Death of W. J. Pollock at McConnell after heart attack
The life of William James Pollock, born 1894 in Enniskillen Ontario, ended after a heart attack July 28 at his McConnell home. He served in the Army Motor Transport overseas, was wounded, and later served on the McConnell school board and in War Veterans. He leaves wife and four children Mildred Harold Ross Douglas, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral July 30 conducted by Rev Turnbull with a veterans guard of honor and Last Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm James Pollock
J. T
Holland
Man
McConnell
Army Motor Transport
McConnell School
War Veterans
Mildred
Harold
Ross
Douglas
J. A. McConnell
Wm. Armson
Wina Hill
Sask
Andrew
Hubert
Turnbull
Local social notes from Manitoba district events
McConnell and others visited relatives in Sask Yorkton over the weekend. Murray Rieherdean and Arnold Nichelle attend Boy Scout Camp at Neepawa for two weeks. Lorne Campbell weekended at Franklin Satterthwaite Brandon convalescent home after appendix surgery. Church services resumed with fair attendance. Mary Turnbull visited Neepawa over the weekend. Road to Pool and Alberta Pacific elevators improved by cindering Master Murray Parker Melita visiting grandmother. S Swanson and Louise weekend at Jess Richardson home. Mrs W Atkinson returned home Saturday night. Rev B Carruthers and wife visiting friends in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Rieherdean
Arnold Nichelle
Neepawa
Lorne Campbell
Franklin
Cecil Satterthwaite
Brandon
Wilton Satterthwaite
Mary Turnbull
Alberta Pacific
Murray Parker
Melita
Deila Parker
Town Notes on Visits and Local Meeting
Mr and Mrs Harvey Smith with Mrs W Rivers toured to Togo Saskatchewan to visit Mr and Mrs Hern. Evelyn Strachan returned from Winnipeg for a long week end. Mrs Wright of Vancouver visits sister Mrs C L Anderson. Rev J Dunnett and three daughters visited friends in Pope. Ina Smith of Roland arrives for two weeks of local visits. The W A met at Mrs Harvey Gray’s home with many members, Corp Brma spoke on The Laws of the Land, followed by discussion. lunch closed the gathering.
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Harvey Smith
W Rivers
Togo
Sask
Hern
Evelyn Strachan
Winnipeg
Wright
Vancouver
B.C
C. L. Anderson
J. Dunnett
Pope
Ina Smith
Roland
W.A
Harvey Gray
Corp Brma
Jas. Angus
Hamiota
Angus
W. B. Strachan
A. D. Smith
J. Holland
Minneapolis
Minnesota
A. J. Gray
Geo. Baxter
Portage la Prairie
James
John Wynne
James Argus
Lynda Smith
Geo. Smith
J. M. Wallace
W. H. Kirton
Arrow River
George Angus
Crandall
Banffshire
Scotland
Margaret J. Murdoch
Virden
Breadalbane
Jas Robertson
Hamiot
Decker Community Toasts and War Time Notes Gathered
A Decker memorial gathering honored A C2 Ralph Coch rane and L A C Jobo Clack of Toronto and Edmonton RC A training school with presentations by V Little and E Sanley. Reports note 100 percent case list at Decker High School and local wedding anniversary celebrations amid harvest and labor shortages during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cochrane
Jobo Clack
Toronto
Edmonton
R.C.A
Memorial Hall
V Little
E. Sanley
A. Gill
Barton Jamieson
Brandon
W. Jamieson
Rev. Sauber
The
Bible Society
Manitoba
Mr. Vinall
Japan
Decker Church
Red Cross
Thureday
Winnipeg
Willis Wyatt
Treberne
Wedding and social notes from a Manitoba region
OARNER Mre Sobkowich traveled to Winnipeg on the first weekend while Marjorie Anderson spent that week with Kanice Colbeck. Mies V Nafton and Helen and Jim Sobkowich left for Edmonton and Bavf. A miscellaneous shower at Mr. and Mrs. W. Smyth’s home last Wednesday honored Mr. and Mrs. John Smyth who wed on July 21. Steuart Riddell read the address. The bride expressed thanks briefly. A sing song followed, and the evening ended with a dainty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Sobkowich
Winnipeg
Marjorie Anderson
Kanice Colbeck
Mies V Nafton
Helen
Jim Sobkowich
Edmonton
Bavf
TENDERS FOR VAN DRIVERS
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned will be received until 8 o clock p m on Saturday August 16 1941 for transporting children on Routes A b B 2 C E F H I and 1 2 for the school year 1941 1942 Plans of routes and contract details available at the Secretary s Office Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted I P Strickland Secretary Treasurer Hamiota Man
Warning to Dog Owners on 1941 Tax Due
Notice to dog owners that the 1941 dog tax is due immediately. Tags may be obtained from C Lindsay or W T Andrew, secretary in charge of leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lindsay
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District Fire Office
I PF
Strickland
Fred C. Bennest
Court Hamiota
Chae. Hatter
Johan McGhee
Ree -Bee
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
W. J. Pollock
Great Lakes
Alberta Pacific Grain Company, Limited
Vera
National Grain CO. Ltd
Lo V Reamao
Perente
Yorkton
Decker
Baxter
H. J. Decker
Balcarres
Kenton and Decker
Mrs. Russell
Griswold
W. Gregory
Ellen Taylor
Regina
Jean Stewart
Lavinia
H Stewart
Mrs. Armstrong
Mrs Teale
Beth Richardson
Joyce Richardson
J M. Richardson
Mary
Oarner
Consolidated School District of
Hamiota No
I P. Strickland
W. T. Andrew
L. S. Taylor
Burgess’ Office
Royal Bank
Ade
Manitoba Power Commission
MPC
F. M. Coombs
Main Road
Scottish Co-Operative Wholesale Society
ACE
Glasgow
Gcotland
Edinburgh Kilmarnock
Cotland
London
England
Enniskillen Rel
Canada
Edinburgh
Leith
Saskatchewan
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