Dauphin Captures Senior Crown In Manitoba Final
Dauphin Redbirds defeated Hamiota Red Sox 6-3 in game seven to win the Manitoba Senior League final and move into the Manitoba Association playoffs. Dennis McCauley earned his third win of the series as Glennis Scott took the loss for Hamiota. Jerry Shumanski’s fourth inning homer broke a 1-1 tie, and Bob Kable added a fifth inning homer for Dauphin with Lueyshen and Evason collecting two hits each. Don Smith and Dallas Smith led the Red Sox with key hits, while Redbird outfield catches thwarted late rallies. The league wraps up this Sunday with Dauphin hosting the all-stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Redbirds
Hamiota Red Sox
Dauphin
Laurie Ar
Wright and Wightman
Redbird
Andy Newton
Southsoan
Dennis McCauley
Jerry Werbowski
Bob Kabel
John Lueyshen
al Evason
Dallas Smith
Red Sox
Frank McKinnon
al Robertson
Gladwyn
Glennis
Scott Inailito
Toree
Hamiota
Don Smith
Acros
Mantoba
Hamida
Mrs Sarah Davis Passes In Saskatoon Loss to Davis Family
The death of Mrs Sarah Davis beloved wife of the late Mr John Davis occurred at the city hospital in Saskatoon on Sunday August 6 1961. Born September 1 1882 in Wittlesea Cambridgeshire England she came to Canada in 1905. She leaves three sons and three daughters and was interred in Hamiota cemetery with Rebekah and Ladies Legion members as flowerbearers and a pallbearers list led by John McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Davis
John Davis
City Hospital
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Wittlesea
Cambridgeshire
England
Canada
Mrrs. Davis
The
United Church
Grace Rebekah Lodge
Hamiota Ladies Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Jack
Winnipeg
Gladys
Gordon Allan
Hamiota
Jean
Norval Allan
Percy
Leslie
Dorothy
Clifford Reddaway
Melita
F. Price
Kelowna
B.C
Wm. Smith
Shoal Lake
John Smith
Rapid City
Rebekahs and
Ladies Legion
John McGee
James Brooks
Franklin Brooks
Arthur Dixon
George Chappell
James Longmuir
Phyllis Park Honored At Trousseau Tea
Mrs. Alex Park hosted a trousseau tea on Wednesday Aug 9 to honor her daughter Phyllis whose marriage is set for Saturday Aug 12. Guests assisting included Mrs. A. W. Kirk Mrs. R. Fraser Mrs. F. James Mariene Velma and Sandra and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis
Alex Park
Trousseau
A. W. Kirk
R. Fraser
F. James
Mariene
Velma
Sandra
T Thompson
H. Grey
W. Park
Ross Fraser
L. Dale
L. Mathison
D. Church
G. Strachan
E. Gregory
Agnes Killah
R. C. Richardson
Lynda
Church Vacation School Held 1961
The Church Vacation School for 1961 met at the United Church basement from July 31 to August 4 with daily sessions 10 am to 2 pm. The Christian Education Committee appointed leaders and helpers for Junior Primary and Kindergarten classes. Enrollment totaled 61 with various averages and perfect attendance, a weekly collection of 14.66 and final night 16.23, total 30.89, expenses 38.35 for materials, and a project of Bible Pictures to aid less favored areas receiving 5. Volunteers and helpers were thanked, including Mrs. Grey, Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. Johnston, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
W. Nicholls
L. Johnston
Wm. Grey
Florence Englich
Maureen Baillie
Phyllis Mathison
Joan Hudson
Frankie Mathison
Verna Moore
Wendy Hanlin
Sheila Brooks
Jim Mathson
Andy Sutherlane
Gayle Clark Feted in Summer Shower at Hamieda Church
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Gayle Clarke bride elect of July 1961. Florence English played the wedding march as Donna Pedrow guided Gayle to a decorated chair. Corsages and a guest book with about fifty signatures featured in a luncheon hosted by local families and church volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamieda United Church
Gayle Clarke
Florence English
Donna Pedrow
Gayle
Clarke
George Baker
Rouse
Mary McLaughlin
Willard Oprak
Gerry Pedlow
Wanda Pittendreigh
Verna Moore
Marilyn Pollock
Arthur Brethur
Doug Pedlow
A. J. Anderson
George Pittendreigh
Donna Pedlow
Willard Opruck Mar
McLaughlin
Smith Morrison United in Marriage in Double Ring Ceremony
Smith Morrison United married Sharlene Margaret Morison in a 1961 August ceremony at Knox United Church Brandon. Bride wore Swiss lace gown with veil and pearls. groom Dallas Earl Smith, eldest son of Earl Smith Oakner Manitoba. Reception at Prince Edward Hotel. couple to travel and later visit relatives before departing for the United States where Mr Smith joins the Boston Bruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Pearson
Knox United Church
Brandon
Crandall United
Bud Amy
Don Smith
Garry Kidd
Diller
Prince Edward Hotel
Winnipeg
Crandall, Hamion
Oakner
Pope
Edmonton
Alberta
Shower Honors for Miss Phyllis Park
A church parlor shower honors Miss Phyllis Park on Tuesday August 8. Corsages go to the honoree her mother grandmother and sisters plus the groom's mother. Mrs Marjorie Mathison gave the address gifts came from Margaret Reid and Caroline Gregory. Tea and lunch for about one hundred guests preceded by hostesses and serving staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Park
Marjorie Mathison
Margaret Reid
Caroline Gregory
Minature
Birtle Riverside Golf Tourney Yields Tight Results
Arthur Webb of Birtle captured the men's championship with 104 for 27 holes as visiting and local players battled closely. Rodney Butcher finished second with others in multiple flights and ladies events noted, plus a Canada jobs forecast predicting 200000 annual openings needed 1961-65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Webb
Birtle
Rodney Butcher
Elinor Knight feted at Oakner School shower
A miscellaneous bridal shower honored Miss Elinor Knight on Saturday afternoon August 2 at Oakner School. Gifts were presented to Elinor and her relatives, a school boy and girl performed, and Wilma Fleming read a presentation address. Lunch followed served by local hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakner School
Elinor Knight
Elinor
C. Knight
H Knight
T. B. Bomford
Phyllis Knight
John Rankin
Marlene English
Wilma Fleming
F. Bates
L. White
L Whyte
N. Argue
M G R A Inspects District Roads For Annual Awards
A three man team led by H S Camerson Retired Manitoba Munici pal Engineer along with R D Powell and E G Powell inspected municipal highways in Ham iota Miniota Woodworth and Blanshard. Their findings will compete with other municipalities for Manitoba Good Roads Association Awards to be announced at the annual meeting and banquet October 27 1961 in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Camerson
Province of Manitoba
R. D. Powell
Powell Equipment Company Ltd
E. G. Powell
Hamiota
Miniota
Woodworth
Blanshard
Manitoba Good Roads Association
M.G.R.A
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Fire Strikes In Valley Near Mimota
A Valley fire began south of Mrs. S. Babiuk's home about six miles northwest of Mimota. CNR sectionmen and volunteer crews fought the blaze through Saturday and Sunday, burning roughly a mile wide by four miles long before guards were plowed and backfires set to control the fire near the gas pipeline clearing north of Miniota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine
Miniota
Parents answer children's questions marks growing up
A report notes that when parents provide clear answers to children's questions it signals the kids are maturing and gaining independence. It emphasizes open communication as a sign of developmental progress within families.
Lavinia–Lawn-Skinner wedding at United church
Margaret Elaine Skinner of Lavinia Manitoba married Sidney Jack Lawn of Virden Manitoba in a July ceremony at United Church Lavinia. Attendants included Lorraine Long and Heather Norman, with a reception for eighty. The couple will reside on the groom’s Crandall Manitoba farm after a US honeymoon. Out-of-town guests came from Toronto Winnipeg Brandon Piney Virden and nearby districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia United Church
Margaret Elaine
Harvey Skinner
Lavinia
Manitoba
Sidney Jack Lawn
Sidney George Lawne
Virden
J. Maxwell
Boissevain
Lorraine Long
Crandall
Heather Norman
Piney
Us.a
Toronto
Winnipeg
Brandon Piney
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Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba Fisheries Branch
Wesley Johnson
Federal Department of Fisheries Industrial Development Service
Glennis Scott
Scott
Neil Amy
Jerry Shumanski
Trousseau Tea
Gayle Clark
Points South
U.S
Smith
Boston Bruins
N.H.L
Marilyn Polock
Marlene James
A. Kirk
Wm. Park
Luther Johnston
W. McBain
Wilfred Johnston
Jack McMillan
Wm Miller
R. O. Frazer
E. Wallace
W. Stewart
Velma James
Sheila Dale
Joyce Church
Jean Strachan
Birtle Riverside
Tom Edmundson
Alex Sutherland
Arthur Bulger
McAuley
George Laing
Russell
Albert Phizacklea
Binsearth
Joan Dair
Birtle Club
Sasynnik
L. MacKay
Carberry
Winnie Wilson
Frances Lundeen
Dawson Creek
Jean Randall
Agnes Hogberg
Selsgirth
Emma Elvers
Rossburn
Lawn-Skinner
Stan Nankivell
Barry McConnell
John Wall
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