Whitemouth Events Highlight Banquet and Community Plans
A banquet and dance on December 12 in Whitemouth Town Hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDougald with 200 guests. Milton Johnson presided as toastmaker, and a silver chest was given to the couple. A community club delegation was named to address council about building a community hall. Several locals face hospital stays, birthdays, and minor accidents, with holiday visits and charity mentions noted.
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Frank McDougald
Milton Johnson
Winnipeg
Community Club
Elma Area Death Notices and Weekend Socials
Elma Mrs. Pearl Stelko a former local resident died in Victoria BC and was laid to rest at the Elma Greek Catholic Church cemetery on Monday December 14. Visitors from Winnipeg and area came to see friends and relatives, including Irene Podolchuk and students from Elma Hadashville Whitemouth districts to attend The Messiah play in the city. Various locals and visitors enjoyed weekend visits and Christmas preparations with family and friends. A mounted eight pound pickerel from Gilmer North is on display at the Elma Hotel. Merry Christmas wishes to readers.
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Drulak
Victoria
B.C
Elma Greek Catholic Church
Irene Podolchuk
Elma
Hadashville
Whitemouth
Messiah
City Auditorium
Gilmer North
Elma Hotel
TREES A PLENTY AT HOLIDAY SEASON SALE
About 45 million commercially grown Christmas trees were sold in the United States last holiday season. The figure excludes small local sellers and individuals who cut their own trees.
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United States
Christmas Message From Manitoba Lieutenant Governor 1964
The Lieutenant Governor offers a warm Christmas message emphasizing the religious significance of the holiday, the joy of giving, and the value of family gatherings. He invites readers to include those alone or far from home in Christmas plans and wishes everyone a very merry Christmas.
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Manitoba
Seven Sisters Falls Christmas Party Delighting Community
On December 18 the Seven Sisters Falls school held its annual Christmas party in the Community Hall. A variety program of plays drills and musical numbers drew a capacity audience. Santa Claus arrived with presents for all, delighting the pupils and performers.
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Seven Sisters Falls School
Santa Claus
G. Cousins
L. Strick
Extra Gift: Batteries for Battery-Powered Toys
An inexpensive but appreciated extra gift for children is a supply of batteries. Many youngsters receive one or more battery powered toys for Christmas, making spare cells a practical and welcome addition.
First Christmas Card Designed by Horsley for Sir Henry Cole
Investigators believe the 1843 card by J C Horsley for Sir Henry Cole marks the first Christmas card. It featured a central illustration of a family toasting a missing friend and side panels showing feeding the hungry and clothing the naked. The design was Sir Henry Cole’s only board and drew temperance backlash.
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J. C. Horsley
Sir Henry Cole
St Louis and New Orleans Carols Tradition Shines
Caroling remains a strong winter tradition in major cities. St Louis hosts a Christmas Carols Association with thousands of members and candles in windows while collecting funds for 70 disabled and underprivileged institutions. In New Orleans carol sings occur opposite St Louis Cathedral with English and French songs.
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St. Louis
New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral
Chemical Analysis of Girls Symbol WO
A satirical listing titled Chemical Analysis of Girls presents exaggerated traits with faux scientific language. It mocks stereotypes by describing a girl as an element with properties and dangers, noting the author is unknown from Cardinal Newman High School and submitted by a student.
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Free State
Cardinal Newman High School
Alex Zozbi
Cardinal
Christmas Holiday Planning For Homes and Churches
Christmas is essentially a religious holiday and church activities should guide holiday planning. Home hosts can prepare foods ahead to reduce last minute work. Buffet serving is advised for large groups as it is informal and efficient.
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Christ
Estate of Erkki Fridolf Vouri proved in Manitoba
Under the Trustee Act in the matter of the estate of Erkki Fridolf Vouri also known as Eric Vouri late of the Post Office of Elma Manitoba farmer deceased all claims against the estate must be verified by statutory declaration and sent to Weselak and Middleton solicitors for the administrators at Beausejour Manitoba on or before February 3 1965 dated December 21 1964 at Beausejour Manitoba.
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Erkki Fridolf Vouri
Eric Vouri
Elma
Manitoba
Beausejour
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Norman Buss
Man
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General Insurance
Ann’s Beauty Salon
Lange’s Machine Shop
Massey Ferguson
Hai
Dave Cousins
Norman Ericksen
Vern’s Electric
Melnick’s Garage
General Motors
Allis-Chalmers
J. Thompson
TNS
Mrs.w. Erskine
Whitemouth Hospital
Alex Korlak
Percy Hudson
Lorne Malinsky
Lac du Bonnet
Ed Malikoske
John Klapprit
E. Schatkowsky
Dryden and
Kenora
al Skaaland
Donna Ericksen
States
Henry Steiner
R. Pischke
Olga Steiner
Mrs. C. Ritchey of
Rennie
Wm. Aitkenhead
Ed Nightingale
Steinback
Percy Smart
Brenda Malkoske
Judy
Don Cowell
Mrs. Cowell
Progressive Conservative Association
Pine Falls
Legion Hall
Hilton McGregor
Paul Nimchuk
Pete Balak
V. Erskine
Danny Melnick
Elma Mrs. Pearl Stelko
Richard, Janet, Pretula
Jerry Kelner
Cindy Delfoort
Brenda Smith
Mrs. J. Dubel
Stan
Terry Winter
Peter and
Jean Koraleweiz
Julie Misuoka
Ivanoczko
John
Pearl Ewanochko
Harry
Katherine Podolchuk
Helen
Annie Nininivirtta
Falcon Beach
Mike
Joyce Martin
Eric Dewsett
Mike Proceviat
K. S. Proceviat
Rosemary and
Pat
Farly Card
Renshaw
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