Mary Alvira Taylor Weds A. D. Shorrock
A wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs W H Taylor united their daughter Mary Alvira to Allan Douglas Shorrock. The ceremony at 2 p.m. featured a wedding march, officiated by Pastor Johnstone, with bride in white satin and a fingertip veil. After a short honeymoon in Fort William, the couple will reside in Minnedosa. Out of town guests included several Shorrock relatives and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Taylor
Mary Alvira
Allan Douglas Shorrock
Johnstone
Pastor Johnstone
Allan Walker
Gerald Stone
Fort William
Minnedosa
H. Shorrock
J. Shorrock
Ft. William
C. Paradice
D. Canvin
Winnipeg
E. Shorrock
R. Shorrock
Taylor
Edna
Mav Taylor
G. Stone
Easter greetings and local notices from Vista
Mr and Mrs C Halliday spent part of the Easter holidays with Mr and Mrs V Halliday. Mr Wm McKenzie is a patient in hospital. Mrs Alex MacPhail visited her parents Mr and Mrs Turner of Emerson. Farm Electrification Demonstration sessions last Wednesday were well attended and praised for useful information. Holidays over, teachers and pupils back for final term grind. Mr Rutherford of Russell visiting son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs H Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. Halliday
Mrs. V. Halliday
Alex MacPhail
Mrs. Turner
Emerson
Rutherford of
Russell
H. Hamilton
Spring Poetry Critique Sparks Russet Rave
A reader in Vista Manitoba derides a rival poet’s Ode on spring’s coming. The letter ridicules lines about snow, sun, and migratory imagery, lampoons Easter-tide verse, mocks the Review’s purpose, and ends with a curative quip advocating molasses and sulphur. The writer signs as Noah Fence.
Old Home Town Verse
A nostalgic poem extols a town’s kindness and unity with civic loyalty and selfless acts. It highlights friendly streets, residents of all ages with hearts of gold, and a culture of helping others while keeping deeds unshouted. The verse ends by noting fame for those whom the town’s people know.
Oil Companies Propose Red Man Oils Ltd merger
A Manitoba-era letter from a joint venture outlines plans to merge the Russell and Birdtail oil concerns into Red Man Oils Ltd. The firm pledges to drill at Russell, offer special rebates to lessees, and allocate 25 percent of gross oil receipts to a reserve fund for dividends. Farmers may receive shares and rights certificates in exchange for arrears and leasing cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peden
Waywasecappo
Lizard Point Oil
Russell and
Birdtail
Wuest
Brandon Exploration Company
Manitoba
Canada
Imperial Oil Ltd
Russell
Russell Company
Lizard Point Oil Co. Ltd
Birdtail Company
Waywasecapow Oil Co. Ltd
RED Man Oils Ltd
RED Man Oils Limited
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Alvira Taylor
A. D. Shorrock
Wm. McKenzie
Chuchmuck
Mr. Hodge
Noah Fence
Vista
Otto Elvers
Rossburn
Thrifty Store News
BOOTS
ALL the
Gurney
Waterfall
N. Stupinsky
General Merchant
Old Home Town
Wm. McClure
Jolly Ten
Happy Gang
Jos. Peden
Dealer
Joe’s
Earl
Ted
Tony’s General Store
Man
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