Mayor Lights Stage One of Town Street Plan Switch
Mayor J A Burgess completed the first stage of a three phase street lighting modernization in a ceremony by Memorial Rink. Manitoba Hydro designed the project, tracing lighting history from gas to electric to the current underground ornamental install. The event included films on the Grand Rapids power project and a note on Manitoba energy costs, with Hydro executives stressing market competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Burgess
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Power Commission
George Bickrell
Burke Gardlett
Wallyrad
Chamber
Art Kinney
Frank Sitko
Haremeee
Mr. Bist
Hydro
Manitoba
Dell Room
Grand Rapids
Whitaker
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Lydia Halwas of Inglis dies at 74 in 1964
Lydia Halwas of Inglis died suddenly at her home on Sept 3 1964 at age 74. Funeral at Bethany Lutheran Bron day Sept 7 with hymns and choir. She leaves five sons twelve grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren among other relatives. Mrs Clara Oswald dies in Nightingale Rest Home BC at 78 after short illness. Memorial services held Sept 12 in Alberta and BC with Rev. Rogers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Halwas
Inglis
Emi Zimmer
Wilfred Wildeman
Robert Bombeck
Robt
J. Halwas
Harold Kopetsky
Ervin Eel
Church
Robert
Paul
Russell
Man
Edward
High Bluff
Walter
Tillsonburg
Ont
Lawrence
J. Bach
Martha
Winnipeg
H. Bezo
Freda) Inglis
P. Gariepy
Alma
Vancouver
J. Bauer
Emily
Roblin
Clara Oswald
Clara, Oswald
Shellmouth
Nightingale “Rest
Nanamo
Oswald
Dromore
County Down
North Ireland
Canada
John Oswald
Alberni
B.C
Shell Victoria
St. Andrew's United Church
Aleece
Roggers
Sixteen Couples Compete In Local Two Ball Fourball Golf
A cold windy day did not deter sixteen couples in the Local Ladies Club sponsored two ball fourball tournament. George Laing and Vi Campbell won the championship flight with 92, followed by Bill Patterson and Elsie Dunsmore at 98. Ed Leifer and Helen Haney won first modest prizes with 104, Wilton and Mary Brown at 112, and hidden hole prizes went to Frank and Marie Sitko and Sandy and Beatrice Craig. Fred and Donna Mistal, visitors from Brandon, won the hole in one on the second hole at Bill Lawson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Laing
Vi Campbell
Bill Patterson
Elsie Dunsmore
Ed Leifer
Helen Haney
Birle
Wilton
Mary Brown
Frank
Marie Sitko
Sandy
Beattice Craig
Brandon
Fred
Donna Mistal
Bill Lawson
Wolfe Chases Bear Near Town on East Hill
Dr. Wolfe chased a big black bear along the highway down the east hill toward the Assiniboine valley Tuesday after horns blared. The bear fled into the woods. Reports mention bears roaming near Silver Beach cottages and beyond, with this the first near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine Valley
Dr. Wolfe
Mr. Brain
Silver Beach
Students Leave Brandon for Higher Education
The article lists many local students heading to Brandon College, Wheat City Business College, United College, and other institutions. It names Elaine Reichman, Faye Bryer, Betty Eshelby, Mary Eshelby, Don Sanderson, Jerry Wishart, David Cochrane, Jean McKinnen, Lynn Ferguson, Brian Pettitt, Dennis Wilson, Diana Dunsmore, Betty Andrews, Ron Clement, David Sage, Neil Burgess, Lynn Dalziel, Frances Trinder, Linda McNaughton, Leslie Stanley, and Heather Porteous embarking on arts, science, nursing, and teacher training, with destinations including University of Manitoba, Regina Campus, and St Charles Academy in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weexena
Brandon College
Elaine Reichmanh
Faye Bryer
Betty Eshelby
Brandon
Mary
Don Sanderson
Jerry Wishart
David Cochrane
Jean McKinnen
Lynn Ferguson
Wheat City Business College
Jean
Business College
Haseen
Borohed
University of Manitoba
Brian Pettitt
Dennis Wilson
University of Manitoba College
Diana Dunsmore
Branton College
Stasf
United College
Betty Andrews
Don Wishira
Ron Clement
David Sage
United
Neil Burgess
Lynn Dalziel
Feaneis Trinder
England
Linda McNaughton
Regina
University of Saskatchewan
Leslie Stanley
St. Charles Academy
Winnipeg
Frances Trim der
Heather Porteous
Winnipeg General Hospital
Regular Meeting Report of W A Evening Branch
The Christ Church Women’s Auxiliary opened with the June and September News Letter. Mrs. Wm. Smith gave a full report on the annual Deanery meeting held Wednesday June 10. The next Deanery meeting will be at St Paul’s Church Shoal Lake with date to be set later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church Women’s Auxiliary
Wm. Smith
St Paul's Church
Shoal Lake
Archer
Lil 'Glasman
Mary Greave
Attendance Below Par at C of C Meet
Members gathered for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce meeting with only eleven of over ninety present. Russell Chamber plans include a blood donor clinic on November 4 and a convention delegate to Winnipeg from September 2 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bafee
Russell
Art Kinney
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Winnipeg
Russell Chamber
Peter Pacey
Forth
C Chamber
Red Cross
Bob McMurray
Bill Gallinger
Bill Patterson
Hartwell Bowsfield
Chamber
Entries For Seed Show At Royal Winter Fair
The Manitopa Department of Agriculture and Conservation invites crop producers to enter the Royal Winter Fair seed show. Contact A L B Martin in Winnipeg on the seventh floor of the Norquay Building for entry forms, details, and shipping guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitopa Departmet
A. L. B. Martin
Norquay
Winnipeg
Toronto
Former Inspector Named to New Education Post
George Johnson announced the appointment of three directors as part of a departmental re organization to broaden new courses and expand educational services. One director leads a major branch, following the June transition of assistant deputy ministers to oversee multiple divisions within the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Non
George Johnson
Ineensil
Benoring June
National Grain Co backs rural survey study
National Grain Company funds a University of Manitoba project to analyze why rural Manitoba students leave school or pursue further education. Led by Prof. L B Siemens, the study will interview youths in three regions and compare with ARDA’s Interlake work under Dr. B F Sharp. Results aim to inform agricultural policy and rural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba Faculty of Agriculture
National Grain Company Limited
L. B. Siemens
Plant Science Department
Manitoba
Siemens
Manitoca
Siemen
Arda Committee
Interlake
B. F. Sharp
Northern
Ilinois University Department of Sociology and Anthropology
National Grain Company
Jeo. Heffelfinger
Seed samples and awards highlight Manitoba seed show
The Plant Products Division seed inspector requires a three pound sample of oats two or six row barley hard red spring wheat timothy brome alfalfa or red clover from a 100 pound seed lot tagged after November 1968. Manitobans entered over ninety entries in last year’s Royal seed show with world flax crown and grass seed championship awarded to province exhibitors.
Kinney Hatcheries seals Western Canada poultry contract
Kinney Hatcheries Ltd of Russell and Friendly Family Farms of Steinbach signed by Meadowbrook Broilers division to supply 750 000 broiler chicks from October 1 1964 to October 1 1985. Local notes urge voter participation, curling rink ice plans, scholarships, awards night, cottage assessments, and Centennial project discussions amid community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Kinney Hatcheries Ltd
Russell
Friendly Family Farms
Steinbach
Meadowbrook Broilers
Pratt
Inglis
Businss
Home and School Association
Inglis Collegiate
Silver Beach
Cottage Owners Association
Chamber of Commerce
Mlp.c
Elphinstone
Vern Rosnoski
von Dickey
Birtle
Bill Uhryniuk
Jack Thom
Burke Garnett
Don Sanderson
Dauphin
Clear Lake Sourse
Rutal Construction
Abe Martens
Winnipeg
Pelly Trail
Pete Lapki
Bill Thom
Newly Weds Honored At Open Reception
A reception Tuesday September 8 at the Biks hall celebrated the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wishart, tied August 29. Anester and Doreen Wishart greeted guests. grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Wishart attended. Centerpieces included a three tier cake and baskets of ladiolus amid streamers and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biks
Chester Wishart Hose
Anester
Doreen
Allyn Dickey
A. M. Wishart
Able
Paul Halwas
Eliin Wishart
H. P. Pettit
Ewart Mather
Martha Holopina
June Man
Sanfra Pettitt
Of Many Things Amusing Travel Through the Plains to Oklahoma
A family road trip from Winnipeg to El Paso notes food improving with latitude. North Dakota dishes were poor, South Dakota mediocre, but Oklahoma serves up delicious fare described with strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Hills
Leveat
el Paso
Winnipeg
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Crops and Cuisine Stir Deserted Diners and Hopes
The piece defends regional produce and cooking, praising Cemada vegetables and Canadian potatoes for superior flavor. It laments sloppy eggs and rancid oil in restaurants, arguing such mishandling could provoke outrage. Tourists are urged to savor South’s superior meals.
Meditation on the clock and eternal peace
The passage reflects on a grandfather clock as a faithful companion from childhood, observing its pendulum with awe. It speaks of living in the here and now while hearing God’s call day by day, urging prayer for insight and strength to face life in God’s peace and eternity.
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Adies Club
Bill
Donna Lawson
Jack
Grace ‘Wilson
Dee
Rhoda Sanderson
Len
Bess Loney
Les
Lorraine Stanley
Lorne
Margaret Robinson
Marvey
Vera Kearns
Max
Marion Fraser
Bir Earth
Glen
Hope Bruce
Wolfe
Bear
W.A
C. of C
National Grain Co
Peat Levy
Opyright
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