District Happenings at Local Reunions and Visits
District Happenings lists multiple travels and visits. Bill Taylor family went to Holland for a Ferris family reunion with Mrs Kerr visiting on return. Bob McConnell family spent two weeks in High River Alberta visiting relatives. Canora Saskatchewan visitor Mr Shaw spent the weekend at home. Dallas Johns staying with sisters at Hamiota. 4-H exchange visitor Francis Pulver visited Beulah North Dakota and Glen Bridge. Various relatives from Carman Vancouver Winnipeg Winnipeg hosts visits Mervyn McConnell. Noreen McConnell spending the holiday at home. Purvis Sunley Winnipeg visitors to Winnipeg parents Rev Moffatt and family hosted. Elgin McConnell welcomed Cruse of Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Taylor
Holland
W. J. Kerr
Bob McConnell
Wayne
Bev
High River
Alberta
Clifford Shaw
Canora
Saskatchewan
Dallas Johns
R. Kirk
B. Sims
Hamiota
Francis Pulver
Beulah
North Dakota
Glen Bridge
Maddison
Pinkerton
Carman
Nils Usher
Vancouver
Janice Usher
Winnipe
Mervyn McConnell
Moffatt
Winnipeg
Elgin McConnell
Frank Cruse
Linda
Donnie Smythe
John Smythe
Warden
Qakner
A. V. Elliott
B.C
H. Lawson
Gordon Warden
Charlie
Nanaimo
Ivan Fleming
Rickie Lawson
Clear Lake
Bateman
Tilston
Colin Gibson
Victoria
Colin Milne
Milne and McFeely
Keith Fraser
Navy
Nova Scotia
John Rankin
G. Y. Rankin
Phyllis Kennedy
Carol Anstrom
Mott N.D
Manitoba
David Boyle
Hamilton
Oakner
C. M. Anderson
Churchill
Higgins
Toderan
Fairy Hill
Sask
William Bell
Thompson
Regina
Lou Cochran
R. W. Cochran
Bill Delbridge
Bill Johnstone
Lorne
Swan River
N. D. Lints
Jack Rosenberger
Ray Lints
Reg Teale
Hamiota Hospital
Gordon Church
Craig
Portage
Decker United Church
Herbert
Bob) Humphries
McColl
Bill Gammack
Grant Whyte
Rudy Deutsch
Harvey Lints
Bert Musgrove
Milford Foxton
Milford
McConnell Calf Club Enjoys Successful Day
The McConnell 4-H Calf Club held a judging day on June 30 with Edwina Killoh winning Champion and Grand Champion. Barry Stewart earned Reserve Champion and Senior Showmanship honors alongside Edwina Killoh, while Arnold Patterson and Marilyn McConnell took Junior Showmanship. Best Grooming went to Roger Stewart and Dawn McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnells
McConneLl
Edwina Killoh
Barry Stewart
Arnold Patterson
Marylin McConnell
Roger Stewart
Dawn McConnell
Local Fair Notes and Community Visits
Oak River brief reports Merle Mylrea placed third in knitted slippers and Anne Henry earned honorable mention, with Carol Walden taking second in Advanced Notebook at the Virden 4-H Fair. Mr. J Corbet returned home from hospital this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod McKenzie
Jim Argue
Virden
Merle Mylrea
Anne Henry
Carol Walden
J. Corbet
Oak River Hospital Guild Plans Summer and Fall Events
The Oak River Hospital Guild met on June 25 in Memorial Hall. Plans include a Tag Day on Oak River Fair Day July 10, a Blood Clinic in Ham iota August 2, and a Fall Tea on October 27 with a fruit and vegetable drive and a layette item request. Contacts: Mrs. T. Thompson, 56 Oak River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River Hospital
Memorial Hall
Oak River
Hamiota
T. Thompson
Oakner and Warden relatives converge for large Manitoba reunion
A lengthy list of visitors and family members gathers around Oakner in Manitoba for a Warden clan reunion. Names include the Smythes, Elliotts, Randins, Andersons, Cochrans, Lints, and many others from Winnipeg, Vancouver, Regina, and beyond. Attendees share trips, weddings, and hospital updates while noting a July 4 W E meeting and a local funeral.
Stanley John Decker born to Winnipeg couple
Decker born to Mr and Mrs Stan Puchniak in Winnipeg a son Stanley John on June 14. Mr and Mrs Gordon Higgins Melvin and Neil drive to the west coast for the World's Fair. Mr and Mrs Bob Sunley with Mr and Mrs G Decker head to holiday in the United States. Mr and Mrs Bill Padfield Winnipeg Beach visit Mrs Padfield over the long weekend. Mr and Mrs D F Sullivan Rainy River Ontario renew acquaintances in district with Mr and Mrs J D Quinton. Mr and Mrs Bob Dale and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Puchniak
Darlene Decker
Winnipeg
Stanley John
Gordon Higgins
Melvin
Neil
Bob Sunley
G. Decker
States
Bill Padfield
Winnipeg Beach
Padfield
D. F. Sullivan
Rainy River
Ontario
J. D. Quinton
Bob Dale
Decker 4-H Calf Show Awards Highlight June 30
4-H members from Halliday N D and Decker club praised at McConnell June 30 event. Calves all red ribbon. Champion calf Sandra James, reserve Marlene James. best groomed calf Jan Finkbeiner, Gail Clark second. Showmanship winners include Bill Clark first and Marlene James second. Gail Clark won junior showmanship at Brandon Fair. Barry Taylor attended Brandon Boys Camp. both groups report a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marijean Flagger
Halliday
N.D
F. James
Decker
McConnell
Sandra James
Marlene James
Jan Finkbeiner
Gail Clark
Bill Clark
Hamiota Elementary Holds Closing Exercises Winners Named
Hamiota Elementary marked its Closing Exercises on June 29 awarding $100 in prizes. Proficiency winners were Ruth Strickland, Gerry Pedlow, Wenda Houck, Tommy Strickland, Ronald Davis, Harvey Mathison, Beverly Whyte, and Janice English. Most Improvement winners included Ellice Dixon and others, with English award going to Sheila Dale. Field Day Trophy went to the Whites. Wayne Anderson won Boy Champion. Dismissal followed until September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Elementary
Ruth Strickland
Gerry Pédlow
Wenda Houck
Tommy Strickland
Ronald Davis
Harvey Mathison
Beverly Whyte
Janice English
Hamiota School Board
Hamiota Hospital Births Span Late June to July
A series of birth notices from Hamiota and nearby towns lists newborns delivered at Hamiota Hospital. June 26 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ross Fraser of Hamiota. June 28 a son to Mr and Mrs Barry Sim of Hamiota. July 2 a child born to Mr and Mrs John D Campbell of Kenton. July 2 a child to Mr and Mrs Garry Brown of Arrow River. July 8 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Albert Airey of Kenton. July 10 a son to Mr and Mrs Murray Kent of Kenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Fraser
Hamiota
Barry Sim
John D. Campbell
Kenton
Garry Brown
Arrow River
Albert Airey
Murray Kent
1962 Year Check: Label Must Read Correctly
The notice urges verification that the label shows the year 1962 to avoid being considered delinquent. It emphasizes accuracy for archival and tracking purposes in the record.
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Lavinia
Miss Noreen McConnell
Mrs
Purvis Sunley
W. H. Brooks
Kennell & Strange
Kenten
Man
McNaught’s Drug Store
Bride’s Books
McNaught’s
Rexall & A.R.D
Jamieson
Blue Mountain
JAVEX
Terry
C. W. Jamieson & Son
OAK River News
OAK River Hospital Guild
Jack Nankerville
Baby
Saskatoon
Jean Raye
Mel McKay
Alexander
Brian
Rick
Bradley
Irene Murray
Killah’s
Calgary
Alta
Louise
W.E
B. Sunley
Gwen Hamilton
Clara Stewart
Sherbert
Humphries
RED Cross
Ion
T Hamiota Hospital
H. Cooke
Decker, Man
Crown Life
Torocate
Canada
Imperial Life
Ken Drozda
Cash Ringo
Pilot Mound
C.S.T
Pilot Mound Kinsmen Club
Foresters Hall
W.D.G
P.T.O
T.A
Massey - Harris
L.A
Ealer
Allis - Chalmers Forage Harvester
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H.C
Fowlie
I.H.C
NEW Holland
Y McConnell Bros
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