Friesen Retires After Ten Years at AMHS
Friesen, longtime automotive instructor at Arthur Meighen High School, retires after ten years in Portage. A June 18 dinner at Trinity United Church honored him with plaques and a monetary purse as staff, students, and friends praised his dignity, guidance, and broad cultural interests. The 1976 Diplomat dedication notes his arrival in 1966 and his impact on shaping many students into better citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isbrandt Friesen
Arthur Meighen
Trinity United Church
Friesen
Walter Bohones
Virgil Holmes
Henry Falk
School Board
Ken Brennan
AMHS
Poplar Point Social Notes Include Visits and Church Schedule
Local column records visits across Poplar Point and nearby towns including St. George New Brunswick Warroad Minnesota and Dauphin River. Notes mention phone-in names for fair work and a United Church summer schedule from July 4 to Aug 15 with joint service at Poplar Point and services at High Bluff Oakville and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Dickenson
T.murray
D. Murray
J. Edwards
St. George
New Brunswick
G. Little
Warroad
Minnesota
G. Dickenson
Perry
Billy
D. Tuckey
Ray
Dauphin River
A. Webb
Winnipeg
F. ‘Taylor
Darren Gunn
Lakeland
G. Kitchen
Jill O'Halloran
L. Edmondson
Oakville
Beaver News: Local Visits and Tidbits from the Community
Friday evening graduation attendance included La Anne Cobbe at Calvary Temple Winnipeg where she trained as a nurse. Families and friends from Dauphin Gainsborough Brandon Wellwood Portage and Calgary shared visits and travels this weekend with residents like Raymond Smith Howie Rodgers and Ian Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Smith
Calvery Temple
Winnipeg
la Anne Cobbe
la Anne
Evelyn
Howard Cobbe
Dauphin
Earl Rusk
Jim Rusk
Gainsborough
R. Smart
Brandon
Robert Rodgers
Duncan
Christopher Simmonson
Howie Rodgers
Howie
Rusty
Simmonson
M. Turner
Wellwood School
J. Samels
Portage
Turners
Ian Smith
Calgary
Ian
Poly Twine Marketing
Lori Scott
Lloyd Street
Claire Cook Heads Portage Junior Terriers Club Again
Claire Cook was returned for a second term as president of the Portage and district junior Terriers hockey club at the annual meeting in Southside. He was appointed treasurer, with Gerald Balachowski as secretary. The board elected includes Sid Archer, Maurice Batters, Allan White, Al Christofferson, Bill Bates, Ed Kopen, Harold Painter, Gene Romanow, and Max Triggs for one year and Doug Brooks, Claire Sook, Art Currie, Gerald Balachowski, Gary Clark, Bob Ferguson, Tom Gemmell, Tom Huddlestone, and Jack Mitchell for two years. A special events committee was formed, with Gary Clark and Doug Brooks as cochairmen to plan fund raising at the Portage Fair. The club aims to improve under-22 hockey and may retain last season's coach Ab McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrier Hockey Club
Gerald Bulachowski
Claire Cook
Jack Mitchell
Gary Clark
Doug Brooks
Gino Romanow
Art Currie
Sid Archer
Bob Ferguson
Harold Painter
Bill Bates
al Christofferson
Aire Cook
Portage and District Junior Terriers
Southside
Maurice Batters
Allan White
al Christof
Ferson
Ed Kopen
Gene Romanow
Max Triggs
Claire Sook
Gerald Balachowski
Tom Gemmell
Tom Huddlestone
Cochairman
Cook
Ab McDonald
Bagot district news and cemetery planning meeting
Bevan area notes recount June 21 gathering in Bagot hall with Beaver, Bagot, and Portage reps to discuss Beaver Cemetery duties Edgar Ritchie elected president for 1976 77 Glen Harkness secretary and groups assigned to cemetery tasks Donations welcomed at local P O or through Mrs J M Baskier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Bagot
Portage
Bagot Hall
Beaver Cemetery
Percy Smith
Edgar Ritchie W
Glen Harkness
P.O
M. Robinson
J. M. Baskier
bursary deadline June 30 at three universities
University students are reminded that bursary applications must be submitted by June 30 through Student Aid. after that date only Canada Student Loans aid is available. Max bursary 3200, max loan 1000. Send forms to University of Winnipeg, University of Manitoba or Brandon University addresses with contact numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
University of Winnipeg
Bryce Hall
Portage ‘Avenue
Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
University Centre
Observing Nature and Mutual Care in Daily Life
The article reflects on observing animals and birds to learn instinctive concern for others. It notes human weakness, urges guidance by God, and emphasizes human love in Christian living over material pursuits. A report mentions Mr. and Mrs. Kalberg and Mr. and Mrs. Coulthard driving to Brandon on June 18 and visiting John Arnols recovering in Assiniboine Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owever
You
A. W. Kalberg
S. Coulthard
Portage
Brandon
John Arnols
Assiniboine
Ospital
John
Counsellors valued as essential support for students
The document explains full-time counselling presence in high schools and regular guidance visits to junior highs, with principals directing initial discussions at primaries. It argues counsellors provide a private outlet for questions and feelings, noting they are funded through the Department of Education grant structure and are not a frill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa
Christ Jesus
Department of Education
Westbourne Notices List Various Visits and News
Westbourne notices report travelers and visits including Nelson Fletcher and partner to Iowa and U.S. points, Wes Thomas visiting Calgary and coast relatives, Nell Daey and Winnipeg guests, Bob Hales in Portage hospital, Art Sneesby hosting Ron Peterson Brockville and Ron Rands family, baby Angie christened at St Marys Portage, family dinner at Poschenrieder home, C Lambert at Carberry convention, Don Remp visit, F Poschenrieder guests Rena Arksey Harley and Langruth Johannson, Anglican service at 11:30 summer schedule, Thorsteinson visitors en route to Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbourne
Nelson Fletcher
Iowa
U.S.A
Wes Thomson
Calgary
Nell Daey
Dorothy McClelland
Winnipeg
Welson McClelland
Minnedosa
Bob Hales
Portage Hospital
Art Sneesby
Ron Peterson
Brockville
Ont
Ron Rands
Baby Angie
Art Poschenrieder
Lynches Point
St. Mary's Portage
Mary
Retberser
Portage
C. Rands
Joyce Gorzen
Russ Adams
C. Lambert
Carberry
Renuesung
Don Remphome
F. Poschenrieder
Rena Arksey
Harley
Johannson
Langruth
E. Thorsteinson
Tom Thorsteinson
Vancouver
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Vortage
Mr. Friessen
Poplar Point
Nisning
G. Zeck
F. Delbridge
C. Nelson
J. Dickenson Sr
W. Dyer
Peace River District
Viking
Alberta
G. Fidler
Valleyview
Delbridges
Pat Sexsmith
Edmonton
G. Sexsmith
A. Rollins
Angie
Jackson Lake
Beaver News
Toro
Barrett's Sales & Service
Abana
Wossage
Christofferson
Fleetwood
Pace C.B. Radio
Austin
Terriers
Terrier Club
Bagot District
J.M. Baskler
Brandon University
Clark
Ssrandon Rta
Air
Jake Neuport
Grandma Neudorf
Ricky Ferguson
Roy Patterson
Colin Smith
Glenboro
Ernie Painter
Don
Jack Fergison
Bill Cousins
Bill Pallister
Ray Patterson
Lawrence Lounsbury
Fairlane
T.V
Jim Webb
Brandon — Mall
RTA
Ise
Arithmet
Chris) Christianson Varrister
Notar Rempron St — MacGregor
H.& Lyesowice
Vesays
Te Council
Portage la Prairie
Wm. M. McMillan, Jec.Treas
Manitoba
Pas
Norquay Building
Harvey Bostrom
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