May 28, 1925 in Saltcoats Saskatchewan he served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in World War II. He married Irma McCloy in 1950 and leaves wife Irma two sons Cal and Guy his mother three brothers and nine sisters with funeral services held at St Stephen's Anglican Church June 7. Interment followed at Gierboro cemetery with Legion rites.
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St. Stephen's Anglican Church
Russell Melville Torgerson
Arthur Allan
Jamieson
Gierboro
Legion
Russell Torgerson
Saltcoats
Sask
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
France
Germany
Irma McCloy
Glenboro
Irma
Cal
Guy
Arthur
New Westminster
B. C
Barton
Alberta
Wren
Brandon
Joyce
C. Nield
Olive
E. Thompson
Bredenburg
Maybelle
S Munro
Myrtle
F. Laluk
Shirley
Ernie Otto
Hilda
Steve Christie
Gwen
N. Olson
Calgary
Glenda
Art Zilkowski
Sheila Farrell
Branson
Conservatives to meet here on Friday
A Manitoba political note describes multiple candidates in three constituencies with battles among the Progressive Conservatives Liberals NDP and Social Credit. In Cypress Thelma Forbes and Duncan Campbell vie for party lines while Rock Lake features four-way races with Gardiner Einarson Sloane and Harms. Souris Lansdowne hosts Irene Bauman and Margaret Gray among others. Walter Weir will address a Glenboro Tory meeting in support of Earl McKellar seeking re election in Souris Lansdowne.
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Cypress
Thelma Forbes
Progressive Conservatives
Duncan Campbell
Liberals
Rock Lake
Ron Gardiner
Clearwater
Henry Einarson
Glenboro
Baldur
Mr. Sloane
NDP
Jake Harms
Mather
Social Credit
Souris - Lansdowne
Irene Bauman
Alberta
Brandon
Margaret Gray
Ernie Ellis
Wawa
Walter Weir
Earl McKellar
Souris Lansdowne
Earl
Liberal leaders rally students in Glenboro meeting
Molgat and Ernie Ellis led Liberal figures in Souris Lansdowne with a Manitoba Liberal parity agenda. They spoke after school to Glenboro students, and a Liberal meeting was planned for Wednesday evening with local supporters in the town.
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Lenboro
Gil Molgat
Manitoba
Ernie Ellis
Souris Lansdowne
Ed Gheero
Glenboro
Oleson Couple Celebrates 26th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs T E Oleson observed their 26th wedding anniversary with an open house reception at their home. Many friends and relatives called to wish them happiness. The event also marked the 8th anniversary for Mr and Mrs Herman Arason.
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T. E. Oleson
Herman Arason
Gienboro Legion Auxiliary Bake Sale Set for June 18
The Gienboro Legion Auxiliary hosts a bake sale on June 18 at 3pm in Anderson's Garage in Gienboro. Proceeds support local veterans activities and community programs.
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Gienboro
Father's Day Cold Plate Dinner at Ghobero Club
Reg and Beth Budd host a Father's Day dinner at Ghobero Golf and Country Club on Sunday June 19 from 5 to 8 pm serving ham and turkey cold plate dinners.
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Ghobero Golf and Country Club
Reg
Beth Budd
Park Vision Takes Shape Across the Post Office
A local note describes future park development across from the Post Office with plans for a beauty spot. Volunteers cut grass this week and plantings of ash and elm trees progress, thanks to Dunc McKay and Ray Smith for their efforts.
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Dunc McKay
Ray Smith
Ontario Visitor Weekend With Notable Guests
Ontario hosted a weekend gathering featuring guests with diverse roots. Mr and Mrs Mei from Winnipeg attended alongside Mrs W Betz and their children Mark and Michele. Dr Donald Barker from Stockton California also visited with the Barker and Betz families.
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Ontario
Mrs. Mei
W. Betz
Mark and
Michele
Winnipeg
Donald Barker
Stockton, California
Mrs. E. Barker
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Portage la Prairie
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Lynn Anderson
Kimberley Lynn
Olds
Anderson
Joe Gaffney
Lloyd Kilmury
Carol
Gaffney
Treesbank School
Wawanesa
Linda Vane
Mervyn. Robinson
Karen Michelie
Bert Clark
Glenboro Hospital
A. Howard
B. Donaldson
Dianne
Betty Ann Clark
Centennial Committee
Sundell Bros
Maida Criddle
Margelyn Criddle
Sidney
Harry
Souris-Lansdowne Social Vane
Credit Auxiliary
Legion Decoration Day
Soustin
Molgat
MR. and
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Morris
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Stampede
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