Decker Notes Ration Distribution and Visitors
A local notice lists ration distribution from 1 pm on Friday August 27 and noon Saturday August 28. It mentions visitors to Decker including Jase Gregory from Brandon visiting Wes and Robt Gregory, and others such as Mrs E W Alexander visiting Saskatchewan. Community notices invite donations for overseas troops and thanksgivings chores mailing dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panginan
Jase Gregory
Brandon
Hie Sons
Wes
Robt
Gregory
Dacker
Alezander
Saskatchewan
Ehe
Mre
Garnett
Quiet wedding in Brandon unites Alice Smith with Thomas Bradley
A wedding was solemnized Tuesday July 27 1943 at 1 pm at the United Church Brandon Man. Alice Jean Smith youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A Smith Oakner Man married Thomas Clifford Bradley son of Mrs W Bradley and the late Mr W Bradley Alexander Man. Rev G Erry officiated. The bride wore azure blue crepe and carried red roses and fern. Attendant was Mrs Allen Thomson. The groom was supported by Roy McMillan. After a short honeymoon in Brandon the couple left for their home in the Bradwardine district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Mange
Allen Thomson
Roy McMillan
Brandon
Bradwardioe
Montreal Woman Visits Uncle in Sicily Ties
Mrs Bingham wife of Major P R Bingham Canadian forces in Sicily and daughter Heather Ave Montreal arrived Tuesday to visit at the home of her uncle A M MacKay. Mrs Roy Kerr hosted a four shower for Miss Elsie Henderson on Tuesday. A large number of friends attended and gifts were presented. Elsie Henderson thanked everyone. A luncheon followed. Mrs Geo Henderson entertained at tea in honor of her daughter Elsie on Thursday. Miss Arthur of Winnipeg arrived Sunday to visit her brother George A M MacKay. The distributor of the new ration books spoke to the public on August 25 and 26 from 1 04 PM to 9 PM. The WM S and Ladies Aid met Monday evening with a missionary program on Stewardship led by Mrs W Brown. Mr F W Decker attended the Ford convention in Winnipeg on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Remor
Geo Brooke
Toronto
Parente
Obas
Brooke
G Bont
Soo
Harold
Birnie
A BA Gill
J. Marritt
Warner
Winnipeg
Decker
Jack Alexander
The
RCAF
Birch
Ont
E. W. Alexander
Berard
Mariel Milburn
Adrian
F. Turnbull
Bingham
P R Bingham
Sicily
Heather Ave
Montreal
A. M MacKay
Roy Kerr
Elsie Henderson
Mansell
Mise Henderson
Geo Henderson
Tromsea
Elsie
Thoreday
Miss Arthur
George
WMS. and
Ladies’ Aid
W Brown
W. Baxter
Margaret Ross
Monuments by W. H. Cox in Neepawa and Hamiota
Local agent for W. H. Cox Monumental Engraver operates in Neepawa and Hamiota offering memorials and engraving services. Contact through Neepawa phone 149 for details and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cox
Neepawa
Hamiota
World Wheat Demonstration Plots At Local Elevators
A. G. L. Stradve describes a Crop Testing Plan demonstration plot at area elevators run by Home Searle Midland & Pacific. Each plot shows six varieties of wheat and other grains, including newest and drought resistant strains. Local elevator agents offer guided visits and explanations for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searle
Midland & Pacific
Leset
oate-Ajar
Exeter
Mach Ie
Dance at A E Wallace barn draws large crowd
A large crowd attended the dance held in A E Wallace's new barn on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Knight of Brandon spent the weekend in the district. Sgt A Knight is home on a two week furlough. Mrs Lorne Lawson visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J W Stewart. Misses Jean and Ethel Kelly visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs R Ry Mo Connell. Miss Margaret Switzer in Hamiota Hospital recovering from appendicitis. Miss Margaret Harrison returned home after a week with Mr and Mrs A Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A E Wallace
Robert Knight
Brandon
Sgt A. Knight
Lorne Lawson
J. W Stewart
Jean and
Ethel Kelly
R Ry Mo. Connell
Margaret Switzer
Hamiota Hospital
Margaret Harrison
Mrs. A . Thompson
Tea Honoring Mrs Ira Kirk in Chumah
Mrs W R Kirk hosted an afternoon tea on August 12 in Chumah honoring Mrs Ira Kirk of Winnipeg. She received a chenille bedspread during the event, followed by a dainty lunch. Also noted are Winnipeg visitors, a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Johnston in Hamiota Hospital, and returning arrivals from summer activities. Church services resumed with a good turnout and Misses Louise Kirk and Olive Smith finished summer courses in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Kirk
Ira Kirk
Winnipeg
Jean Howard
Frank Johnston
Mes
Roy Amy
Bernice Kirk
Cakoer
Johnston
Hamiota Hospital
Bill
Lake Winnipeg
Louise Kirk
Olive Smith
Tareday
Mortgage Sale Under Power of Sale in Manitoba Farm Land
Public auction in Kenton Manitoba on August 24 1943 at noon for NE quarter of section 20 and NW quarter of section 21 township 12 range 23. About 190 cultivated acres 80 arable remaining pasture land soil clay loam. Closest buildings listed. Reserve bid. 20 percent cash due sale time. Solicitors Pitblado Hoskin Grundy Bennett & Drummond. Winnipeg. Albany date July 12 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Gray
Messrs Brayfield & Rutherford
Kenton
Manitoba
Manitoba duck season opens September 20 and closes November 20
The shooting season for ducks geese rails and coots in Manitoba south of the 53rd parallel opens September 20 and closes November 20. Ducks may be bagged up to 12 per day and 100 per season while geese are limited to 5 per day and 20 per season. No person may possess more than forty ducks or ten geese at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
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Canada
Eeees
F. C. Bennest
Loca
Mies Edith Wyatt
Flin Flon
Bob Sanley
Rc.a.f. Brandon
E. Stanley
Gordon Adams
Hamilton Ont
Jno. Adams
Willis Wyatt
Treherne
W Baxter
Reg Decker
Robt. Oole
Elkborn
Avec Lettres
Nat Tome Morrison
Fleet
John Harry
Park Ave
Hamiota —School
Lavinia
Store
Oarner
Pope - MacKay's Store
P.m
the Wartime Prices and Trade Board
McFeely
Patney
Bradley—Smith
A.M MacKay
Hie
Wedureday and
F. W Decker
Ford
T. Sheridan
the World Wheat
A. G. L. Stradve
Chumah
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
Crandall
L. S. Taylor
Burgess’ Office
Royal Bank
Court Hamiota
Manitebe
Court Hamiote No. 367
Orange Hall
Wm. McBain
John McGhee Ree
Bee
Fred C. Bennest
District Fire Office
Strickland
Hemphill
Treas
Comsucrin
FU Gorey
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