Local Notices from Sandy Lake and District Parade
A parade of travel and family news. Mrs. Spitula mourns a bereavement as John Spitua dies at Minnedosa Hospital at 70. Many relatives visit, travel, and attend weddings and funerals across Brandon, Winnipeg, Sudbury, and beyond. The Sandy Lake Water Sports event is rescheduled from July 11 to July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spitula
John Spitua
Minnedosa Hospital
Nick Maksymchuk
Harry Prosken
Sophie Soltys
Anne Sulymka
Brandon North
Niagara Falls
Mike Belan
Vista Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Camp
Mr and Mrs John Young with Harvey and Eileen visit Ninette relatives while Mr Gary Hamilton returns home for the weekend. Winnipeg guests Ms and Mrs Jim Murphy nee Helen Miller stay with Mrs Miller's family as Roger visits. Duncan Miller travels with the Murphys to Winnipeg. About 20 Vista children attend United Church Vacation School at Rossburn. Caroline Wilson spends the week at Killarney Camp representing the Vista Sewing Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Murphy
Winnipeg
Helen Miller
Miller
Vista
Rossburn
The
United Church
Caroline Wilson
Killarney
Vista Sewing Club
Michele Marianne Mendro Christened in Flin Flon
Michele Marianne Mendro daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Mendro of Flin Flon was christened Saturday at St Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church with Rev J Melnyk officiating. Godparents were Lorrie Lewandoski and Eugene Maluk and Ernie Rystephanuk and Howard Collins of Winnipeg. A reception followed at the grandparents Steve and Mrs Rystephanuk's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Collins
Winnipeg
Sandy Lake
Steve Rystephanuk
Collins
Peter Mendre
Michele Marianne
Peter Mendro
Flin Flon
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church
J. Melnyk
Lorrie Lewandoski
Eugene Maluk
Ernie Rystephanuk
Winnpeg
Bridal Shower For Miss Darlene Shewchuk Held At Hall
A miscellaneous shower at Sandy Lake Community Hall on Sunday July 4 honored bride elect Miss Darlene Shewchuk of July 17. Attendants Marlene and Iris Shewchuk escorted Darlene to a decorated chair as she viewed gifts and thanked all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Lake Community Hall
Darlene Shewchuk
Darlene
Marlene
Iris Shewchuk
Phyllis Stanchuk
Shirley Serenuk
Winnipeg visitor shares time with Wowk family ties
Mr Walter Wowk of Winnipeg visited his parents Mr and Mrs Dmytro Wowk and relatives last weekend. Miss Karoline and Petrusia Proden of Brantford Ontario are visiting their grandparents and other relatives in Oakburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sawchuk
Port Albernie
B.C
Nick Solonychny
John Semeniuk
Winnipeg
George Semeniuk
Rodney Nicholson
Toronto
Ont
Roger
Mrs. Leckie
Mrs
William Stitt
Oakburn
Walter Wowk
Dmytro Wowk
Karoline and
Petrusia Proden
Brantford, Ont
Obituary for Mrs Anastasia Basaraba, longtime Manitoba farmer
Mrs Anastasia Basaraba born October 10 1883 in Austria immigrated to Canada in 1897 settled Valley River Manitoba married Andrew Basaraba in 1899 then farmed at Sifton and Whirlpool District. She outlived her husband dying January 12 1949 and is survived by 13 children 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren with one son Metro predeceased. Pallbearers listed include Nelson Clym Dennis Clym David Basaraba Stan Olinkin Leonard Gusdal and Dwayne Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastasia
Nelly) Basaraba
Austria
Canada
Valley River
Man
Andrew Basaraba
Sifton
Whirlpool
Erickson
Harry Shewchuk
Metro
Nelson Clym
Dennis Clym
David Basaraba
Stan Olinkin
Leonard Gusdal
Dwayne Wiley
Delighted Hostesses Serve Lunch at Gathering
A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses. About 70 people signed the guest book.
Teachers Fly To Europe And Orient From Winnipeg
Mrs Brenda Erickson her son Martin and daughter Melanie of Minnedosa travel to London on an Air Canada charter organized by The Manitoba Teachers Society with 111 Winnipeg area and 22 provincial passengers aboard. Leader Miss Renie S Grosser plans a return to Winnipeg August 23. A second flight to the Orient left July 4 carrying 31 travelers to tour Japan Hong Kong Thailand and Hawaii returning July 31 from Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Erickson
Martin
Melanie
Minnedosa
London
England
Air Canada
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Winnipeg
Greater
Japan
Hong Kong
Thailand
Hawaii
Honolulu
Erickson W I Country Fair Success on Annual Sports Day
The Erickson Collegiate Country Fair held July 9 drew several hundred visitors to view baking handicrafts garden produce grain and flowers. Judges Mrs Della Radcliffe Mrs Pat Graham and Mr Dave Hay praised the exhibits especially the baking and handicraft work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson Collegiate
Della Radcliff
Pat Graham
Dave Hay
Watt
Erickson
Radcliffe
Graham
Erickson 4-H Calf Club Achievement Day Highlights
The Erickson 4 H Calf Club Achievement Day, paired with Erickson Sports Day, drew eight calf entries though quality remained high. Judging by D Hay, Minnedosa, crowned Mervyn Brewer champion with Charlene Brewer as reserve. various ribbon groups and showmanship awards were awarded to local youths. Lottery winners included Mike Skatch for the summer cottage, Edith Kingdon and Marlon Gunnarson for Legion cars, and Mrs. Joseph Surovy for the Hog Raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
D. Hay
Minnedosa
Erickson Lions Club
Mike Skatch
Legion
Edith Kingdon
Basswood
Marlon Gunnarson
Winnipeg
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Marvin Shewchuk
Ed Andreychuk
Child’s Lake
Duck Mountain
Shewchuk’s
Charlie Yozenko
Vancouver
John Lewandoski
Victoria Marcinyk
Sudbury
Wishart, Sask
Marion Panchuk
Max Panchhuk
Shirley Yozenko
Steve Derhak
Birch River
Jacob Rochelle
Elphinstone
Nestor Hodowany
Roblin
V. Lachkin
Eunice Koroscil
Fort William
Port Arthur
Sadley Shindruk
Baydak Denner
Brandon
Ina Lukey
Grandview
Gertrude Chastko
St. Anthony’s Church
Jackfish
Peter Melcosky
Winnipeg General Hospital
Steve Desiatnyk
Bob Moore
Saskatoon
Sask
Mike Hnatiuk
Steve Lewandosky
Sharon
Lawrence Rustephanuk
Rounthwaite
John Boychuk
Gypsumville
Kenny Krukewich
Tony Warwaruk
Tony Twerdocilib
the Symonds
Rapid City
Peter Kotch
Jean MacAuley
Kenneth and
Kavin
Summerset
Prince Edward Island
John Burba
Anne Paterson
Don Wine and
Rcaf Station
Trenton
Mike Maksyraits
Richmond
Bently
Alta
Raymond Zackary
Hazel Dell
Peter Zackary
Merill
Ed Zackary
Ralph Zackary
Steve Lenkewich
Ernie Nolan
Yellowstone Park
Montana
Vista News
Gary Hamilton
Mrs. Keith Kenward
Nola
Mrs. Kenward
Mr. Stitt
Duncan Miller
Mr. and
Mrs. Murphy
Winipeg
Oakburn News
Anastasia Basaraba
Europe
Renie S. Grosser
St. John’s High School
Champion
Mervyn Brewer
Charlene Brewer
Red Ribbon Group
Ted Nylen
Terry Woychyshyn
Brian Holm
Blue Ribbon Group
Jim Nylen
Yellow Ribbon Group
Gerry Holm
Peggy Nylen
Hereford
Aberdeen Angus
Joseph Surovy
Rackham
Inglis
Electrolux
Firestone
Mait
Texaco
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