Community Notes From Winnipeg Weekend Visits and Local Events
Southend Macaulay and Winnipeg residents appear in a flurry of weekend visits. Reports mention Mr. and Mrs Jack Frank hosting and guests including Darren, the Chant family, the Longstreet boys, and Nancy Cash visiting various Winnipeg households. MacGregor Mustangs player Dean Frank sustains a leg injury during a Friday touchdown at MacGregor. Anniversaries, birthdays, and a rummage sale planning meeting at Doug McGregor's home are noted, with invitations for participation and ongoing news submissions to Lorraine Chant and others.
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Southend-Macaulay
Jack Frank
Winnipeg
Darren
Winniday
Ray Chantey
Dar
V. Chant
Fen
Terry Longstreet
Doug McGregor
Nancy Cash
Ken Larson
J. Frank
Gerald Frizzley
Lawrie
Murray Frank
Dean Frank
MacGregor Mustangs
MacGregor
Bob Chant
Alex Steiben
Lynn Snaith
Chas. Pennell
Bob Schweitz
Tom Freizen
Portage
Mary Larson
Lorraine Chant
Marion McGregor
Grace Scora
Ed Hulme
Art Milroy
Mavis’ and
Dale
St. Vital
Byelection in Lisgar Nov 16 listed in Commons
Prime Minister Trudeau announced in the Commons that byelections will be held Monday November 16 to fill vacancies in Lisgar Manitoba Fronteac and Labelle Quebec. Vacancies arise from the death of George Muir Conservative for Lisgar the appointment of Leo Cadieux as ambassador to France and the resignation of Bernard Dumont Creditiste for Frontenac who won in Quebec’s April election.
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Trudeau
Commons
Lisgar
Manitoba
Frontenac
Labelle
Quebec
George Muir
Defence
Leo Cadieux
France
Bernard Dumont
Creditiste
Frontene
Deaths Rise in England Traffic Toll in 1969
Highway deaths in England increased by 8.4 percent in 1969, signaling a growing road toll and heightened concerns over road safety. The rise reflects broader trends in transport and public health policy during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Thanksgiving 1970 Reflections And Local News In Bagot
The Bagot community shares notes on patience and gratitude, urging optimistic daily living and thanks to God. Local reports cover hunting trips, visits, fire prevention reminders, and a planned December centennial draw with upcoming bingo events and chicken bingo dates to support community projects.
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J. Purkess
E. Towerzey
Holland
Assiniboine
M. Nichol
Winnipeg
E.T. Nichol
E. T. Nichol
D. Watson
A. Young
Portage
Central Plains region aims at wildlife recreation and irrigation
The Central Plains board discussed leadership identification at MacGregor with Ted Dupley reporting questionnaire returns under ten percent. They plan to invite Morris Deveson and Don Meadows to the November meeting for socio economic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Plains
MacGregor
Ted Dupley
Department of Industry and Commerce
Morris Deveson
Don Meadows
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural News Short Courses and Fairs at Brandon Centre
Agricultural News outlines short courses at the Brandon Agricultural Centre with A and B fairs on October 29 and 30. It covers fair aims, needed changes, and objectives. Registration is free for directors. room $3, board $4 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Rosehill Variety Club Holds Sixth Meeting At Home
The Rosehill Variety Club held its sixth meeting on October 9 at Mr and Mrs Robert Schweitz home. The leader announced prize money from the achievement day. Members planned a card party for November 13 at Rosehill Hall and voted to donate 5 dollars to the hall. After the meeting a wiener roast was enjoyed. Club reporter Eddy Schweitz.
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Rosehill Varety Club
Robert Schweitz
Rosehill Hall
Eddy Schweitz
Sland Chain Tonga Islands Inhabitants Grow Sparse
A double chain of 150 coral and volcanic islands forms Sland Chain Tonga with only 36 islands inhabited, highlighting limited human settlement across the archipelago.
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Tonga
Beaver News adds visitors and notices from Wes Thompson area
Sunday visitors dropped by Wes Thompson home including Dave Elgert, Doug McLeod MacDonald, Don Polson Culross, Tibbit Elm Creek, and Steve Dobchuk Gladstone with Lloyd Street family. Numerous relatives travelled to Dauphin Kellary Glenboro and Portage for visits. Beaver UCW meets Oct 21. hospital aid meeting Oct 26 at Carol Draders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Thompson
Dave Elgert
Doug McLeod
MacDonald
Don Polson
Culross
Tibbit
Elm Creek
Steve Dobchuk
Gladstone
Lloyd Street
Beaver Hospital Aid
Carol Draders
Government and private agencies seek hostels for displaced youths
State Secretary Gerard Pelletier told the Commons that about 176 people displaced when a Vancouver youth hostel closed Friday will be housed with government and private agencies. The effort aims to secure immediate accommodation and coordinate longer term support.
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Vancouver
Gerard Pelletier
the Commons
Hartford and Currie News wedding and visits
Mrs. J. Smith reports gatherings and travels including funerals, weddings, and anniversaries. R. Thompson and Victor are noted. April traveled to Dauphin for a Johnston Tordan wedding. Rintouls hosted and hosted guests from Winnipeg and Brandon. Birthday and anniversary wishes extended to H. Stark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Thomps
K. Rintoul
Pat
Radford
Melver
Winnipeg
Blaine Thompson
Brenda
Brandon
Allyson
Portage
Eldon Rintoul
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Sam Williams
Austin Community Hall
Lloyd Slater
Edwin District
Waten
C. W. Sloik
Motor Products Ltd
Man
Davenport and Chair
Klassen’s Bargain Centre
Austin
Bagot and District
Newl
Ken Green
Glenn
C. Rands
Wayne Nichol
Mark
C. Nichol
Ruby Crealock
Calgary
Langruth
Clear Lake
Pas
Thompson
UCW
Clarence Bogue
Pogue
G. R. Nichol
Children’s Aid Society
Nichol
Bagot Community Club
Ald
Cliff Bagrie
Operation
Sven Sorenson
Lynn Lake
Henry
Arthur
Mayfeld
Leo Moran
Robert Adrain
RM of
Portage la Prairie
Wayne Pander
Corpora
Agricultural News
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Agriculture
U. of M
Rosehill
Sland Chain
Beaver News
Raymond Smith
Ian
Dauphin
Howard Cobbe
Allan Drader
Killarney
Glenboro
Joyce Thurston
Carl Simonson
H. Rodgers
Glen Wrigh
Lorie Wright
Bagot
Patsy Muir
William Pears
Hartford and Currie News
Mrs. K. Stewart
Dicksons
Austin Community Rink
Austin Community Hale
Hill's
East Drug Store
Sask
Ag Rep
Canada
Asin Vans
Mura
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