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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
1
Prize schedule for Class 21 and domestic pie and cake competitions outlines prize money, entries, and doubles if 48 exhibitors participate. Canada Packers Limited funds prizes with plastic containers and emphasizes judging criteria and rules for pies and cakes. Judges appointed by the society. decisions final.
Gordon and Nan Kenyon of Penticton announce the birth of twins Carla Maida and Kerry Lorne. Carla and Kerry were born on May 7 1960 with the family celebrating their new arrival on June 10.
The Woman's Association of Treesbank expresses sincere thanks to all who helped make the annual picnic successful. Special thanks go to all the umpires for their work.
Mrs. Lewis Cullen joined a Winnipeg visit and Verna Taylor bridal shower. The annual W.A. picnic at Wawanesa park drew over eight hundred attendees with multiple winners across School Softball, Men's Baseball, and Ladies Softball events. Oakland Braves won first in men's baseball, Glenboro teams placed in others, and Treesbank earned a second in ladies softball. Races concluded late afternoon with varied age participation.
Nadine, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen J Christie, was born May 31 1960 at Glenboro Hospital. Kathy Lynn, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Bednarz, arrived June 7 1960 at the same hospital.
The Kiwanis Amateur Contest set for June 29 is postponed to a later date. Reg C Rawlings, committee chairman, cited a tight community schedule and school term exams as reasons, adding the program will be held at a future date.
Three drivers charged with excessive speeding and Highway Traffic Act violations faced trial last Friday. Two were fined and required to pay court costs. the third had his license impounded in addition to fine and costs.
The Glenboro Farmers Union held its annual meeting on June 16 at the IOOF lodge room with light attendance due to spring farm work. Stewart D Hamilton was elected president for 1960 alongside Herman Davidson as vice-president and other officers. Six members attended the Brandon convention on June 17.
Glenboro prepares for a Sunday July 3 tournament with first games at 12:00 noon. Prizes total 125 dollars for first place, 75 for second, 25 for both third and fourth. First sixteen entries accepted, three diamonds in play. Senior ladies softball also planned with entries to Roy Wallis and Glen Witherspoon. Teams listed include Treherne Carman Glenboro A's Glenboro B's Mac Gregor Cypress River Riverside.
The Glenboro Decoration Day Service will be held Sunday June 26 at 2 15 p m at the cenotaph with Rev James Maxwell and Mr Gordon Taylor in charge The Glenboro Band will attend and a representative from the Army Prairies Command Winnipeg will be guest speaker The observance marks Glenboro s Twenty Seventh Decoration Day Service and invites all to join
Sunny Sunday featured the annual Sunday School picnic at Grand with about 170 attendees. The Glenboro Band highlighted the event with music and was commended for its efforts in re organizing the bands role in the community. The gathering raised $44 in support of parish activities.
Stockton reports the Ladies' Aid regular gathering at the United Church basement with Mesdemes T Russell and J Scott as cohosts. Nearby visits include the Sullivan family from Winnipeg and Mrs A Sutherland at Mather. Pearl Vane earned a General Proficiency Award in theory and practice at Windsor Ontario's Metropolitan General Hospital School of Nursing graduation.
Hilhorst Dairy will deliver homogenized milk and Bonny Brae branded products from Souris processed dairy to Glenboro homes this Friday. Health authorities prompted the change. only pasteurized milk and products will be sold after Village Council passes the by law. Raw milk sellers and farm folk selling to town residents must discontinue unless meeting provincial health requirements.
Mr and Mrs George Rutherford announce the engagement of their younger daughter Mary Dell to Robert Arthur Harrod of Brandon Manitoba The couple plan a July 16 wedding at 7 00 p m in Stockton Manitoba at the bride s home
Foot Of News reports Ontario weekly newspapers will be allowed to accept paid liquor and beer advertising starting September 1. Premier Frost announced on May 31 that the Ontario ethics code could form a basis for a national code if other provinces agree, challenging Manitoba’s long opposition to liquor ads. Manitoba weeklies urge a campaign before July to influence the interprovincial Banff meeting reviewing the national code.
A general meeting of Highway 28 Association is called for Friday evening at Carberry. Thomas C. Watterson, president, hopes for action to advance the north south Manitoba highway. Delegates dine at 6:30 before a discussion session with government figures including John Thompson, Thelma Forbes, Earl McKellar and A Harrison.
A list of successful candidates from the Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto examinations in Glenboro Manitoba. It lists grades VIII to I with honors and pass results for students including Kathleen Hyde Evelyn Young Evelyn Diehl Elaine Kleebaum Marnie Hall Janice Wilton Patricia Young Ril da Nairn Wendy Rutherford Jimmy Thornborough Jean Christie Carol Vane Darlene Diehl Marie Blaine Jo Anne Roper Glenn Young Patricia Diehl.
Montebello Quebec June 23 The Canadian Bankers Association president H W Thomson urged a fair distribution of scarce credit via Canada’s multi branch banks. He noted the money supply has been steady since 1958 and that loans reflect 86 percent to individuals and farmers. He warned against denying credit to large borrowers and said velocity of circulation has risen.
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