Great Falls Garden Winners Shine in Manitoba Hydro Contest
On Thursday August 24 Mrs. Alex Bradley won first prize in the Manitoba Hydro annual garden competition for Great Falls and Pine Falls residents, totaling 80 points for a lush vegetable garden, manicured lawn, and colorful flowers. Second went to Mrs. George Ortwein with 79 points, followed by Mrs. Stan Gittings and others in the top seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Alex Bradley
Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg River
Bradley
W. R. Leslie
W. J. Tanner
Winnipeg
George Ortwein
Stan Gittins
Axel Erickson
Warren Sinnock
Omer Bernard
Don Baker
Mesdames J. Taylor
J. Gibson
A. Bracken
G. Oakes
M. Bruneau
F. Bleakney
R. Parsey
G. Vancouver
L. Morgan
R. Muncer
E. Jansson
Birthday party and travel notes from Bissett community
Rain was light in places, about forty drops, mainly to aid wells rivers and forests. Residents shared birthday gatherings at Mrs McPherson for Donna’s 14th and Mrs Bowyer’s, with others visiting, traveling via Sippel’s boat to Manigotogan taking about ten hours. Numerous locals and guests visited relatives, noted movements, birthdays, anniversaries, and a Navy posting at Cornwallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McPherson
Donna
Mrs Bowyer
Bissett
Ernie Newsham
Dr. Booth
Dennis
Mr. Sippel
Manigotogan
Lake Winnipeg
Seven Sisters Retirement Party for Morris Everson
The Seven Sisters community honored Morris Everson at a whist party on August 24. Neighbors traveled to celebrate twenty years of his service, with speeches praising his work, gifts including an electric blanket, a hospital guild pin, an engraved silver trap, and a pole lamp. Everson quipped about paying for Whitemouth electricity as thanks were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Everson
Seven Sisters
Mesdames C. Precious
W. Kristofferson
F. King
O. Kinghorn
L. Cousins
A. Krampetz
Fallis
Seven Sisters Falls
Bill Dorland
Morris
Whitemouth
Eversons
Gan
Japan
Tokyo
Mikoyan
United States
Russia
Mr. Mikoyan
The
Americas
Cuba
Castro
Great Falls
Yours Truly
Fraunna
Maurice
Jessie Everson
Great Falls Gang
Jessie
Baptism and Vacation School Highlights at St. Mary's Anglican
Pointe du Bois infant Wendy Louise Harkness, five weeks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Harkness of Winnipeg, was baptized at St. Mary's Anglican Church with Rev L C Fryer officiating. In Toronto trained teachers Margaret Tredwell and Phyliss Isley led the church vacation school last week, drawing 30 to 35 attendees with 22 perfect attendances. Closing exercises Friday afternoon showcased the children's work to parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendy Louise Harkness
Jack Harkness
Winnipeg
St. Mary's Anglican Church
L. C. Fryer
Margaret Tredwell
Phyliss Isley
Toronto
Anglican Church
Swimmers Do Well At Pointe du Bois
The Community Club sponsored swimming lessons from July 31 to August 11 with Mr. Ed Lane of Winnipeg as instructor. A list of successful swimmers includes beginners B Kulczycki and M Frejek, ladies beginners E Chulka and D Hodge, men beginners John Smith and Gerald Ziprick, juniors G Dunwoody and R Lamb, seniors E Blondahl, and several intermediates such as S Comer and M Fors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Lane
Winnipeg
B. Kulczycki
M. Frejek
A. Frejek
M. Pringle
J. Lamb
B. Blondahl
C. Anderson
B. Melquist
S. Chulka
Mesdames E. Chulka
D. Hodge
M. Fors
P. Preece
C. Preston
D. Fisher
M. Lewis
A. Pecchia
G. Pringle
J. Henderson
R. Kompelien
River Hills Notice Highlights Local Births and Birthdays
Mrs. Milton Kroker welcomed a baby boy at Whitemouth hospital. August brings congratulations to Miss Carol Herzog on her sixth birthday celebrated August 24. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lueck, Hileen and Wendy enjoyed a vacation in Kenora for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Chalmers
Cynthia Merle
Bissett Hospital
Milton Kroker
Whitemouth Hospital
Carol Herzog
Otto Lueck
Hileen
Wendy
Kenora
Anglers Charged With Infractions on Weekend Checks
Provincial conservation officers conducted spot checks on August Sunday as 178 anglers in 55 vehicles were inspected. Hon. S H Witney Manitoba mines and natural resources minister announced none exceeded possession limits despite about 2000 pickerel caught. Eight anglers from Winnipeg North Kildonan St James and Teulon faced fines up to 50 dollars or imprisonment for exceeding limits. Local Grand Rapids residents arranged processing facilities reducing river offal. The minister warned follow up checks would continue on water and roads to enforce regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Witney
Manitoba
Mines and Natural Resources
Grand Rapids
Winnipeg
North Kildonan
St. James
Teulon
Witney
Saskatchewan
Weddings Bring Manitoba Couples in Dual Ceremonies
A double ring wedding took place August 19 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Winnipeg with Rose Wittenberg and Richard Bishoff, officiated by Rev L W Koehler. The couple, plus guests, planned to reside in Winnipeg after a short honeymoon, with detailed gowns and attendants described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Winnipeg
Rose Gertrude
Fred Wittenberg
River Hills
Richard Harold Bishoff
Herman Bischoff
L. W. Koehler
Marilyn Christian
Val Hack
Eleanor Bischoff
Edna Guent
St. Vital Legion Hall
Durham Bay
Windsor Park
Ine
Susan Sands
R. C. Sands
Pine Falls
Allan Martin Rowe
W. Rowe
Jr. C. Matchett
E. Frayne
Anne Kenny
Lorie Finkbeiner
Kirk McPhail
Dugald
Sandy Mathews
Lac du Bonnet
Manitou Louge
Great Falls Scouts Camp and Community Farewell Event
Scout Master Warren Sinnock reports a wonderful camping trip with the Great Falls Scouts at Wallace Lake. Cub Leader Gunner Pastnicks led a weekend camping for younger cubs nearby. Bruce Jacobs and family visited, with water skiing. Residents attended Maurice and Jessie Everson’s retirement party in Seven Sisters, praising their community work and Maurice’s storytelling. Sharon Courchene, Judy Jansson and Wilma Warren attended 4-H Club Camp at Gimli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Sinnock
Great Falls
Wallace Lake
Gunner Pastnicks
Bruce Jacobs
Willa May
Bruce
Sharon Courchene
Judy Jansson
Wilma Warren
Gimli
Subscription Renewal at Springfield Leader Office
A notice from the Springfield Leader informs readers of subscription renewal. It lists the Lac du Bonnet Manitoba address and urges customers at 3rd Street to renew to avoid service interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
3Rd Street
Lac du Bonnet
Man
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Bradley
Anderson Hall
W. D. Fallis
L. Bateman
L. B. Mackay
L. M. Hovey
F. Arsenault
Hydro
Bateman
Steve Melnicks
A. Ross
E Jansson
Tunner
A. Harpin
J. Bracken
LM. Bowyer
Frank Duval
G. Stintson
Doug Duval
Stintson
Vancouver
Barry Nixdorf
Dennis Nixdorf
Navy
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Alf Clarke
Lac la Ronge
Gertie Henrickson and Son
Elgin
John Moatte
K. Norrman
Carl
Mrs. Norrman
Wheeler
Mr. Norrman
James Simpson
Jack Cavrins
Jim Cook
Jim
R. Stover
Fort William
Lillian Dean
Mrs. W. Combe
Florida
Mrs. R. Simpson
Mrs. Kennedy
Paulder
Garner Lake
Beresford Lake
Arne Tamre
Tamre
B. Combe
Ron Simpson
Simpsons
Alex Taylor
Murray
Colin Smith
G. Clarke Jr
Lemard
Pauline Kennedy
G. Clarke
Everson
Pointe du Bois
By Stella Roscoe
General Motors
Society of Automotive Engineers
Mrs. A. Henschell
Rowe - Sands
Pine Falls United Church
Paul
Canadian Newspapers Association
Halifax
Nova Scotia
J. Rundle McLachilan
Virden Empire Advance
L. J. Bennett
Carman Dufferin
W. J. Rowe
Manitou Western Canadian
A. W. Hanks
St. James Leader
CWNA
Maritimes
Pacific
Delorain Times & Star
Altona Red River Echo
St. Vital
Dominior
Pembina Triangle
Winkler
Steinbach Carillon News
Portage la Prairie Manitoba
Dominion
Mischiefmaker
Krushchev
Mr. K
Anastas Mikoyan
Lower Fort Garry
Red River
York
Stan Gitties
Barbar Bleakney
University of Manitoba
Roland Club
Wilma
Barbara
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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