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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
7
Weather was dry and hot yet rain fell near the river as a cyclonic storm hit Spruce Woods near Pleasant Point uprooting trees. Voter list revision removed 61 names and added 18. A Bible Class banquet ended a five month contest on Geo Thair’s lawn with Olive Gowanlock and Beatrice Caruthers captains.
Fifty years ago Dr. J. W. Cartmell and Mrs. Cartmell camped by the river while he kept up medical work. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith moved to Jane's Lake for the summer. Glenboro ball team won Baldur tournament money with Whit Meredith aiding former Brandon teammates. Margaret Lenore Mason of Rathwell wed Gordon S. Gowanlock of Glenboro at Rathwell United Church Manse.
Forty years ago in 1932 a Portage la Prairie family picnic gathered 91 Carrothers relatives honoring Hugh Carrothers who was 91 years young. The event brought together extended family members for a memorable reunion.
Thirty years ago in 1942 sugar rationing took effect on July 1 with each coupon valid for one pound and renewed every two weeks. Mid West Produce Co operates an egg station in Leo Johnson's Store with Miss Laura Green as manager. Eggs were 25 cents a dozen. W H Neville of the Royal Bank and family left for holidays in Kenora. Pete Siemens of Saskatoon visited with his mother.
Twenty years ago in 1952 a unique baptism united three generations to baptize Sandra Marlene Stewart daughter of Rev Ross Stewart and Mrs Stewart of Glenboro United Church The Glenboro Seed Growers spent an interesting day at Portage la Prairie with members sharing experiences and discussions about farming practices.
Technical NEIL RICHMOND announces choice of service from American Breeders Ontario and B C with all proven sires and any other Government approved sires. Contact Ph. 743-2254 Cypress River.
Ten years ago in 1962 a Decoration Day service was held at the cenotaph with Rev. Gordon Taylor as guest speaker and Rev. Markowski assisting. Percy Shepherd and Herman Arnson also spoke with Ben Johnson sounding Last Post. The Fairvalley district honored Mrs John Steel with an electric clock before her move to Glenboro. Emmanuel Anglican Church in Holland hosted the wedding of Carol Lucretia Zachary and Dr Kenneth Roy McKenzie. Children were born to Mr and Mrs John Dalgleish, Mr and Mrs Walter Lew, and Mr and Mrs John Sigmar.
Pilot Pet Food Supplies in Pilot Mound Manitoba offers seven day a week removal of fresh dead and disabled animals. Call 825-2744 for prompt service. Marlatt Bros Proprietors.
The Ladies Golf draw lists participants including R. Anderson D. Ehnes B. Graham E. Hamilton M. Jackson G. Johnson M. Mc Intyre M. Longmire L. Wallis F. Stevens J. Wallis C. Cullen B Frederickson E Gaetz V Northmore J Jackson E Johnson G Malyon B Jemson R Patterson M Wood A Witherspoon M Cline M Davidson M Greer and A Jones S Johnson M McKay P Martin N Reekie and E Jamieson for a Wednesday July 5 1972 event.
The Johnsons reported to the RCMP that a double stainless steel kitchen sink was stolen from the vacant Elmer Johnson farm house. The taps remained, raising questions if thieves will return for them.
Pennycook Electric offers wiring and electrical appliances for home and farm use in Glenboro Manitoba. Specializing in Moffat ranges the shop provides electrical services and product sales to customers in the area.
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