Bazaar and dance raise funds for Junior Red Cross
A highly successful bazaar and dance was held last Friday under Junior Red Cross direction led by Miss N Orchard. Over $100 was realized. A Whist Drive and Dance are planned for the Hall on Friday evening by the Red Cross Work Committee. Church service and Sunday School will be held Sunday at 11 and 12. Young people are urged to help brighten services. A coal car arrived last week and distribution began. Valentine’s Day was observed as usual.
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Red Cross
N. Orchard
Red Cross Euchre Drive and Dance Planned
The Red Cross will sponsor a euchre drive and novelty dance in the school on Friday February 18 with cards at 8 30 pm and McCallum's orchestra. Admission 40 cents, under 12 years 20 cents. The Literary Society also sponsors a euchre drive and dance on March 3 with music by McCallum's orchestra. LAC Milne returned to Winnipeg after a short home leave. March 17 is set for a Red Cross Society dance. Jose Brandon traveled to Winnipeg last week. J N Smithson left to attend the M C L convention in Winnipeg.
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Red Cross
McCallum
Literary Society
MccCallum
Lac
Colin Milne
Winnipeg
Red Cross Society
Jos. Brandon
J. N. Smithson
M.C.L
W.M.S. Holds Monthly Meeting and Quilting Session
The W.M.S. met at Mrs. M. Hazelwood's home with Mrs. Pollock’s group leading the program. After a brief worship, attendees spent the afternoon quilting. The Mission Band met at the Church. Miss Melvina Hazelwood returns to Brandon to resume work at Sterling Creamery. Mrs. J. Kennedy goes back to Vancouver after months at home. Mr. S.S. Lewis returns from Winnipeg to visit his parents.
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W.M.S
S.S. Lewis
Winnipeg
Red Cross Activities And Local Socials Report
February shipments to Red Cross HQ include 3 quilts 7 suits 5 sleepers 10 army bags 3 sweaters 3 pairs socks 3 pairs gloves and 13 aero caps. Country Fair on January 28 cleared 70 for overseas boys boxes. Miss Broad won groceries hamper. Mrs. Ralph Cochrane won caserol. Spot dance won by Miss Pangman and Miss Wallace of Decker. Class gathering at Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tremaine home January 26. Red Cross meeting February 2 in classroom. Mrs. R Milne named treasurer for overseas boxes. Harold Tremaine returned after Winnipeg trip representing Decker Co-Operative Improvement Club. Central Group Red Cross to host Card Party and Dance February 18. pies sold at lunch. tickets on auto rug. Miss Hazel Thompson back Sunday from Isabella district visit.
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Broad
Ralph Cochrane
Pangman
Wallace
Decker
The
Wheat on light land in Manitoba rotations boost yields
Experimental notes from the Dominion Reclamation Station Melita show wheat yields on light sandy Manitoba soils improve with rotations including grasses and legumes. In 1943 wheat averaged 28 bushels per acre and oats 61. every seven day delay in seeding cut yield by two bushels. Renown wheat proves best at 1 to 14 bushels per acre.
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Manitoba
Dominion Reclamation Station
Melita
A Proposal for a World Calendar Reform
A World Calendar Association proposes a four quarter year of 91 days with two 30 day months and one 31 day month per quarter. A Year End Day and a Leap Day Holiday would realign seasons and keep Christmas on Monday. Elevator agents offer printed circulars and extra copies.
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World Calendar Association
Decker Wedding in Winnipeg Ties Family Ties
Mr Paul Madsen served as best man at the wedding of his brother Charles Madsen and Miss Ella B Cumming held February 3 1944 at the bride s home 301 Langside Street Winnipeg The former Decker school principal Miss Cumming is the bride.
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Paul Madsen
Winnipeg
Charles Madsen
Ella B. Cumming
Decker School
Langside Street
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