Manitoba horticultural meeting attendance noted in Winnipeg
High Bluff news reports attendance by Harwas and Mrs. G Bailey at all sessions of the Manitoba Horticultural Association annual convention in Winnipeg last week. Other attendees include Miss Miller Mrs Miller and Mrs T Milburn on Thursday. Local society updates mention hospital recoveries and community visits with several Winnipeg and Portage area residents attending curling events and social visits. A new street light north of the church corner is welcomed.
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Harwas
G. Bailey
Manitoba Horticultural Association
Winnipeg
Miss Miller
Florence Jackson
Louise Bergan
Jean Farncombe
Bertha Owens
Poplar Point
Malcom Jackson
J. Stewart
Portage
Jim Stewart
Church Corner
Austin News Roundup Feb Weather And Local Happenings
February thaw brings rain and warmer temps after recent deep cold. Leisure Club met with 21 members in the Community hall. next gathering February 17 at 2 p.m. Local births noted for Jim and Mrs Smith's daughter and for Mr and Mrs Wayne Brown's daughter. Reports of hospital stays and get well wishes for several residents. Birthday congratulations extended to Ted Collier and Jean Poyser of Gladstone. Obituary for Mrs Harold Poyser announced in Vancouver. Austin Ice Carnival set for March 6 with upcoming weekend Bonspiel for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
C. Anderson
Sit
Bruce Hay
Sahvann Tabolotney
Winnipeg
Harry Phelps
MacGregor Hospital
Lee Brothers
Ted
Carberry Hospital
Cookson
Bert
Vic
Glen Morris
Heather
J.A. Morris
Ted Collier
Jean Poyser
Gladstone
Harold Poyser
Vancouver
Austin
Edrans News Social Visits Across Week
Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith and Cecil, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm McCullough and Cecil. Tim Kennedy of Wellwood dropped by Thursday evening. Saturday evening supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wm McCullough and Cecil for Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Smith of Neepawa, who visited the Smiths last Friday and Saturday, and earlier Friday evening they called on Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith and visited at the Wm McCullough residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Smith
Find
Wm. McCullough
Cecil
Don Pedersen
Arden
Tim Kennedy
Wellwood
McCullough
Ken ‘Smith
Terry Smith
Neepawa
Wm. Mc
Charlie Bishop
Rochester
Harvey Schneider
Bert Skeet
R. Vogt
Freda Tyerman
Brandon
Stan Blohilka
Carol
Stan Ryz
al Black
Andy
Dawn
Xen Smith
Kelvin
Eileen Smith
Youth Week at First Baptist Church Planned
The First Baptist Church will host Youth Week February 18 to 22 for grades ten and up with themes Where do I fit in and Who am I. Events include occupations speakers Monday at 7 p.m self discovery night Wednesday and a Friday 7 p.m. session titled fief invidement. Saturday features a Progressive Supper at 4 50 p.m. Sunday the youth lead worship and present a play. Call 857 5604 to confirm supper plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Winter life in the sanctuary
Portage park superintendent John Hourie notes a winter flock thriving in Island Park sanctuary with 65 mallard ducks 15 Canada geese seven alues snow geese a Whistling swan an American scote and two black ducks. He warns changes could have reduced the flock to 36 then 15 remaining highlighting birds as a local asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Balko
Portage
John
Mac) Hourie
Island Park
Hourie
Istana Varx
Court cases and penalties reported in Portage la Prairie area
Plea bargains include Raymond Antoiine and Calvin Kulba admitting impaired driving with fines of 150 and 200 dollars. Arden Campbell and Patricia Chartrand fined 400 and 100 for disqualified driving. First offences occurred in Portage la Prairie RM, second in Lakeview RM. Several others remanded or sentenced for wilful damage, assault, and court-appearances. A local wildlife feature describes Istana varx pond skating, geese behavior, and park keeper Hourie remarks on bird patience and feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chairea
Raymond Antoiine
Calvin Kulba
Arden Campbell
Patricia Joan Chartrand
Portage la Prairie
Lakeview
Lauren Campbell
Women’s Correctional Institute
Moose Lake
Man
Miss Campbell
Lillian West
Sandy Bay
Albert James Klyne
Allandale Social Ties Spotted In Local Visits
Sunday visits highlighted by Lloyd Lee and High Bluff guests with Chas Murray family. Eric Murray Margo joined Chas Murray and family. Art Sylvester visited Winnipeg with Cliff Sylvester. Portage guests included Leslie McSuaig Colleen and Alan Murray with Ross Hunt. Winnipeg and MacGregor travelers noted. Anna Collins spent week at Fred Orton home. Fred and Anna motored to Winnipeg. Collins returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan McCuaig
Lloyd Lee
High Bluff
Chas. Murray
Eric Murray
Margo
Art Sylvester
Winnipeg
Cliff Sylvester
Leslie Mc Suaig
Colleen
Portage
Chas
Murray
Emily
Serry Aymont
Alan Murray
Ross Hunt
Portage la Prairie
Jim Murray
Oss Blyth
MacGregor
Anna Collins
Irs
Fred Orton
Colins
Hem
Break at Currie's Grocery on 146th Avenue East
Overnight Monday a break and enter occurred at Currie's Grocery located on 146th Avenue East. Police apprehended two male juveniles in connection with the incident. All stolen groceries and cigarettes were recovered.
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Currie’s
146Th Avenue East
Birth announced for daughter Sherri Bernice in Neepawa
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fehr welcome a daughter, Sherri Bernice, born Sunday in Neepawa hospital. Weekend visitors include Winnipeg residents Dana Brinley Cheryl Reid and Robert Reid, with Wayne Morrison visiting from Winnipeg. Other local visits and hospital stays noted among Bear Creek, Katrime, Waldersee and Norway House connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gmespie
Allan Fehr
Sherri Bernice
Neepawa Hospital
Harry Reid
Gwen
Dana Brinley
Cheryl
Robert Reid
Winnipeg
Wayne Morrison
Ernie Wickstead
A. Weber
Bear Creek
Ronald Fehr
Shelley
John Mauthe
Waldersee
Layland News and Visits From Far Afield
Layland units report Fred Boyachuk returning from a two week visit with Mr and Mrs J Boyachuk of Chilliwack British Columbia. Mrs Don Lilley and son of Edmonton visited Mr B Heintz and the Medrics Lilley. Mr W Heintz is in Portage la Prairie surgical ward and we wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs R L Thomson attended a Colony teachers meeting in Portage on January 28 at the board office. Birthday wishes go to Mrs M LaPointe who marked her Sard birthday on February 2. Mr and Mrs K Melver and children spent an evening with their grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Boyachuk
J. Boyachuk
Chilliwack
B.C
Don Lilley
Edmonton
B. Heintz
Medric Lilley
W. Heintz
Portage la Prairie
R.L. Thomson
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al Farm
Ottawi
Portage and District Wildlife Federation
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Eva Gillespie
Eva
Don’ Rogers
Cecil Ferguson
Winnipeg General Hospital
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