Stinson Higginson Wedding at St James Anglican Church
Donna Louise Higginson and Douglas Lorne Stinson wed at St James Anglican Church in Rivers at 1 30 pm on February 24. The bride wore a rayon taffeta gown with veil and orange blossoms. groom is the son of Basswood residents. A reception followed at the Irish hall with about 50 guests. The couple will honeymoon in Winnipeg and reside at 314 Third Avenue after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinson-Higginson
St. James’ Anglican Church
Rivers
Donna Louise
R. G. Higginson
Douglas Lorne Stinson
W. J. Stinson
Basswood
George B. Fee
Joint Air School
G. R. F. Ebsary
Muriel Samson
Gary Higginson
Fred Taylor
Patrick Miller
Bet Ford
Corrinne Higginson
F. D. Taylor
James Higginson
George Samson
Winnipeg
Third Avenue
Saint Patrick the missionary and legend of Ireland
The text recounts St Patrick born in England, enslaved in Ireland for six years, escaping to France, returning to Ireland with missionaries to convert heathens, and legends of driving out snakes and miracles. It notes his death and March 17 as his feast day.
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St Patrick
England
Patrick
Jand
Ireland
Hhu
France
Geu
Aurille
Milchu
Tara
Fatrick
Saskatchewan and Manitoba bond offerings contrasted
A January Saskatchewan long term bond issue of 2.2 million sold at 97.64 yielding four percent prompts discussion on government debt security. A month later Manitoba announced 6.7 million in bonds at 99.25 yield 3.06 percent. The piece links investor security to government credibility and notes political philosophy in bond pricing.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
CCF
Regina
Word
Ams
Dauphin 7 Russell 4 in Intermediates hockey game
Russell Intermediates fell 7 to 4 at Dauphin as Dauphin built a 4-0 lead in the first period. Russell rallied in the second, outscoring Dauphin 3-2 and exchanging goals in the final period. Gillespie Mather Pearpoint and Lonty scored for Russell amid a strong late push.
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Dauphin
Russell
Smart
Russell Boys
Kings
Gillespie
Mather
Pearpoint
Lonty
Yorkton
Wowk
L. Glasman
M. Glasman
Wishart
R. Henderson
Davidson
Loney
E. Wishart
Notable Canadian Family Growth 1947 Census Figures
In 1947 Canada counted 3,042,000 families, up 516,700 since 1941. Growth ranged 11 percent in the prairies to 17 percent in British Columbia. Average family size stood at 3.7 persons versus 4.9 in 1941.
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Canada
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Hardware
Associa
Wises
Stanly
Davidson and Kinney
Rogers
N. R. Park & Sons
Russell, Man
P. Pacy
Russell Banner
St. Patrick
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Jim
Cusitar’s
Radio Electric
VM Dade
Ary Ins
Purity Flour Mills Limited
Pisseer” Feed Desler
Junior
Shay
Wally Bish
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