Shower Honors Mrs. Julie Roney
A blessing shower for Mrs. Julie Roney nee Rand was held Thursday August 22 in the United Church basement. Guests arrived under a decorated arch and were escorted to chairs while a girls chorus sang. Julie thanked the guests and a luncheon followed hosted by twenty four ladies and mesdames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane Ouower
Julie Roney
Annie Futros
Loreen Amann
Bea Corneillie
Jean Gilmore
Lila Beresford
Kay Compton
Vaughan Jones
Doris Clarkson
Hazel Hay
Evelyn Duncan
You Have a Date YWC Hobby Club Meeting Dates
The YWC Hobby Club will meet at Mrs. Ebner Cairns home on Monday September 9 at 2 pm. The ACW meeting moves to Mrs. Helen Nohlgren home on September 11. Hostesses are Mrs. Kitson Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Hodge. The ACW evening unit meets Tuesday September 10 at 2 pm in the church hall. The evening unit meets Thursday September 1 at 8 pm in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWC Hobby Club
Ebner Cairns
ACW
Helen Nohlgren
Kitson
Irwin
Hodge
Weir's First Shake Up Plans Cabinet Overhaul in Manitoba
Premier Walter Weir moves to reshape the Manitoba Progressive Conservative cabinet with two new departments a transport department and a central service department Harry Enns would shift from agriculture to transport and Doug Watt would become agriculture minister C H Witney moves to central service Stewart McLean and Thelma Forbes would restructure municipal affairs Don Craik takes over industry and commerce Sidney Spivak moves to education Obie Baizley shifts to mines and natural resources George Johnson becomes labor minister Gurney Evans keeps treasurer Lloyd Sterling Lyon remains attorney general
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Weir
Manitoba
Harry Enns
Transport Department
Doug Watt
Mr. Watt
Arthur
Reston
Man
C. H. Witney
Central Service Department
Stewart McLean
Thelma Forbes
Gurney Evans
Stering Lyon
Weir
Premi
Shower For Beverley Voss Abridged
Beverley Voss bride elect of September 7 was guest of honor at a mixed shower in Edwin school on Tuesday evening August 27. Her mother Mrs. Ray Voss and grandmother Mrs. Annie Voss, each received a corsage and were seated with Lynn Boak Mrs. F. Buechler and Mrs. C. McDermott as escorts. Judy Boak and Lois Gould as nurses brought in a stretcher with a pretend patient that revealed gifts. Beverley thanked guests as gifts were opened then flower pot ribbons were shared and a charming hat was fashioned. Several contests and a light lunch followed for about 50 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley Voss
Edwin School
Beverley
Ray Voss
Annie Voss
Lynn Boak
F. Buechler
C. McDermott
Judy Boak
Lois Gould
Manitoba economist critiques province’s stagnant economy
Dr. H. Clare Pentland of the University of Manitoba says provincial stagnation stems from reluctance to change and a resistance to government enterprise. He cites forestry and garment industries and notes rural dominance in government may hinder social and economic problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
H. Clare Pentland
Dr. Pentland
University of Manitoba
Religion, Labor, Business and Professional Council of
Greater Winnipeg
Pentland
Winnipeg
Town Happenings and Walk for the Rink Fund
Town happenings note a vehicle crash injuring several and killing a Brandon resident. Austin’s Walk for the Rink charity event launches Saturday September 14 with sponsors paying per mile for a 19 mile route between Gladstone and Austin to aid the skating rink fund. Sports writer Bob Briscoe, known as MacGregor’s Bob, is new to the Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Skating Rink Fund
Gladstone
Bob Briscoe
MacGregor
Bob
Macdonald base plans include new feed mill venture
Local officials welcomed a proposed feed processing mill at Macdonald that would use up to one million bushels of grain yearly. The venture, not a one-man operation, seeks investors and aims to begin within six months. Officials foresee local jobs, stronger farm markets, and more regional investment, though water access at the base is a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrain
W. A. Linden
Portage la Prairie
Linden
Porigs Lee Johnston
Macdonald
Johnston
Department of Industry
Comgoo Aon
Walkers Wanted for rink fundraiser in Austin and MacGregor
Walkers may obtain forms from Lambs, Randalls, and Mordens stores in Austin and the Herald Office in MacGregor. Sign up sponsors and be at the Austin Skating Rink at 8 a.m. on the 14th for registration. Cars will transport walkers to Gladstone with refreshments at 2 mile checkpoints. Washroom facilities are being checked and lunch will be served at the rink on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb's
Randall's
Morden’s
Austin
Herald
MacGregor
Austin Skating Rink
Gladstone
Two Drown In Lake In Oxford House Lake Tragedy
Two men from Oxford House, Solomon Lawrence Muskego age 25 and Allan Charlie Munroe age 27, drowned Saturday when their 12 foot homemade boat overturned in Oxford House Lake in northern Manitoba. Two others survived by swimming to shore. RCMP reported the incident and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Lawrence Muskego
Allan Charlie Munroe
Oxford House
Oxford House Lake
Manitoba
RCMP
Haine Brugger Honored At Several Showers
Elaine Brugger, bride to be on August 8, receives multiple pre wedding tributes in Winnipeg venues. Guests include Mrs. Norma McLachlan, Mrs. Brugger, and Mrs. Garnham with corsages. contests and lunches accompany showers. A July 15 and July 27 gatherings feature gifts and thanks. A Beachcomber Polynesian restaurant dinner honored her by B A Robinson Electric Co coworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Brugger
Katrime
Elaine
Winnipeg
Norma McLachlan
C. Brugger
A. Garnbain
Katrime News Social Roundup from Winnipeg Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott and family of Winnipeg were Friday Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Heselwood. Monday supper guests at the J McRae home included Mrs. J. Mitchelson and Peter of Winnipeg and Mrs. M. McRae of Westbourne. Dayle Stark Leona Hiebert Fred Neu feld and Kevin Birkett are the district’s title beginners. Bev Caskey returned from a Souris holiday with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. Demer Sr. Mrs. Demer will stay at the Caskey home while Mr. Demer receives medical care in Winnipeg. J. McRae family attended a Clarence Pendell home family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris
W. Demer Sr
Sept. events spark return at United Church
MacGregor United Church will reconvene Sunday Sept 8. Rally Day is planned for Sunday Sept 22. The text also notes a Sept 14 skating or running event from Gladstone to Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
Evangelical Mennonite Church and MacGregor United Church Services
East End MacGregor readies for a combined Bagot worship at 10 00 a m on Sunday with 11 30 a m Sunday School and 2 00 p m worship at the partner church Evangelical Mennonite Church in East End lists 9 45 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m worship. The MacGregor charge shows a 10 00 a m combined service at Bagot 11 30 a m Sunday School and 2 00 p m worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Mennonite Church
East End
MacGregor
Joint Anglican Methodist United Service Plan
Bethel Church MacGregor hosts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Christ Church Austin offers 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer with St Pauls MacGregor worshippers joining. St Pauls MacGregor 11:00 a.m. Combined service at Christ Church Austin. United Church Istin Sidney Pastoral Charge SN Stately minister. Joint Sunday School and Worship at Austin 10:00 a.m. Sidney 11:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Austin
St. Paul's, MacGregor
M. J. Fleming
Christ Church, Austin
United Church Istin - Sidney
Sidney
Beaver News and Weekend Visits Reported
Mr and Mrs Raymond Smiths and Tan traveled to Morden on Sunday Visitors at Chas Rodgers home included Mrs Myrtle Hodgins Anne Bowman and Mrs M Grant of Winnipeg They also visited Robert Rodgers Terry Smith enjoys two weeks holiday with his family Faith Harkness will begin teaching at Fleming School in Brandon Bob Smith returns to Winnipeg for studies at the Manitoba Institute of Technology and other weekend gatherings are noted featuring numerous local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Margaret Rodgers
Alf Graham
Tom Gemmell
Portage
Gordon Dalziel
Valley City
Graham Dalziel
Winnpeg
Faith Harkness
Brandon
Fleming School
Percy Smith
Allan Smith
Bob Smith
Winnipeg
Manitoba Institute of Technology
Southend Macaulay Social Roundup
Mrs Mary wnaen and girls visited Mr and Mrs P Rei mer on Saturday. Barry Frank of Thompson spent a few days at his parental home last week. Mr and Mrs K Larson Sanford and Brian visited Winnipeg on Thursday. Brian left Tuesday to enroll at the MIT for a two year designing and drafting course. Little Kim Bruce of Winnipeg visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Lyn Snaith and Ricky. Mr and Mrs Lyn Snaith visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Ken Green in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wnaen
P. Reimer
Barry Frank
Thompson
K. Larson
Sanford
Brian
Winnipeg
MIT
Kim Bruce
Lyn Snaith
Ricky
Ken Green
Also Mentioned on This Page
Green Acre Land Clearing
Chamber of Commerce
Dave Weaver
S. Rey
S. Rey “the Reliable House” Tailors and Cleaners
Royal Road
Portage and District
Propganda
Walkers
Haine Brugger
Katrime News
Skauing Rmx
Waikathon
Bagot
Beaver News
Southend Macaulay
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewie
Pardners
Sildren
Hilltop Restaurant
Coats
Qogebode —Family Shopping
J. P. Wainman
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