Canadian Legion Names Johnston President and Sheridan Secretary
N. A. Johnston is elected president of the Canadian Legion while H. H. Sheridan is named secretary. The leadership change outlines the new executive team and duties.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1954
Page
4
Decker Community News Highlights Local Illnesses and Events
The Decker column reports Miss Pearl McConnells illness and a faster recovery for Mrs Quinton along with several minor injuries from recent accidents. It notes achievements of Shirley Runchey, a newborn daughter for the Webb family, and visits by Dohertys and Gammacks. Community gatherings include a Valentine tea, a Whist Drive, and sewing class talks. The skating and hockey results feature Decker Kenton teams, with wins in juvenile and midget play downs and a tied fourth period in the Tom Thumbs game.
Seed and grain seed quality guidance for farmers
The article discusses seed quality concerns in Western Canada with notices that many farmers use inferior seed mixes. It notes that registered and certified seed often performs better than commercial grain and promotes using high grade seed to avoid losses. It mentions the Canadian Wheat Board program allowing farmers to purchase up to 100 bushels of registered or certified seed via provincial associations, with provisions for excess commercial grain delivery to support credit and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canada
Canadian Wheat Board
Provincial
Lavinia United Church Annual Meeting Nears Completion
The Lavinia United Church held its annual meeting on Friday February 12 with devotional led by Rev Maxwell. Officers elected include Secretary R V McConnell Pianist W A McConnell and others. Followed by lunch served by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia United Church
Maxwell
W. A
WMS
R- V. McConnell
W. A. McConnell
WMOS
R. McConnell
A. E McConnell
India
Milne
Taylor
A. McConnell
Smith
L. McConnell
Rockies
Shaw
Rockley
East
W.I
Lavinia School
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Hamriotty Carnival Delight Draws Large Crowd
A successful carnival on Saturday February 6 drew strong attendance and many children in costume. The Homivta Band provided abundant music making the event enjoyable for skaters and attendees.
Scotla Pioneers Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
Congratulators extend best wishes to Mr. and Mrs Andrew Chalmers of 646 Queen St Regina who marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary on January 10. Born in Aberdeenshire and Scotland respectively they emigrated to Canada and Ontario before settling in Scotia Creelman and Regina. They have eleven children eight living, several grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Both are in good health and will celebrate their 89th and 78th birthdays in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Chalmers
Queen St. Regina
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Chalmers
Canada
J Dickie
Scotia District
Andy
Ontario
Scotia
Creelman
Seguin
Regina
Mrs. Chalmers
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Frangis MI
Manwaring
Sotociteo
Hamiota
Canadian Legion
Hamiota Rest Room
Decker Tial
N. A. Johnston, H. H. Sheridan
Duncan
Barber & Beauty
L. E. Asselstine
Bailey
Portage la Prairie
C. Ek. Webb
Rosser Ave
Brandon
Man
C. George Baizley Chiropractor
Sid
Boissevain and
Souris
Cleo
Harry L.rump
Optometrist
Drewrys
Toba
The
Kamiota
United States
C. W. Venables & Son
Publishers and Proprietors
Decker
Pearl McConnells
Quinton
Hugh Alexander
Alexander
Doug Johnstone
Russell Kirk
Shirley Runchey
W. Webb
Katherine Anne
E. Doherty
Young
Winnipeg
Bruce Doherty
Willys Doherty
Yorkton
Doherty
Wes. Gregory
Bob Gammack
Russell
Miss Barr
Shoal Lake
Decker Flying Club
Teale
Rosenberger
A- L- Decker
Sullivan
W. Gregory
Jas Gammack
Decker-Kenton
Kenton
Minnedosa
Tom Thumbs
Haemota
Ryest 2
Becker
Alberts
Ferm Srv
bicCabe Parrish
Independer
Fetior Seed
Avintia
Erie
Seof
Henalf
Prs
Lavinia
J. Hawkins
W A McConnell
J. ML Williams
Inure
Aminte
Scotla
Ford
G.V.W
G.C.W
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