Whitemouth couple marks 50th wedding anniversary
Edward Henderson aged 80 and his wife Elizabeth celebrated their Golden 50th anniversary in Whitemouth with more than 500 residents at the Municipal Hall. Henderson served 41 years as Reeve and veterinary surgeon, assisted by Mrs Henderson a maternity nurse and community volunteer. A television set and cash prize were presented by the hospital board. a program of local singers and musicians followed, and a birthday toast closed the event with dancing into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve
Mrs. Henderson
R. M. Whitemouth
Edward Henderson
Whitemouth
Elizabeth
Timor
Henry Steiner
Bor
Hendersons
Stiener
Stiener Paid A Glowing Tribute To Mr. and Mrs. Henderson
Mr. Stiener
Henderson
Mr. Steiner
River Hills
Gordon Henschel
Hilma Solar
Stan Gittins
H. Solar
Mr. Henderson
Cumberland County
England
Canada
Sandwith
Eddie Kretchmer
Art Merke
Ernie Klapprat
Lac du Bonnet Set for August 6 Water Show Celebration
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre plans a large August 6 celebration with expected crowds up to 10,000 if weather holds. Main event features Tommy Bartlett Florida Water Ski and Jumping Boat Thrill Show at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with skiing without skis and jumps of 15 feet high. Also features E. J. Casey Shows attractions, Winnipeg Police Pipe Band, Blue Bomber Bomberettes, a wrestling card led by Ole Olson with Bert Rynyk and Ted Gordienko vs Iron Mike Koncur and Big Bill Klump, and local boat races for top district honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Top
George Bergeron
Roger Wise
Bob Cozzens
Aqua
Tommy Bartlett
Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre
Canada
Florida
E. J. Casey
Winnipeg Police Pipe Band
Blue Bomber Bomberettes
Ole Olson
Bert Rynyk
Ted Gordienko
Iron Mike” Koncur
Big Bill” Klump
Pioneers Grain Sown for Jubilee at Manitoba field day
Red Fife wheat, first grown commercially by Manitoba pioneers in 1870, is among 39 varieties shown to mark the Faculty of Agriculture Golden Jubilee. At University of Manitoba’s Annual Field Crops Day August 2 and 3, with south and north highway access, visitors will see 34 barleys, 15 oats, 12 flax varieties, a 17 head dwarf cattle herd, a modern barn and milking parlor, plus demonstrations on new grain plants, weed control and soil studies. Ladies’ tours of gardens, fruits, ornamentals and greenhouses are planned.
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Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Agriculture
No. 1
St Judes Anglican Picnic At Grand Beach August 1
St Judes Anglican Church invites parents and children to a Grand Beach picnic on Wednesday August 1 meeting at 12 noon CST at the picnic tables with games races swimming and fun for kids. Also notes church services Sundays at 10 a.m. DST and congratulations to Walter Hourie on the birth of son Mark Wayne. A farewell party for James Dooley with a smoker’s stand and lunch. Elsie Moran celebrates birthday July 25. Ladies of W A to St Jude’s Church host home sewing and cooking sale.
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St. Judes
Walter Hourie
Mark Wayne
W.A
St. Jude's Church
Manitoba Drivers Lock in Bad Road Habits and Suspensions
RaaQakela reports three percent of Manitoba drivers are habitual road offenders, composing 2 percent of 268000 license holders. In June 457 suspensions occurred and 489 licenses were reinstated. 6805 ordered off the road last month included 165 for major violations such as drunken driving and hit and run. Suspensions extend with fines and some suspensions for physical disability and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
R. B. Baillie
Baillie
Greater Winnineg
Wedding Bells Quietly Tie Two Winnipeg Area Couples
A double ring ceremony occurred July 14 at Pine Falls RC Rectory as Eva Lorraine Wilcott wed Leo Boiteau with Rev. Fr. Messier officiating. Attendant Lorette Normand joined Jules Chase. A July 20 Winnipeg wedding saw Beverlie Frances McGimpsey marry Dr. Hugo Norman Lange at St Paul’s Church with Rev. A Grant Smith officiating and Mrs. Kenneth Harrison at the organ.
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Pine Falls
Eva Lorraine
Fred Wilcott
Leo
A. Boiteau
Powerview
Fr. Messier
Lorette Normand
Jules Chase
St. George
Legion Hall
Beverlie Frances
Wm. McGimpsey
Langsick St
Winnipeg
Hugo Norman Lange
Edmund. Lange
Whitemouth
Man
St. Paul's Church
A. Grant Smith
Doubst Ring
Kenneth Harrison
Orville Derraugh
Beley Couple Feted at Ladywood Farewell
A farewell party honored Mr. and Mrs. Steve Beley of Beausejour at Ladywood hall with over four hundred relatives and friends. They plan to relocate to Florida where they purchased a motel. Son Victor Beley will run Beley Motors. Various speakers praised the couple including Mayor A Larson and former mayors. A purse of money was presented by J. Bellan as master of ceremonies.
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Steve Beley
Beausejour
Ladywood Hall
Mrs. Beley
Florida
Victor Beley
Beley Motors
J. Béllan
Subscription Renewal Form Indicates Due Date November 1953
The Leader asks readers to renew subscriptions, noting the due date, address, and a $2.00 annual payment. It asks for name and address in block letters and reminds that paid subs in arrears are not carried over 30 days by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Include the address label when clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Springfield
Winnipeg Takes Two Games at Laketown
Winnipeg represents Optimist Little League Fort Rouge visited Lac du Bonnet Sunday and swept a doubleheader against Lac du Bonnet and Whitemouth. In game one Marek and Holm surrendered five hits as Tony Carpenter earned a three hitter for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Laketown
Little League
Fort Rouge
Lac du Bonnet
Marek
Holm
Tony Carpenter
Hirst Kabaluk
Campbell
Whitemouth
T. Paulson
Terry Carriere
Dale Reid
Paulson
B. Hunter
G. Steiner
N Erickson
Alex Barron
Great Falls Fastball Club Tournament Recap
The Great Falls Fastball Club hosted a July tournament on a sunny day with five teams: Seven Sisters Hungry Nine Powersite St George and Great Falls. Power Kings won first prize Hungry Nine took second and Great Falls finished third.
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Great Falls
Seven Sisters
Hungry Nine
Powersite
St. George
Power Kings
Frank Courchine
Joe Houston
Carl Petterson
Victoria Beach Social Notes and Local Visits
Victoria Beach residents and visitors are listed with family ties and travels. Mrs. Richard Tyler and her sons Christopher and Richard Dean from Long Beach California visit relatives. Lynda Jonsson of Winnipeg joins Bevelery and George Smith and Jill Thomas. Numerous local families host guests and attend events including a young peoples conference at Faith Bible Camp August 2 to 6.
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Richard Tyler
Christopher
Richard Dean
Long Beach
California
Freda Jonsson
Jacky
Bird
Lynda Jonsson
Winnipeg
Bevelery
George Smith
Jill Thomas
Faith Bible Camp
John Thomas
Tom Olafson
Garf Monkman
Reuben Kaatz
Vancouver
Raymond Parisian
North Side
Ladies Sewing Circle
Tommy Graham
Darlene
Graham
Bert Martin
Noctor
Oli Johnson
Selkirk
Jonsson Hom
Sandra
Judy
Marina Lester
Bertie
Beausejont
Geisbrecht
Sisedaw
Winnyinep Ceneral Hospital
Jim Smith
Edwin Smith
Bill Trajcon
Tvila
Ritz Paulson
A. J. Smith
Boating Safety Do's and Don'ts for Safer Afloat
This brief outlines essential boating safety tips to reduce risks and improve enjoyment. It covers choosing safe anchorages, carrying bailers, complying with lifesaving equipment rules, aiding distressed boats, watching dredges and divers, learning Road Rules, ventilating holds, checking batteries, respecting boat limits, fire precautions, seat changes, staying near swimmers, avoiding alcohol, avoiding leaky boats, not speeding near small craft, not leaving steering unattended, not dumping garbage, limiting signaling, and avoiding races near confined harbors.
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Board of Steamship Inspection
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. K. Parne
British Columbia
Grand Marais
W. Kowalchuk
St. Judes’ Anglican
Churchill
Jas. Dooley
Dooley
MPC
Elsie Moran
RaaQakela
S.T
Boiteau - Wilcott
Mrs. S. Beley
Ladywood
Leeieg
Ene
SP Street
3Rd Street
Mrs. Lenner Craig
William Robinson
Pine Falls Hospital
E. Crozier
General Hospital
S. McIntyre
Morden Hospital
Clearwater
Howard Alton
Sharon and
Lynn
Toronto
W. Penston
John Bracken
Oscar Wilde
Victoria Beach
M. M. Smith
Board of Fire
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