Social and Personal Notes From Portage and Nearby
Attending the Manitoba Bar Bonspiel at Portage over the weekend was Jack Wilson, Matt Sabeski and Kenora visitors. Residents and relatives from Lipton, Gladstone, Ottawa and Moose Jaw appear in visits and retirement tributes. Social group activities include the Friendship Centre meeting at Knox United Church, and a CPR retirement reception for Jack after 46 years of service in Moose Jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Portage
Jack Wilson
Matt Sabeski
Kenora
Ontario
Mike . Korowski
Max Sabeski
Wally McFadden
Lipton
Saskatchewan
Andy McFadden
James Muirhead
Gladstone
Indaw
Jim Langford
Friendship Centre
Knox United Church
Unit 3
U.C.W
Coucil Chamber
Lyman Sadler
Thompton
Rustell
Ind
Earl Glasman
George Cartwright
Jack
CPR
Moose Jaw
Engagements announce marriages in Manitoba notices
Mrs Sophie Klimack announces the engagement of her eldest daughter Gladys Louise to Constable Frank Leith Skinner of Manitoba. The wedding is set for April 8 1972 at 4 00 pm at St Josephs Roman Catholic Church Russell followed by an open reception at Elk's Hall Russell at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Klimack
Gladys Louise
Frank Leith Skinner
Manitoba
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Russell
Elk’s Hall
Invitations for Jorie Palkeritch Shower at Grace Lutheran
An invitation announces a shower for Jorie Palkeritch on March 23 at 8 pm at Grace Lutheran Church. The notice lists the church as the event location and provides timing details for guests attending the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorie Palkeritch
Grace Lutheran Church
Community events at Harrowby Centre and area
Local listings announce a April 7 dance at Harrowby Community Centre with Kelly's Orchestra followed by social activities. The Agricultural Society hosts a hake sale on a Saturday in April. U C W unit plans a Mother's Day bake sale on May 13 at Russell. A public meeting and tour of the new Shoal Lake Hospital facilities are set for March 31 with bingo and bake sale at the Angusville Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrowby
Kelly
the Agricultural Society
Hake Sale
Unit 1
U.C.W
Russell
Shoal Lake Hospital
Angusville Community Centre
Newtons announce birth of Candace Dawn
Don and Dianna Newton announce the birth of their daughter Candace Dawn on January 12, 1972 at Thompson General Hospital. Weight nine pounds four ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Don
Dianna
Bezo
Candace Dawn
Thompson General Hospital
Cuthbert and Talbot Couple Wed in Manitoba Church
Mr and Mrs Fraser Cuthbert announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah Margaret to Mr John Robert Talbot son of Mr and Mrs John Talbot of Foxwarren Manitoba. The wedding was held at Trinity United Church Portage la Prairie on Saturday March 18 1972 at 3 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Sodertsrom
Carol Ann
Douglas Brown
Winnipeg
Knox United Church
Anne
Fraser Cuthbert
Cresent Road
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Sarah Margaret
John Robert Talbot
John ‘Henry ‘Talbot
Foxwarren
Trinity United Church
Hortense de Beauharnais and Napoleon in The Je Suit
Hortense de Beauharnais tale traces her rise to Holland’s throne amid Napoleonic drama. Norah Lofts portrays Hortense’s devotion to Napoleon, unhappy marriage, love affair, and after Waterloo, life dedicated to her children, shaping a turbulent era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense de Beauharnais
Napoleon Bonaparte
Hortenese
Josephine
Napoleon
Norah Lofts
Hortense
Holland
Louis
Waterloo
Napoleonic
France
Sponsoring Book Drive at Fort Hospital Event
A Fort Hospital book drive meeting at Mrs. R. Witty’s on March 16 with 18 members and seven visitors. Mrs. Stevens led. funds reported by Mrs. Cusitar. Donations of old and new books to aid the Children’s Hospital, due to library by April 22. Contacts for transportation listed. Cancer canvas planned in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Witty
Stevens
Cusitar
Witty
Children's Hospital
W. L
Friendship Centre
Leifer
C. Russell
Reeces
Lodge
Halwas
Dufrat Gaye
Rural safety drive urged after Western Conference
Local representative reports on the 2nd Annual Western Safety Conference at Brandon. He notes high enthusiasm but weak rural attendance, cites rising farm accidents in Manitoba including 25 fatal tractor incidents in 20 months, and urges closer rural urban outreach to promote safety devices and campaigns by the Canadian Safety Council and others. Lila M. Bily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Manitoba
Canada
Canada Council
Canadian Safety Council
Lila M
Bily
Bowling standings and high scores from Alleys league
The Alleys league records include high singles and triples across several dates. Notable performances feature Bonnie Bily 240 high single and Janie Lazaruk 601, with players like Florence Shwaluk and Eleonor Kryvushenko posting multiple high scores and good singles across February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Bily
Janie Lazaruk
Sylvia Suesschlaf
Spike Kieper
Joyce Lazaruk
Ag. Cusitar
Ann Nilson
Ele
Anor Kryvushenko
Andy
Elaine Robertson
Minnie Bily
Florence Shwaluk
Dorothy Dent
Eleanor Kryurishenko
Ag Cusitar
Brenda McGregor
Lorraine Cavers
Triple
Sylvia Suesschlat
Audrey Shondra
Marlon Wilson
Florence Shawluk
Agnes Senck
Eileen Popoff
Florence Shwa
Junior Girls hockey victory over unders with 2-0 score
A local junior girls team beat the 10 and under boys 2-0 after practice with Perrin and Debbie Tod. Marylyn scored unassisted with Debbie Mat assisting. Tracey Deschamp stood in goal for the girls as the team celebrated their rewarding efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylyn
Perrin
Debbie Tod
Debbie Matgame
Tracey Deschamp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill McNaughton
Ottawa
Cornwall
Vernon Jones
Peter Classie
Armed Services
Winipeg
Vernon
Russ
Ernie Laurax
Red River Community
Russell Insurance Agencies
JA. Burgess RC
Dell Room Phone
Avalon
Rio
John
Wayne Jensen
George C. Scott
Tony Musante
Trish van Devere ‘Adult
Solo
Clark
Bob
Margarine Solo Soft
Milko Miko
Bacon
M.L
LRTS
Dole
Apres Canada
Alvin Tot
Fort Hospital
Clee
Brandemol
Lariots
Trocars
Honda
Weaners
Dehorners
Burdizzers
Blastrators
Reavie’s Pharmacy
Unders
Macleods Filer
Macleods
Central Hotel
Billy Kuz
Panty
Kayser
Wheatleys
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