Memories of a Decker Boyhood in Winter Calm
A reflective account recalls 1930s Decker Village life from a school fire on Guy Fawkes Day to later memories of homegrown winter rituals. The author describes crowds, a dramatic fire scene, feared loss, and the arrival of community resilience through a transformed memorial hall and the Hydro Electrical Displays that shifted childhood play toward practical wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Anderson
Marjorie Clack
Guy Fawkes
Izens
Sherwood Forest
Memorial Hall
Decker Village
Manitoba
Hydro Electrical
Square Dance Banner Travels Between Manitoba Clubs
The Western Federation banner promoting interclub visiting travelled from Rivers to Hamiota arriving February 4, with Bruce Mathison presenting the symbol of friendship. On February 7 the banner reached Elgin and toured through Killarney, Wawanesa, Boissevain, Glenboro, Brandon, Rivers and Hamiota with visitors from Bradwardine. Brandon hosted a jamboree February 8 at Neelin Composite High School with 29 dancer sets led by Danny Downs, with Hamiota attendees Rene Lepine and Dot Lepine, Ross Robertson, Ethel Robertson, Bill Hooper, Myra Hooper, and others visiting Riv ers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Federation
Harvey Hill
Myrtle Frazer
Birtle
Bruce Mathison
Ted
Ivy Harris
Doug
Freda Cove
Alec
Lillian Christie
Gene
Eve Crawston
Bruce
Lottie Mathison
Charlie
Edna Rogers
Vance Stewart
Vean Opeene
Elgin
Killarney
Wawanesa
Boissevain
Glenboro
Brandon
Rivers
Hamiota
Haimiota
Bill
Mary Rouse
Bradwardine
Brandon Square
Neelin Composite High School
Danny Downs
Hillsborough N.D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Decker
Japp Merrick
Robin Hood
Merry Men
Lali
Harry Quinton
Quinton
Don McKay
Peg
Loc
Ally
China
Agouvicu Ves
Gerry
Royal Bank
I. W. P. Hickman
Royal Bank Services
John Smyth
Duncan’s
Virden Aviation Ltd
Virden, Manitoba
General Motors
Epic
Exulc
Chevrolet
General Motors Pac
Canada
Vauxhall Motors Limited
Luton
England
Envoy
Caldwell Motors
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