Decker Teams Win at Brandon Legion Bonspiel
Congratulations to Messrs R Duetsch D Johnstone L Stewart and Glen Stewart for first prize in the second event at the Brandon Legion bonspiel over the weekend. Also to two Decker rinks earning prizes in the Shoal Lake spiel. Weekend visits noted with Brandon residents and a Birthday Club gathering at Mrs Hatton’s home on January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Duetsch
D. Johnstone
L. Stewart
Glen Stewart
Brandon
Decker
Shoal Lake
L. G. Whyte
Jean
Linda
C. Davidson
Delbridge
W. F. Hall
Toronto
Ont
J. West
Jack Rockley
Larkins
Fairview
Birthday Club
Decker United Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Decker United Church held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening January 12 1965 in the church parlor with Rev McColl presiding. Reports from the Board of Stewards U C W Sunday School and others praised a successful year 1964 and listed 1965 officers and elects including Secretary Treasurer J D Quinton Choir Leader A H Gill Organist Mrs Lloyd Little Assistants Sandra James Dawn Bailey Joan Decker Ushers Robert J Sunley Wayne Stewart Auditor O D Johnstone Christian Education Chair W A Knight and Sunday School Miss N Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
McColl
Board of Stewards
G.D. Quinton
Sec. Treas
U.C.W
Wm. Delbridge
Miss Yates
C.g.lt
Gerald Decker
I Christian Education
Our Church
J. D Quinton
A. H. Gill
Lloyd Little
Agnus Bridge
Sandra James
Dawn Bailey
Joan Decker
Robert J. Sunley
Wayne Stew
Art
O. D. Johnstone
Christian & Education
W. A. Knight
N. Yates
W. F. Rivers
L. O. Tremaine
L. C. Stewart
P. Taylor
M. G. Little
J. H. Strachan
Robt. Brooks
Our Home Town Paper
A nostalgic verse extols a local paper as a universal community link. It praises timely news coverage and free access while promising personal notices and ongoing connections among neighbors, friends, and family through its pages.
For Our Home Town Paper Mail Delays Frustrate Readers
Fragmentary lines suggest nostalgia and concern over missing weekly mail from the home town paper. The text hints at expectations of cheer and regular delivery, with readers waiting week after week and noting occasional lapses in service.
Home Town Paper Glimpse in Verse
A reflective line hints at collective pride and belonging to the community through its local newspaper. The excerpt emphasizes shared identity and the value of the home town paper to all residents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Decker News
Harry Leves
Nossie Brandon
Birtle Hotel
Blanshard
Hamica
Miniota
WM. Dillon
Hamiota
Man
Hamiota Echo
Manitoba
Tarisienne
Pontiac
Canada
General Motors
Purdy
Oak River
Parisienne Custom
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