17 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
1
The weather shock halted a Glenboro hockey game Tuesday night forcing a postponement. The two game total goal series will shift with the next game set for Stonewall and the first game moving to Glenboro this Thursday. The winner will be Manitoba Juvenile B champion.
The rural canvass will commence as soon as roads are travelable. The heavy fall added to the effort, and officials urge a generous, ongoing spirit of mercy.
The Ca mnodian Red Cross principal committee will lead a town and country canvass for funds in the annual Red Cross campaign. The Ladies' Legion Auxiliary members will assist in organizing and promoting the drive.
The Glenboro area holds a weekly Monday night figure skating lesson for young girls. Mothers churn costume work while Kiwanis volunteers add features to a Saturday arena show with no competitions or judging.
At the Glenboro Film Council meeting H Curll was named treasurer and Neilsen with Gaber became custodians. Film Night will be held monthly for three months starting March 22 at 8 p.m. in the Glenboro Rink Club Room. Topics cover Denmark cooperation moved, new Canadians, pottery making, and Canadian troops in Germany. A silver collection will be taken.
The Explorers and CGIT groups plan an Affiliation Service with the WMS on Tuesday March 22 at 7:30 am in United Church parlors. Mrs Grace Smith will speak on India. Mothers Explorers WMS and others invited. Also reports of graduates Unn Outhwaite and attendance at Winnipeg hospital for Ellis Sigurdson. Jack Rutherford visiting Saskatoon Biggar. Mervyn Toe named banking inspector and will move to Winnipeg April 1. Cold winter with heavy snow and no thaw.
A St Patrick's Tea and Sale of home cooking will be held in the United Church parlors on Saturday March 19 from 3 to 5 pm. The event is sponsored by the choirs of the United Church.
St. Stephen's Glenboro holds Evensong at 7 pm with a Lenten discussion after the service. St. John Stockton offers Evensong at 2 30 pm with a Vestry Meeting following the service.
A short song service of old time hymns will form part of every worship service, adding a traditional musical element to the evening.
Glenboro Kiwanis heard social worker Lloyd Metcalfe of Portage la Prairie speak at the club’s Friday luncheon at the Glenboro Hotel. A car shelter ad offers garage space for rent starting April 1, with a contact phone.
Ellis Sigurdson thanks kind friends and relatives for cards letters gifts and visits during hospital stay at Winnipeg General Hospital.
In loving memory of our mother Jane Connon who died March 17 1953. A golden chain binds remembrance though death tries to part us. The years erase many things but not the memory of happy days together. Ever remembered by husband, children and grandchildren.
Cypress River donors contribute to a Red Cross fund totaling 159 dollars with canvassers Stacey Anderson Johnston and Anderson accepting contributions through March 31. Community notes report guests at Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg for Grand Lodge sessions, curling prizes to be awarded March 16, and several social visits and health well wishes.
Birth announcements from Stork Club Hospital list Karen Ann born March 6 to Eddie Fratterman and wife of Glenboro. a son to William McKenzie March 8. a son Robert Melvin to Melvin Marsh March 12, joining siblings Carol Lynne and Gat.
Ferryman sought to operate the Stockton Ferry during open water with continuous service. Must be able to row a wat. Ferries have engine and cables. Wages set at 90 dollars per month plus non resident fees and use of a two roomed house. Apply to Clerk, Municipality of South Cypress, Glenboro, Manitoba.
Mr and Mrs Arthur S Kinsley announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Ruth to Robert Arthur McGowan son of Mrs Christine McGowan of Warwick Apartments Winnipeg The wedding is set for five o clock on Saturday April 2 in the Cypress River United Church Cypress River Man
Mrs Adams expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for letters cards and gifts received during a stay as a patient at General Hospital Winnipeg.
Mr and Mrs Don Barber of Brandon visited the Moon home over the weekend. Mrs A J Patterson and Mrs J McKibbon of Wawanesa spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Wes Brown. Una Outhwaite won Sewing Award at Brandon Agricultural and Homemaking closing exercises. Christie in Glenboro Hospital receives best wishes for speedy recovery. St Johns Guild met this week with quilting and plans for a spring bazaar. Bonspiel results announced: Grand Challenge Harvey Hamilton Harry Leader Frank Malyon Bert Coates. Second Event Jack Thompson Jack Sullivan K Turnbull A Patterson. Third Event G Sampson S Oleson N Lambertsen A Frederickson.
On Tuesday and Wednesday March 22 and 23 the French Line stars Jane Russell Gilbert Rowland in a tech heavy adult musical comedy. The shown change from This Is My Love is noted in the schedule.
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