Binscarth District News Highlights Local Moves and Achievements
Community notes report last weekend visits at Clear Lake and various Manitoba towns including Calg ary Kelowna Vancouver and Penticton. Mike Yankowski wins Grand Aggregate and Wallenberg Trophy as 900 vegetable and flower entries are counted. New Royal Bank manager Lois Johnston arrives in Binscarth living at the former Boucher home. Farewells for Ron Mary Jill and Dustin Mantie as they move to Waskada. Knox United Church hosts Debbie Cook and Michelle Thompson on August 30. Rev Ferguson observes Labor Day weekend with Rev Glenna Beauchamp at J and M Cotton farm in Kenville. Aaron Cotton of Brandon thanks for pop tab donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Isla Gray
Alice Weech
Clear Lake
Annette
Bob Boucher
Barbara Frederickson
Earl
Ethel Reagh
Marion Slater
Jean
Melvin Peterson
Kenora
Ontario
Mike Yankowski
FlinFlon
Cadieux
Calgary
Kelowna
Vancouver
Sandra
Penticton
Lethbridge
Perrins
Lois Johnston
Souris
Royal Bank
Kevin
Laurel Boucher
Ron
Mary Mantie
Jill
Dustin
Waskada
Laurel
Knox United Church
Binscarth
Debbie Cook
Michelle Thompson
Ferguson
Glenna Beauchamp
Shoal Lake
John
Margaret Cotton
Kenville
Aaron Cotton
Brandon
1930s Binscarth life and Winnipeg memories
A reminiscence covers a 1930s farmhand in Binscarth and Winnipeg experiences during the Depression. It recalls unemployment, relief queues, encounters with officials, homelessness, a search for work, moving to Bannatyne Avenue, aid from relatives and friends, and local social unrest. Also noted are recent visits and community notices in surrounding towns.
Local Bazaars and Visits Highlight St Lazare Notes
Community buzz includes 25th anniversaries for Dominique and Grace Hayden and Venance and Marge Deschambault, with Bill Collyer, Bonnie and Tyler Davis, and Lorette Perreault noted. Visitors from Manitoba and British Columbia, including the Chartier and Tremblay families, drop by in town and at Villa De Corby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominique
Grace Hayden
Venance
Marge Deschambault
Bill Collyer
McAuley
Bonnie
Tyler Davis
Marati Sn
Sy Yl
Ontario
Felcome
Lorette Perreault
DeCorby
Napoleon
Olive
Lizette Corneault
Letellier
Art
Clarice Chartier
B.C
Yukon
Terry Geisel
Terry Fouillard
Pat
Kristen
Craig Evans
Winnipeg
Mrs. Bulger
Krumfus
Kelowna
Teddy Ferguson
Mary Syderchuk
Anne Dupont
Poke
Gail Hornung
Gail
Wayne
Darlene
Marguerite Dupont
Mary Charron
Adrienne
Connie Miller
Eva Tremblay
Dropmore District News Visitors and Birthday Celebrations
Visitors and family gatherings fill a Dropmore district report with birthday suppers for Mrs. Ferris, school reopening Aug 2 and 41 bus pupils, weekend relatives from Brandon Winnipeg Langenburg and Grandview attending events including Arnold and Mark Wagner’s 25th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Betty Ferris
Jim
Roberta Nixon
Matthew
Chelsea
Mikado
Jessie Ferris
Mrs. Ferris
Brandon
Alyce
Jim Johnston
Minnie Ferris
Karen
Les Duran
Winnipeg
Lorraine
Ashley Haas
Langenburg
Anne
Angela Petz
Phylis
Wayne Digby
Shauna
Todd
Arnold
Mark Wagner
Don
Freda Robin
Charlie
Sally Linski
Gwen Morrison
Garry
Phylis Morrison
Donald
Danny Morrison
Turner Valley
Jake
Susan Robak
Michael
Jonathan
Grandview
Darren Piwniuk
Fred
Janet Piwniuk
Doyle
Red River College
Purity Rebekah Lodge resumes meetings in September
Purity Rebekah Lodge 25 resumed regular meetings after summer break with 16 members present. Noble Grand Nancy McDonald presiding. Sister Jessie Matheson V.G. back after illness. Senior Citizen drive planned for Wednesday September 1 with weather permitting. Fall TV dinners on September 25. calls to Margaret Burnett or Muriel Rice to order. Visitors night to invite several other lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PurIty Rebekah Lodge
Noble
Nancy McDonald
Jessie Matheson V.G
T.V
Margaret Burnett
Muriel Rice
Local residents take end of season camping near Lake Audy
Lidcliff Stewart and Adelle Bowley joined Gordon and Betty Mundle for a weekend camping trip at Lake Audy. Jim and Maisie Rannie traveled to Winnipeg to visit Liz and Colin Latta for a few days. Rusty Liz and Ricky Souch attended a wedding in Regina with Liz's family. Best wishes to students and teachers beginning the new school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Adelle Bowley
Gordon
Betty Mundle
Lake Audy
Jim
Maisie Rannie
Winnipeg
Liz
Colin Latta
Rusty
Ricky Souch
Regina
Jubilant Anniversary Celebration for Laetitia and Chartier Family
The Chartier family marked Sister Laetitia Charter's 60th religious profession anniversary and Reginald and Jeanne Chartier's wedding anniversary on July 25 1987. The event featured Eucharist led by Fathers Comeault and Blondeel, readings by Mireille Deschambault, and hymns by nieces. A 2 to 4 pm tea and a supper toast followed with messages from the couple's sons and friends. Many family members attended from multiple cities and countries, extending best wishes for peace and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Chartier
Zita Fafard
Denis Fouillard
Rosalie Lemoine
Jean-Marc
Reginald
Jeanne
Lionel
Guy
Camille
Lazare Fouillard
Laetitia
Mrs. Chartier
S.corrinne S.n.j.n
Haiti
Winnipeg
Karen
Welwyn
Marie Baker
R.n.d.m
Brandon
LaBroquerie
Ottawa
Rocanville
Moosomin
Birtle
St.Joseph
St. Labre
Pipestone
Rivers
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Binscorth
Son
Barry
Brenda Bateman
Durban
Donna Bateman
Brenda
Swan River
United Church
Marchwell
Alex Skeogh
City
City Hall
Main Street
CPR
Murphy
Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg Avenue
Robert Schmidt
Lee Larson
Pheonix, Ariz
Jim Anderson
Dartmouth
Bethel Luutheran
Prairie Christian Center
Fort Qu’Appelle
Maurice Johnson
Pennock
Minn
Betty Skrede
Agnes
Arnold Johnson
Philip Johnson
Isabel Hande
Alix
Tanya Hande
Norma
Bob Schmidt
Newfoundland
Cam
Phyllis Caswell
Kindersley
Joan Bennett
Russell
Olive Fordham
Talmadge
Ohio
Esterhazy
Melissa
Zara Handes
Hande
Queenie Steiner
Moose Jaw
Lennart Steiner
Fraser
Kathy Steiner
Sarnia
Ont
Wendy
Rick
Naomi
St. Lazare
Dropmore District News
Fred Piwniak
Yvonne Andrews
Era Ferris
Henry ‘Schneider
Nancy
Melissa Pitz
Gerald
Beth Bowley
Brenzen
Tussell
Mrs. Brenzen
Richard
Sylvia Peats
Eric
Trina
Bill
Buryle Doole
Forget
W.E. Bicknell Ltd
Long Vnstance
Solsgirth
Beulah Foxwarren
Miniota
Inglis
Shellmouth Silverton
Angusville
Harrowby
Isabella
Imune
Xandon
Clark
Nesterfield
J & J Grocery
Manitoba
Green Giant
Campbell's
Grave's
Nabisco
Minute Maid
Lidcliff
A. Smit
DVM
Texaco
Russell Inn
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