Salt Plains Raceway Review Highlights Sunday Race Program
Eighteen cars entered the Salt Plains Raceway event last Sunday with an opening National Anthem and a moment of silence for Bob Burns Jr. Drivers from St. Frances Xavier to Brandon and Winnipeg battled through eight races, with multiple lead changes, crashes, and waterhole dives. Doug Edwards led several races in No. 13 and No. 22, while Garry Thurston in No. 71 and No. 93 of Smith Motors were prominent in stock events. new safety gear and a fresh signal system were installed around the spectator area as fans anticipate better weather in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Car Racing
Salt Plains Raceway
Bob Burns Jr
Car 98
Orville Regnier
St. Frances Xavier
Bob Gardiner
Arden
Allan Mary
Westbourne
Smith Motors
Portage la Prairie
Garry Thurston
Doug Edwards
No. 71
A. Verney
J. Boddy
Greg Dobbin
Local Notables Share Weekend Visits Across towns
Rossendale News lists residents and visitors from Portage, Winnipeg, Treherne, Oakville, Selkirk, and Delver. Highlights include trips to Edmonton Manning and Kelowna, visits with relatives, celebrations such as a 50th anniversary, a summer farewell by Don Nash, and a Portage wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Lyttle
High Bluff
James Watson
Bill Ogilvie
Heather
Alice Frazer
Sandra
Jean Hird
Winnipeg
Bella Hird
Treherne
Shirley McCallister
Portage
Monty Boddy
Oakville
K. Crocker
M. Ward
Grace Culbert
G. Frank
Delver
Colo
R. Culbert
K. Crockler
C. Watson
Selkirk
D Peasgood
Nicoll
John Watson Sr
Pine Creek News Social and Family Visits Noted
Edwin Kuebler and Edmonton friend visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sam Williams and with Arthur and Hughena Stewart. Alex Livingstone and family attended a funeral at St Marks for the son of Jack Smith and Sarah Donnelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Kuebler
Edmonton
Sam Williams
Arthur
Hughena Stewart
Alex Livingstone
Jack Smith
Sarah Donnelly
St. Marks
Allan Ritchie
Brandon
Caroline Tilley
Winnipeg
John Acutt
Neeawa
Lottie Hanna
Jack Lunn
Belley
Alta
Tom Chapman
Portage
Bob Deveson
Arden
Jim Hanna
Roy Gilman
Gladstone
Murray Garychuk
Jean
A. Livingstone
Livingstone
Harold
Garychuk
Harold Rosling
Hanna
Joe Cibula
Joe Livingstone
Rosser
Austin area notices and upcoming events
AUSTIN NEWS lists visitors from Toronto Portage la Prairie Winnipeg and Brandon visiting local residents over the weekend. Sept 9 skating rink auxiliary meets at Sprucedale school 8 30. United Church Sunday School resumes Sept 8 at 10 a.m. Community news asks readers to phone Judy Jones to submit items by 11 30 Monday.
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Sprucedale
United Church Sunday School
Roy Snaith
C. Cairns
Portage la Prairie
Dick Snaith
Brandon
Raymond Jones
J. Potherin
Sidney
Ron Kolke
Winnipeg
C. Jones
Judy Jones
Sears
Hartford and Currie News Update
Mrs Jas Smith reports visitors from Calgary to Mr and Mrs Jas Cook. M M Schannock of Portage visits with Mr and Mrs Thompson. J Smith and P Lyttle celebrate 50th anniversary. Blaine Thompson returns from Joliette Quebec. Edith Hounsome resumes duties at Brandon Indian Residential School. Currie ladies host August meeting at Mrs G Cady. Prize draw results list Eddy Schweitz Keith Stewart Herb Borton. Desserts with gelatine cannot be frozen for serving thawed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hounsome
Brandon
Thursd
Eldon Rintoul
Treherne
J. Rintoul
Currie
Wedding Exchanged at MacGregor Mennonite Church
Elizabeth Jean Guenter and Abraham Unrau exchanged vows at the MacGregor Mennonite Church on Saturday August 3 1968. The bride wore a white hampered peau de soie gown with lace and a three tier bouffant veil with pink carnations in the bouquet. The couple will reside in MacGregor after a three week honeymoon to British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Futros
Irvin Loeppky
MacGregor
Susan Unrau
Points
Mrs. Unran
Community News From Portage Area Families
Edwin News D McDougall returns home after coast trip. Por tage and Westbourne visits share meals and greetings. McDermott reunions and numerous visits tie together a busy period with school openings and a charity event planned.
New York Times Beet Gallery Opens Amid Ackowledged Hit
The week features a noted exhibition at a New York gallery with Rose Neate as a central figure, drawing attention to an already acclaimed work. Critics note the show as a strong year starter in local arts.
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New York
Inter City Gas appoints area manager for Manitoba district
Mr John Arbuthnott appointed Area Manager for Inter City Gas Utilities Ltd direct supervision of all Utility Operations in Manitoba west and north of Winnipeg. The new post covers 18 communities with residence established in Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Lucas
Inter City Gas Limited
John Arbuthnott
Inter-City Gas Utilities Ltd
Arbuthnot
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Arbuthnott
Portage
Prairie
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Neepawa
Mary Maxim
Ralph’s Fabric Centre
Sask. Ave. E
Salt Plains Raceway Review
Hobby Stocks
No. 50
No. 13
Garry Cibula
Silden
Elvis Presley
Tobruk
Rock Hugson
Guy Stockwell
Austin Community Hall
Portage Mallards
Portage’s Island Park
rLus
Rossendale News
K. Frizzley
J. Donald
Manning
Gordon
Audrey Sater
Dawson Creek
Prince George
Kelowna
Gerald Frizzley
C. Forzley
Philip
Les
Dave van Achter
Dugald
Pine Creek News
Austin News
Aulan Wilson
Marlene
Toronto, Ont
C. Ogilvie
Portage, la Prairie
M. McIntyre
J. R. Stephenson
Pete Peters
Harold Wicklund
Marquette
Harry Westman
Evelyn
0. T. Jones
Ronnie
Terriwynne Graham
Ron McMillan
Mr. Ees
Don Hay
Family Kinnedosa
Eeith
Ents
Mrs. H. Kowlesky
Hartford and Currie News
Mrs. Jas. Smith
Jas. Cook
Calgary
A. Gourley
Mrs. M. McShannock of
Mrs. S. Thompson
Blaine Thompson
Joliette
Quebec
Mrs. Coutu
Blaine
Uno - Guentersis
Edwin News
Anne Pallis
D. McDougall
Bill Painter
Albert Painter
E. Painter
Don
Perry Park
A. Myrold
Crookston
Minn
Boyer
Irene Slater
Pearl Quinn
Toronto
C. Gould
Harry
C. McDermott
Hugh
George McDermott
McDermott
Holland
Les Hooper
K. McAvor
R. Boyser
Warren Hooper
A. Degroot
Glen
Lorna
W. R. Pallister
Dennis Bagley
Shirley Miller
Vancouver
B.C
H. Gould
Geo
Jack Blair
Blair
J. Sylvester
S. Lahn
Peter Beck
Ray Voss
Geo. Leslie
Bill Pallister
Edwin Ucw
Melvor
Bernice Simpson
Marion Stobie
Danny Kempel
Anna Peters
Elaine Friesen
Poplar Bluff
Carolyne Rae
Billy Rae
Craig Smith
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