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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1968
Page
22
Remembrance Day service followed by a Legion Hall gathering for members and wives. An expert prepared Moose Sukiyaki by Mr. Neil Wade. Also announced is the December 15 Kiddies Christmas Party with child names to Mr. C Misley, C/O The Legion, CHAS MAJOR.
Winners announced for the Fire Prevention Week poster contest spanning October 6 to October 12. Top placers include Tannis Hutton Janis Voyer Sacred Heart Grade 7 and John Johnson Sacred Heart Grade 8 with $10 prizes. James Moule Sacred Heart Grade 7 and Debbie Halliday Opasquia School Grade 8 with $5 prizes. Kathryn Wickie Opasquia School Grade 5 $10. Linda Marshall Opasquia School Grade 5 $5. Lee Haven Opasquia School Grade 6 $10.
The Pas Herald reports the October 24 1968 wedding of Shirley Korney daughter of Mr and Mrs John Korney Cranberry Portage to Colin Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Mitchell Clearwater Lake Manitoba. The ceremony officiated by Reverend Ketchen featured an empire peau de soie gown with lace train and three tier nylon veil. Maid of honor Sharon Korney and bridesmaids Bev Carnegie wore pastel organsa gowns. Guests came from The Pas Flin Flon Thompson Swan River Dauphin Garland Sandy Lake Winnipeg Endeavour Sask Regina Melfort Edmonton Alberta Prince George and BC. The couple honeymooned at Waskasier National Park and planned to reside in Manitoba.
The group reports a well attended general meeting with room for more member interest. Renovations commence including a cocktail lounge as a liquor license process progresses after inspection. Upcoming events on November 2 with a supper and entertainment. ticket prices Adults 1.50, children 6-12 0.76, under 6 free. November 9 Poppy Day, donations to various charities and institutions noted.
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