Golden wedding anniversary dinner in Portage la Prairie
A couple celebrated 50 years at a West End Hall dinner on Sunday October 12 with 31 relatives. The event featured a three tier cake and candles, with toasts by Fred Stapley of Ottawa and a Highland dance recital by Janet Craig of Ottawa. Messages arrived from notable figures and 189 guests from across Canada attended.
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St. N.E
Portage la Prairie
West End
Craig
Fred Stapley
Ottawa
Unit 3
Trinity United Church
Janet ‘Craig
Portage Hotel
T.W. Kelly
J.D. Matheson
W.L. McConnell
Wm. Robinson
Wendy McConnell
McKenzie United Church
Cliff Vance
Kelly
Kelowna
B.C
Jules Leger
Esmond Butler
Flamiota
Manor residents enjoy music tea and visits at Lions Manor
Lions Manor weekly activities featured Audrey MacFarlane and Doug Muirhead performing vocal and violin selections for residents. A Tuesday tea on the first floor south wing, a Wednesday communion service led by Rev. Chapman and Rev. Condo, and a Thursday choir from St. Mary’s accompanied the week. A film Thursday night and bingo Friday afternoon complemented events. Visitors included numerous Winnipeg Brandon Carman and Minnedosa residents with accompanying companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey MacFarlane
Doug Muirhead
South Wing
Chapman
Condo
St. Mary's
I. Penner
Newton Mennonite Church
Dyck
October 4 Bride Traveled Shower Honors Ruth Kinney
A Sept. 17 bridal shower for Ruth Kinney bride elect of October 4 was hosted at Mrs. Janet Fredrickson’s home in Austin. Guests included Judy Jones who presented a corsage, with Ruth escorted to her seat as Here Comes the Bride played. Several honorees received corsages and were seated in honor. A game tested guests on bride details, a book of Helpful Hints was passed for Ruth, and gifts were carried in by Andrew Jones and Patti Lou. Lunch followed with performances by Kim and Rhea Fredrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Fredrickson
Ruth Kinney
Ruth
Judy Jones
Betty Lowe
Dennis
Dorice Clarkson
Jean Lowe
Janice Harder
Violet Doucette
Violet Lewis
Andrew Jones
Patti Lou
Austin
Kim
Rhea Fredrickson
Alice Bodnarchuk
Karen Lowe
Ruth Stephenson
Lowe
Hazel Hay
Dorothy Makinson
Legend of the White Horse mystery on White Horse Plains
A reader asks for readers to identify the true Legend of the White Horse believed to be connected to White Horse Plains near No 1 Highway East, and whether a book exists about the white horse. The letter also notes Dutch community tulip donations and a Parks Board notice conveyed by Mrs E Will.
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White Horse Plains
No. 1 Highway East
Zwiep
Parks Board
E. Will
Kalyna Dancers resume training for new season
Kalyna Dancers begin fourth year with 4 new season. The group for children from kindergarten to high school with Ukrainian background meets at Centennial Hall 10rue Portage on Saturday October 18. Instructors are Kathy Duschak and Garry Kohuck of Winnipeg’s Rusalka Dance troupe. Kalyna’s 1975-76 executive includes Adeline Pressey as chair and Margaret Peech as secretary, with roles in treasurer costume and publicity. Additional Saturday classes include catechism Ukrainian language and Ukrainian choir.
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Centennial Hall
Rusalka Dance Troupe
Winnipeg
Kathy Duschak
Garry Kohuck
Portage
Kalyna
Adeline Pressey
Margaret Peech
Gail Kamski
Sophie Bereza
Mary Kohut
Margaret Clarke
Joyce Swidnicki
Elsie Burka
Joyce Makarchuk
Grant
Orest Pressey
Deanne Rose
Presbytery Luncheon Promotes Observer in Portage
The Portage Presbytery held a luncheon on Wednesday October 15 at Trinity United Church to promote the Observer and stewardship ideas. Alan Lauder opened with a blessing and presided, Mrs. C Diehl spoke for the Presbytery, Rev W Morgan introduced leaders, Rev Don Reid attended, and 39 ministers officers and observers were present.
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Portage A Rraine Presbytery
Observer
Trinity United Church
Portage
Alan Lauder
C. Diehl
Gladstone
W. Morgan
Carterry
A. C. Forrest
The
S. Porteous
Promos Manan
Sieeaphehip Eorviews
Don Reid
Conference Observer
Porteous
Forrest
Parr
J. Armstead
Oakville
U.C.W
M. Miller
High Bluff
Trinity Church
A. Lauder
Kellys Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Albert and Eveline Kelly
Albert and Eveline Kelly observe their golden wedding with a weekend of events in Portage la Prairie Manitoba The couple married October 12 1925 at St Pauls Church Shoal Lake Manitoba and resided in Hamiota before moving to Portage Their family includes four daughters twelve grandchildren and a great granddaughter The celebration included open house at McKenzie United Church and a dinner at the Portage Hotel with toasts from relatives and civic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kelly
12Th Street
N.W
Portage la Prairie
Eveline Thompson
St. Paul's Church
Shoal — Lake
Manitoba
Hamiota
Portage
Kelly
Southport
West End
Jean
W.L. McConnell
Thompson
Man
Ethel
H.H. Duncan
Norah
J.D. Matheson
Hamiet
Lillian
J. Belczewski
Trenton
Ontario
Canter Club Elects Officers and Plans Oct Show
The Portage H Canter Club held its first meeting on Oct 6 in the Coop meeting room. Officers elected for 1975 76 include Chimney reporter Gwen McCreadie. The club plans an inter club fun show on Oct 19 at Island Park. Next meeting set for Nov 3 with Gwen McCreadie as club reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage +H. Canter Club
Coop
Chimney
Gwen McCreadie
Island Park
Poplar Point 4H Club Meeting Notes October Events
The Poplar Point 4H Club held a gathering with 4H members, leaders and mothers enjoying bowing, a high score by Mrs Vicars, and supper at Dairy Queen. An October 14 meeting at 7 p.m. at the school planned a Halloween party at Tammy Gunn's home on October 29. Costumes were encouraged and apples were requested for bobbing. Speeches for November 7 will be given by Laura Beam, Shannon Dickenson and Heather Hogue. Dawn Warburton, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Beam
Shannon Dickenson
Heather Hogue
Dawn Warburton
Barrister Solicitor Notary Ad in Hampton Street Notice
C Chris Christianson, barrister solicitor notary, Hamp ton St MacGregor, formerly HA Lyesotthe, rues gays. Contact at 605 2192 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris) Christianson
Hampton St — MacGregor
HA Lyesotthe
Rues Gays
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