Passing Show and Civic Voting Ideas in Winnipeg
A column discusses public perceptions of “Grey Cup Day” and stage trim in sports. It then reports Royal Canadian Legion Winnipeg proposals to publish names of all civic voters, debating whether to praise voters or shame nonvoters. It ends with observations on ongoing societal tensions and normalcy in headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Royal Canadian Legion
Winnipeg Council
Legion
Metro
Winnipeg
Ballyhoo
Grand Rapids
Community Notes From Powerview Area
Powerview notes report Olive Swanick Berthelette family welcomes a daughter while Berthelette relatives visit Winnipeg and camp life details. Mention of army rendezvous at Flin Flon and Camp Borden plus ongoing local social events, 4-H leaders conference attendees, and community figures including Duff Roblin and J. Diefenbaker addresses at Marlborough Hotel.
Births and community notes from Bissett and area
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs K Je ff r ies on the birth of a son and to the grandparents Mr and Mrs W Rousseau. Judi Barnes visited from Winnipeg, Mrs M Mallon travels to Suffield for Christmas, and condolences go to the Boulette family for Fred Thomas’s death. The Bissett United Church W A held a meeting, the senior hockey club opened with a 10 7 win, and plans for a carnival and upcoming games are discussed. Street conditions, local visits, and curling notes fill the week in Bissett and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Jeffries
Gwen Rousseau
Glenboro
W. Rousseu
Judi Barnes
Winnipee
Ken Advent
Long Lake
Bissett United Church
W.A
J. Simpson
W. Kasperski
B. Gray
Bartell
F. Ratcliffe
Monkman
Bowyer
Finnbogasson
Bissett
Government Boys
Duncan Rousseau
Jim Anderson
Barry Boulette
Winston Barton
George Robinson
Ian Fults
Austin Fults
George Wagner
Ron Fisher
Walter Moore
John Penz
Seven Sisters By Rosemary And Pat
Mr J Callum enjoys a holiday in the east and attends the Grey Cup in Toronto. Mr and Mrs A Gauthier visit Winnipeg for shopping and to spend a few days. Families of Morton Reid and Richardson travel to Winnipeg for weekend Christmas shopping. Get well wishes go to Mrs B Emes at Whitemouth Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Callum
Toronto
A. Gauthier
Winnipeg
Robert Morton
M. Reid
R. Richardson
B. Emes
Whitemouth Hospital
Marge
Rink Committee Elects New chairman and Support Staff
A meeting of the rink committee elected Norman Hanke as rink chairman and Bob Morton as hockey manager on Monday evening November 27 at the Community Hall. Mr. Lyon was chosen rink caretaker for the coming season. The sewing class held achievement night on December 7 with Miss Sylvia Boulie of Beausejour presenting a film Fitting for Fashion. Ladies modeled their articles and a silver tea aided the Junior Hockey Club. The community club cribbage tournament concluded on December 7 after a round robin. W Kritofferson won, with A Schultz and M Reid tied for second. Schultz won the playoff for second, M Reid third, A Blainey fourth. lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Rupert
RCAF
Legion Hall
Halpin
Ch. Fredericks
Knights of Columbus
Lucien Dupont
Lac du Bonnet
Mesdames M. Shea
L. Lowe
R. Bundy
C. Coss
Olive Iwanick
D. Dupont
Norman Hanke
Bob Morton
Mr. Lyon
Sylvia Boulie
Beausejour
W. Kritofferson
A. Schultz
Mr. M. Reid
Schultz
A. Blainey
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Powerview
Mrs
Olive Swanick
Bert
Slyvio) Berthelette
Flin Flon
Morris’ Berthelette
Andy Berthelette
Morris
Camp Borden
Agnes
Marlborough Hotel
Duff Roblin
J. Diefenbaker
Eli Martel
Glen Stewart
T. McLenaghen
Bjornson
Henry Schmidt
Armand Desilets
Bissett Bs
Harry Boulette
Hodgson
Fred Thomas
Fisher Branch Hospital
Harry Bleue
Carrie Bouette
Walter Wozny
Jim Murphy
Seven Sisters
Hockey News
Stanley Kuldys
Pine Falls
Saint Francis Social Club
Notre Dame
McArthur Ave
Montreal
WY Bank
Branke
James Gormican
Craig Shannon
Auth
Christian
Science
Facts Family Features
The
Christian Science Monitor
Norway St
Boston
Mass
State
Rosemary and
Pat
the Liquor Control Commission
Liquor Control Commission
Bambay Rue
H. Standbroak
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Springfield Leader Ltd
Manitoba
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