Large attendance at dedication ceremony
A large attendance of Arizona and former Arizona residents were at the dedication service July 2 at the old Arizona Church moved to the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. Douglas McIntyre opened with a history, Rev. Bruce Johnson of Saskatoon conducted the service, and Mrs. Marchant of Winnipeg spoke. A choir from the Arizona district performed, with members from Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Carberry, Winnipeg, and more. A picnic followed as attendees renewed acquaintances and hoped for yearly events.
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Arizona
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Douglas McIntyre
Bruce Johnson
Saskatoon
Sask
Marchant
Winnipeg
W. T.marchant
G. H. Hambly
Clara Beswitherick
Portage la Prairie
Frank Besnitherick
Brandon
John Moffatt
Lamina Moore
Carberry
Jack Stephenson
Austin
Barbara Stephenson
Donald Beswitherick
Archie Beswitherick
Raymond Peck
Harvey Robinson
Harvey
Connie Bryce
Mary McPherson
Bob Stephenson
Jim McPherson
Justice
Sidney
MacGregor
Bride-to-be Donna Cox Honored at Memorial Hall Shower
A misc shower was held in Memorial Hall MacGregor on Friday August 6 to honor Donna Cox bride elect of August 21. Corsages were pinned, Donna was escorted to her chair, and hostesses presented gifts in an acrostic tribute. Gifts were opened, thanks given, and attendees sang Our Best to You before a lunch.
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MacGregor
Donna Cox
Donna
Donna Manns
Lucille Cox
Margaret Olito
Lola Tarr
Arlene Muir
Olive Tart
Lillian Pennell
Hattie Cox
Allan
Isabel Wright
Aerial veterans from world set for Winnipeg reunion
Thousands of veteran flyers are converging on Winnipeg on September 12 for the Second Commonwealth Wartime Aircrew Reunion. Registrations have poured in from across the globe for months at about 200 per week, with the event sponsored by the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Prairie City
Donald Family Reunion at Rossendale Home
The Donald family reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. Herb Donald’s home in Rossendale on Sunday August 8. Attendees included Laurie Donald and family Barrie Donald and family Portage residents Mr. and Mrs. Bunton Mrs. M Henitink and three daughters from St. Albert Alberta Jim Donald of Portage plus a few family friends. Two birthdays were celebrated Terry Donald and Dawn Henitiuk. Mrs Herb Donald provided cakes and a steak barbecue. Music followed the meal ending a happy day. Wartime Pilots and Observers Association Winnipeg chapter plans a large gathering of Commonwealth air veterans with attendees from many nations. Activities include social sessions luncheons banquet air show a parade and cenotaph service with riverboat cruises fashion shows and luncheons. Registrations urged to ensure full participation and smooth arrangements.
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Donald
Herb Donald
Rossendale
Laurie Donald
Barrie Donald
Mr. Bunton
Portage
M. Henitink
St. Albert
Alberta
Jim Donald
Terry Donald
Dawn Henitiuk
P.O. Box
Winnipeg
British Commonwealth
Bader
Johnson
Fauquier
Galland
Doolittle
Gabreski
Whitehouse
White
Smallwood
Dixon
Evans and Slayton
Commonwealth
Brazil
Japan
Switzerland
U.S.A
Iho
Portage Trade Fair Encouraging End to Manitobah Days
Portage la Prairie report on the first Central Manitoba Trade Fair closing at Centennial Arena. Chamber of Commerce sponsored events included a Strawberry Social and antique car rally, with prizes for best display MacDonalds Food Market and Jeanne Flowers. Holiday Inn weekend prizes awarded to Glen Fidelak and Shirley MacDonald. Citizen of the Year to be announced August 14 at Legion Hall.
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C.J. Clark
Centennial Arena
Chamber of Commerce
MacDonalds
Jeanne Flowers
Holiday Inn
Winnipeg
Glen Fidelak
Portage la
Prairie
Shirley MacDonald
Portage
The
Manitoba
Legion Hall
Bill Watson
Jim Raine
MacDonalds Food Store
Lorne Curwen
Wayne Ellis
C.J. Clarky
Lavenda Wiebe Commane 14th Birthday Celebration
Lavenda Brenda Wiebe Commane celebrated her 14th birthday on August 1. Guests included Jim and Barb Reimer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wiebe and family, Susan Coates of MacGregor, Janice and Greg Wiebe of Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neufeld and Owen, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wiebe with Marshall and Claudette on holiday in Alberta and British Columbia. Six couples and families attended a weiner roast at John Martens home on Sunday with visitors from Cypress River and Treherne nearby.
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Brenda Wiebe
Jim
Barb Reimer
Elmer Wiebe
Susan Coates
MacGregor
Janice
Greg Wiebe
Pratt
Henry Neufeld
Owen
Larry Wiebe
Marshall
Claudette
Alberta
B.C
Weiner
John Martens
Cypress River
Treherne
Small fire at Hi-Way Motel under investigation
Portage la Prairie fire department reported a small blaze at the Hi-Way Motel located at 2010 Saskatchewan Avenue West at 7 05 p m Monday. A department spokesman said the fire was caused by an overheated clothes dryer. Also noted were a community ball game and supper at Rosehill School grounds on Sunday and a 15th birthday message for Kenny Wiebe of MacGregor who is visiting Kenny Hiebert in Winnipeg at Larry Wiebe’s home.
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Portage la Prairie
Saskatchewan Avenue West
Rosehill
Kenny Wiebe
MacGregor
Kenny Hiebert
Winnipeg
Larry Wiebe
Regulations tighten hunting licence requirements in Manitoba
The Manitoba departments of renewable resources and transportation services announce changes to hunting licence rules. Vendors must verify and record the Manitoba hunter and firearm safety training certificate number for first time applicants or those under 19, replacing the old declaration. Lost licences require a declaration including vendor name, with replacement fees of 2.25 for the certificate and 2 for the big-game licence. bear and game bird licences replace at original cost.
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Manitoba
Renewable Resources and Transportation Services
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17Th St. N.W
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Westinghouse
Johnny Pole
Burroughs
C. W. Sloik
Lth
Revy Marine
Saskatchewan Ave. W
Prairie Portage la Prairie
Briggs Enterprises
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