Leonard Lipscomb wins Bingo Jackpot and more local notes
Leonard Lipscomb claimed a $450 bingo jackpot on Thursday. The column lists visiting relatives and friends including Pearl McConnell, the Duthies of Hartney, the Patons of Brandon, and travelers to Irvine Alberta and Banff. It notes Beamish’s record times in steam setting contests at Saskatoon and the Proficiency Trophy for best engineer. Other items mention visits to Churchill, Edmonton holidays, and relatives in Manitoba, Ontario, and the U.S. local social movements and household notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Beamish
Jack
Saskatoon
Jack Beamish
Archie McKone
Courtney
B.C
Western Development Museum
District Happenings Reflect Wide Ties In Community
Calgary visitors Mrs. Wm. Hume and family stayed a week at Mrs. Edna Ferris’s home. Lewis family reunion at Rod Lewis’s home drew twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Winnipeg and Selkirk guests joined local families including Atikokan and Portage travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hume
Calgary
Edna Ferris
Marilyn
Sherry Smith
Anita
Edith Ann Lewis
Salt Lake
Lewis
Rod Lewis
Jack Lewis
Atikokan
Bernard Grafton
Winnipeg
Neil Sawatsky
Jeff
Selkirk
Jim Lewis
Portage
Cochrane and Related Families Beat Paths Home
Lavinia Mrs M Cochrane s daughter Mrs H Baker and two girls return to Kitchener Ontario after visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilkie Cochrane and other relatives. Also attended the Cochrane Beamish reunion at Birtle. Mr and Mrs Elgin McConnell and Wendell spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Morris Deveson of Winnipeg while Kim McConnell and Stewart McConnell joined 4 H Demonstration. Mr and Mrs Harold Tremaine Philip and Dean returned from a holiday trip to Peace River and points. Mr and Mrs Art Tull and Ellis of Port Alberni visit Roy Williams. Mrs Helen Taylor Barrie and Blair spend two weeks at the Narrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin McConnell
Wendell
Morris Deveson
Winnipeg
Kim McConnell
Stewart McConnell
Harold Tremaine
Philip and
Dean
Peace River
Art Tull and
Ellis
Port Alberni
Roy Williams
Helen Taylor
Barrie and
Blair
Narrows
Oakner Visitors Attend Frank Bates Home Gathering
Sunday visitors from Waskada Winnipeg Neepawa and nearby towns gathered at the Frank Bates residence. Attendees included Cliff Hainsworth Maude and Mabel Hainsworth George and Mrs Hainsworth Orville Kentzie and family Al Hiltz Gordon and Connie Bates and others. Local newlyweds Les Rankin returned from their honeymoon and plan to reside in Hamiota. Bonnie and Mark Klippenstein are recovering from tonsil surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bates
Cliff Hainsworth
Maude
Mabel Hainsworth
George Hainsworth
Orville Kentzie
Waskada
al Hiltz
Winnipeg
Gordon
Connie Bates
Neepawa
Les Rankin
Hamiota
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Decker Birthday Club Hosts July 14 Event
Decker The Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. W. Runchey’s home to celebrate a July 14 birthday with cards gifts and corn soup. A contest and social time preceded lunch served by Mrs. Little Mrs. Cochran and Mrs. Teal. Nineteen members and visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
Myrtle Driver
Cheryl
Wes Gregory
Garry Davis
Edmonton
Weibe Visitors Welcome In District Weekend
Cardale and Mrs John Weibe of Winnipeg visited the district this weekend. Congratulations to Mr Elmer Koscielney and Miss Anne Stew on their engagement and best wishes for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weibe
Winnipeg
Elmer Koscielney
Anne Stew
Local Visitors and Holiday News from Canafield and Winnipeg
McConnell family and Hedley relatives from Canafield Ont visited weekend. Dan Paterson of Calgary stayed with Patersons and Hec Paterson. Elaine McConnell attends 4 H Camp at Kilarny. Dawn McConnell and Heather McNiven, Winnipeg General Hospital nursing students, are home on holidays. Lyle Carnacan Roblin and Glen Porteous Winnipeg visit Earl Newton home. Wishing a speedy recovery to Ronnie Allen in a Winnipeg hospital and to Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hedley
Canafield
Ont
Robert Hedley
Dan Paterson
Calgary
Bruce Paterson
Hec Paterson
Elaine McConnell
Killarney
Dawn McConnell
Heather McNiven
Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing
Lyle Carnacan
Roblin
Glen Porteous
Winnipeg
Earl Newton
Ronnie Allen
Gordon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leonard Lipscomb
Miss Pearl McConnell
Dot McConnell
M. Turner
F. Venables
Flin Flon
Jack Barkwell
Evelyn Pierson
Jim McConnell
George Paton
David of
Brandon
Gerald Kirk
Bill Duthie
Jean Duthie
Hartney
Ange Smith
K. R. Fraser
Rae and
Bob Gawne
Churchill
Swan River
Eileen Douglas
Roberta Gurr
Enderby, B.C
Bert Gurr
Sam
Florence Phillips
States
Jim McKenzie
Fort William Ontario
Mel Dixon
Mr. McKenzie
Bill Baxter
James Frost
Croswell Michigan
Eldon Ross
Clio Michigan
Jack Mooney
May Routledge
Virden
Charles Ross
Jack Routledge
Gallatin
Tennessee
U.S.A
Robert Hunter
Brad
Sask
Harry Knight
Jack McPhaden
Fort Garry
Allan McPhaden
Okanogan Valley
Victoria B.C
Lance Hayward
B. W. Robinson
Tisdale, Sask
Wm. Allan
Dorothy Kirk
Dave
Linda
Lemons
Bert, Rae
John McDonald
Barrie
Ontario
Ringo
Pilot Mound
Man
C.D.T
Pilot Mound Kinsmen Club
Chumah
Longmuir
Hamiota Hospital
Oscar Newton
Fairview Brandon
Art
Sam Phillips
Gordon Cowan
Dawna
Headingly
Ed Clarke
Lavinia
Oakner
Decker
Alf Gill
England
Cardale
Miniota
Don Gregory
Earl Gregory
Strickland
Bill Chappell
Hamiota Co-op Grocery Dept
Swifts
Libby
J. Cloth
Blue Mountain
Texas
California
Queen
Maple Leaf Weiners
Maple Leaf
Hamiota Co-op
Ltd
McConnell
Ratas Ae
Hudson
Hames
Cashmore
Pratt
Perry
Prus
Ford
Bain
Shoal Lake
Rivers
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