Christmas Message From Sig Enns and D L Campbell
A Christmas greeting from Sig Enns and D L Campbell extends holiday wishes to readers. They reflect on Christmas origins, Canada’s Centennial Year, and the desire for a better new year while acknowledging imperfect times and differing views. The message emphasizes gratitude for living in a fortunate land and commits to improving home, community, and province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Enns
M.P
D.L. Campbell
Mla
Mas
Bethlehem
Mrs. Enns
Carl
Chris
Curtis
Cathy
Canada
Pine Creek District Looks Back At 1966 Year
A year end retrospective recalls a stormy December 1965, record cold months, and notable local events. Highlights include weather extremes at Brandon Experimental Farm,Bee-keep practitioners, new residents, weddings, farewells, a new Pine Creek mail route, a major fire incident, and community achievements across multiple months and districts. Notable names include S E Knox, Peter Friesen, John Uhrin, Vernon Russ Hughson, Ann Hughson, W J Loney, Harold Manns, Joe Nelson, Elmer Nelson, Terry McMillan, Hazel Butterfield, Edith Baker, and local institutions such as St Boniface hospital and Carberry Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
S. E. Knox
Points South
John Uhrin
University of Manitoba
Peter Friesen
Haskett
John Thiessen
Vernon Russ
Glenn Hughson
MacGregor
Ann Hughson
St. Boniface Hospital
W. J. Loney
Austin
Mary McMillan
Jean Hughson
Keith Thompson
Carberry Fair
Terry McMillan
Hazel Butterfield
Jim Knox
Joyce
Ontario
Edith Baker
Alberta
British Columbia
Christmas News From Austin UCW and Area
A Christmas program featured favorite carols with all joining in. Mrs. A Stephenson received a corsage for piano help. Benediction closed the program followed by a brief business meeting led by Mrs. Poyser. A luncheon followed. Articles note travels and losses including Donald Routley’s funeral after a car accident, a fire destroying a house, and residents moving. John Uhrin to Toronto as Manitoba bee council rep. Society sends Christmas wishes and thanks to readers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stephenson
Poyser
Arthur Stewart
Gordon Routley
Biggar
Sask
Donald Routley
Sam Williams
C. Williams
Louella
Alex Livingstone
Alberta
British Columbia
Abe Shapansky
Portage la Prairie
Thiessen
John Uhrin
Nebraska
U.S.A
Harold Hughson
E. Harder
Toronto
Manitoba
Bee Keepers’ Council
Bonfire of Friendship marks MacGregor Centennial celebration
MacGregor civic groups plan a Bonfire of Friendship using discarded Christmas trees on December 31 at 7 p.m. Citizens urged to place trees curbside for collection. fire under supervision of local volunteers. Bells toll at midnight to begin Canada’s new century with a church service open to all faiths at 11 p.m. in United church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
MacGregor
North Norfolk
United Church
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Merry Christmas
Free Press
Stanley Letkeman
Mary Maxim ‘Woot
Ralph's Fabric Centre
Sask. Ave. E
Pacific Railway
Ken Routley
Weasons
Goon
Bert
Doris McCarl
Roy Brodkorb
Christ
Pine Creek
Hughena Stewart
Mrs
Jack McMillan
G. H. Hughson
Jack Nelson
Hughson
Sidence
Jessup
Georgia
Wally McMillan
Douglas Dale
Norfolk - Firdale
Firdale School
Elmer Nelson
Harold Manns
Joe Nelson
Harvey
Bill Nelson
Portage
Lethman
Austin Ucw
MacGregor Herald
Vooni Press Ltd
McMaster
Macgee
Ron Borton
Glenn Lye
Bob Anderson
areDeen
Don and
Marion Barber
Gerald, Gary, Michelle and
Diane
Ninth Street N.W
Herb Borton
Austin Community Hall
McIntyre
Austin Community Hall Committee
Portage Animal Hospital Ltd
Geo. Schwesinger
Murray and
Marg Litster
Fred, Muriel, Janice and
Jim Snaith
Elsiegrove
Ruth Anderson
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