Yesterdays of 1967 and Tomorrows of 1968 Reflections
A December 1967 year end piece reviews the past year and looks toward 1968, urging wiser living, less ego and greater charity. It notes community changes, marriages, departures, and condolences, highlighting local residents and families preparing for the new year. The piece emphasizes Christian living, personal growth, and family priorities as the community bids farewell to 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bodie
Ron Bayer
Winnipeg
Lynda Nichol
Rick Palmer
Donnna Butterfield
R. McKelvy
Phyllis Henry
B. Robinson
Calgary
Larry Richardson
Sandra Richardson
Portage
Brian Burton
Lynda MacDonald
Brandon
Syd Coulthard
Florida
John Arnold
Resi
Tudor Christmas in Tudor England and local notices
In Tudor times Christmas began on All Saints Day and ran to February 2 with The Lord of Misrule presiding. Songs like The Boar's Head Carol and The First Noel circulated orally. Local obituaries note several losses, hospitalizations, and community groups in MacGregor and Portage including Hospital Aid UCW St Stephen and a Beef Calf Club. A tour to Brandon supported by parents and leaders accompanies showmanship training and public speaking successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
K. Fleurand
Ellen Mahan
J. Bowie
J. Barrett
Portage
Bagot
A. Adams
MacGregor
Duke Sales
UCW
St. Stephen United Church
Brandon
Bonnie Butterfield
Bernie Brecknell
To Honor St Basil In Christmas Hymn History
A compact note traces St Basil the Great of Greece and his role in early Christian history. It mentions his clash with Emperor Julian and links the era to St Basil's Day celebrated in Greece. The fragment ends with an unclear phrase about a second child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil the Great
Greece
Julian
Basil
Christmas Music by Great Composers Noted for Tradition
Famous composers draw Christmas inspiration for enduring works. Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio anchor the season. Berlioz’s L’Enfance du Christ, Honegger’s Christmas Cantata, and Britten’s Ceremony of Carols rank among notable Christmas and sacred pieces. Twentieth century works also join the festive repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach
Berlioz
Honegger
Britten
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baskier
Piay
Hugh Kerr
Isabel al
Arden
R. Oliver
Rossendale
W. D. Machan
J. H. Adams
J. Foster
Donald Landers
Hartford SC
Mr. Stark Sr
Fred Matthews
L. Smith
Helen Creslock
Erald
Ed Wiebe
J. P
Wiebe
John Deere
First Street N.W
Blaha
Jack and
Bernice Jackson
Slim
JM — Ellen
Walt, Tian
Robert Pauch
Winnie Brisco
Laurie Bennett
St. Basil
Bob and
Verna Mahan Bagot
Man
Jack's
Lamb’s Sale
Morey Christmas
Jack, Vi and
Chuck
Gladstone Creamery
Portage LA Prairie, Man
LYE Motors
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