Weekend Guests Link Winnipeg Visitors To Local Wedding
A flurry of weekend visits from Winnipeg traced through the district as many relatives and friends gathered for a local wedding. Mr and Mrs Don Craig hosted, with Frank Anderson of Winnipeg and Geo Anderson among the guests. Davis and extended family from Brandon and Transcona attended, while the celebration included Mr and Mrs Hanson Johnson and connections to the Burkett and Wallace families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Collier
Don Craig
Frank Anderson
Winnipeg
Geo. Anderson
Ands
Brandon
M. Thomson
Hanson Johnson
Reuben Store
Robi. Storie
Chas. Wallace
Joan
Kathy Burkett
Leo. Burkett
Wallace
C. Wallace
Russell-Barnes Vows Exchanged at Medora Wedding
Sharon Hazel Barnes and Ronald James Russell wed in the united church Medora on July 17 with Rev. Lorne Smith officiating. The bride wore nylon chiffon over satin with a chapel train, carried red roses, and was attended by maid of honor Carol Makinson and bridesmaids in turquoise satin. The groom is son of Mrs. C Beatty of Austin. couple to reside in Thompson, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
Medora
Sharon Hazel
C. F. Barnes
Melita
Ronald James Russell
C. Beatty
J Austin
Lorne Smith
Brandon
W. Tweed
Carol Makinson
Marilyn Cullen
Helen Barnes
Cal
James Randall
Austin
Gerald Barnes
Sareh Pearson
H.C. Avery
Medora School
Russell
Thompson
Man
Jones Hesslewood Wedding Aug 14 at Portage la Prairie
A quiet wedding solemnized Saturday Aug 14 at the Presbyterian church in Portage la Prairie. Kathleen Francis Hesselwood of Austin wed Ronald Dennis Jones of MacGregor with Rev H L Henderson officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs George Ardagh. A reception followed at the Jones home with guests including Mrs J McMillan of Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Portage la Prairie
Kathleen Francis
H.C. Hesselwood
Austin
Ronald Dennis Jones
Harvey Jones
MacGtegor
H. L. Henderson
George Ardagh
J. McMillan
Gladstone
Grand
al Collett
Winnies
Betty
H. Pogue
Clear
W. B. Munroe
Portage
Bill Hay
E. Ormiston
Lyle Cox
Hattie Cox
E. K. W. Cox
John Percival
Mount Vernon
N.Y
P. Templer
Drajannoff
Geraldton
Ont
Smiths Enjoy Holiday Trip Across Western Canada
Mr and Mrs D L Smith and Mrs N Smith returned from a holiday trip along the Dino saur Trail visiting Calgary and Banff. They were hosted by Jim Smith and were met by Laurie and Ella Sernick, who visited for a few days. Saskatchewan parks impressed them with ample camping facilities and services. Souvenirs included a petrified dinosaur bone and a 24 inch diameter dinosaur leg segment to make a patio chair. Miss Lyn Manns managed the store in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Calgary
Jim Smiths
Johnson
Banff
Laurie
Ella
Inlaw
Zennon Sernick
Saskatchewan
Stratford
Niagara Falls
Upper Canada Village
Toronto
Quebec City
Montreal
Ottawa
Glen
Winnipeg
Kenora
Dale
Diane
Chas. Pennell
Delta
Don Elgert
Art Butterfield
Helen Nohlgren
Fargo
George Schamperlin
Dianne
Fort William
MacGregor locals visit as Game of the Year set
MacGregor locals and relatives visited Thursday while the town geared up for the Saturday Game of the Year at the local ball park. The Lions Club Honda draw will occur Saturday night at Lamb's Solo Store with tickets from Lions members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Borton
Fort William
Gnt
H. S. Borton
MacGregor Lions Club
Honda
Lamb's
Lions Club
David Booth
Judy
Pinawa
David
Strath Booth
Lake Emma
Prince Albert
Charles Elliott
Makaroff
Pear
Pear! Mrs. W. Nowell
Ricky
Ada Stewart
Churchill
Molly Wark
Owen Sound
Ont
Albert Wark
Tom Wark
Minnedosa
MacGregor
Len Haskett
Greg
Grand Marais
L. Quinn
Len
Bernice
Alex Hanson
Austin
L. Torkse
Kristin
Inwood
E. Marsh
Matt Little
Selkirk
George Little
Bert Palmer
Victoria
B.C
A. Blaine
Bert ‘Palmer
Museum
Hidden Valley
Bill Ritter
Bernard Blaine
Portage
Gordon Collins
Lacombe
Alto
E. Collins
Eva Collins
Bob White
Silverton
Janet Kilpatrick
Evelyn MacDonald
Winnipeg
Gary Buchanan
Faye
Sonics Smith
Gary
Points West
Vancouver
Weekend Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Portage Area
Mrs William Mulley of Winnipeg visited the farm with her father while guests at the Taylor home over the weekend included J Burdick Gimli and Booth family Pinawa plus Mulley. Multiple gatherings feature Portage and area residents, including 90th birthday honors for J N Caskey and harvest help from Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mulley
Winnipeg
Taylor
J. Burdick
Gimli
David Booth
Judy
Pinawa
Gordon Collins
Lacombe
Alta
H. S. Collins
MacGregor
E. Duncan
Chester Cairns
Garnet
Portage
Burt
Warning to Sightseers in Manitoba Desert Zone
Warning to sightseers about the Bald Head Hills area in Spruce Woods Forest Reserve described as Canada’s only desert. The region lies largely within Camp Shilo borders and hosts an artillery school and an air weapon range. Unexploded shells and bombs pose hazards. warnings and disposal guidance are issued to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Spruce Woods
Canada
Bald Head Hills
Winnipeg
Department of National Defence
Camp Shilo
Royal Canadian School of Artillery
RCAF
RCMP
Department of National Defence Establishment
Weekly CWNA Awards Honor Canadian Papers
The Castleader News of B.C. won first in the best all round category at the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention in Edmonton Alberta. The Acton Free Press of Ontario took second and the Partse Leader placed third in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleader
B.C
Acton
Ont
Sidney 4 H Garden Club Holds August Meeting
The seventh Sidney 4 H Garden Club meeting was at Mrs. Carritt’s home on Saturday August 14 with 14 members four leaders and six visitors. Officers reported $25 97 in bank and 9 88 petty cash. Members heard speeches by Joyce Densely on Canada’s Wheat from Seed to Market Mary Martens on Preparing Vegetables for Achievement and Don Carritt on Dry Land Gardening. Mrs McIntyre demonstrated judging peas and onions and weed identification. The meeting adjourned for lunch.
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Austin District News
Slows
Robt. Mc- Tavish
Lionel Mc
Laren
Don Mc- Dougal
Terry’ Tomlinson
Ale Slows
Dick Carruthers
Gail Duncan
Winni- Fsg
J. A. Morris
Christchurch
W.A
E. Johnson
Don Campbell
Transcona
Myrtle Lakin
Linda
Daughin
H. F. Johnson
W. Jones
Marvin
Gordon Mundell
Binscarth
J. Butler
Vann
Bethany
Butler
Gandmother
Mr. Butler
Plumas
Fred Crook
Neepawa
M. Cookson
Roger Cookson
England
Fox
Muir
Anderson
Kilfoyle
Prigley
Legg
N. ‘Kow. Wchuk
Ritter
H. Westman
A. Barber
Outhwaite
H. Moore
Ted Collier
Ae W.A
ECW
Nick Kowalchuk
Cibula-Orton
Eugene Kowalchuk
Heather
N. Kowalchuk
Mark Paul
Russell-Barnes
Jones-Hesslewood
Hisaoy Books
Denial Pharmacy
Smiths
D. L. Smith
N. Smith
MacGregor Locals
Cor Velyen
P. "Templer
Fred Lake
J. ‘Tomehuk
Ray Weber
Ray
Auden
Fred Thomson
Mel McRae
Stuart McLachlans
Mrs. McLachlan
W. Brown
Albert MacDonald
Calendar
Marion
E. Holliday
Belle Shillington
Belle
Katrime News
Walter Jenkins
Chris and
Allan
Cw.n.a
Sidney
Garden
Lennox
Woelke’s
Rudy Unrau
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