ROSSENDALE DISTRICT NEWS ENGAGEMENTS VISITS LISTED
Ken CrUleronan and Warren of Carroll spent Sunday with the R Frizzley family. Mrs Bertha Watson visited Portage with the Nichol family and Sherry. L Bieganski and family to Winnipeg for illness then back home. R Moffat traveled to Winnipeg. Mary-Lynn accompanied them for the weekend. Jack Charlton returned home from up north for a few days. Frizzley couple attended Zonneveld Frank wedding in Portage and reception in MacGregor Hall. Gerald Frizzley of Pinawa visited. Miss Lynn Crocker of Winnipeg visited here. Mrs J Tomchuk visited Wes Henry in Winnipeg. Mrs A Tomchuk visited Winnipeg for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipegs
Mary-Lynn
Jack Charlton
R. Frizzley
Frank
Portage
MacGregor Hall
Gerald Frizzley
Pinawa
Frizzley
Lynn Crocker
Winnipeg
Mrs. J. Tomchuk
Wes Henry
Mrs. A. Tomchuk
D. Bannerman
Weekend visitors fill Livingstone area homes
Winnipeg guests Stan Fehr and Cal Franklin visited Mr and Mrs Ronald Fehr while Nora Johnston and Mrs Minnie Johnston spent time with W H Johnston and family. Jo Ann Johnston entered a Brandon Science Fair project as many relatives gathered for birthday dinners, suppers, and weekend social hours across Winnipeg, Austin, Portage, Waldersee, Sinclair, Prairie Grove and Macdonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaits
Vana Brinley
Brian Reid
Winnipeg
Harry Reid
Jo-Ann Johnston
Brandon
Wedding Blessing for Zonneveld in Portage la Prairie
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Zonneveld on their wedding at St John s church Portage la Prairie with a reception and dance at MacGregor Memorial hall. Visitors over the weekend included family and friends from The Pas Pinawa Winnipeg Dauphin and other areas. Birthday wishes go to Wendy Steiben Betty Longstreet and Richard Buckert with March dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Zonneveld
Laurie Frank
St. John’s Church
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor ‘Memorial Hall
Jack Frank
Barry Frank
The
Pas
Gerald Frizzley
Pinawa
Murray Frank
Dean Frank
Winnipeg
Jaddock
Dauphin
Ken Larson
Toronto
Hamilton
Karl Ressmanson
Karl Gudmanseth
Alesund
Norway
Larsons
Wendy Steiben
Betty Longstreet
Richard Buckert
Bob Schweitz
Herman Schweitz
Troy MacDonald
Chant Home
Harvey Robinson
Worby
Booth
Mary Pennell
Town
G. Hay
Powers
Austin
Clarence Pennell
Sympathy and local praises in district notes
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Fred Lake and family on the passing of Mr. Lake. Congratulations to Shannah Heselwood and Sharon McRae for first and second in the Junior Public Speaking contest in MacGregor Friday night. Mrs. Minnie McRae of Winnipeg visited the J. McRae home. Mr. W. H. Demer Sr. will spend several weeks at the Bert Caskey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lake
Lake
Shannah Heselwood
Sharon McRae
MacGregor
Minnie McRae
Winnipeg
J. McRae
W. H. Demer Sr
Bert Caskey
Collegiate Chatter Highlights Wrestlers and Events
MacGregor students endure tests before mid term reports as wrestling dominates recent weeks with Amann and Tomchuk earning junior titles and Manitoba representation in Thunder Bay. Patsack Suderman and Hrabluik also placed, while Rivers tournament crowned Henry, Hrabluik, Hoeppner in firsts. Badminton, girls basketball, ping pong, and drama night at Austin Collegiate and MacGregor Memorial Hall round out a busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Amann
Brent Tomchuk
MacGregor
Manitoba
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Ith
David Patsack
Carl Suderman
Ron Hrabluik
Lawrence Henry
Bryce Scora
Wilfred Pilkington
Hird
Rivers
On Hrabluik
Ed Hoeppner
Laurie Hanna
Richard Rumancik
Dean Coerffler
Minnedosa
Portage
Marvin
Urenara
Melody Burch
Melody
Marvin Orchard
Jackie Rintoul
Shilo
Raiders
Austin Collegiate
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Minimum Wage Hearings Set Across Manitoba in March
The Minimum Wage Board of Manitoba will hold public hearings in Brandon Dauphin Winnipeg and Winkler in March to gather oral and written submissions on wage levels. Minister Russell Paulley urges brief submissions to the board while noting past increases and current rates of 1.75 per hour for workers over 18 and 1.50 for those under 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Minimum Wage Board of Manitoba
Labor
Russell Paulley
Brandon
Provincial
Dauphin
Norquay
Winkler
Aimmum
Paulley
Minimum Wage Board
Department of Labor
Winnipeg
RSC
Leptospirosis Found in Manitoba and Livestock Risk
Manitoba faces possible rise in leptospirosis across livestock. Dr. Tom Hurst of the provincial veterinary services notes several recent pig cases with undiagnosed infections likely present elsewhere. Diagnosis by lab is essential to confirm presence and guide control measures. Vaccines exist for pigs and coordinated efforts with producers and vets are urged to keep cases few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Tom Hurst
Manitoba Department of ‘Agriculture
Veterinary Services Branch
Veterinaryiagnostic Laboratory
Hurst
George Currie Celebrates 85th Birthday in Austin
George Currie in Austin marked his 85th birthday March 4 with visitors from multiple towns across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He received many gifts including a money tree and numerous phone calls. Family members and friends, including sons, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, helped celebrate with a buffet and warm wishes. MLA Jim Ferguson and others also extended congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Currie
Austin
Carberry
Melita
Melville
Saskatchewan
Boissevain
Portage
Southport
Winnipeg
Selkirk
Bagot
MacGregor
Gladstone
Helston
Jim Ferguson
Currie
Norfolk Manor News Highlights visiting families and celebrations
Mr and Mrs Dick Snaith and daughters of Carberry visited on Saturday with Mr and Mrs H Hughson. George Willis of California and Charles Willis of Carberry called on Mrs Booth. Mr and Mrs J Jeffries traveled to Winnipeg on March 3S for a family reunion honoring their daughter. The Jeffries family and friends marked Mr Jeffries 90th birthday with a Portage visit and dinner at the Gordon Inn. A whist drive is planned at the Manor on Thursday evening March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Snaith
Carberry
H. Hughson
George Willis
California
Charles Willis
Booth
Reid
Bird's Hill
North
W. Pennell
M. Booth
Clarence Pennell
Winnipeg
L. Melstead
J. Sparks
Selkirk
Jeffries
Trimble
Glenboro
J. Jeffries
Gordon Inn
Portage
Mr. Jeffries
the Manor
Hartford Currie News Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs H Brydges of Portage and Mrs Arlene Stevenson of Labrador City Newfoundland were Sunday guests with Mr and Mrs T Rintoul and family. Mrs D Lamont entertained Hartford district ladies last Tuesday to visit with Mrs Connie Brown and wee daughter. Elsie Frank and Arthur Hounsome motored to Brandon Thursday taking Edith back after she spent a few days at home. Several Currie folks attended a reception and dance in MacGregor. Mr and Mrs F Swain of Oakville were weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Dickson and family. Mrs Radford of MacGregor is visiting with Mr and Mrs K Rintoul and family this week. Allyson Thompson of Winnipeg was home for the weekend as attendant at the Zonneveld Frank wedding. Mrs H Honasson Doug and Cheryl of Brandon were weekend visitors at the Smith home while Harold attended a teachers meeting in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs J Rintoul Mr and Mrs M Lytle and Mrs McIntyre were Monday supper guests with Mr and Mrs D Rintoul and boys at Exir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
MacGregor
F. Swain
Oakville
Dickson
M. Lytle
McIntyre
D. Rintoul
Exir
No-Day Work Week Promising Start Says Toronto Professor
University of Toronto sociology professor John Farina described a no day work week as a promising start at a conference of municipal electric associations. He argued work is the enemy of freedom and noted unemployment rates as a measure of success. He cited US and Canadian figures and called 1 percent unemployment a worthy goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanana
John Farina
University of Toronto
Farina
United States
Canada
Pine Creek 4-H Meeting Minutes Report
The Pine Creek 4-H group read and adopted the secretary and treasurer reports. Uniforms were discussed and an outfit with different slacks approved. The Achievement theme was set as Hope you enjoy seeing what we enjoy doing. Art Domes, a state agricultural representative, spoke and showed slides on the new grading system after lunch. The next meeting is March 26 at Ken Smith's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Domes Agricultural
Ken Smith
Talent Winners Correction From MacGregusons Club
The MacGregusons Club apologizes for an error in their talent show results. Winners listed should read: 1 Beaver Choir, 2 Bar-W-Ranch, 3 Holly Harkness, 4 Raw Courage, St. Penny, and Bonnie Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregusons Club Woudike
Beaver Choir
Bar-W-Ranch
Holly Harkness
Raw Courage
St. Penny
Bonnie ‘Schroeder
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W. H. Johnston
Cal Franklin
Frank Weber
Shawn
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MS Ashing
Hampton E
Pauch Electric
McGregor Herald
Austin Credit Union
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Macgregor Herald
Norfolk Manor
Hartford and Currie News
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Chevelle
Malibu
Delta Motor Products Ltd
Saskatchewan Ave
Pine Creek
Aucuon
MR. Mambley
Bill Pears
Beaver
Harry Dankesreiter
Dave Hodgins
Mabel Hodgins
Pratt
John Welishen
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Peter Towes
W. Sloik
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