Rainbow themed party honors Mrs. Nelson Woods
About sixty friends gathered at Mrs. W. A. McConnell home on Tuesday July 23 to honor Mrs. Nelson Woods nee Eula McConnell. Eula received a ribbon and found gifts in a rainbow basket, then enjoyed a light lunch before thanking guests. Several locals attend camps or visit relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McConnell
Nelson Woods
Eula McConnell
Margaret
Muriel McConnell
Eula
Local visitors gather in Dryden area and nearby towns
Mrs. Anderson and daughter Bette of Dryden Ont join Mr. and Mrs. R. V. McConnell as guests. Rita Skinner of Toronto visits Mr. A. Skinner. Mrs. Campbell of Neepawa visits the Lloyd McConnells. Mrs. Norman Frost and child ren from Beardmore Ont stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wes Cochrane. Frances McKay to organize Women’s Institute Tuesday evening August 13. W A and W M S plan regular meeting at Mrs. Wes Cochrane’s home Wednesday August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
W.A
W.M.S
Wes Cochrane
Walter Westbrook 73 Dies In Oak River District
Walter Henry Westbrook a longtime Oak River area farmer died in Brandon on Wednesday July 31 at age 73 years 8 months 19 days The funeral was from United Church Oak River on Friday August 2 and interment followed at Hamiota Cemetery He is survived by brother George and sisters Emily Westbrook and Mrs May Moreside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry Westbrook
Oak River District
Brandon
United Church
Oak River
Hamiota Cemetery
George
Emily Westbrook
May Moreside
John T. Anderson Dies at 72 in Hamiota
John T. Anderson died at his home in Hamiota on Monday August 5 at age 72. Survived by wife and brother George of Hamiota, he was an old timer in the district. A private funeral from the residence at 2 30 p m today followed by interment in Hamiota Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Anderson
Hamiota
George
Surprise Party For Mr And Mrs Hern Jr In Canada
A surprise party was held at the Hern home on Monday July 29 with about 60 friends welcoming David Hern Jr and his bride who arrived from Sydney Australia last week. After a ball game guests gathered on the lawn as Mrs Thomson read an address of welcome and gifts were presented. David spoke of the warm Canadian welcome and Mrs Hern expressed gratitude for the gifts and love for Hamiota. A dainty lunch followed and the gathering ended with a social hour and singing Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Hern
David Hern
Sydney
Australia
Thomson
C. Angus
O. Dickie
Miss Mary Joan Key Guest of Mrs Hemphill
Miss Mary Joan Key of Portage la Prairie is the guest of Mrs Hemphill during a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Joan Key
Portage la Prairie
Birthday Congratulations for Mr Miles Easton
Birthday greetings go to Mr Miles Easton of Hamiota Manitoba born at Brampton Westmoreland England on August 8 1868 and sent with best wishes for happiness and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Easton
Hamiota
Man
Brampton
Westmoreland
England
Local residents return from various trips and visits
Miss Elaine Knight returns home after Winnipeg visit. Doreen Watt back from Brandon. Robert McFeely Jr. returns from Saskatoon. Mrs. Robert McFeely and Patsy holiday in Flin Flon. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter with H. Knight family on holiday. R Ed Mayes family home after Birtle trip. George Fraser family back from Rolston. George Robertson and Dougal McLellan attend Regina exhibition. Bernice and Wayne Quin of Earl Grey visit grandparents Wm. Catto. Phyllis Brown finishes holidays in Winnipeg. Olive Knight back in Winnipeg after three weeks with parents. Norman Smith returns to Camp Shilo. J A Milne family back in Winnipeg after weeks with John Milne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Knight
Winnipeg
Doreen Watt
Brandon
Robert MccFeely Jr
Saskatoon
Robert McFeely
Patsy
Flin Flon
Robert Hunter
H. Knight
R. Ed. Mayes
Birt
Norman Smith
Camp Shilo
J. A. Milne
John Milne
Wedding Unites Gwendalene Sunley and Albert Elliott in Decker
A candlelit ceremony at Decker United Church united Gwendalene Florence Sunley and Albert Edward Elliott on July 27 1946. The couple wed with a duchess satin gown bride, blue bridesmaids, and family present. honeymoon planned at Victoria Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker United Church
Gwendalene
Florence Sunley
J. E. Sunley
Decker
Man
Albert Edward Elliott
Constable
Bella Sunley
Alice May
William
Stoney Mountain
Robert
R.C.A.F
Edmonton
Alta
Lawrence Elliott
Russell Sunley
May Milne
George Pearson
Victoria Beach
Elliott
Lawrence
Stony Mountain
Lloyd Campbell
Spencer
Morden
Lorne Price
Joan Kelly
Winnipeg
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Lavinia
Helen
Noreen
Willa McConnell
Marion Dixon
Joyce, Gay
Aileen Cochrane
Clear Lake
Margaret Stewart
Edna Foxton
Birtle
Mervis McConnell
Roy McConnell
Donald Hawkins
Lépine
Muriel Skayman
Shoal Lake
L. Skayman
Robinson
Larry Smith
Billie Matheson
Glen Stewart
Rupert Shackleford
R. G. Shackleford
Irwin McLeod
Reg. Williams
Royal Bank of
Canada
Uise
the Royal Bank
Hamiovta
H. K. T. Way
PTT Etd At
Mrs
Dave Hern, Jr
Crandall Pictures
Frontier Girl
Rod Cameron
Yvonne Decarla
Louis-Conn
OAK River Theatre
San Fernando Valley
Ste
James A. Dunkin
Optometrist
George E. Dunkin
McKenzie Bidg
St. Brandon
Harry L. Trump
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill Sec
Treaa
Sinkleman
Optometrists
Opticians
Kensington
Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Man
Manitoba
Oarner
Dungan's Beauty Shoppe
Jasper
Northern Electric
Philco
Marconi
Leonard
Crossley-Shelvador
Washers
Ironers
Easy
Speed Queen
Gurney
Moffatt and
Findlay
George A. Lauman
Shoal Lake, Manitoba
L. A. Taylor
Court Hamiota
Orange Hall
Jas. Brooks
Thief Ranger
John McGhee
Ree -Hee
Taylor
Vurgess
The
Royal Bank
Hamiots
Reesor's Jewelery
Reesor’s Khoown
P. Sheridan
Cox
Neepawa
District Fire Office
Strickland
Pari Kents
J. M. Williams
Mutas
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
Crandall
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