Wedding of Lorna Forsyth and Rev Harold Newton in Miniota
Lorna Forsyth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. D. Forsyth of Miniota, became the bride of Rev Harold L. Newton of Killarney at Trinity Anglican Church Miniota on June 30 1943. Officiating ministers were Rev J R Flagler Brandon assisted by Rev A F Cummings Virden. Music by Mrs A Spalting and Jean Varcoe Brandon. The bride wore a rose ivory satin gown with chapel veil, carried pink Briarcliffe roses and blue beads, bridesmaid Miss K Lynch wore French rose taffeta with matching flowers. Best man Pte Frank Newton RCAMC. Reception at the Newton home. The couple to reside in Killarney.
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Mintota
E Ewileson
Mintota United Church
A. Spalting
Jean Varcoe
Brandon
Man
Herother
K Lynch
Johanna Hill
Frank Newton
RCAMO
E Salway
L. Bryant
Newton
Clear Lake
Killarney
Doerksen Brommell Wedding At St Margaret s Winnipeg
Maud Isabel Brommell, youngest daughter of Mrs A Brommell and the late A Brommell of Alta Mont Manitoba, married Lieut Clarence Doerksen of Laird Sack Saskatchewan at St Margaret s Church Winnipeg on Saturday July 1 1943. The ceremony was by Dr F Glover with organist J Bending and singer Lillian Gorrell. The gown was white silk net over taffeta with bead and rhinestone embroidery and a Juliet cap.
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St. Margaret's Church
Winnipeg
Maud Isabel
A Brommell
A. Brommell
Altamont
Man
Clarence Doerksen
Laird, Sack
F. T
W and
EJ. Venables
Hamiota
Wedding of Miss [Name] and Lieut [Name] in Greenwood
The ceremony featured an embroidered floor length veil and a Johanna Hill rose bouquet for the bride. Bridesmaid Mies Viola Strachan wore blue moire taffeta, with guests Lieuts S McGowan and J McNeil among the wedding party. A reception was held at Mrs. Robert Thomson’s home. The couple planned a honeymoon at Clear Lake and Saskatoon. the bride is a 1943 Grace Hospital School of Nursing graduate and the groom recently commissioned after returning from overseas.
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Johanna Hill Rose
Mies Viola Strachan
Pope
Man
S. McGowan
J McNeil
Harold Lyons
Robert Thomson
Greenwood Place
Clear Lake
Saskatoon
Laird, Sask
Grace Hospital School of Nursing
Gordon Head
B.O
Fraser-Lamport Wedding Solemnized at 467 Dominion St
A wedding was held at Mrs. O. A. Steele’s home at 467 Dominion Street on Wednesday June 30 1943. Rosemass of Melita Manitoba married James Moss Fraser of Winnipeg. Dr M Howse performed the ceremony. The bride wore a brown jersey gown with navy hat and Sweetheart roses. bridesmaid Edith Burridge wore beige silk with Talisman roses. best man was Dr D J Fraser.
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O. A. Steele
Dominion St. Nck
Rosemass
Melita, Mau
James Moss Fraser
Winnipex
M. Howse
Edith Burridge
Birthday Honors for George Colbeck Sr of Pope Manitoba
Birthday congratulation note for Mr George Colbeck Sr of Pope Manitoba born Lincolnshire England on July 22 1563 Pioneer of 1889 invites readers to submit birth details for a local Birthday List in Hamiota district Echo Office. Information may be sent anytime to be recorded and published near the date of birth.
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George Colbeck, SR
Pope, Man
Lincolnshire
County
England
Hamiota
Echo
Local Notices and Social Movements in District Roundup
District residents report hospital recovery and visits in Winnipeg and nearby towns. Several moves and renovations are noted, plus birthday celebrations and family gatherings. A Red Cross jumble sale and a War Savings depth charge fund drive are announced, with stamps sold in July and appearances by Miss Canada planned for Mondays and Fridays.
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War &Savings
Hamionta Pioneers Mark Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James Park longtime Hamiota residents celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary at their home on Friday July 2. Mr Park is 90 and Mrs Park 91 both born in Scotland. He immigrated to Canada in the 1870s, lived in Ontario, returned to Scotland, then settled in Winnipeg before homesteading in the Hamiota district. They have six children, 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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James Park
Park
Scotland
Canada
Ontario
Winnipeg
Elizabeth Baxter
John Baxter
Brandon
John McLellan
Oakner
A. E. Dale
Hamiota
James O
William
Alexander
George B
Subscriptions Urgently Requested for The Echo
The Echo reports frequent new subscribers but faces paper rationing. Arrears force removal of names from the mailing list to make room for fresh subscribers. Please keep your subscription paid up to avoid losing service.
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The
Echo
Farmers Boost Scrap Iron Drive For War Effort
Wartime notice describes a July 1942 scrap iron program organized by country elevator agents. It cites 3 200 cars totaling about 130 000 tons shipped, 4 040 tons left in dumps, and new rules allowing stop overs to form carloads. Farmers paid 7.00 per ton for sedan scrap and 4.50 for heavy equipment. cutters will handle large metal. The government praises close cooperation and urges immediate participation.
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Agamst
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Manitoba Power Commission
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Doerksen—Brommell
Eaton's
Eaton’s
EATON
T. Eaton
Fraser—Lamport
D. J. Fraser
Decker
Laverne Bedford
D Bedford
St. Boniface Hospital
Gerald Decker
Cecil Decker
Jack Bailey
Hagersville
Ont
W. Gregory
Geo Pearson
Beaver Lumber Co
F H. Rosger
Gladstone
Alfred Stace
Schofield
Jack Gregory
Crandall
Buen
Edna Pangman
Mraig W. Cochran
Willis Wyatt
Treherne
Wyatt
W. Baxter
Bob Sunley
Winniper
R.O.A F. Corp
Thomas Bailey
Dafoe
Sask
TW. Bailey
Harry Stewart
Khedive, Sask
F. L. Cook
W. H. Decker
Red Cross
Hhamiota
K. W Needy Blender
Rovenbeal
North West Life Dhewator Association
Iron and Steel
F. M. Coombs
Main Road
Fred C. Bennest
District Fire Office
I. P. Strickland
Court Hamiota
Manitoba
Court Hamiota No. 367
Wim. McBain
John McGhee
Dunkins A
Hamiota Hospital
Mre
Hemphill
Sec
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L. S. Taylor
Burgess’ Othoe
Roval Bank
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