Treasure Hunt Winners Announced at Marshall-Wells
The local Marshall-Wells store reports strong interest in its annual Treasure Hunt. Winners listed include Mrs. Norman Birkett, Mrs. Geo. Lintott, Mrs. Weber, Mrs. J. H Moore, Cliff Reshaur, Miss Irene Shaw, Ron. Barton, Mrs. W. Pennell, Mrs. C. W. Giesbrecht, Mrs. O. Nelson, C. A. Sawatsky, Mrs. Raymond Birkett, Mrs Glenn Harkness, Mrs. Neustater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Wells
Norman Birkett
Geo. Lintott
Weber
J. H Moore
Cliff Reshaur
Irene Shaw
Ron. Barton
W. Pennell
C. W. Giesbrecht
O. Nelson
C. A. Sawatsky
Raymond Birkett
Glenn Harkness
Neustater
Community events and engagement notices in Portage area
The Beaver WF will host its annual Bazaar and Tea in the church basement on October 25 from 3 to 5 pm with donations welcome. United Church W.A. meets Miss Eileen Marsh on October 14 at 8 pm. W.M.S. Fall Thankoffering on October 15 at 8 pm with speaker Mr K Bramadat. Hospital Board thanks Pantry Shower helpers Bergthaler Church Aid and Bagot Katrine ladies. Florence Rose White to wed Kenneth Gordon Paton on October 19 at St Pauls Anglican MacGregor. Card of thanks for illness support from Norman Thompson and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Beaver WF
The
United Church W.A
Eileen Marsh
W.M.S. of the United Church
K. Bramadat
Bergthaler Church
Bagot and
Katrinne
Harold Orchard
Florence Rose White
Kenneth Gordon Paton
Ivan Paton
Portage la Prairie
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
MacGregor
Man
Thanks for kindness during hospital stay from many groups
Mary Stratton expresses gratitude for visits fruit cards gifts and flowers while in Portage and MacGregor hospitals. Special thanks to Southend Macaulay WMS United Church W A MacGregor High School pupils and numerous local clubs and Friends of the Ladies organizations for boxes of fruit baked goods and care from Miss Pat Clancy and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
MacGregor Hospital
Southend-Macaulay Wms
United Church W.A
MacGregor High School
Billy Anderson
Womans’ Institute
L.O.B.A. Ladies
Britannia Chapter
Lo.d.e
Young Ladies’ Society
Ladies’ Curling Club
Portage Hospital
Pat Clancy
Mary Stratton
Local residents share visits and milestones
Lif Vlevis and Cithibs Misses Linda and Mary Wall return from St. Catharines Ontario. Mr Cecil Dovey and Miss Ellen Major visit with the Dolessi family. Mrs E Fraser returns from Winnipeg via Dr J S Bowie and Miss A Tupper. Mrs A Mackie hosts in Winnipeg. Mrs R D Booth takes up residence with G S Booth. Wendell Colossi returns after funeral in Transcona. Kowalchuk couple back from two week motor trip to Saskatoon and West. Jed Matthews and Isabelle Bennett welcomed son Scott Edward at Portage General Hospital. Mrs M Sheridan and Miss Margaret Sheridan visit Craneton and Mr Mrs Clarney Jones. L Dickinson returns from Courteney BC via MacGregor. Sgt and Mrs Parkinson visit Stanway. Parkinson in Shilo. Dennis Kitson and Hope Olson move to Portage la Prairie. Dennis named Inspector for Manitoba Power Commission covering Portage, Morden and Headingley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Dovey
Ellen Major
W. Dolessi
E. Fraser
Winnipeg
J. S. Bowie
A. Tupper
Wendell Colossi
John Prettie
Transcona
Man
D. Kowalchuk
Saskatoon
L. Dickinson
Courteney
B.C
J. R. Cochrane
MacGregor
Sgt
Mrs. Parkinson
Carmp Borden
Ont
K. Stanway
Mr. Parkinson
Shilo
Dennis Kitson
Hope Olson
Portage la Prairie
Dufferin St
Dennis
Manitoba Power Commission
Portage
Morden
Headingley
TV Fans Acquire New Sets in Image Creek Glen Area
Image Creek Glen Nichol and J L Pogue are recent TV adopters with installations completed. Dorothy Smith to celebrate 14th birthday on Sunday October 13. Mr J Pogue Sr, Curtis and G Kelly drove to Winnipeg for medical care. Curtis stayed for treatment. Mrs H D Ritchie returned from Rainier USA after a visit with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Nichol
J. L. Pogue
Dorothy Smith
J. Pogue
Curtis
Harlem Pogue
MacGregor
Rainier
USA
R. Allan
Neepawa
Treherne United Church
Treherne
Donalda English
Roy Tibbett
Elm Creek
Municipal Office Tender Sealed for MacGregor Facility
Tenders for the construction and supply of materials for a new Municipal Office in MacGregor are invited until October 16, 1957. Separate bids may be submitted for construction with materials, construction only, or materials only. Plans are available at the MacGregor Municipal Office. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. A. M. Hay, Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
A.M. Hay
Man
Furnished MacGregor Home for Winter Months Ad
Classified notice seeks a furnished home in MacGregor for the winter season for a family with two children. Respond to Mrs. A. Briscoe, MacGregor, 411p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
A. Briscoe
Wedding of Miss Dearden in Winnipeg in ivory gown
The bride wore a floor length imported Givre empire gown with a jeweled lace bodice and finger-tip veil. Matrons wore champagne gowns with sequined panels. best man Mr. Dearden and others attended. Reception featured gladioli decor, a three tier cake, and telegrams from distant cities. After honeymoon, couple will reside in Winnipeg. Support the Children's Aid Society NOW, and be assured of continued and expanding service, with skilful help from professional workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Cannon
Marjorie Parsons
E. S. Dearden
Winnipeg
Gordon Billings
Kenora
Ont
Carl Rau
Brown
W. Waterhouse
C. L. Morgan
Dearden
Victoria
Kamloops
Minneapolis
Minn
Vancouver
Children’s Aid Society
Council Signs SeaD of Sand Gravel Removal Agreement
The council signed with Commonwealth Construction to remove up to 35 000 yards of sand and gravel from the same pit. Prairie Farm Assistance said surveying spring flood risk for 1956 is not feasible as floodable land cannot be reliably determined. The Reeve reported on a Portage child welfare case. Fred Downie of Kane Equipment offered the municipality 1500 dollars on an old 12 pull type grader, accepted as final payment on the TD 14 tractor. Secretary to investigate Bangs Free Area declaration. Meeting adjourned with many letters addressed and November reconvening planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Construction
Prairie Farm Assistance
Council
Portage
Fred Downie
Kane Equipment
Kane
Winnipeg
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HUNT
Bert. Smith
bMile
A. R. Henry
Turkey
J. Irwin's
Beaver
Sylvania
Harmon
Norman ‘Thompson
Lye's
Ironing Boards
Vlevis
Linda
Mary Wall
St. Catharines
A. Mackie
Nell Green
R. D. Muir
R. D. Booth
Jed Matthews
Isabelle Bennett
Scott Edward
Portage General Hospital
Image Creek
Mrs. A. Pogue
A. Pogue
E. Watkins
M. Watkins
L. Doak
Frankie Doak
Mr. B. Doak
Icipal Hall Tenders
Noveber
Thansgiving
Bethel Church
Bill Scott
Springfield, Mo
U.S.A
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Calvary Tabernacle
Sidney
Mace
Bill Haley and His
Dana Andrews
Joan Fontaine
House OF Secrets
Michael Craig
Julia Arnall
Firth Bros
S.R. Lamb & Son
Critchlow
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