Birthday congratulations for two Ontario pioneers
Mrs. Anna McCain of Dunedin Ont born at Kirkton Blanshard Township Ont February 14 1861 a pioneer of Manitoba 1879. Mrs. Elizabeth Wm Rockley of Lavinia Man born Bedgrave Mill York shire England February 14 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McCain
Dunedin
Ont
Kirkton
Blanshard Township
Manitoba
Elizabeth WM Rockley
Lavinia, Man
Bedgrave Mill
Yorkshire
England
Births at Birtle and surrounding towns in Manitoba
Birth notices report several newborns in early February 1948. Judith Mary Whitfred was born to Rev. and Mrs. B O Whitfred in Birtle on February 5. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Triffin in Kenton on February 2. James Angus welcomed a son in Oak River on February 3. Lorne McNiven’s family in Hamiota welcomed a daughter on February 3. James Scott in McConnell reported a daughter on February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Man
B. O. Whitfred
Judith Mary
Stanley Triffin
Kenton
James Angus
Oak River
Lorne McNiven
Hamiota
James Scott
McConnell
Irrigate Stevens Project Near Kelowna Westbank
Dominion Government engineers and a survey party arrived in Kelowna to confer on methods to irrigate the Stevens property at Westbank set between the highway ferry and McDougall Creek. Kelowna and Westbank boards of trade have long urged 1,200 acres of land could be settled if irrigation is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelowna
B.C
Dominion
Stevens
Westbank
McDougall Creek
Westbank Boards of Trade
Ladies bonspiel crowns four rink winners at weekend event
The ladies bonspiel held Friday and Saturday saw Shirley Smithson, Marlene Ross, Fay Smith, Mrs J McMillan and Shirley Anderson as skips. Smithson’s rink won first in the first event, McMillan second. Anderson’s rink won first in the second event, Fay Smith second, Ross third. Also noted are Geo Rankin visiting relatives and Mrs Daniels weekend visit to Shilo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Smithson
Marlene Ross
Fay Smith
J. McMillan
Shirley Anderson
Geo. Rankin
J. R. Rankin
G. Daniels
Shilo
N. Smith
W. I. S. LAVINIA MEETS AT MILNE HOME FOR FEBRUARY
The W. I. Ladies met at Mrs. R. Milne's home on February 5 with 23 members present. Roll call was My Most Embarrassing Moment. A paper on Women Should Know Their Legal Rights was read by Mrs. W. A. McConnel. A Canadian children fund and Red Cross sewing efforts were noted. Guests included Mrs. Lindsay of Shoal Lake and visitors Mr. Keith Dixon of Winnipeg and the Shackleford and McConnell families. Sympathy extended to Mr. and Mrs. George Brown on the loss of their infant son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.1
Alldred
Bridge
Lindsay
Shoal Lake
A. E. McConnell
Foxton
Shackleford
Gladstone
Keith Dixon
Winnipeg
E. A. Dixon
Death of Mrs H A McIntosh Funeral at Hamiota United Church
The funeral for the late Mrs H A McIntosh who died January 31 at her daughter Mrs Ralph Shewfelt s home in Redvers Sask was held February 3 from Hamiota United Church Rev W G Onions conducted the service. Interment followed at Rapid City Cemetery in the family plot. Surviving are a daughter Jean Mrs R Shewfelt and four sons Earl C Howard Jack and Wilford plus a deceased son William who died in 1945. Also surviving are sister Mrs D G McLeod Winnipeg and brother Jack McIntosh Seaforth Ont. Pallbearers were Howard Jack Wilfred and Ralph Shewfelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. McIntosh
Ralph Shewfelt
Redvers
Sask
Hamiota United Church
W. G. Onions
Rapid City Cemetery
Jean
R. Shewfelt
Jedvers
Earl C
Toronto
Howard
Flin Flon
Jack
Rapid City
Wilford N
Hamiota
William
D. G. McLeod
Winnipeg
Jack McIntosh
Seaforth
Ont
World Day of Prayer Service Feb 13 at Hamiota United
The World Day of Prayer service will be held at Hamiota United Church on Friday February 13 at 3 p m Mrs A D Rutherford will give the address All the ladies of the community are invited to attend this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota United Church
A. D. Rutherford
Hamiota Memorial Hall Fund canvass under way
The Finance Committee prepares a March village canvass for the Hamiota Memorial Hall Fund with mailings to every householder. A $200 donation from the Women's Auxiliary of the Hamiota Branch of the Canadian Legion is gratefully acknowledged. More to come next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s
Hamiota
Canadian Legion
Village of Hamiota council meeting actions noted
Village of Hamiota held a February 2 1948 meeting with most members present. Motions include paying one third of the liver barn purchase cost, approving By Law 220 to regulate halls, directing sale of lots 16 17 block 7 plan T to the village, seeking a 400 grant for oiling blocks along No 28 Highway Arthur and Helen streets, and approving Finance Committee payments of 573.15 before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Venables
Williams—McConnell
W. Park
Coombs—Williams
Hamiota
Coombs — McConnell
McConnell——Williams
Department of Public Works
Province of
Manitoba
No. 28
Arthur Street
Helen Street
Williams
M McConnell
Finance Committee
McConnell—Williams
Letter of thanks from Children's Aid Society of Western Manitoba
The Children’s Aid Society of Western Manitoba Brandon thanks K S Taylor for a cheque of 833.91. The letter notes delight from attending two concerts and one sale, commends the organization’s unique achievement, and mentions Brandon Sun’s John MacNaughton and a planned organizational history. Miss M Crawley signs as Acting Executive Secretary and wishes a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Children’s A Id Society of Western
Manitoba
Brandon
Taylor
Canada
John MacNaughton
Brandon Sun
Hamiota
Ruttan
Society
Missing hockey bag found with player's outfit
A bag containing a hockey player's outfit is found and logged. The Musical Festival syllabus is ready for distribution and available from secretary Miss A Lavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Office
A. Lavery
Orange Hall Masonic Meeting Notice
No 31 0 0 F the re ar meeting Hamicta Lodge held in the Orange Hall on the Monday of each month at pm Visiting Brethren Welcome W MATHISON rnn Sec c W VENARBLES Rec See
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Hamiota No. 367
Orange Hall
Hamicta Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Novak
Jeweler Store
A. Kelly
Orange Theatre
Paramount
Ruth
William Holden
Joan Caulfield
Edward Arnold
Popeye Cartoon and Movietone News
Manitoba Censor Board
Manitoba Board OF Moving Picture Censors
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Flour Milling Companies
Brokers Commission Merchants Insurance Companies
Insurance
Lake Shipping Companies
Ocean Shipping Companies
United States
London
Liverpool
Shanghai
Paris
Canadian Wheat Board
Canadian Wheat Board Act
Hamiota Hospital
Oarner
Lavinia
George Brown
World Day of Prayer
Hamiota Memorial Hall Fund
First House
McConnell’s Hall
District Fire Office
I. P. Strickland
Royal Bank
Court Hamiota
WM. Delbridge
John McGhee
T, Sheridan
W. H. Cox
Neepawa
K.S. Taylor
Sec.-Treas
J. H. McConnell
Miss M. Crawley
Hamidta
W. Mathison
C. W. Venarbles
Duncan
Barber & Beauty
J. M. Williams
Mrs. Hemphill
Sec
Treas
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
Decker, Man
Reesor's Jewelery
Reesor
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
Clement Block
James A. Dunkin
George E. Dunkin
McKenzie
9Th St
Syinkleman
Optometrists
Opticians
Kensington
Portage Ave
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