Cubs Hold Christmas Party in Lac du Bonnet Hall
The Lac du Bonnet Wolf Cub Pack held its annual Christmas party on Friday December 11 in the Community Hall with 34 cubs and 20 younger friends. Cubs played games while Sixer Garry Winberg entertained on the accordion. The Leg ion ladies auxiliary provided hot dogs cake and ice cream served by cub mothers Frances Blur Molly Winberg Ollie Campbell and Florence Brincheski. A reading of The Night Before Christmas followed Santa Claus handing out candy and nuts and a group photo was taken. The event closed with a grand howl and a Merry Christmas to all.
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Lac du Bonnet
Garry Winberg
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Committee
Frances Blur Molly Winberg
Ollie Campbell
Florence Brincheski
Santa Claus
Sandy Mathews
Riverland Christmas Reflections by Annie Klassen
Mrs Annie Klassen writes of Christmas 1964 with peaceful thoughts on earth peace and goodwill. She recalls carols and schoolroom decorations, the glow of lights, and the morning scene near her home as frost and smoke rise from chimneys.
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Riverland
Mrs
Annie Klassen
No 11
Hartford Kentucky Sign Greeted Christmas Visitors
The small town Hartford Kentucky is known for a large welcome sign proclaiming Home of 200 Happy People and a Few Soreheads. During last Christmas season visitors noted an extra sign above it saying Even the Few Soreheads Wish You a Merry Christmas.
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Hartford
Kentucky
Rediscovered Tomb of Peter at St. Peter's Rome
In Christmas 1950 Pope Pius XII announced excavators had found Saint Peter's tomb beneath the church. The simple grave lay under altars and shrines placed since his martyrdom about A.D. 67, atop what is described as the tomb's burial mound.
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St. Peter’s
Rome
Christendom
Peter
Pius XII
The Pinata A Mexican party staple and its traditions
Pinatas are a clay jug filled with fruit candy pesos and small gifts. They hang from the ceiling as children blindfolded and swinging aims to smash the jug and release the contents during holiday celebrations.
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Mexico
The Right Gift
Plan a holiday shopping list with each recipient and their gift categories. Note hobbies such as stamp collecting fishing or Civil War history beside every name to guide selections. This ensures quicker shopping and increases the chance of a well received present.
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Fred
The Personal Touch in Gift Wrapping
The personal touch matters in giving gifts whether homemade or store bought. Many lack time or talent to craft items, but thoughtful gift wrapping adds appreciation and shows effort.
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Russell Funeral Homes Ltd
Manitoba
the Office of
United Grain Growers At
W. Schenk
Lac DU Bonnet Memorial Centre
Hudson’s Bay Company
Royal Bank of Canada
Board of Directors
Sale Limited
Ambrose Pharmacy
Bonnet
Man
John Peer
Cubs
Lillie Pearson
Selkirk Hospital
Naima Frank
Annie Lind
Sweden
Leonard
Dan Klassensy
Arborg
Ed Erickson
Emile Thevenots
Mr. Thevenot
Winnipeg
Eric and
Lucille Smith
Brenda
Beausejour
Wilfred Lussiers
Emile Lussier
Alfred Lavoie
Robert Lussier
Lauderville School
Maple Creek
Web
Sandra Dee
Robert Goulet
Andy Williams
Maurice Chevalier
Pinata
Rese
Fxn Incere Christmas Greetings
Eugene Lavoie
Worona’s
Worona Bros
Props
Mercury Cars & Trucks
Santa
Solnes
Brincheski Bros. Contractors Ltd
Beatons Breet
Earth
Goodwill
Roy’s
Eagle Cafe
Poon
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