Hartford and Currie News: Obituary and Social Notices
Sincere sympathy is extended to the Lamont family on the death of Margaret in Winnipeg General Hospital January 24, 1970. Weekend guests include Mrs M Nowasad and April with Mr and Mrs S Thompson. Mr and Mrs M Gourley of Winnipeg with Mr and Mrs A Gourley and Brenda. Mr and Mrs J Smith visiting Brandon with Mr and Mrs H Jonasson, Doug and Cheryl. Blaine and Allyson Thompson of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R Thompson. The telephone whist had been moved from January 30 to February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont
Margaret
Winnipeg General Hospital
Allyson Thompson
Winnipeg
R. Thompson
Manitoba tax anger and community notes in Portage
The column laments high taxes and costly government salaries, urging taxpayers to influence spending decisions. It also records social news from Winnipeg to Portage, including births, illnesses, promotions, and greetings, with reflections on thought before action and a call for more community notices.
Sprucedale School News Bake Sale and Library Updates
Sprucedale School News notes a January bake sale at Sprucedale Workshop Austin on January 30 from 2 to 3 30 p m with Friday home delivery for cold weather. It also announces a leading library open Monday to Friday 9 to 3 30 and invites book donations or 50 cent membership. Included are carnival costumes, decorations, lawn ornaments, sewing items, Centennial banners, and a plant sale with tulips and daffodils at 1 25 a pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprucedale Workshop
Austin
Edith Chant
Figure Skating Lessons Expand for Local Youths
The article notes skaters enhancing skills during summer breaks. Shelley spent two weeks at the Winnipeg Winter Club while Keith and Brent did four weeks at Brandon Arena. They also take biweekly lessons at Portage Figure Skating Club. MacGregor rink offers Wednesday after school and Saturday 11 am sessions. Children may join any session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley
Winnipeg
Keith
Brent
Brandon Arena
Portage
MacGregor Rink
You Have a Date Fortage Presbyterial United Church Women
The Fortage Presbyterian United Church Women plan an annual meeting on Thursday February 26 1970 at Carberry Manitoba with Rev Alice Hogman B A returning from mission work in Trinidad and Mrs C A Hall of Glenboro Manitoba the conference representative of U C W to the Board of Women. A box lunch will be served at noon and all women are welcome. The MacGregor ladies will hold their bonspiel on February 27 28 and March 1 with a notice of date change. St Pauls JA will host a Valentine Day tea on Saturday February 7 in the MacGregor United Church Hall from 3 to 5 30 p m. The MacGregor Figure Skating Club will hold a bake sale on Saturday January 31 in the show room of Four Way Motors. Katrime mixed bonspiel runs February 2 to 7 with limited entries night rinks and ladies must play third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Barth
Alma Lamont
R. Chariton
Benson
Manitoba
Hydro
Brydon Richardson
Winipeg
W. Richardson
Sheldon
Dick Jones
Brampton
A. E. Kalberg
Portage
Kalberg
Doug Richardson
Flin Flon
Vernon
B.C
Winnipeg
D. Genter
Carol Chariton
R. Charlton
R. Bennett
Fortage Presbyterial
United Church Women
Carberry
Man
Alice Hogman
Trinidad
C. A. Hall
Glenboro
U.C.W
Board of Women
MacGregor
St. Paul’s JA
MacGregor United Church
Four Way Motors
Edwin News Whist Drive Brings District Winners
The Friday night whist drive was a success with prizes awarded to Anne Pallister for ladies high, Elmer Biberlorf for men’s low, Harold Beberdorf for men’s high, and Sylvia Lyall for ladies low. Lunches were provided by district ladies and children. well wishes sent to Jack Ferguson in Portage hospital. sympathy extended to the Lamont and Xoy Boak families on Miss Margaret Lamont’s passing. Mr and Mrs Mel Marten of Russell visited Walter Painter and attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Pallister
Elmer Biberlorf
Harold Beberdorf
Sylvia Lyall
Jack Ferguson
Portage Hospital
District 8
Lamont
Xoy Boak
Margaret
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MacGregor Herald
Katrime
Henry Duncan
Jean McRae
John Deere
Christianson
First Street
N.W
S. Key
Tailors and Cleaners “the
Reliable House
Royal Road South
the Playhouse
Wises
Schell-Mccanee
Igridge
Joan Srawford
Jack Palance
Ence
Votine United
Jacqueline Bisset
Fasing
Boys OF
Paul Street
Dult
Uiteho
Hartford and Currie News
Bagot and District News
L. Butterfield
R. McKelvey
Jason
C. Remple
Buckle Farm
Babe
Bethlehem
God
Father
John Purkess
E. Towerzey
Jim Pogue Sr
J. Alexon
Prince George
Inlaw
Genereaux
Pauline
Shawnigan Lake
A.W. Kalberg
W. Kelly
George Kelly
Sprucedale School News
McLaren
Rupert
Edwin News
Mary Maxim
Ralph’s Fabric Centre
Sask. Ave. E
Pauch Electric
J. S. Thomson
Portage LA Prairie
Royal Road North
G. M. Hay
Ford Sales & Service
Wilman Motors
Eighth St
Sask. Ave
West
McMaster
Portage International
Farm Equipment Ltd
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