Obituary and Holiday Travel Notes From Town
About Town notes report the death of Claude Baxter of Parksville British Columbia, married to Annie Shipp. The column also mentions Elaine Jones and Susan Robinson returning to Winnipeg after a holiday in St Paul and Stacey Minnesota, with Susan visiting her Robins family. Dale and Glynis Ostapowich are back for the season, Merton Perrin and Florida holiday, and Stan Smith with Nurse's Candle light Service in Winnipeg for Nurse's Christmas Fellowship in which their daughter Betty participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Jones
Susan Robinson
Winnipeg
St. Paul
Stacey
Minnesota
Susan
Margy and
Ralph Robinson
Stan Smith
Nurse's Christmas Fellowship
Betty
Crosby Ski Doo Poker Derby and Local Notices
Community notices list a Crosby Ski Doo Poker Derby date partial details and announce a Come and Go Tea for Mr and Mrs Crichton 60th wedding anniversary on January 10 1978 at United Church Hall Melville Saskatchewan with gifts declined. A wedding shower for Wendy Polding bride elect of Rick Thom is set January 6 at 8 pm in United Church basement Binscarth Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
James Crichton
United Church Hall
5Th Avenue
King Street
Melville
Saskatchewan
Wendy Polding
Rick Thom
United Church
Binscarth
Manitoba
St Josephs Bingo and Elks Nightly Games Notice
Business Locals report St Josephs Bingo every Tuesday with 16 games and a $870 jackpot in 55 numbers plus $25 blackout. Elks Bingo at Elks Hall Wednesdays at 8 PM. AA novelty bonspiel in Binacarth December 26 to 30, three events, $10 per rink, entries to 149 or 532 2267 by December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binacarth
Christmas Weekend Notes Spare Time Travel and Events
Shellmouth and Regina visitors filled weekend lists as Mr and Mrs G Morrison stayed with Mrs W Morrison in Regina while Mr and Mrs A G Busch joined an Investors Convention and Christmas Party in Brandon. J Vosper traveled to spend Christmas with family and Mr Pugsley arrived to join later. Mrs Pugsley planned to arrive. A capacity crowd enjoyed the Community Hall Christmas Concert sponsored by Parents of the district. Santa made a late entrance to close the evening as Miss Cyndie Petz visited Mrs J Hooper in Resine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Morrison
Regina
W. Morrison
A.G. Busch
Brandon
Investors
J. Vosper
Mr. Pugsley
Pugsley
Santa
Cyndie Petz
Resine
J. Hooper
Whitmers Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Surprise
Mr and Mrs C E Whitmer marked their 60th wedding anniversary with a family surprise gathering at The Elks Legion Court Russell Inn. The event featured slide shows from relatives, telegrams and congratulations from notable figures in Canada and Manitoba, flowers from local groups, and warm tributes from friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Whitmer
Clarence Segboera
Sumatra
Java
Elks Legion
Laurie Whitmer
Russia
Imperial Oil Company
the Russell Inn
Diamonds still lead Mixed Bowling League after December events
After December 11, Diamonds pace the Mixed Bowling League with 58 points led by Ede Peltz who earned Ladies High Singles with 225. Len Peltz topped Men’s High Single at 289 and 334 across different dates. Florence Shwaluk posted a 304 high single and 689 high triple. Len Peltz added 687 and 736 across triples. Team celebrates Christmas party at Schrader home with games and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamonds
Ede Peltz
The
Len Peltz
Conrad Nicholson
Florence Shwaluk
Hearts
Walter Shwaluk
Betty Smith
Pat Hicks
Mary
Harold Schraders
Les Clarke
Harold Schrader
4 Diamonds
Dave Silversides
Hank Smith
Peter Senek
Bowling News Klimacks lead with 94 points after December 16
Klimacks Painting Team tops bowling night with 94 points after December 16. J and E Hardware and The Jolly Lodger each have 92 points, in close pursuit. High single went to Ede Peltz of The Jolly Lodger with 237. Florence Schwaluk of Klimack’s Painting earned 221. Summer results note: Peltz also claimed high triple 606. Christmas break for the ladies follows with holiday wishes to Marion and Wilbur Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klimacks Ramiing
J. & E. Hardware
Jolly Lodger
Klimack
Ede Peltz
Florence Schwaluk
June McMurray
Barbara Christianson
the Jolly Lodger
Florence Schwa
Marion
Wilbur Wilson
Curling standings update across the Hogline clubs
Val Brown leads with four wins in five games in regular curling followed by Ginny Adolphe with three wins and a tie. Friday night mixed sees Gerald Borkofsky Craig Miller and Gerald Keating at five wins in six games while Clarence Klimack has four and one loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Brown
Ginny Adolphe
Alvin
Miller
Wishart
Blair Miller
Miles Parr
George Forsyth
Gerald Borkofsky
Craig Miler
Gerald Keating
Clarence Klimack
Bob Chuchmuch
Rick Kalyn
Bill Hodgson
Terry Stonehouse
Art Godfrey
Merle Kilimnik
Prince Phillip critiqued as witty or stiff in Canadian piece
A writer in the magazine Canadian blasts Prince Phillip for his wit while noting he would be condemned as a stuffed shirt if not amusing. The piece argues the prince bears a tough balance between royal propriety and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggies
Prince Phillip
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Monay
Claude Baxter
Parksville, B.C
Mr. Baxter
Annie Shipp
Dale
Glynis Ostapowich
Merton Perrin
Florida
ST. Joseph’s
Elks Bingo
Elks
Elks Hall
Shellmouth
Whitmers
Queen Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
P.E. Trudeau
Joe Clark
O.P
House of Commons
Jobin
Sterling Lyon
Schreyer
Manitoba House
Craig Stewart
Harry Graham
Dauphin
Yorkton Broadcasting Studin
Russell
O.E.S. and Legion Auxiliary
Sincerely
Mr. and
Mrs. C.E. Whitmer
Bowling News
Christies
RITZ
Fraser Vale
Fey
McCain
C.F
Apples
Macintosh
Devon
MeNa Ad Fy
Russell Alliance
Richard Koehn
Knox
Mrrepcuunen Binscarth
Robert Burton
Foxwarren
Anglican Church OF Canada
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Inglis
Church of the Lutheran
ST. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Aurele
Grace Lutheran Church
Bethany Lutheran Church
Methonius
Coutts
Dale’s Men’s Wear
Phono
Fussell
Main
Zee
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