District Happenings at Oakner contrasts births and festival notes
Sandra Brown and Heather Me congratulate Mr and Mrs Jack McMillan of Prince Edward and Lori Walden on the birth of a baby girl in the Oak River 4H Home Economics club. Oakner district members performed at Kenton last Thursday with Debbie Anderson Donna White Carolin Collie Wanda Anderson Karen and Jo Ann Riddell playing piano. A community farewell gift was presented at the Delbridge home with Mr and Mrs H Hunter and Mrs A Maynes in attendance. A Matchchuck recently returned from Chicago after visiting Ruby and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McMillan
Prince E
Lori Walden
Albert Sask
Ojhers
Oak River
Jack
Fay
Oakner
Walden
Kenton
Debbie Anderson
Donna White
Carolin Collie
Wanda Anderson
Karen
Jo-Ann Riddell
Delbridge
H. Hunter
A. Maynes
Oak River 4H Home Economics Club Meets at Elementary School
The Oak River 4H Home Economics Club held its 8th meeting at the elementary school on Friday April 22 1966 with 10 members present. Plans were remade for the Achievement event on May 22 at Brandon. Members gave a two minute speech on home canning and discussed guests, including Grainger-Davis wedding plans for May 5. A card party raised 16 dollars with prizes awarded to Mrs Taylor Mrs Bob McConnell and A E McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Bremner
Brandons
Vicki Thompson
Thei
T. Mc
Janice Stewart
Heather Mc
Don Hawkinson
Brandon
Grainger - Davis
McConnell News Church Hours Change and Community Notes
Church and Sunday School will meet at 9am during the summer months starting next Sunday May 1st. Mr Bert Newton of Manor Saskatchewan and his mother Mrs Earl Newton returned from a three week motor trip through the United States and south western Ontario. Rev McConnell and Barbara Ann Scott spent a few days at their homes last weekend. An Ol Time Dance drew a good crowd last Friday and another dance is planned for this Friday. Miss Judy Richardson of Brandon is visiting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Newton
Manor, Sask
Earl Newton
Ontario
Messrs
Rev. McConnell
Barbara Ann Scott
Judy Richardson
Brandon
O.R. Memorial Rink Holds Annual Meeting
The Memorial Rink held its annual meeting on April 20 with fair representation. Officers elected include President R A Simms Vice President Jack Hume and Secretary O L Davidson. Board members are Tom Bridgeman A Sabeski and W Sinclair. A costly water works installation caused a deficit. The Dance Gardens floor will be laid in early May and Fred Glinz will continue to convene dances.
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Memorial Rink
R. A. Simms
Jack Hume
O. L Davidson
Tom Bridgeman
A. Sabeski
W Sinclair
Fred Glinz
Local Visitors Stop in from Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Doug Johnstone visited Winnipeg last week. Miss Marlene James of Brandon General Hospital spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs F James. Mrs G Perkins of Brandon visited her brother and sister in law, Mr and Mrs B Delbridge, for a few days. Mr and Mrs George Davie and Mr and Mrs Gordon Church with Craig from Gladstone visited the latter’s parents over the weekend. Mr J D Quinton spent a few days at Dauphin last week. Mrs M Elliott of Hamiota visited Mrs Quinton while Mr Quinton was away. Mr and Mrs L O Tremaine of Portage la Prairie visited in the district the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene James
Brandon General Hospital
F. James
G. Perkins
Brandon
B. Delbridge
George Davie
Winnipeg
Mrs. Gordon Church
Craig
Gladstone
J. D. Quinton
Dauphin
M. Elliott
Hamiota
Decker UCW Meeting Notes From April 21
The UCW met at Mrs. Murray’s home on Thursday evening April 21 with 19 members and two visitors. The president led prayer, hymn, Scripture by Mrs. Murray, and prayer by Mrs. Brooks. Treasurer’s report given, new business discussed. The buying committee will purchase dinner plates bread and butter plates and two tea pots for the church kitchen. Mrs. A Knight president and Mrs. G Decker vice president were chosen to attend a two day UCW Training Session in Winnipeg in May. Mrs. Rockley led Bible Study on Acts chapter 10 and the Good News section. Lunch was served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCW
Murray
R. Brooks
A. Knight
G. Decker
U.C. W
Winnipeg
J. Rockley
Pontiac dealer sales pitch boosts driveways
A Pontiac ad touts its dealer as the key to selling more Success Cars, highlighting showroom comfort, safety features, new performance, and an offer of an excellent deal. The dealer is positioned to spread the brand through customer advertising and driveways.
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Pontiac
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Oakner News
Oak River News
Sandra Brown
Heather Me
O. R. Economics Club
Lavinia News
Jack Boyd
Kathryn
Wawanesa
Taylor
Low
Bob McConnell
A. E. McConnell
McConnell News
Drs. Hudson, Hames, Gellatly
Lovell
STERN
Cashmore
Hamiota Rivers
Dalektrician
Brooks’ Electric
O.R. Memorial Rink
Decker News
Doug Johnstone
S. Perlmutter
Es Rivers
Res
HamIota Co-Op
Ltd
Decker U.C.W
General Motors
Pontiac Laurentian
Reggie
Red River
Ment
Graciou
Wedgewood Dining Room
Radio & Television
Priendly
Service
Seregin-Wetel
Re.cr.otier Aa Tome Nod
Snes Syn
Purdy’s
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