Marmel Couple Mark 50th Anniversary in Portage la Prairie
longtime Portage la Prairie residents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Marmel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 2. The Marmels arrived in 1928 and Sam Marmel worked at Rabkin Bros General Store before starting The Golden West Store on Saskatchewan Avenue serving farmers. Family hosted a party for about 150 at the Glendale Club in Winnipeg with Congratulations from notable figures and groups. Out-of-town guests included Marmels’ Nashville relatives. The couple now reside in Winnipeg, though Marmel maintains ties to Portage la Prairie.
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Portage la Prairie
Sam Marmel
Portage
Mr. Marmel
Rabkin Bros
Saskatchewan Avenue
Golden West
Marmel
Glendale Club
Winnipeg
Ed Schreyer
Sidney Spivak
Marmels
Nashville
Tennasee
Mrs. Marmel
Hints for fading curtains and dishwasher detergent use
Marguerite Molgat offers tips for restoring color to sun faded curtains by dyeing after checking for even fading or strips and using dye remover for striped folds. She cautions against using non dishwashing detergents in dishwashers, explaining three factors for effective cleaning and the role of low suds detergents.
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China
Hay Jones Wedding in Winnipeg Vows May 16 1975
Stephanie Gwyneth Jones daughter of Mrs. Stephen Jones married Began Walter son of Mr. and Mrs T Hay of MacGregor at First Lutheran Church Winnipeg Rev J Arvidson officiated Organist Miss S Sigurdson sang The Wedding Prayer Guests from multiple cities attended A reception and dance at Hotel Fort Garry The couple reside in Winnipeg after a Pacific coast honeymoon
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Narnage
First Lutheran Church
Winnipeg
Stephanie Gwyneth
Stephen Jones
3Egan Walter
T. Hay
MacGregor
J. Arvidson
S. Sigurdson
Nancy Arnson
Nam Unge
Vouaus
Fort Garry
Shannah Heselwood
Lorraine Guttormson
M. Fredrickson
Victoria
Edmonton
Calgary
Oyen
Regina
Kitchener
Ottawa
Pacific Coast
Holiday Towers
Stephanie
Glenboro
Birk’s
Mrs. Jones
Portage la Prairie Library Hosts Manitoba Association Convention
The Portage la Prairie city library will host the Manitoba Library Association annual convention later this month. Local organizers said the event will feature speakers, workshops, and networking for library professionals.
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Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Library Association
Portage rider injured in motorcycle accident near Highway 26
A rider was injured four miles north of Highway 26 on Free Island Road and transported to Portage General Hospital in fair condition. Susan Bradley, unconscious on admission, likely sustained a back injury. The mishap occurred about 8 20 p.m. RCMP report the accident remains under investigation.
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Free Island
Susan Bradley
Portage
Portage General Hospital
RCMP
Miss Bradley
Artichoke Could Aid Sugar Beet Production in Canada
Four year study at Morden Experimental Farm in Manitoba predicts Jerusalem artichoke may supplement local sugar beets and imported sugar for sweetening soft trunks. Dr. Mark Stauffer notes potential for commercial viability with adequate funding, citing hardiness, two harvests per year, and lower calories. The team sees artichoke as a possible new Prairie crop to boost sugar sufficiency.
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Morden, Man
Morden
Manitoba
Canada
Stauffer
Jerusalem
Premier urges study of energy alternatives for Manitoba
Premier Ed Schreyer told the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce that a study of energy sources could serve the public by outlining future priorities. He warned petroleum supplies may decline within a decade and coal and timber should be explored. He also urged rural focus on cable television licenses to expand provincial communications and noted cabinet members discussing policy with chamber delegates.
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Sha Pawa
Ed Schreyer
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Schreyer
Presbytery Welcomes Inducted Minister at Neepawa United Church
A large congregation attended the induction service for Rev. J. White at Neepawa United Church on Friday September 5. Speakers included Rev. J. Didham of Trinity Church Portage Mrs. W. Drysdale representing Neepawa and Allen Lauder Portage Presbytery chairman who conducted the ceremony. The trio of ministers Rev. White Rev. G. Fulford and Rev. C. Roberts were introduced as team ministers for Neepawa and Area Larger Parish. A social hour followed in the C E building with Rev. Fulford as emcee. Lauder welcomed Mr. White to Neepawa and to Oakvue Arm Mead. Greetings came from Baptists Presbyterians and United Church ministers from nearby districts and lay people from Brookdale Eden Arden Riding Mountains and Neepawa.
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J. White
Neepawa United Church
J. Didham
Trinity Church
Portage
W. Drysdale
Neepawa
Allen Lauder
White
G. Fulford
C. Roberts
C.E
Rev. Fulford
Lauder
Presbytery
Mr. White
Armmead
Oakvue
Baptists
Presbyterian
United Church
Birtle Presbytery
Brookdale
Eden
Arden
Riding Mountains
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Manitoba Federation of the Visually Handicapped
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Learning Systems Iternational
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Manitoba League of the
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Centraly Audio Book Library
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Plains City
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