Pointe du Bois Hello again from the Pointe
Winter settles in with 10 above zero as residents share news of gatherings and birthdays. Guests visiting the Oakleys include Elin Jay Valerie Brian Blondahl Tannis Gibson and Diane Anderson while Sandra returns home from Winnipeg for the weekend. Birthdays and anniversaries abound as neighbors welcome new residents Rothe family to the former Fors home.
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the Pointe
George Oakley
Elin
Jay
Valerie
Brian Blondahl
Tannis Gibson
Diane Anderson
Sandra
Winnipeg
Janice Laurie
Peter Duf
Retirement party for Mr and Mrs Jack Knox attracts many
The Community Hall retirement event for Mr and Mrs Jack Knox drew a large crowd and proved highly enjoyable. A reminder that St Marys W A Fall Bazaar is set for Thursday evening November 30 at the Hall.
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Jack Knox
St. Mary’s W.A
Pointe du Bois 4 H NEWS Improves Leadership and Fundraising
Pointe du Bois 4 H held its first meeting electing Tracey Henley as president Cindy Henley as vice president Kim Tester as secretary Thorunn Osborn as treasurer and Susan Ketola as reporter A second meeting approved selling raffle tickets for a hamper to raise money A nativity play was planned for Christmas with casting completed and rehearsals starting Wednesday A special meeting on November 8 organized the play in the community hall with date pending Curling activities were organized for later in the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracey Henley
Cindy Henley
Kim Tester
Thorunn Osborn
Susan Ketola
4-H
Elma Community Club Draw Winners and Local News
Elma column notes new writer replacing Mrs Stelko and invites news tips. Winners in the Elma Community Club 200 draw were Rose Sawka and Emily Mardy Nalka of Hadashville sharing 150 dollars, with Pete Kulik of Hadashville winning 75 dollars. Mentions Grace and Ivan Bjorklund visiting relatives in Kennisota, local Weight Watchers lecturer on Channel 7, Rita and Dennis Herntier visiting La Riviere, Manitoba, kitchen party hosted by Mrs A Stebelko, and various family visits. Birthday wishes to several locals, plus measles illnesses and the sudden death of Sybil Yacula celebrated with condolences to Michael Yacula family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennisota
Grace
Fred Tommila
Manning
Channel 7 TV
Iris Walsh
Winnipeg
Rita
Dennis Herntier
la Riviere
Manitoba
A. Stebelko
Les Passia
Paul Sanchuk
John Kaban
Yacula
Tom
Maggie Neyedly
Jeffery Stelko
Vince Prociviat
Judy Kozak
Ken Pawlyshyn
Cheryl North
Jackie Podolchuk
Ken
Marilyn Ewanochko
Terry
A. Ewanochko
Marilyn
Klapprat
J. Gulenchyn
Michael Yacula
Sybil Yacula
Lana Smerchynski
Audry Courchene Marries David Henderson in Fort Alexander
A double ring ceremony on November 18 1972 at Fort Alexander Roman Catholic Church united Audrey Courchene daughter of Mr and Mrs Alphonse Courchene with David Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Donald Henderson Rev Father Girard officiated The bride wore a white lace over satin gown with long sleeves and a chapel length veil She carried red roses Bridesmaids wore pale green gowns and carried pink carnations The groom attendants included Darrel Henderson Wilmer Boulette and Garth Bushie Approximately 100 guests dined on turkey and sides at the groom family home A reception and dance followed at Pine Falls Legion hall The couple will reside in Gimli Manitoba where he teaches
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Fort Alexander
Audrey
Alphonse Courchene
David Henderson
Donald Henderson
Girard
Pine Falls
Legion Hall
Joe Guimond
Gimli
Manitoba
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Pointe du Bois
Margaret Macogni
Field
Neepawa
Peter
Terry Turner
Nestor Nadolsky
E. Fisher
J. Martin
Anne Neave
Bedfordshire
England
Sharon Sikora
Bernadette Tanguay
Judy Romanow
Teresa
W. G. Hawkes
Hinds
Alex Girvitz
Beausejour
Man
Bill Elz
Kemnay
Rathwell
Roblin
Arborg
Carberry
Virden
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Department OF Industry and Commerce
Orquay
Lbnafa S. Evans
Leonard Remis
By Luanna Brennan
Henderson - Courchene
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