Rossendale District News highlights local travels and events
Community notes show Mrs D Restall and Winnipeg visitors with G Restall family. Vancouver and Winnipeg guests return home after holidays. Thurston-Beast wedding attendees listed. Get well wishes to J Neufeld and M Ostopowich. Elmwood ball team won at Hartford. Dance planned June 2. L Love and Loomis visitor events noted.
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Nome
Kempeg
Macintosh
A. Macintosh
Lynne Marie
Chas. Ferris
Sally MacIntosh
L. Macintosh
K Green
Portage
R. Frizley
Thurston- Beast
C. Woodward
D. Woodward
H. Patsack
D. Henry
Claudia Woodward
Claire Basler
Jas. Watson
P. Mcintosh
G. Hird
Treherne
Winnipeg
W. McCallum
A. Fraser
J. Neufeld
Portage Hospital
M. Ostopowich
MacGregor Hospital
S. Quinn
Lavenham
Elmwood
Hartford
Rossendale
W. J. Love
Loomis
Calif
B. Stark
Morden Experimental Farm
MacGregor W I Attends Portage District Convention
Four MacGregor WI delegates join six others at the Portage district convention in Neepawa on May 16. Attendees heard welcome remarks, met 1960 61 directors, and heard greetings from Portage district president Mrs Moss. The WI reported 28 members with 11 meetings in the year and a net balance of 378. Donations supported Crippled Children Cancer fund and community groups.
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MacGregor WI
Portage District
Neepawa
Birkett
Wright
Saunders
Booth
Briscoe
Duncan
Moss
Carol McLaren
F. Lowes
United Church
Anne Lowe Wins Red Ribbon Award in Public Speaking Contest
Congratulations to Anne Lowe for securing the red ribbon at a high school public speaking contest held at Wellwood. FC James Tustin recently visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lowe.
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Anne Lowe
Wellwood
James Tustin
Ted Lowe
African Wedding Wawa Unites Northern Ontario Couple Abroad
Margaret MacFadyen of a northern Ontario mining town traveled to Accra Ghana to marry Frank Varney an English security officer at a diamond mine in Akwatia. The ceremony linked distant lands as both plan shared life together.
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Wawa
Unt Sry
Margaret MacFadyen
Ontario
Accra
Ghana
Frank Varney
Akwaita
Two Farmers to Win Case Equipment in 1961 Canada Draw
In a winner take all competition by J I Case Co two lucky farmers from eastern and western Canada will win up to 15000 dollars in Case farm equipment plus a Philco HiFi Console. Draws occur in Toronto and Regina on May 29 with western prize events June 2 in Regina.
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Case
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
Toronto
Regina
Anh
Philco
J. J. Case Co
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G. M. Hay Sales and Service
Austin
Thimble Fumblers Hold Achievement Night at Memorial Hall
The MacGregor Thimble Fumblers Sewing Club celebrated achievement day May 11 in Memorial Hall MacGregor. President Mavis Bergquist opened a packed event with reports from secretary Betty Scora and treasurer Faye Bennett. Demonstrations on washing woollens and make up for school attire followed, plus a touchdown quiz on current events and 4H work. Marjorie Penrice and Glenda Scora showcased, with a piano solo by Mavis Bergquist. The Mothers honored leaders, and Alyson Leckie spoke on Manitoba's Desert. A travel tea fashion show highlighted the evening with commentary by Donna Dankesreiter. Several members earned ribbons and awards and three were chosen for Portage rallies or camp, with eleven items advancing to further competition. The club’s May 23 meeting planned discussion on achievement and outfits, plus a possible tour of Campbell’s Soup factory and a Portage pine outing.
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MacGregor Thimble Fumblers Sewing Club
MacGregor
Mavis Bergquist
Betty Scora
Faye Bennett
Marjorie Penrice
Glenda Scora
Pennell
Mr. Berry
Allyson Leckie
Manitoba
Miss McLaren
Portage
Thelma Gibbs
Clear Lake
Margaret Booth
Women’s Institute
Alyson Leckie
Laurie Frank
Sandra Kelly
Faith Harkness
Donna Dankesreiter
MacGregor 4H
Herb Borton
Campbell’s Soup
Portage Park
Couple Presented With Gifts Visit in Stonewall
Mr and Mrs Wesley C McGillvray and Karen of Stonewall were guests of Mr and Mrs George Ardagh. They received a coffee table matching end table and a large mirror from MacGregor friends. Karen got a small overnight bag. They moved to Stonewall on May 1 where Wes works as a district man with Manitoba Telephone System.
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Wesley C. McGillvray
Karen
Stonewall
George Ardagh
McGillvray
MacGregor
Wm. Pennell
Janice Lamb
Doug Barber
Ron Borton
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