Old General Store moved to Mel Moore farm in Oakner district
District notices report the relocation of the old General Store to the Mel Moore farm last week. Elaine Routledge departs for Winnipeg Sunday to begin nursing training at Health Sciences Centre on Monday August 28. Oakner United Church service timing changes September 3 at Eden Cairn site. Local social snippets include Miniota Dairy Bar gathering on August 24 with several attendees and several visits among area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Moore
Elaine Routledge
Winnipeg
Health Sciences Centre
Elaine
Hamiota Oakner Pastoral Charge Ministers Named
Church notices list the United Church of Canada Hamiota Oakner Pastoral Charge with ministers Rev H N Lynas and Mr L Jameson assigned to serve and preach at local congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of Canada
Hamiota-Oakner Pastoral Charge
H.n.lynas
L. Jameson
Strathclair
F. Kamarous Cardale
Visitors Gather at Manitoba and Saskatchewan Resorts
Lavinia Miss Heather Reimer visits Winnipeg Beach with Miss Lorna Thomas. Thompson residents Mr and Mrs Barry Simm and boys visit with Mr and Mrs Elmer Johns. Don Hawkins and family spent a week at Christopher Lake in Saskatchewan. Ed Barford and son visit with Terry Espey at Thunder Bay. Herman Hanson of Norquay Saskatchewan with Freda Radford of Sorrento BC and Myrtle Gurski of Fort Qu Appelle visited the Godlien home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Reimer
Lorna Thomas
Winnipeg Beach
Barry Simm
Thompson
Elmer Johns
Don Hawkins
Christopher Lake
Saskatchewan
Ed Barford
Terry Espey
Thunder Bay
Herman Hanson
Norquay
Freda Radford
Sorrento
B.C
Myrtle
Arrow River Couple Sheltered in Summer Wedding Cheer
Shelley and Ron Gardham celebrated their marriage in Arrow River Hall on August 15 after planning for July 29. Corsages were pinned on the bride and both mothers, with Wendy Leland presiding and Edward Leland reading the address. Guests dressed as hockey players handed gifts, Ron welcomed guests to visit later, and a ladies’ lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley
Ron Gardham
Arrow River Hall
Hollis Stewart
Ron
Georgina Gardham
Wendy Leland
Edward Leland
John
Lola
Scot Mitchell
Vancouver
Bob
Ruby Mitchell
Ottawa
R.C.M.P
Lyle Littlejohn
Jamaica
Spence
Barbara Littlejohn
Local Breakin Targets Henry's Cafeteria in August Night
Oak River residents Mrs. Donna Petterson and family from Wawaota Saskatchewan visited relatives including Mrs. Airey and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black. Ward Greer and Wendi Greer vacation at grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W J Henry. On August 9 Henry's Cafeteria was broken into and numerous cartons of cigarettes cigars watches bars and a small amount of money were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Petterson
Wawaota
Saskatchewan
Airey
Frank Black
Ward
Wendi Greer
Moline
W. J. Henry
Henry
Pedlow Gertrude Mary of Hamiota Dies at 85
Gertrude Mary Pedlow age 85 of Hamiota Manitoba beloved wife of the late Thomas Day Pedlow died August 15 1978 at Health Centre Hamiota. She was born May 30 1893 in Walker Place Tarry Aberdeenshire came to Canada 1908 and lived in Hamiota since 1911. She leaves two sons Mervyn and Douglas daughters in law Alice and Jean nineteen grandchildren thirty three great grandchildren one sister Lena in Aberdeen Scotland and in law Alice Pedlow and David Bender. Predeceased by husband Thomas 1975 son Lorne 1965 daughter Norma 1972. Pallbearers listed. Funeral August 18 1978 Campbell's Funeral Home with Leslie Jameson officiating. Bagpipes played Amazing Grace at cemetery. Interment in Hamiota Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Gertrude Mary Pedlow
Manitoba
Thomas Day Pedlow
Walker Place
Tarry
Aberdeenshire
Canada
Rebecca Lodge
Ladies Legion Auxiliary
Mervyn
Douglas
Alice
Jean
A. J. Anderson
Mabel
Hamilta
Lena
Aberdeen
Scotland
Alice Pedlow
David Bender
Thomas
Lorne
Norma
James Maitland
Earl Pedlow
Bruce Mathison
Jack Sheardown
James Brooks
Elton Emerson
Campbell
Leslie Jameson
Carolyn Moggach
More McKague Exchange Vows In Oak River
Heather Diane McKague and Dwight Evan More were married August 12 1978 at United Church Oak River. Attended by matron of honor Margaret Widdicombe and friends, best man Elton More and groomsmen Everett More Cliff McKague. Honeymoon planned in the east with residence in Camrose Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
United Church
Heather Diane
Russell
Frances McKague
Dwight Evan
Melville
Kathleen More
Dand
Les Jameson
Margaret Widdicombe
Kay Shaw
Kathy McKague
Brenda Powell
Elton More
Bob Corrigan
Everett More
Cliff McKague
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Oakner
Oakner United Church
Eden Cairn
Miniota
Leonard
Dorothy Brown
Dorothy Doole
Penny Goertzen
Bonnie Bryant
Cheryl Foster
Heather Leland
Judy Haines
Myrtle White
Scott Thompson
Wasagaming
Agnes Cole
Prince George
Mary Ross
Red Mackie
Barney Dowalatek
Ed Hayhurst
Earl of
Watrous
Henry Hayhurst
Minnedosa
Frank Hayhurst
Jocelyn
Barry Kinnaird
Brooks
Alberta
Keith Kinnaird
Hargrave
Don Simms
Tom Tapp
Virden
Kenton
Shiloh
Tarboiton Pastoral Charge
Terry Hidichuk
Jarbolton
Decker
J. Smith
Birtle
Miniota Wider Parish
G. Lloyd Lovering
Isabella
Hamiota Pentecostal Church
P.A.O.C
L. F. Beck
Lavinia
Arrow River
McKague
Lee Cowan
Lorne Depape
Carol Forsyth
Bernie Whitter
Oak River Memorial Arena
Tannis Giesbrecht
Melville More
Grace
Mary Jones
Points East
Camrose
Ken Knight
Children’s Aid Society
9Th Street
Brandon
Eden School
Cairn
Eden
Argue Farm
Riddell Homestead
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