Local Social News Highlights and Curling Bonspiel
Mrs Hatton’s birthday celebrated with a social afternoon and lunch. A. H. Gill and wife plan a month’s holiday in the Southern States. Several curlers join the mixed bonspiel at Crandall. 4-H slides by Mr Deveson and certificates to members are announced. Red Peppers provide the music for a capacity dance crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Mrs. Hatton
A. H. Gill
Hansen
Jack McKean
Alexander
Crandall
W. Gregory
Bob Gammack
Branon
Iota and Decker
Eniting
James
W. Greg
F. James
Jory
L. Tremaine
Alberta
Hunter
Deveson
Red Peppers
Variety Concert and Dance by 4H Calf Club
A Friday January 5 event in Decker Hall showcased a 4H Calf Club sponsored concert and dance with musical numbers from McConnell and Min-
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4H Calf Club
Decker Hall
McConnell
Min
February meeting of church committees announced
M G Little Buying Committee and several committees including Flower and Manse are listed. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was served by the committee in charge. The February meeting will be at Mrs Gerald Decker on the third Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G Little
Bob Sunley
H.lints
Musgrove
Lavinia
G.decker
Runchey
Delbridge
Bob Brooks
James
J. D. Quinton
Gerald Decker
Decker School District 3 Holds Annual Meeting
The Decker School District 3 held its annual meeting on January 13 with a poor attendance. J. Bailey was chairman and L. Stewart secretary of the 1962 board, including trustees G. Decker H. Lints and G. Higgins.
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Decker
Rivers
Bill Little
J. Bailey
L. Stewart
G.decker
H. Lints
G. Higgins
Deckered
McColl
J. D. Quinton
J.D. Quinton
R. Sunley
B. Sunley
Board of Stewards
P. Taylor
A. Knight
L. Tremaine
D. Johnstone
W. Rivers
H. Hatton
J. Strachan
B. Brooks
The
Christian Education of the
U.C.W
Decker U C W Meet Sets 1962 Officers
The United Church Women met at Mrs Musgrove's home on January 18 with 18 members and 1 visitor, plus two Lavinia members. Opening hymn and prayer followed by Scripture and commentary. Secretary read correspondence. Officers named for 1962 include President Delbridge and Treas. Murray. Committees include Program and Education and representatives from Lavinia.
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United Church Women
Community Notes Reflect Winter Travel and School Board Elections
Mrs J C Richardson returned from a coastal visit with Bud and family. Mrs Whyman spent a week in Winnipeg. Miss Sharon Richardson stayed home over the weekend. Mr Larry McDougall and Miss June McMillan of Dauphin visited for a funeral in Treherne. McConnell School District held a meeting January 13 with new trustees Bruce Patterson and Don McConnell and re elected John McMurahy.
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J. C. Richardson
Bud
Whyman
Winnipeg
Sharon Richardson
Larry McDougall
June McMillan
Dauphin
Nick Syrnyk
George Chappell
McConnell Inaugural Service Held
The McConnell United Church Women held their inaugural service on January 4 1962 at Mrs Riddell's home led by Rev Harland who spoke on Vision for the Future. Officers were elected including President Mrs W McDougall and Secretary Mrs J Wright with life memberships awarded 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
Quilt Club February Meeting Plans in 18x18 Blocks
The McConnell W I met January 16 at Mrs Bruce Patterson's home with 12 members and 1 visitor. Miss Maxine English spoke on handiwork and a mosaic class begins February 12 at 2 p.m. at Mrs Mack Hamilton's home. contact Mrs Hamilton to participate.
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McConnell W.I
McConnell Calf Club Concert Raises Funds at January Dance
On January 19 the McConnell Calf Club staged a concert and dance with net proceeds of 230.88. Chairman Mr Deveson presided as prizes were awarded in several dances and a series of slides by Mr Frank James and Mr Deveson highlighted the program. Winners included Statue Dance Mr and Mrs Bob Hedley Elimination Dance Mrs Geo Pollock and Mr John Mathison Spot Dance Phyllis Mathison and Elgin Knight.
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John Mathison
Phyllis Mathison
Elgin Knight
Local Notes Include Weathering Bonspiels and Visits
Mrs Kate Anderson remains in hospital with best wishes for a quick recovery. District residents braved cold to attend bonspiels in Hamiota and Kenton last week with congratulations to all curlers. Mr and Mrs Al Kruger visited the Morison home after a Phoenix honeymoon and will reside at Burgess Apartments in Minnedosa.
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Kate Anderson
Hamiota
Kenton
al Kruger
Jim Morison
Pheonix
Arizona
Burgess
Minnedosa
St Regis Hotel Buys Bowling and Billiards Business
The Wassons Bowling adjoining the St Regis Hotel property in Winnipeg has been purchased, announced by Wm. McIntosh, General Manager. The deal expands the hotel’s entertainment offerings and solidifies the property’s presence in the local leisure scene.
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ST. Regis Hotel
Wassons Bowling
Winnipeg
Wm. McIntosh
General Manag
City unit plans long term property protection
Indications point to most area parking lots being built on in the next few years as officials seek to protect customers by acquiring suitable property. The bowling alleys and billiard room would continue to operate. The UCW unit meeting at Mrs Milne’s home on Wednesday January 31 will decide redevelopment plans. Mrs Roy Williams and Lillian left Tuesday to visit relatives in Port Alberni, B C. Hotel guests may enjoy free parking in the meantime.
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McIntosh
U.C.W
St. Regis
Milne
Roy Williams
Lillian
Port Alberni
B.C
Miss Mary Parks Receives Medical Treatment in Winnipeg
Miss Mary Parks is in Winnipeg receiving medical treatment. Local officials have not released details about her condition or the facility involved.
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Mary Parks
Winnipeg
Two District Showers Honor Gaylene Kidd and Shirley Preston
Two gatherings were held in the district last week to honor young women. Gaylene Kidd received gifts and greetings at Mrs Andrew’s home on January 20 with Phyllis Pollock reading the address and a program of music and contests followed by lunch. Shirley Preston was guest of honor at Mrs Newton Smith’s home on January 20 with Pat Amy reading the address, gifts presented by five girls led by Barbara Smith, piano selections by Betty Ann and Donna Smith, contests and lunch concluding the evening.
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Andrew
Gaylene Kidd
Phyllis Polllock
Gaylene
Shirley Preston
Newton Smith
Pat Amy
Barbara Smith
Betty Ann
Donna Smith
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Linda Hatton
Decker United Church
Birthday Club
W. H. Brooks
McNaught’s Drug Store
Rexall & A.D
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Bonanza
Halliday Home
Case Farm
Cales
CASE
Hamiota Theatre
I Decker
Congregational Meeting
Nabob Tea
Jamieson
Libby
Crown Brand
Phone
C. W. Jamieson & Son
Chumah Gaylene Kidd
CBC
CBW
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