Do You Remember When Sixty Years Ago
A reminiscence from 1908 notes Rev R A Swyers being re engaged as pastor of the Methodist church Holland Rathwell win baseball league games over Glenboro with growing Glenboro team strength. The Agricultural society offered over 1000 in prizes at the fair. The Stockton Tennis Club won league matches over Glenboro played at Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Swyers
Methodist
Holland and Rathwell
Glenboro
Agricultural Society
Stockton Tennis Club
Stockton
First Annual Plowing Match Winners Named
A Glenboro linkage item reports the 1st annual plowing match of the agricultural society concluding with winners in multiple classes. Gang plow honors went to Thomas Carrol Stockton first Geo Carnegie Cypress River second Joseph Budd third John Witherspoon fourth. In walking plow, J Malcolm Cypress River won with Rutherford Stockton second and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lambertsen
Winnipeg
Glenboro
Free Press
The
Agricultural Society
Gang
John Witherspoon
J. Malcolm
Cypress River
R. Rutherford
Stockton
T. Cole
Tom Jewsbury
McCloy Golden Wedding Anniversary Acknowledged
40 Years Ago 1928 Mr and Mrs Dan McCloy celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Geo Garrett leaving the teaching staff was honored by his brother. Mamson plans were made to present the pageant Robin Hood at the Roost at Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McCloy
Geo Garrett
Local notices recount 1938 community moves and school hires
Eight decades past report notes Angus McAuley leaving for Morden as relief station agent and Russell Cline taking a Virden creamery post. Glenwood Oddfellows and Rebekahs lead a church parade while teaching staff for 1938 39 includes N A McIntyre as principal and several assigned grades with named teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McAuley
Morden
Russell Cline
Virden Creamery
Glenboro Oddfellows and Rebekahs
Glenwawa
United Church
N. A. McIntyre
Ass’t
Helen Swyers
Carberry
C. A. Durn
Dr Helgason Leaves Glenboro After 13 Years Of Practice
Ten years ago in 1958 Dr R E Helgason prepared to move from Glenboro to Vancouver for further study and continued practice. He received gifts from communities he served and had many friends from his 13 years in Glenboro. A large turnout attended Glenboro’s Decoration Day service led by a Shilo Military Band. June weddings included Jean Mae Sholdice with Sidney Murray Jones, Helen Pearl Knight with Lloyd Dowd, and Donna Elvene Baldwin with Herman Arason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Helgason
Glenboro
Vancouver
Shilo
Jean Mae Sholdice
Sidney Murray Jones
Helen Pearl Knight
Lioyd Dowd
Donna Elvene Baldwin
Herman Arason
Walk for Mose Appreciation at Glenboro Elementary
A grateful note thanks the Glenboro Elementary School students for a successful Walk for Mose held on Saturday June 22 with praise for the teachers' efforts and cooperation from the Kiwanis Club of Glenboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenboro
Mose
United Church Ladies Auxiliary Tea Draws Large Attendance
A very large turnout at the United Church Parlors on June 5 supported a successful Ladies Auxiliary Tea with proceeds over 185 dollars. Nearby visits included Miss Janet Bussey and Mr Bill Bussey of Alexander with relatives, and many local families hosting and visiting during the weekend. The Plaetinck Fredette wedding in St Boniface drew guests including Omer Claeys and James Graham with reception attendees Roy Claeys Cliff Conley Alvin Cassick and Doug Cullen. Vacation School will be held in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Ladies Auxiliary
United Church
Janet
Bill Bussey
Alexander
David Cullen
Brenda
Donald Bussey
Wm. Bussey
Marcel Timmerman
Treherne
Jim Rolfe
Preston Turnbull
Fort Erie
Ontario
Geo Rutherford
R.O. Brown
Gerald Rutherford
Stonewall
St. Boniface
Omer Claeys
James Graham
Justine van den Bussche
Roy Claeys
Cliff Conley
Alvin Cassick
Doug Cullen
Stockton Afternoon Events July 8 12
The record notes gatherings in Stockton afternoons from July 8 to 12. Mrs. R. Vane and the Oriole girls spent days with the Frank Pennycook family at Ebor. Joy Leader of Glenboro visited Beverly Kaye Vane for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
R. Vane
Oriole
Frank Pennycook
Ebor
Joy Leader
Glenboro
Beverly Kaye Vane
Central Hospital Guild meets at Souris with purchases planned
On June 18 eleven members of the Central Hospital Guild gathered in Hol land with Mrs Sveinson presiding. Reports from the treasurer sewing and buying committees noted sold drapes a new crib and linens ordered. A brown leather easy chair for the TV room was approved. Next meeting is September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Sayers
Souris
Holland
Central Hospital Guild
Sandhills
C. Leslie and
D. Erickson
Rebekahs
Mrs Scott Visits Winnipeg With Family Friends
Mrs A Scott visits Winnipeg with her son Jack and family including a new daughter. Mr and Mrs Laurence Pearson and friends from Nut Mountain Saskatchewan visited with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Campbell and boys recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Scott
Winnipeg
Jack
Laurence Pearson
Nut Mountain
Sask
Lloyd Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newton’s Electric
Glenboro Golf Club
A. B. Stewart
Kiwanis Club of
Stockton News
Manitoba
Brandon
George
Ceredon
Ted Kemar
Reg Gibson
Jack Paget
Len Andree
Melodie Renville
Ray St. Germain
Marlene Jackson
Mammoth
Scene Center
Gaiety Theatre
Clint Eastwood
Fitzwilly
Dick van Dyke
Barbara Feldon
Elvis Presley
Shelley Fabares
James Coburn
Margaret Blue
Wallis Agencies Ltd
Barker” Hall Insurance
the Legion Hall Mass - Sun
ST. Stephen’s Anglican Church
Rev
L. E. Daley
Holland Or
Glenboro United Church
Argyle Lutheran Parish
Otto Olson
Bru Baldur
A.m
Glenboro and
Cypress River and Holland United Church
M. L. Wray
Rita de Pape
Crescent
McGavin
Duncan McKay
Ferlin Husky
Skeeter Davis
Sons of
Katie Elder
John Wayne
Dean Martin
Elliott’s
Man
Oxfords
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