Southwest Stays Tory Stewart Wins Marquette Seat
Stewart secured 3 661 votes to finish third with 12 840 total. Clement trailed with 9 018. Donavan 591 in Marquette. Voter turnout exceeded 82 percent as Trudeau era politics failed to shift Western Manitoba. Stewart led early and pulled away after polls closed, defeating Roe Clement and cementing Conservative strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Marquette
Walter Donovan
Elphinstone
Cement
Manitoba
NDP
Mike Antonation
Shoal Lake
Clement
Linda Mundell Honored At June Miscellaneous Shower
A miscellaneous shower for bride elect Linda Mundell was held in McConnell Hall on June 17 at 8 00 p m. Corsages adorned guests and Linda progressed to the front with escorts. Eleanor Thompson and Cameron McConnell staged a wagon of gifts as the luncheon was served by the North Group with Bev McConnell overseeing the guest book. About 65 ladies attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell Hall
Linda Mundell
Linda
Bonnie Hyndman
Mundell
E. Hyndman
C. Mathison
B. Paterson
Eleanor Thompson
Cameron McConnell
North Group
Bev McConnell
W I Meet McCONNELL Gathering at Pangman Home
Seven members and five visitors gathered June 18 at Mrs Dot Pangman’s home for a WI meeting. The group reviewed the WI Creed minutes and treasurer’s report, heard district convention notes, and planned Fat Stock Show Booth refreshments. A raffle was won by Mrs Hazel McDougall and lunch followed adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel McDougall
Phyllis McConnell
Dot Pangman
Mabel Wright
Reunion Brings Baldwin Family Back Together After 26 Years
At the Baldwin home in Cardale Moon Mrs Ethel Baldwin’s five children and spouses from Blackfoot Winnipeg Saskatoon Provo and other relatives gathered for a Sunday reunion on June 23 1968. They enjoyed dinner photos and shared family news before parting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Baldwin
Cardale
Moon
Ethel Baldwin
Hamiota
H. L
Ethel) Clement
Linda Lou
Blackfoot
Idaho
Eleanor
Raymond
Alfred
Doris) Youngs
Gail
Winnipeg
Carole) Stevens
Scott
Michael
Michelle
Provo
Utah
Arthur Baldwin
Saskatoon
Sask
Fred
Elsie) Petty
Wayne
Color and Noise To Launch 1968 Manitoba Exhibition
The 1968 Manitoba Exhibition opens Monday morning July 1 with a two hour Travel ler's Parade featuring 24 floats 20 bands four from the US three majorette corps and many entries. Rex Allen stars in Rodeo of Champions and Regina Lion's Junior A Band is honored. The parade forms at 10:30 am with main units at 11:00 am and travels from exhibition grounds to Victoria Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon
Rosser
Associated
United Canadian Travellers
Rex Allen
Traveller's Association
Regina Lion
Homuths Celebrate 62nd Anniversary in Victoria
Mrs Rose Alice Homuth born 1885 in a Deloraine sod shanty and married Ezra Blake Homuth in 1906. The couple, long associated with Deloraine and later Victoria, B C, mark their 62nd wedding anniversary with a life in art skating and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Homuth
Victoria
B.C
Hamiota
Man
Homuth
Rose Alice Steedeman
David Steedeman
Deloraine
Howard Bailey
Grave School
Hamiota Rises to Third With Win Streak
Hamiota climbs from fifth to third after three wins last week. They beat Virden 7 4 at Brandon and Riverside, led by Mel Smith with three consecutive doubles and solid hitting from John Wright and Lynn Caldwell. Riverside, previously first, dropped to fourth after losses to Hamiota and St Lazare, while Souris and St Lazare held top spots as the half schedule nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Virden
Brandon
Riverside
Souris
Dauphin
St. Lazare
Lazare
Denbow
Community honors H Alexander family at church farewell
On Saturday evening the church basement hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Alexander and family. Reg and Murray Madsen and their new brides received a community cash gift. Gifts were exchanged, a skit entertained, lunch followed, and Mrs Reg Madsen joined the Griswold district residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Alexander
Reg
Murray Madsen
Reg Madsen
Murray
Griswold
Ladies Honor Mrs. H. Alexander and Mrs. Strachan
An afternoon tea at Mrs. Ray Lints’s home honored Mrs. Hugh Alexander who is moving to British Columbia and Mrs. J. Strachan headed overseas on holiday. Moureen Milne received a token of appreciation for teaching at Decker school. Gifts were given by Mrs. B. Knight and Mrs. Hatton. Committee members included Donna Lints Myrtle Knight Marion Hunter Ellen Rosenberger and Florence Strachan. About 30 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lints
Hugh Alexander
B.C
J. Strachan
Maureen Milne
Decker School
B. Knight
Alexander
Hatton
Strac
Wild Animal Show Feature at 1968 Manitoba Exhibition
A 90 minute Movieland Wild Animal Show highlighted by Bobby Holter and his tiger G T features at the Brandon Manitoba Exhibition July 1 2 and 3. The act includes a tiger attack exhibition without weapons plus racing ostriches camels chimps hippo elephants cheetahs and hybrid animals The afternoon performances begin at 2 30 p m with tickets sold only at the grandstand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Holter
Manitoba
Brandon
Bobby Holter
Bobby
G. T
G.T
Holters
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Church
W.I. Work
Ezra Blake Homuth
Mr. Homuth
Wingham
Ontario
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Masonic Lodge
Red Sox
Cloverleafs
Ellis Wood
Thompson
Ellis Woods
Neil Geekie
Hodgson
Wilson
Mort Wright
Norm Jack
Don Feldner
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Bob Brooks
Elgin Knight
George Davis
Ladies
Sussex Drive
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