Mandans and early western contacts in 1738 history
A historical sketch recounts La Verendrye's 1738-39 contact with the Mandans on the Missouri in present North Dakota. It notes suspected origins, horse acquisition by 1797, unique housing and economy, and European observers descriptions of their pale complexions and hair. It also mentions smallpox devastation in 1837 and community notes from a local meeting.
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Manitgua
Missouri River
North Dakota
Prairie Country
Israel
Wales
Prince Medoc
Columbus
la Verendrye
George Catlin
Alexander Henry
Britain
Decker W I Club Holds December Meeting
The Decker W I met at Mrs. Harold Hunter’s home on Wednesday December 1 with 8 members and 1 visitor present. Vice President Mrs Delbridge chaired. Bazaar proceeds reached 120 dollars and a donation to Birdtail Retarded Children's Association Shoal Lake was approved. A hospital report was given and a new representative will join Mrs Bob Sunley for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker W.I
Harold Hunter
Delbridge
Wli. Creed
Rundy
Doug Johnstone
Bob Sunley
Oakner U C W Annual Christmas Meeting Review
The Oakner U C W met at Mrs. C Knight home with 12 members and 10 visitors present. Devotional by Mrs. Lloyd Anderson and Mrs. C N Anderson featured Silent Night. Mrs. Westwood, retiring president, led business and a 1966 officer slate was announced by the nominating committee.
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Oakner U.C.W
C. Knight
Lloyd Anderson
C. N. Anderson
Westwood
Jim Routledge
Ivan Routledge
Frank Bates
Norman Argue
U.C.W
Oak River 4-H Home Economics Club Meeting Report
The Oak River 4-H Home Economics Club held its 4th meeting at the Elementary school on Friday December 3 with 10 mothers and 10 members present. A bingo session followed the 4 H pledge and Canada introductions with multiple cash prizes awarded and a $10 donation to the United Church building fund. The group plans to subscribe to National 4-H News and will meet again January 7 after school with a lunch served by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Decker
Marilyn Hayhurst
Canada
G. Peacock
David Wright
John Mathison
M. G. Little
Barnes
Crandall
R. Schwitzer
Delbridge
Bob Sunley
Bruce Knight l
M. Reid
John Wall
Joe Soboda
B. Knight C. Lee
Elliott
Hamiota
Doug Harrison
Isabella
Hilulw
United Church ‘Building Fund
Sandra Henry
Leslie Henry
Wasaga
Marlyn Hayhurst
Walden
Leaders Association
Mrs. Snowdon
Oak River C.G.I.T. Initiation Service Report
The Oak River C.G.I.T. held its initiation on November 15, 1965. Initiated were Barbara Hannah Maureen Espey Christian Smith Judy Kirkpatrick Vicki Thompson and Janice Paddock. absent were Larilee Boldon and Penny Blonski. A Pancake Supper on November 13 netted $48.00 for the group.
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Oak River
C.G.I.T
Barbara Hannah
Maureen Espey
Christian Smith
Judy Kirkpatrick
Vicki Thompson
Janice Paddock
Larilee Boldon
Penny Blonski
C.g.lt
McConnell Explorers Host December Mother and Daughter Party
The McConnell Explorers and their mothers met December 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the school basement for a Mother and Daughter party. Elaine McConnell and Carol Parker led worship, with Karen Pollock speaking on Homes. Bev Maksymnuk and Marlene Alien demonstrated bed hospital style care and bed stripping, while Linda and Eunice taught table setting for breakfast. Elaine McConnell and Sharon McMurahy demonstrated lunch table setup, and Sharon McMurahy presented Bev Maksymnnk a going away gift. Refreshments followed and all enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell Explorers
Elaine McConnell
Carol Parker
Karen Pollock
Newton
Mrs. McConnell
Bev Maksymnuk
Marlene Alien
Linda
Eunice
Debbie Nykolliation
Sharon McMurahhy
Sharon Mc Murahy
Bev Maksylmnnk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grose Ventre
Red River
David Thompson
York Factory
James Knight
G. Decker
L. Little
Children’s Aid Society
J. Finkbeiner
Sandra Brown
Martyn Hayhurst
Linda Crawford
Dunkin & Pettit
Optometrists
Brandon, Manitoba
F. A. Hodge
Roogie
Gracioa
Red River Room
Ment
Radio & Television
Hamiota Bakery
Pittendreigh Bros
Man
BUICK
Chevrolet
Mercury
International
Wilton Motors
Minnedosa
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