Local notices span visits, travel, and crib tournament
Lyall Park Place News runs short social notes from Red Lake to Winnipeg and Carberry detailing visits and trips. Residents Fred and Emma Thornborough, Ruth Lalonde, Olive Naismith join in, with congratulations for tie in Brandon Fair Crib Tournament and brief musings on Abraham Gesner and campfire safety for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Norcross
Red Lake
Ont
Fred
Emma Thornborough
Fred Thornborough
Winnipeg
Bill Bertrand
Margret Flynn
Paul
Debbie
Heather
Margret
Ingi Helgason
Emory Cooley
Rapid City
M.E. Cory
Myrtle Hutler
Cypress River
Ruth Lalonde
Olive Naismith
Carberry
Brandon
Canadian unity and oil industry origins recollected
A Canadian Unity Council column links the invention of kerosene by Gesner to Canada’s oil refining era. It recalls his Nova Scotia origins, his unmarked Halifax grave, and his influence as Centennial Commissioner John Fisher’s era. The piece tangentially notes fitness concepts and breakfast advice after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Gesner
Cornwallis
Nova Scotia
Maritimes
Museum of Natural History
Saint John
New Brunswick
John Fisher
The
Council For Canadian Unity
Conseil Pour l’ Unite Canadienne
Gesner
Edmonton
Calgary
Camp Hill
Halifax
Canada
Lamb's Livestock Exchange Price Listing with Beef Bouquet
Killarney Manitoba cattle and hog sale totals listed for 84 head cattle and hogs. Prices span various weights: steers 400-1050 lb at 78-98.25, heifers 400-1050 lb at 65-87.75, calves 135-150, bred and dry sows, boars, and weanlings. Beef Bouquet honors Ed Bergman for a 1175 lb Charolais steer at 78.75 bought by Canada Packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killarney
Manitoba
Ed Bergman
Canada Packers
Neighbourly highlights and town notes from Virden to Souris
Mr and Mrs Alex Paton of Virden marked their 70th wedding anniversary this month. Cartwright considers a badger statue as town symbol at a Chamber meeting. Killarney Collegiate burglary reported with undisclosed cash stolen. Souris hosted Grand Prix de Bike events and races for all ages. Souris pool cracks raise erosion concerns. Boissevain pool in good condition but deck and change houses threatened by subsidence. Visitors include Sister Marcella and two friends from Dunrea to Mrs Phyllis Field Cooper. Eva Wheeler Beryl Dack and Carla Hallberg from Winnipeg visited Mrs Etta McFadden. Mrs Joe Malanchak of Fisher Branch called on Mrs Bob Dowd. Mrs Garth Johnston Cypress River and Amy Hatherly Winnipeg renewed acquaintances in the Manor. Mrs Dick Dowd returned from Portage la Prairie after granddaughter Marnie Case graduation and visit with Mr McDougall formerly in the Manor. Two locals ailing, Mrs Sigrun Sigurdson hospitalized. Mrs Etta McFadden readmitted. Mr and Mrs Tommy McKnight of Brandon visited Mr Mel Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Paton
Virden
Tilston
Chamber of Commerce
Cartwright
Killarney
Souris
Marcella
Dunrea
Phyllis Field Cooper
Etta McFadden
Eva Wheeler
Beryl Dack
Carla Hallberg
Winnipeg
Joe Malanchak
Fisher Branch
Man
Bob Dowd
Garth Johnston
Cypress River
Amy Hatherly
Dick Dowd
Frank Case
Portage la Prairie
Urine Erase: New Carpet Stain and Odor Remover Kit
London Ontario firm Reidell Chemicals Limits introduces Urine Erase a kit that removes urine stains and odors from carpets and fabrics regardless of age. The product backed by a money back guarantee targets dog cat and human urine and stomach bile stains with six spot treatments per kit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ontario
Reidell Chemicals Limits
Glenn T. Reid
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Lyall Park Place News
Mrs
Laura Johnson
Sadie Witherspoon
Stewart
Beatrice Dodds
Alice Graham
Lamb’s Livestock Exchange
Boissevain
Glen Haven Manor
Etta Aitken
J.G. Hagey
Rodney Shewfelt
Dunlop
Howard Poole
Glenboro Pharmacy
Glenboro, Man
Province OF
Ken MacMaster
Glenboro
B.K. Johnson & Sons Implements Ltd
Family Shopping
Price
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