Easter Week Social Across Macdonald District
Local residents and guests from Calgary Winnipeg Weyburn Spruce Grove Edmonton and Texas gathered in Macdonald and Portage area households over Easter. Families including Glennies Ferrises Thomss and Moffatts hosted relatives while others traveled for birthdays and hospital visits. Notables include hockey player Harvey Davidson earning a gold medal at a Killarney tournament and connections to the Flying Farmers convention in Red Deer.
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E Glennie
Bruce
Janis
John
Calgary
M. Burton
Harvey Davidson
Portage ‘Terrier
Killarney
Alberta
Norman Webb
Edmonton
Longburn
N. H. Shaw
Ron Brown
Carman
David Tricker
Linda
East Grinstead
Sussex
Kermit James
Penny James
Winnipeg
Robert Adrain
Texas
Alex ‘Talbot
Windsor Park
Glen Adrain
Fred Jackson
Douglas Johnson
Marnie
Brandon
R. Adrain
Les Irvine
Westbourne
Oakville News Highlights and Community Notes
Obituary for Mrs. E A Thompson marks a sad loss for Oakville. Mrs. Lois Lowden visits Alberta relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Gibb return from British Columbia. Anniversary greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Cousins and Mr. and Mrs. Morrow on April 4. Tyro Boys hobby show and bazaar set for April 11 at United Church basement to raise funds for uniforms and camping. Get well wishes to Aggie, Thomas, Hattie Ross, Jim Campbell and others in hospital. 4-H Spring Tea features crafts and tea service with floral centerpieces and demonstrations. Rotary Talent Night raises funds for a new kitchen. Jean Fust wins Yamaha Talent Award. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morrow celebrate 58th wedding anniversary on April 4.
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Mary
Doge
E.A. Thompson
Lois Lowden
Estevan Sask
W.E. Gibb
British Columbia
Epp
Quapp
Alberta
R.A. Cousins
Victoria
B.C
R. A. Cousins
Fred Morrow
Tyro Boys
United Church
Aggie
Thomas
Hattie Ross
Jim Campbell
Irene Larcombe
Shirley Fust
Haide
Edna Palas
Wilma Hinker
Fust
Alf Strachan
Car~man
Strachan
Grace Tully
Colleen Wilson
Roberta Miller
Estelle Dufresne
Rotary
Oakville
CFRY
Jean Fust
Yamaha
Jean
Doreen Tyler
Highest priced bull tops Brandon Bull Sale for Bob Kerr
Congratulations to Bob Kerr for selling the top priced bull at the Brandon Bull Sale. His growthy long meaty high quality bull met buyer requirements, with attention to weight per day of age and feed performance. The Douglas Bull Test Station sale begins at noon on April 28, inviting buyers to inspect bulls and records.
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Bob Kerr
Brandon
Bob
Douglas Bull
Douglas
Easter Visits and Family News in Portage District
Debbie and Deanna Kittner of Winnipeg visited relatives here during Easter and were met by their father in Portage. Robb family attended doctors appointments for ill sons Keith and Ken. Marjorie Minton and sons visited Portage relatives. John and David Hawkins from Nova Scotia visited their aunt and uncle A Dickson. David on submarine duty and on compassionate leave for a critically ill father in Manitou hospital. Archie Bergson’s 50th anniversary celebrated with eight children present. Jule Kjartanson and Winnipeg relatives attended the anniversary. Jack Robb and family joined. Farmers did bulldozing to clear bush for pasture land.
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Debbie
Deanna Kittner
Ted Kittner
Winnipeg
John Robb
Portage
Robb
Keith
Ken
Marjorie Minton
Kelly
Bruce
John Hawkins
Manitou
David
Lower Sackville
Nova Scotia
A. Dickson
Navy
Charlie
Carole Lee Robb
Dawn Robb
Plywood Palace
Archie Bergsons
Jule Kjartanson
Indaw
Roy Jackett
Jack Robb
Wm. Robb
Calverleys and Friends Visit Edmonton and Area
Poplar Point residents hosted and visited kin across Manitoba and Alberta during Easter and holidays. The April 4H meeting featured speeches by Sylvia Slate Dawn Warburton and Lannon Dickenson, with Dawsn winning the trophy. Plans for the club achievement night on April 29 include a handwork display and a program starting at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Luhowy
Winnipeg
Sylvia Slate
Dawn Warburton
Lannon Dickenson
Daws Wn
H. Gabriel
D. Hansen
Smoke Signal early warning fire alarm promises peace of mind
Buy Smoke Signal for round the clock protection and life saving early warning. It detects smoke with a radioactive sensor, warns with an 85 decibel shriek, and remains sensitive to real danger while ignoring a room full of smokers.
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Macdonald News
Heather
Brian Corbett
Roy Ferris
X. Renards
Portage General Hospital
Richards
Portage Hospital
E. Glennie
Robert
Judy Glennie
Craig
H. Moseyton
Jennifer
Jill Moffatt
Weyburn, Sask
Oakville News
Chiponski
Tony Chiponski
Barney Johnson
Chipowski
Mike Chipowski
Guthrie Paterson
Mike Maksemytz
Johnson
Les Muir
Johnny Owens
Fred Peden
Straw - Steel
Westeel - Rosco
MacGregor
Yarm
Leifur News
Poplar Point
Cecil Calverley
Wendy
Sandra
K. Calverley
A. Calverley
Lorne McKinstry
Tim Luhowy
Vista
Man
A. Slate
Grain
Mrs. A. Gowler
St. Albert, Alto
Portage Ladies Curling Club
Montofri
Westclox
CBC
Marketplace
Great West Distributors
Sask. Ave. W
Portage la Prairie
Mon
Roy Smith
Underwaters Laborat of Canada As
Green Cross
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Neepawa
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