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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1949
Page
8
The Christ Church W A held a farewell for Mrs Oldfield who is moving to Sardis British Columbia. The Women's Auxiliary met August 24 at Mrs Evan Venables home, presented a twenty five dollar cheque for her service, and wished her well. A social evening ended with lunch served by the hostess.
The Christ Church Young Women's Auxiliary held a farewell gathering for Mrs. Oldfield at Mrs. M. Coupland s home on August 17. Beth Jamieson read the address, Mrs. Coupland pinned a corsage, and Mrs. Castle gave a lace tablecloth. Mrs. Oldfield thanked the group, contests followed, then a dainty lunch was served.
Leonard Lipscombe's Pacific Coast visit preceded a small gathering honoring Edna Jarrett bride elect of August 30. A Cabinet of Coronation Serviceware and two cups and saucers were presented by Mrs Cavenaugh and Mrs Maitland during a brief evening. Edna expressed thanks as a light lunch was served and guests sang Blest be the Tie that Binds.
Visiting arrangements and weekend stays as families and friends drop by. Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith hosted Miss Lorna Walker and Miss Evelyn Houck spent the weekend with Evelyn, returning home with her. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Shier of Elkhorn visited the Hazelwoods on Sunday.
Local residents visit relatives across Brandon Saskatoon Reston Weyburn and Shilo with several families hosting guests. A fall term school opening is announced for Tuesday September 6 led by area educators and families preparing new term activities.
Maurice Bedford Decker visits from Victoria to his parents. Pennycokes of Glenboro arrive. Mrs Pennycoke becomes primary teacher and Mr Pennycoke joins W. Hall staff. Baby daughter born to Mr and Mrs Patterson. Pearson family visiting Miami. Doherty and Decker visit Winnipeg. School reopens with Pennycoke as primary teacher and Geo Pearson as principal. Miss May Nevin and Ted Nichols guests of Winnipeg residents.
The regular W I W gathering met at Mrs Syrnick's home on Wednesday August 17 with small attendance due to busy time. Mrs J Fowlie won the mystery box. September social convenors are Mrs Emerson and Mrs Killah with hostesses Mrs J C Richardson and Mrs W McDougal. Members are urged to bring a favorite recipe. Joyce Schwalm of Russell visited last week. Sympathy is extended to Mrs R Hyndman and Mr C P Brown on their mother's death.
Miss E Irvine visits at Mr and Mrs Jack Butler as Louise Thornton visits district relatives. Leona and Myrna Anderson of Oakner visit aunt Mrs M Kirk. Mr and Mrs Ivan Kirk and family of Saskatoon visit Mr Raymond Kidd from Brandon. Mrs Tennant and family return to Toronto.
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