Fall Outing Led by Mary McGilvray Enjoys Manitoba Scenery
Mary McGilvray led a nine-car Rebekah caravan on the annual Fall Outing through valleys and farms around Binscarth Manitoba. The group returned to Lodge Hall for a delicious lunch. The column also notes visits, travel plans, and recent family get togethers in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McGilvray
Rebekah
Manitoba
Rosalie
Albert Drellich
Winnipeg
Murray Dreilich
Sherri
Bryan
Victoria
Carol
Wally Fast
Portage
Stan
Audrey
Jennifer Dreilich
Russel
Doris
Mac Fraser
Grand Forks
B.C
Dale ‘Fraser and Son
Bert Horning
Bill Neville
Mabel Cox
Peter Fehr
Steinbach
Vic Witroway
Mabel
Ada Cox
Brandon visitors and weekend visitors named
Lidcliff e Jim and Maisie Rannie were Brandon visitors on Friday last. Wendy Tibbatts was some from Brandon and spent last weekend with her parents, Donnie and Ralph Tibbatts.
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E Jim
Maisie Rannie
Brandon
Wendy Tibbatts
Donnie and
Ralph Tibbatts
Obituary for George Edward Attwood
George Edward Attwood, 77, of Porterville California, dies August 1, 1961 after a long illness. Survived by his wife Ferne, son Jerry, two sisters, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and an aunt. Graveside services held August 4 in Hillcrest Memorial Park Porterville.
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Attwood
George Edward ‘Attwood
Ferne Attwood
Ohio Circle
Porterville
California
Russell
Y.J
Annie Attwood
Femne
Jerry
Strathmore
Marie Heeney
Redlands
Pat Attwood
Hollywood
Janet Frame
Else
Peg Langford
Hillcrest Memorial Park
Eadcliffe Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Communities
Last Tuesday and the following days saw a wide network of visitors from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Ontario. Lena's sister Mary Koenig and Ed Koenig from Oliver BC visited with Lena along with Minnie Mack Ed Mack and Bill Zimmer visiting relatives including Herman Ruth Zimmer at Shevlin. Lawton Zimmer drove to Winnipeg to see a football game and his brother Murray. Keith Chase and Jeanette Chase hosted a family supper in Roblin for the Chases 25th wedding anniversary. Bertha Nernberg joined Emile Freda and Joe Zimmer to Winnipeg to visit Mrs Mary Zimmer recovering from surgery at Misericordia Hospital. Hilda Pagan hosted visitors Mr and Mrs Murray Craig from Markham Ontario. Nettie Wiseman will be the October news reporter.
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Sudbury
Lena
Mary
Ed Koenig
Oliver
B.C
Minnie
Ed Mack
Langenburg
Sask
Bill
Eleanor Zimmer
Herman
Ruth Zimmer
Shevlin
Lawton Zimmer
Winnipeg
Murray
Betty Wiseman
Inlaw
Keith and
Jeanette Chase
Roblin
Chase
Macfarlane
Egina
S. Wise
Frank
Nan’Rae
Grandview
Bertha Nernberg
Emile
Freda
Joe Zimmer
Mary Zimmer
Misericordia Hospital
Hilda Pagan
Murray Craig
Markham
Ontario
Nettie Wiseman
Russell WI holds autumn meeting at Boychuk museum
The Russell WI resumed after summer recess on Sept 17 at Boychuk's museum near Rossburn. Members toured the grounds and viewed a model exhibit including a chapel bell tower thatched-roof cottage and a grist mill. A visit by Mrs Anne Barbwell from England drew members and guests from nearby Institutes to Leisure Club. Lunch for about 60 followed the talk and slides on England and Australia. The June outdoor meeting at Mrs D Simms featured a pot luck supper. October plans include a Market Place in the arena with pancake breakfast, bake sale and craft and miscellaneous tables. A note from the Children’s Hospital Book Market reported $90,600 from a recent sale, a record sum supported by the administration and board reflected in the Foundation.
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Russell WI
Canada
England
Australia
W.L
Children’s Hospital
Children's Hospital
Children’s Hospital Research Foundation
Reggies Lewer Praises P E Trudeaux as Prime Minister
Free Press writer Reggies Lewer calls P E Trudeaux the greatest Canadian PM since Mackenzie King, while noting a short list of post King leaders. The missive includes thanks from Rural Chairman and a nod to Children’s Hospital Book Market donors and supporters.
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Lewer
The
Free Press
P.E. Trudeau
Canada
Mackenzie King
Bennett
St Laurent
Pearson
Diefenbekker
Trudeau
Clark
P.E.T
Dorothy Fariest
Children’s Hospital
Village of Binscarth council holds special meeting
Minutes of a special meeting from September 21, 1961 record Mayor Louch and Councillors Thompson Barr Ett Slywchuk and Boucher. Actions include issuing a cheque to Hungerford and Terry Inc. for Greensand for the Water Treatment Plant shipped freight collect, and extending water and sewer lines to Tom Plumb on NE 5 in Plan 327. Councillor adjournment carried.
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Binscarth
Louch
Thompson
Barrett
Slywchuk
Boucher
Hungerford and Terry Inc
Clayton
New Jersey
USA
arrett—Thompson
7Th and
Russell
Tom Plumb
Winnipeg Labor Day Parade Recalled by an Old-Timer
An elderly resident recalls Winnipeg's early Labor Day parades and the first Monday celebrations. He notes community pride, marching bands, and civic spirit that marked the holiday in earlier decades.
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Winnipeg
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Binscarth General Shop
Wasslen Bros
Man
Bemi-Sweet
Italia
Govt
Edith Pate
Art
Josie Willis
Joey
Buddy Neville
Flin Flon
Willises
Elsie Cornell
Brian Barrett
Mil and
Freeman Barrett
Beryl
Dave Chartie l
Tulsa
Dave
Tom Lark
Walter Pizzey
Russ and
Wandy Ivey
Mike
Sylvia Yankoski
Sylvia
Harold House
Kenora
Jean
Jake Neutela
Oor Celiopoeea
Lidcliff
Eadcliffe
Russell W
Children's Hospital Book Market
Reggies
Lorne Miller
Orioles
Pathfinders
Jean Ward
Lesley Sawchuk
Eader
Jamie Bradshaw
Avadex
Monsanto
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