Decker School Hosts Holiday Program and Local Visits
A Christmas program graced the Memorial Hall in Decker with pupils and staff enjoying the event. Numerous local families and relatives visited or hosted relatives over the holidays, including Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Hillman in Brandon, and several Decker residents sharing Christmas at homes in Shoal Lake and Lenore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker School
Memorial Hall
Santa Claus
Max Hillman
Brandon
A. L. Decker
Jack Anderson
Winnipeg
T. N. Patterson
Shellmouth
Patterson
War Time Costs Jump Impacts Rail Rolling Stock and Wages
The report notes widespread price increases surpassing 50 percent versus pre-war levels. Rolling stock units, materials, and wages rose by 43 percent and 70 percent respectively, while flight transportation items climbed about 21 percent compared with pre-war days.
Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs John H Gregory marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday December 4. An evening tea followed with guests and a three tier wedding cake as the centerpiece. The family presented a cabinet of Roger’s flatware to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Gregory
Roger
Children’s Aid Society thanks Ham Iota district donors
The J. H. McConnell Memorial Benefit Concert and Sale supported the Children’s Aid Society of Western Manitoba. Gratitude is extended to friends in the Ham Iota district for their generous interest and concern for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanner, House
Canadian Pacifc Railway
CPR
Cortium
Hamiota
J. H. McConnell
Christmas in McConnell District A Festive Event
A large crowd attended a Christmas tree entertainment on Thursday in McConnell. The article lists residents spending Christmas at home including Marjory Knight, Arnold Nichol, Von McConnell of Winnipeg, Grace Creighton from Brandon, Roberta Watt from Harding, and others. Several visitors are noted: Mr. and Mrs. J. Wright in Winnipeg with Mrs. Wright's parents, A. McIntyre visiting Strathclair, Rose and Alma Orchard from Brandon, T. Richardson of Winnipeg and F. Richardson of Brandon, and R. Arbuthnott family of Brandon visiting Mrs. Paterson in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Knight
Arnold Nichol
von McConnell
Winnipeg
Grace Creighton
Brandon
Roberta Watt
Harding
Joyce
Bob Richardson
Millwood
J. Wright
Mrs. R. Arbuthnott
Hamiota Moves And Christmas Gatherings Noted In Community
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Anderson and Rodney moved to Hamiota. Rodney joined the Royal Bank. Mrs. W. R. Collie injured in an accident near Hamioota Hospital driving to Oakner Christmas tree with her son. One horse killed. van badly damaged. Mrs. Collie recovering. Leslie Colbeck and Billie Collie visiting from Winnipeg. Numerous Winnipeg and local relatives spent Christmas with families in the area including the Arhurs and Rivers households and a large Strachan family reunion in Shoal Lake and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Anderson
Rodney
Hamiota
Royal Bank
W. R. Collie
Hamioota Hospital
Oakner
Winnipeg
Jessie Smith
Ina
H. Arthur
Geo. Arthur
A. B. Smith
Irene Rivers
Sheardown
W. D. Rivers
Ida Ritchie
Brandon
W. B. Strachan
Strachan
Patterson
Shoal Lake
Lowe
Saskatoon
Simons
W. R. Colhte
Mr. Hedford
Fairford
Man
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Hamiota Theatre
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Fred MacMurray
Valli
Frank Sinatra
General
News and Cartoon
Robert Young
Marguerite Chapman
Foxwareen Exchange
Fouillard
Implement Exchange
ST. Lazare, Manitoba
Arendon
Wanneach Donald
Dangerfield Hotels
Winnipeg, Maw
Decker
Jack Alexander
Edgar Alexander
Chris. Webber
Lenore
Mrs. Webber
Wes. Gregory
Wm. Foxton
E. Sunley
T. Badger
Cripps
Teasdale
Isabella
Badger
Muriel Lints
Norma Bailey
Loretta Little
Celia Gill
Audrey Little
Chrissie Lints
John Deere
McConnell
Asa
Tas Freight Box
Taylor
A. Kelly
Phe Ymne
George E. Dunkin
Optometrist
Crawford
District Fire Office
I. P. Strickland
Canadian Legion
Hamilta
Orange Hall
the L. Jones
Vic Edwards
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
Court Hamiota
Manitoba
WM. Delbridc
John McGhee
Children’s Aid Society
Duncan's Barber & Beauty Shoppe
Hamiota Lodge
Wo Mathison
Venables
James A. Dunkin
McKenzie
Harry L. Trump
Hoon
Clement Block
Reesor's Jewelery
Reesor
The
Belcher Chiropractic Office
Fi Dely Bloch
Virden
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
Decker, Man
Daniel G. Levenick, Ll.b
J. M. Williams
T. Sheridan
W. H. Cox
Neepawa
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