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Archives for October 2013

October 19, 2013

Shortest Church Service

Possibly the Shortest Church Service Ever A short Reesor story as told to me, John Wiens, by Henry Klassen More stories from Along the Way by John Wiens: Two Mothers Lost in the Wilderness Building a Log Structure Shortest Church Service Ever Gerhard Wiebe lived close to the McGowan church and it was his responsibility […]

Article by Bruno Penner / Filed Under: Stories Now /

October 4, 2013

Building A Log Structure

LOG STRUCTURES OF THE EARLY SETTLERS   Homestead consisted of half a lot, a 75 acre land parcel, marked by surveyed lines cut through the bush and identified by axe blazed trees. At  each corner, where property lines intercepted, was a rough axe hewn square post, with concession and lot numbers carved into it. After […]

Article by Bruno Penner / Filed Under: Stories Now /

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