Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Hattons birthday celebrated with a social afternoon and lunch. Mr and Mrs A H Gill left for a southern States holiday. Mrs Hansen visiting granddaughter Mrs Jack McKean in Alexander. Curlers join mixed bonspiel at Crandall. Mrs W Gregory visiting son in Bran on.
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Sion
Hatton
A. H. Gill
Hansen
Jack McKean
Alexander
Crandall
W. Gregory
Bob Gammack
Branon
Calf Club 4-H Sponsors Variety Event at Decker Hall
A 4-H Calf Club sponsored variety concert and dance was held in Decker Hall on Friday January 5 featuring musical numbers by McConnell and other performers.
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Decker Hall
McConnell
Min
Alberta slides and 4-H talk mark February meeting
Mrs. F James presented Alberta trip slides while Mr. Deveson spoke on 4-H work and displayed local rally slides. Certificates were awarded to several members and a leader as a capacity crowd danced to the Red Peppers. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction. lunch followed. The February meeting is set for the 3rd Thursday at Mrs. Gerald Decker’s home.
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Bate and Decker
F. James
Alberta
Deveson
Red Peppers
James
W. Greg
Ory
L. Tremaine
Stewar
Hunter
M. G Little
Bob Sunley
H. Lints
Musgrove
Lavinia
G.decker
Runchey
Delbridge
Bob Brooks
Decker School District Holds Annual Meeting
The Decker School District No. 320 held its annual meeting January 13 with very poor attendance. Mr. Rivers chaired the meeting and Bill Little served as secretary. The 1962 board includes J. Bailey as chairman L. Stewart as secretary and trustees G. Decker H. Lints and G. Higgins whose term expired was re elected to another term.
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Decker School District No
Rivers
Bill Little
J. Bailey
L. Stewart
G. Decker
H. Lints
G. Higgins
First United Church Women Hold Inaugural Meeting
The first United Church Women meeting met at Mrs. Musgrove’s home on Thursday January 18 with 18 members and 1 visitor. Opening hymn and prayer, scripture by Mrs. Rivers with Mrs. James commentary, secretary’s reading of correspondence. Officers for 1962 include President Mrs. Delbridge and several vice presidents, secretary Mrs. G Decker, treasurer Mrs. Murray, program committees, and representatives from Lavinia.
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United Church Women
Check Your Label If It Does Not Read 1962
Readers are reminded to verify the year on product labels and ensure it reads 1962. Officials urge reporting any packaging with incorrect dating to prevent distribution errors.
Decker Church Holds Friday Meeting Elects 1962 Officers
Congregation of the Decker Church met Friday January 19 with Rev McColl as chair and J D Quinton as secretary. Annual reports were presented and Quinton was elected Secretary Treasurer for 1962 with listed officers for Session Board of Stewards Trustees and Auditor. The Christian Education of the UCW will be part of these committees.
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Congregation of the Decker Church
McColl
J. D. Quinton
J.D. Quinton
J. Bailey
R. Sunley
B. Sunley
Board of Stewards
P. Taylor
A. Knight
L. Tremaine
D. Johnstone
W. Rivers
H. Hatton
H. Lints
J. Strachan
L. Stewart
5. Brooks
The
Christian Education of the
U.C.W
Community Notes and School Meeting in McConnell
Mrs J C Richardson returned home after time with her son Bud at the coast. Mrs Whyman visited Winnipeg last week. Miss Sharon Richardson stayed at home over the weekend. Larry McDougall and June McMillan of Dauphin visited the area. J Scott and Glen nis drove to Treherne for the funeral of Mrs J D Scott. McConnell School District held a meeting January 13 in the hall with good attendance. Harvey Pollock secretary, Jim Scott chairman. J C Richardson reported finances and Hubert Murray reported school board activities. Bruce Patterson and Don McConnell elected trustees. John McMurahy re-elected. Hubert Murray paid thanks to retiring trustees Nick Syrnyk and George Chappell.
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J. C. Richardson
Bud
Whyman
Winnipeg
Sharon Richardson
Larry McDougall
June McMillan
Dauphin
Harvey Pollock
Jim Scott
Hubert Murray
Bruce Patterson
Don McConnell
John McMurahy
Nick Syrnyk
George Chappell
McConnell United Church Women Inaugural Service
The Inaugural service for the McConnell United Church Women was conducted by Rev. Harland at the home of Mrs. R. Riddell on January 4 1962. Officers were elected including President Mrs. W. McDougall and Secretary Mrs. J. Wright. Life Memberships in the WMS were presented to Mrs. G. Killoh and Mrs. W. McDougall.
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McConnell United Church Women
Harland
R. Riddell
W. McDougall
D. Emerson
J. Killoh
J. Wright
J. Richardson
G Killoh
W. Morgan
R. Wilson
J. McMurahhy
R. McConnell
E. Newton
A. Little
McConnell W I Plans Mosaic Class and Meeting Notes
The McConnell Women’s Institute held a January 16 meeting at Mrs Bruce Patterson’s home with 12 members and 1 visitor. Miss Maxine English spoke on handicraft and a mosaic class was set to begin February 12 at 2 p.m. at Mrs Hamilton’s home. Participants to contact Mrs Hamilton for supplies.
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McConnell W.I
Bruce Patterson
Maxine English
McConnell Calf Club Concert and Dance Draws Prizes
The McConnell Calf Club held a January 19 concert and dance with net proceeds of 230.88. Chairman Mr Deveson presided as prizes were awarded in Statue Dance to Mr and Mrs Bob Hedley Elimination Dance to Mrs Geo Pollock and Mr John Mathison Spot Dance to Phyllis Mathison and Elgin Knight. Byron Syrnyk won the transistor radio. Frank James presented Alberta slides and Deveson showed Achievements and Rally Days slides.
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McConnell Calf Club
Byron Syrnyk
Deveson
Frank James
Alberta
Bob Hedley
Geo. Pollock
John Mathison
Phyllis.Mathison
Elgin Knight
Community Notes From Hamiota and Nearby
Messages from the district convey well wishes for Mrs. Kate Anderson in hospital. Curling enthusiasts braved cold weather to attend bonspiels in Hamiota and Kenton. Congratulations to all curlers. Mr. and Mrs. Al Kruger visited the Morison home after their Phoenix honeymoon and will live at Burgess Apartments in Minnedosa.
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Kate Anderson
Hamiota
Kenton
al Kruger
Jim Morison
Pheonix
Arizona
Burgess’ Apartments
Minnedosa
Miss Mary Parks Seeks Treatment in Winnipeg
Miss Mary Parks is in Winnipeg receiving medical treatment. The report notes her health matters and travel for care, with no further details on diagnosis or facility.
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Mary Parks
Winnipeg
Two Showers Honor Gaylene Kidd and Shirley Preston
Two district showers were held over the past week in cold weather. On Tuesday evening January 20 at Mrs. Andrew’s home guests presented Gaylene Kidd with gifts and wishes as Phyllis Pollock read the address. A short program and lunch followed. On Saturday January 20 at Mrs. Newton Smith’s home Shirley Preston was guest of honor with five girls led by Barbara Smith presenting gifts, Pat Amy reading the address, piano selections by Betty Ann and Donna Smith, contests and lunch closing the event.
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Andrew
Gaylene Kidd
Phyllis Pollock
Gaylene
Shirley Preston
Newton Smith
Pat Amy
Barbara Smith
Betty Ann
Donna Smith
St Regis Hotel Buys Bowling and Billiards Business
The St Regis Hotel in Winnipeg announces a purchase of Wassons Bowling adjoining its property. The deal was confirmed by William McIntosh, the hotel’s general manager.
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ST. Regis Hotel
Wassons Bowling
St.Regis Hotel
Winnipeg
Wm. McIntosh
Parking plans shape future of local club property
Indications show area parking lots will be built on in coming years as the club seeks long term protection by acquiring suitable property. Plans keep bowling alleys and billiard room open, while a UCW unit meeting at Mrs Milne's home will decide redevelopment timing. Mrs Roy Williams and Lillian left Tuesday for Port Alberni with Hotel guests allowed free parking policy in effect.
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McIntosh
U.C.W
St. Regis
Milne
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W. H. Brooks
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Case Farm
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Hamiota Theatre
Congregational Meeting
Nabob Tea
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Libby
Crown Brand
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C. W. Jamieson & Son
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