Curry Family Hold Reunion in Kenton Memorial Hall
The Curry descendants gathered July 7 at Kenton Memorial Hall for a family reunion attended by nearly 100 relatives. A farmstead tour, speeches, a hospital gift, and a commemorative replica of the Curry house marked the event with members from Manitoba and Alberta towns including Edmonton Calgary Winnipeg Brandon Minnedosa and Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
J. Lorne Curry
Christopher Curry
Kenton Memorial Hall
Bob Ingram
Curry
Cockbill
Virden
Lorne Curry
Bert Curry
Edmonton
Calgary
Red Deer
Fort Saskatchewan
Alberta
Cattberry
Manitou
Virden Brandon
the Pas
Dauphin
Winnipeg
Swan River
Miniota
Fisher Branch
Teulon
Langruth
Minnedosa
Oakville
Manitoba
Sulphur soil tests now optional for Manitoba farmers
Mani toba farmers must request and pay for sulphur testing as the University of Manitoba soil analysis lab will no longer test sulphur routine ly. A sulphur-only test costs 4 per field with 3 extra when added to a regular analysis. The lab stresses sampling 0 6 inch and 6 24 inch depths for accuracy and notes tests advised for rape seed and legumes on well drained soils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Peter Fehr
University of Manitoba
Fehr
University
Full Centennial RCMP Review Tours Manitoba Citywide
The 100th RCMP anniversary is marked by a Canada wide tour opening in Sherbrooke on May 11. The Winnipeg stop retells RCMP history with 175 members in a two hour program featuring the Musical Ride and a full cast including a choral group, eight horse jumping team, mounted arms drill and service dogs. Separate appearances occur in Brandon Quampson Flin Flon Swan River Killarney and Emerson, with Winnipeg hosting the complete review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCMP
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Force
NWMP
Brandon
Quampson
Flin Flon
Swan River
Killarney
Emerson
Hamiota School Band Travels to Flin Flon for Festival Tour
Early Friday the Hamiota School Band with chaperones and majorettes boarded buses for Flin Flon. They joined the Flin Flon Pipe Band for the Canoe Derby and performed for crowds at Baker's Narrows Witney Forum and Phantom Lake. The group hosted concerts, enjoyed Windsor events, and returned home after a long journey with thanks to chaperones drivers and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Flin Flon
Baker’s Narrows
Witney Forum
Elin Flon
Manitoba
Phantom Lake
Shower Held for Velda Braun Bride Elect
A Kenton sponsored shower by the Women's Institute was held at Kenton United Church lower hall on Saturday July 14 for Velda Braun bride elect of July 28. Guests included her mother Mrs C Braun and Mrs R Espey of Oak River mother of the groom elect along with Mrs Leo Jack and Betty Lou Braun. Sally Lawlor read the address to Velda as gifts were offered by the bride and helpers. Velda thanked guests and invited them to visit her new Winnipeg home. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Women’s Institute of
Kenton United Church Lower Hall
Velda Braun
C. Braun
R. Espey
Oak River
Leo Jack
Betty Lou Braun
Velda’s
Oak Lake
Sally Lawlor
Velda
Winnipeg
Virden Bowlers Visit Hamiota for Day of Games
Nineteen Virden Bowling Club members toured Hamiota Bowling Club on July 11. One game on seven greens preceded a luncheon and social hour in the Community Room. An evening game followed with cold drinks and a light lunch. Virden bowlers thanked host club for a very enjoyable afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Virden Bowling Club
Hamiota Bowling Club
Virden
Cardale Sports Day Highlights Local Team Wins
Cardale-Sports Day on Monday July 9 featured 32 teams across divisions. Senior Ball results list Hamiota Gr andview Brandon Riverdale. Midgets Neepawa Cardale Virden Binscarth. Bantam Hamiota Nee pawa Newdale Minnedosa. Beaver Oak River Nee pawa Cardale Minnedosa. Horseshoes singles Allen Wiltsey doubles Gordon Cowan and Wiltsey. John Paddock's ponies delighted children. Mosquito Rossendale Cardale Newdale Hamiota. Men’s Fastball Clanwilliam Oakner. Ladies Fast Ball Oak River Rapid City. Girls Fast Ball Oak River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardale
Hamiota
Grandview
Brandon
Riverdale
Neepawa
Virden
Binscarth
Bantam
Newdale
Minnedosa Beaver
Oak River
Minnedo
Mosquito
Rossendale
Clanwilliam
Oakner
Rapid City
Park Residence News Holiday at Shoal Lake Cabin
Mr and Mrs W Delbridge left Sunday for a holiday with headquarters at the cabin at Shoal Lake. Visitors dropped by including Mr and Mrs Peter Burr and family of Cran Brook BC who called on Mr John Gunson. Also seen were Mr and Mrs T Kirk of Toronto and Mr and Mrs A Cuntis of Birtle visiting Mrs Bardwell. Nearby homes welcomed Mrs D Beaton of Elphinstone and Mr and Mrs D Fatloon of Foxwarrem along with the Gardham family and friends from Arrow River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. Delbridge
Shoal Lake
Peter Burr
Cran Brook, B.C
Cal
Gardham
D. Beaton
Elphinstone
D. Fatloon
Foxwarrem
G. Gardham
Elaine
Mr. H. Gardham
Marylyn
Lorie
Frank
Rodney
Arrow River
Senior Citizens Aid Program Report Highlights Community Work
In the first 10 days Opportunities for Youth Program for Senior Citizens completed several tasks including cutting 30 lawns, 10 hedges, 8 gardens weeded, 40 windows washed, 5 houses cleaned, 20 walls washed, 10 transportation runs, 12 sheds painted, plus additional jobs like washing cars and tidying sheds.
Retiring Oak River Teacher Honored at Tea
Mrs. Mary Howell, longtime English teacher at Oak River Junior High, was feted at a come and go tea before her retirement. She led pupils to stage an annual drama night and Christmas concert. The student council arranged the event in the auditorium. about one hundred guests signed the register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Mary Howell
Lawn Party Honors 40th Wedding Anniversary at Man sell Home
A lawn party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M E Mansell celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Attending were four daughters and families from Winnipeg and Hamiota, plus relatives from Brandon and other Manitoba towns. The event was catered by two imported chefs Bob Gradwell from Redecliff Alberta and Don Brown from Trenton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M E Mansell
John Mamnwell
Fonsnench Seed Fon Dase Ee de Ons
Norville Mansell
Shelley
Winnipeg
Fred Mansell
Gypsonville
Arden Mansell
Rose McBain
A. J. McBain
Liz Gradwell
Hamiota
G. Bilton
Pue Uredwreig
Q ‘Si Pue “IV Stacey
Brandon
A. Pizzey
Bob Gradwell
Redecliff
Alberta
Don Brown
Trenton
Ontario
Mansell Tops in Sr Tournament Championship Flight
Arden Mansell of Hamiota won the senior tournament championship flight with a 70 score. Frank Gerrard of Strathclair placed second with 72, while A Sutherland of Hamiota took third at 72. In first flight competition H Mervin of Strathelair led with 77, Max Parker of Virden was second at 78, and Bob Pritchard of Rossburn was third at 79. Jim Andrew of Rossburn led the second flight with 88, E Leeson of Strathclair was second at 90, and Carl Munson of Strathclair was third at 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden Mansell
Hamiota
Frank Gerrard
Strathclair
A. Sutherland
H. Mervin
Strathelair
Max Parker
Virden
Bob Pritchard
Rossburn
Jim Andrew
E. Leeson
Harding W I Hosts Shower for Myrna Bell Bride Elect
A July 10 shower at Harding Community Centre honored Myrna Bell of Winnipeg the July 14 wedding. Guests included Mrs M Bell and Mrs Annie Bell with Brandon relatives. gifts arrived by wagon pulled by Garnet Bell in MP attire. Myrna thanked guests and invited visits at her Winnipeg home. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Harding W.I
Myrna Bell
Harding Community Centre
M. Bell
Annie Bell
Ivy McTaggart
Brandon
Floyd Miller
Carol Ann Bell
Lynn Shaw
Winnipeg
Garnet Bell
Myung
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Lily Lyttle
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Curry
Fam
Ernie Obirek
S. Gould
John
Tom Baron
R. M. of
By Keith Russell
Russell
Constable Johns
Ride
Murray Johns
Taylor
Campbell
Mathison
Coupe
Pedlow
Knight
al Stevens
Red Sox
Cardale Sports
Allen Wiltsey
Gordon Cowan
John Paddock’s
John Gunson
Mansell
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