Local residents depart and visit around Manitoba towns
Pope Jorce Park left on Saturday for Brandon to work in the General Hospital. Phyllus Strachan left for Winnipeg on Friday to take a business course in the Angus school. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are spending a few days in Prince Albert. Darch Strachan and Leslie Colbeck returned on Monday from a holiday in Winnipeg. Alex Crookshanks, who has spent the summer in the gold mines of Northern Manitoba, is visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Laird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorce Park
Brandon
General Hospital
Phyllus Strachan
Winnipeg
Angus School
Mrs. McDonald
Prince Albert
Darch Strachan
Leslie Colbeck
Alex. Crookshanks
Manitoba
Mrs. Laird
Help Canada Aid to China War Relief Drive Urges Grain Donations
A historical appeal urges Canadian farmers to donate grain to Canadian Aid to China to aid UNRRA's China work ending March 1. Elevators accept grain donations to reach one percent of storage capacity, aiding famine relief and postwar reconstruction in China while building future trade goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinese War Relief Fund
China
United Nations Relief and
Canada
Death of Frank VanMale in Saskatoon hospital
Frank VanMale died in Saskatoon City Hospital on January 2 following a three year illness. Born in Minnedosa Manitoba he was 53 years 10 months. He ran the Free Lance office at Balcarres from 1919 until last year and married Bernice Park in 1917. Survived by wife three daughters five grandchildren two brothers five sisters and several relatives. Funeral at United Church Balcarres January 6 conducted by Rev. E. S. Leaker burial in Balcarres cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank VanMale
Saskatoon City Hospital
Minnedosa
Man
John VanMale
Hamiota
Frank
Neepawa
Souris
Brandon
Free Lance
Balcarres
Sask
Bernice Park
Decker District
Frances
Reg. Sparham
Wawota
Bernice
Geo. Maley
Mona
John
Welwyn
Donald
Vancouver
B.C
J. Mair
Calgary
Alta
S. Coutts
G. Brown
Ida
Elizabeth
Hartney
The
United Church
E. S. Leaker
Buriel
Agricultural Research Pays Off For Prairie Farmers
The piece argues that wartime and postwar agricultural research in Western Canada yields major economic gains. It cites rust resistant wheats raising provincial incomes by millions and notes benefits from drought rehab, erosion control, pest and disease resistance across crops. It concludes research secures farm security and export competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Thatcher
Renown
Apex
Regent
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
W I Meeting Highlights Mrs Dixon Presides
The Women's Institute gathered at Mrs E A Dixon’s home on Friday January 3 with President Mrs Dixon presiding. A New Year resolution was shared in the roll call and Miss Pearl Shackleford presented a paper on Stephen Foster. Hostesses included Mrs W A McConnell Mrs A Rockley and Mrs Foxton. Dolores Cochran visited Isa bella friends while Mr E A Dixon visits Winnipeg. Mrs Foxton travels there for her son Jack’s wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I
E. A. Dixon
Stephen Foster
Pearl Shackleford
W. A. McConnell
A. Rockley
Foxton
Dolores Cochran
Isabella
Winnipeg
Mrs. Foxton
Jack
Decker Hosts Visitors From Winnipeg During Holidays
Sam Stewart and Murray Gregory of Winnipeg visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. H Stewart during the holidays. Winnipeg guests included Mr. and Mrs. T Bailey who were recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. T W Bailey. Jno Young retires as caretaker of Decker United Church due to ill health. Decker high school rink players Jack Rosenberger Bill Maddock Bryan Van Norman and T Foxton competed in a Winnipeg bonspiel last week with coach Bruce Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Stewart
Winnipeg
H. Stewart
Murray Gregory
Bruce Doherty
Manitoba Agriculture and Homemaking School at Brandon
The Extension Service of Manitoba Department of Agriculture will run an Agriculture and Homemaking school in Brandon from January 18 to March 14, 1947. Open to youths aged 16 to 30, with particulars from the Agricultural Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Brandon
Hamiota Court 367 Meets Twice Monthly at Orange Hall
The regular meeting of Court Hamiota No. 367 is held in the Orange Hall on the first and third Wednesday of each month at p.m. Rec. See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Hamiota No. 367
Orange Hall
Hamiota Lodge No. 38
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Coupland
George A. Lauman
L.lb
Shoal Lake, Manitoba
al Hamiota
L. S. Taylor
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
Virden
Pacific
Robin Hood
F. J. Greaney
Lavinia
Decker
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
J. M. Williams
First House
McConnell’s Hall
A. Kelly
C. T. Coughlin
Coughlin Bros., Ltd
Union Stock Yards
St. Boniface, Man
Duncan
Jasper
Northern Electric
Philco
Marcon
Philco, Leonard, Crossley-Shelvador
Easy
Speed Queen
Gurney, Moffatt and Findlay
Court Hamiota
Jas. Brooks Chief Ranger
John McGhee
Hamiota Lodge
O. F
W. Mathison
C. W. Venables
Fin
James A. Dunkin
Optometrist
George E. Dunkin
McKenzie
9Th St
Reesor's Jewelery
Reesor's
Harry L. Trump
Optometrists
Opticians
Kensington
Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Man
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