Going To Be Beat 70 Manitoba Celebrations
A patchwork of notes from towns like Petticoat Junction and McConnell covers local life. Mentions include former mayor Charlie Mundell, weed supervisor Don Kennedy, snow work by Tommy Thompson and Cash Kelly, curling scenes with Lorne Richardson and Stan Henry, and Manitoba 1970 celebrations with George Crighton training oxen. Also notes Edmonton’s record cold spell and a quip on vision from Dorothy Milne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Mundell
Petticoat Junction
Don Kennedy
Shoal Lake
Hamiota-Blanshard-Miniota
Tommy Thompson
Cash Kelly
Crandall
Strathclair
Stan Henry
Oak River
Stan
Jess Richardson
George Robertson
Bill McDougall
Buzz Smith
Cec Kid
Ern Wallace
Ken Fraser
Lorne Richardson
Clark Mathison
George Crighton
McConnell
Manitoba
George
Manitoba small-town notes and warm holiday reminiscences
Local items recall Jim English and granddaughter Michelle Scott enjoying Grandpa’s gravy. Victoria British Columbia becomes a winter hideaway for Mrs. Louise Andrew who notes heavy snow in Victoria. Souvenirs from Souris Manitoba share thoughts of the week from Gladwyn Scott and others. Community notes mention Pitlochry myths, birthdays, and legion curling event highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Linklater
Jim English
Michelle Scott
Jim
Michelle
Grandpa
Victoria B.C
Louise Andrew
Souris Manitoba
Gladwyn Scott
Souris Valley
Gladwyn
Hamiota-McConnell
Reggies Ramblings on City Life and Society
The writer riffs on Winnipeg transport woes predicting long walks to work within 25 years. He recalls past health effects of walking, jokes about subsidies for all citizens, and notes rising rude manners among youths. An observer at St Regis desk mentions the Canada Russia hockey result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. L’ami
Pitlochry
Manitoba
Hamiota
Jack Coombs
Scotland
Oak River
Brandon- Miniota
Bill Miller
Emily
Bill
National Grain Company
J.P
Miller
Pitlockrie
Alberta
Winnipeg
St. Regis
Yare
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota Echo
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Ont
Us.a
F. S. Venables
G. L. Scott
F.E.A
Calgary
Massey-Ferguson
Lorne
Kellee
Kerr Fraser
Arthur Allen
Arthur
Ed. Hudson
Fort Saskatchewan
Vern Rosenberger
Edmonton
Dorothy Milne
Marie Christina Cameron
Costa Rica
Cameron
Brandon
University of Manitoba College of Medicine
Winnipeg General, Grace and Salvation Army
Doris Evans
Souris
Wimp
AL Stevens
Jackass
George Harvey
Bobbie Burns
Harvey
Stella Kozyk
Hamiota Hospital
Legion
Holtzman
Bob Lumley
Elwin Curmains
Rod Parker
Cardale
Manitoba Curling Association
John Hume
Dan F. Sullivan
Decker
Aub Hume
Jack Caldwell
Tremayne Thompson
Lindsay
Ontario
Edinburgh
Bruce Lemon
Doak, Buckingham
Goliath
Toews
Smeltz & CO
R. M. B. Toews. L.L.B
Virden
Harry
Birtle Hotel
Strickland
Oaths General Insurance
Bill Chappell
Independent Breeders Association
Jon Klagenberg
Reggie
USA
Oarner
A. McColus
United Church of Canada
D. L. Holtzman
Pentecostal Assemblies of
Pastor R. V. Daum
Christ
Hamiota Beauty Shoppe
Drs. Hudson
Hames
Cashmore
Pratt
Perry
Prus
Ford
Bain
Rivers
Denwal Pharmacy
Rexall Super
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