Victoria letters recount travels and visits in Vancouver
The notes describe a pleasant stay in Vancouver with family and friends, babysitting trials, and a scholarship for Dr Came Ave to tour orthopedic hospitals in England. Cameron sails April 20 on the Queen Elizabeth from New York, while back in Victoria residents resume routines, visit churches, and share meals and bridge games.
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Victoria
Vancouver
Bert Decker
Calvia
Dr Came Ave
Gladys Fhutbind
Canada
England
Cameron
New York
Wray
Fred
Goff
West Boulevard
Kerr
Mrs. Lothian
Charlie Kerr
Ryerson Church
Violet
Oak River Mourns John Watson Day 79
Funeral service held at Oak River United Church February 19 for John Watson Day 79 who died February 16. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by widow, one son Leonard Oak River. two daughters Annie Vital Minnedosa and Mrs Harold Graham Dauphin. seven grandchildren. Born 1875 in Guelph township. farmed at Oak River. married Bessie Parr in 1896. Local rink entries and various community notes.
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Oak River United Church
John Watson Day
A. Friebert
J S. Henry
W. Hedley
W. A. Barr
W. McDonald
A. H. Black
A. O Glint
Neil McDonald
Keith Corbett
Day
Guelf Township
Wellington County
Bradwardine District
Oak River
Bessie Parr
Ont
Leonard
Annie Vital
Minnedosa
Harold Graham
Dauphin
Emma Day
Wardville
T. R. Postle
Guelph
H. Hows
Fergus
Fred
Elora
Joseph
Bellewood
Wes White
Winnipeg
Students' Corner Highlights School News and Events
The report covers injuries from a rink accident involving Phyllis Mathison and notes on a Valentine Party for Grades V and VI. It mentions art activities for Grades III and IV, a film screening of Mane with a Thousand Hands, a mining project in Kitimat B C, and a plan to buy a school typewriter for the yearbook with a cover design contest offering 3 and 2 dollar prizes. A social dance event drew 16 attendees, with Viola Dale and Grant Little winning prizes at the Kenton dance.
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Phyllis Mathison
Phyllis
Mane
Kitimat
B.C
Anderson
Kenton
Viola Dale
Grant Little
School skating event yields fights and prizes
The Mens Cutting Club donated a cup to the High School for an annual skating night. Grade VI and VIII students enjoyed skating and broomball, with lunch and games. Garry Kidd and Billy Grant reported as noted players. Many penalties and injuries occurred amid fights. Valentines were distributed after lunch. The basketball league funds continue.
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Hich
Garry Kidd
Billy Grant
Valentines
Crusade for Christ begins in Hamiota Gospel Chapel
Miss Evelyn Glosser of N Portal Sask begins a week long Crusade for Christ at the Hamiota Gospel Chapel from February 28 to March 6. Daily 4 pm children focused services feature choruses stories and attractions. 8 pm evangelistic services for all ages with music pastel hymn pictures and Vibra Harp. Open to everyone.
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Evelyn Glosser
N. Portal, Sask
Hamiota Gospel Chapel
Miss Glosser
Lavinia World Observances and Community Announcements
Day of Prever to be observed February 25 at 2 48 pm at Mes Stavanan’s home with speaker Mrs. Jasper as guest. Change of date noted for the W A trash supper now March 17. McConnel Slavers to present Their play Whoe s Little Bride Are You on March 8. Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Skayman at Hamiety Hospital on Friday February 15.
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Mes Stavanan
Wednewtai
Jasper
Peaker
Bs Pe
Wilfred Skayman
Hamiety Hospital
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Cruthshark
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West
Evergreen Playground
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Canadian Pacific
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Peggy Mathison
Gail Batley
Muskrat Ramblers
Manitoba Cancer Relief & Research Institute
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Miss E. Glosser
Lavinia
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Canode
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Port Arthur
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