Footnotes and Christmas Reflections by Sharron Wild
A reflective Christmas essay traces childhood wonder from Santa days to the deeper meaning of the season. The author recalls school concerts, carols, and gifts, then voices a mature view of Christmas as love, friendship, peace, and human warmth in Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santa Claus
Portage la Prairie
Joyeux Noel
Felices Navidad
Kellemes Karacsonji Annepeket
Gledileg Jol
Xpyctoc Pazdajbeia
Jim Scott retires as UMM secretary manager in Portage la Prairie
Jim Scott of Portage la Prairie retires after ten years as secretary manager of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities. Former executive director since 1956, Scott was honored at a Prosvita Hall luncheon where Reeves A T Chapman praised his role in establishing a central office in Portage la Prairie. The handover to W H Rusk of Portage la Prairie follows Scott’s 68 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barb Jackson
Portage LA Prairie
Jim Scott
Union of Manitoba
Prosvita Hall
Weet
Scott
Reeves A. T. Chapman
Brandon
Jim
Manitoba
McConnell
Hamiota
W. H. Rusk
Reeve A. T. Chapman
Reeve J. S Sigurdson
Lundar
Robert Adrain
Macdonald
Portage
Reeves M. S Antonation
Shoal Lake
J. Potoski
Dauphin
E. Peltz
Warren
H. R. Brarnarson
Gladstone
C. Chaput
St. ‘Anne
W. H. Shearer
Elm Creek
Dave Harms
Snowflake
Rene DePape
Somerset
Clive Miller
Sheila Assidigan
Reeve R. E. Howard
Birtle
M. J. Edgar
Southend-Macaulay year end wrap of 1976
A long district chronicle from Southend and Macaulay recounts yearly events from January to December. It notes numerous births, marriages, deaths, travel, sporting results, birthdays, and community happenings across Regina, Winnipeg, Treherne, MacGregor, and nearby towns, highlighting snow, storms, visits, and local achievements.
Austin area celebrates 50th anniversary and holiday events
Mrs H Johnson congratulates Mr and Mrs Fred Hall on their 50th wedding anniversary celebrated Saturday December 18. Local notices report deaths, travels to Vancouver and Los Angeles for Christmas, an artist hired to cover graffiti in Corby England, and Christmas Day closures at the rink and Community Centre. The Austin Leisure Club held its Christmas dinner with thirty three members. a parish festival parade featured ponies and colorful floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lowe
Regina
Bill Hulme
Dennis Snaith
Janice McDonald
Winnipeg
Joelle Wolfe
Tom Bailey
David
Florida
David Reimer
Julie Marie
Lester Wright
Lorraine Chant
Marion McGregor
Linda Snaith
Bev Wolfe
Treherne
Grace Scora
Gladstone
Jack Wolfe
Neepawa
Rosemary Hulme
Danny
Peggy Larson
Thompson
E. Larson
Sydney
Australia
Lyn Snaith
Linda
E. Duncan
New Zealand
Duncan
Porte
Bob Schweitz
Tom Freizen
Port Coquitlam
B.C
Peter Leoppky
Tamara
Jenny MacIntosh
Portage
Gordon McKay
Bob McGuinnis
Vancouver
Clarence Pennell
Colin Shaw
MacGregor
West Coast
Victoria
Violet Chant
Gay
Gloria Scora
Isle of White
Ed Hulme
Healther
Yellowstone National Park
Vaughan Aaron
Nan Anderson
Saskatoon
Bob Chant
John Scora
Health Sciences Centre
K. Larson
Larry
Liz
Samantha
Irs
Lional Beaulieu
Anne
Denise
Ian
Cap Rouge
Que
Jack Frank
J. Scora
Wayne Frank
Randy and
Ryan
Haney
Jean Frank
Aldergrove
J. Frank
Dean Frank
Canada
John
Verla Penner
Art Leckie
Barry Frank
Julia
Pas
Barry
Morden
Air
Stan Carr
Lord Selkirk
Max Nichols
Kilarney
Henry Frank
Tigerhill Manor
Gordon McGinnis
Ken McGregor
Keewatin
Hulme
MacGregor Fai
Nelson Hulme Sr
Threshers
Austin
Christina Hulme
Debbie Radford
Powell River
Wendy Steben
Ron Radford
Gay Scora
Clandeboye
Herb ‘McDonald
Brian Burton
Brooks
Alta
Chris
John Hickie
Don Schweitz
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon
Murray Frank
Justin Neil
Virden
Sioux Lookout
Russell
Gloria
Kathy
Daryl
Minot
N.D
Danny Larson
Tamara Marie
H. Johnson
Fred Hall
T. Poyser
Maniford Gutski
Decatur
Georgi
Boyd Telford
Quill Lake
Sask
Glenn Morris
Cyril Randall
Jim
Los Angeles
Timely Topics Questions You Asked About Child Milk
Parents ask about vitamin supplements diet and milk for children. If a child eats a varied healthy diet, supplements are unnecessary. Too much milk can reduce intake of iron and vitamin C, and 2 to 3 cups daily meet growing needs. To increase milk use, address parental attitudes and offer alternatives or cold, appealing servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getter
Jethro Tull Invented Seed Drill and Hoe
Jethro Tull of Oxfordshire England is credited with inventing the seed drill and the horse drawn hoe, enhancing early agricultural efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jethro Tull
Oxfordshire
England
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By Sharron Wild
UMM
Wee
Southend-Macaulay
Herb McDonald
Melville, Sask
Herb
Harry McDonald
A. E. Hulme
Nellie Primeau
Windsor
Ont
Scora
Hodgins
Ester
London
Jamaica
Mary
Ken Larson
Queensland
Bill Zonneveld
Jan William
Chillowack, B.C
Bill
Peter
Russ Ferris
International Peace Gardens
Jean Archer
Kyle Mrizzley
Myrna
Gerald
Europe
P.E.I
Laurie Harp
Brion
Fay Towle
Calgary
Alice Turner
Barbara Larson
R.R.C.C
Steinbach Hospital
Barb
Brian
Steinbach
Tom Freisen
Chilowack
Bob
Ed Schweitz
Gerald Frizley
The
Western Express
Betty Radford
MacGregor Legion
Christina
Anne McDonald
Denis Prefac Ltd
St. Boniface Hospital
Brozney
Gerald Frizaley
Darren Frank
Allan Tarr
Donna Cox
Alex Frank
Sault Ste. Marie
Larry Larson
Frank
Irene Scora
Allan Dickson
Merle Dickson
Tilly Simpson
Henry Buckett
Henry
Boisevaine Cash
Carberry
New Westminster
Lye Snaith
Mexico City
Dean
Pete McGregor
Bev
Austin News
Corby
Northampshire
United Way
Enid McDougal
Okville
Miriam Haris
Fos
Toyota Ltd
Briggs
Public Utilities Board
Plains-Western Gas (Manitoba) Ltd
Red Oak Inn
Vienna Avenue
Standon
Mentabe
Publc Utities Board
Paine Wester Sas Imanobe
Transcano
peLines Limited
Nations Energy Boad
TransCanada
Wich
Afec
WarsCanada Posines Limited
Addion
Fms
Bosta Vn
Boar
Willaam
Lomberd
Mantle
Winpeg
David Borocieny
Public Utives Board
Broadway
Rac
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