Students Corner Highlights Field Day Plans And Scholarships
The school celebrates Field Day on Wednesday June 1st and notes Wally Jasper’s selection for a United Nations Seminar in Winnipeg July 12 17. Gratitude is extended to helpers for graduation day hospitality. Glennis Asselstine and Lorna Caldwell receive awards, and Merle Beamish Verona Thomson and Fred Gould win E D Hudson and J G McConnell Scholarships.
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Wally Jasper
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Winnipeg
Canada
Glennis Asselstine
Lorna Caldwell
E. D. Hudson
JG. McConnell
Merle Beamish
Verona Thomson
Fred Gould
Dr Parker Speech Sparks Eggheads Debate at Local Event
Main speaker Dr Parker of Shoal Lake spoke on the topic of Eggheads prompting audience questions about goheads. A ball tournament at Strathclair last Saturday featured hardball and softball with several tears. The girls beat Cardale 25-5 in their first game but then lost to Strathclair 5-4. The boys beat Cardale but lost to Kenton.
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Dr Parker
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Harmata
Cardale
Kenton
Community News Notes From McConnell Area
McConnell residents host visitors from Winnipeg and nearby towns. C. C. Brown dies at Harmota Hospital with funeral service at Hamiota United Church. Local sports include McConnell ball team beating C J A T C 6 to 1 and girls softball reaching Stratheclair final, losing after extra innings. Birth announced for Don McConnell’s son. WI meeting reports library donations and a greenhouse talk, with next gathering set for June 22 at Mrs Wright’s.
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Stratheclair
Strathclair
Don McConnell
Community expresses sympathy and notes local events
The Oakner community extends sympathy to the Routledge family on the death of Mrs. Routledge's mother Mrs. Van Buskirk in Virden. W A hosts a Fathers Day reception at the school on Sunday June 19 at 5 PM. Mr and Mrs Milne visit relatives before sailing to Scotland for three months.
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R. Routledge
Mrs. Routledge
Mrs. van Buskirk
Virden
W. Watt
Oakner W.A
Davy
J. Milne
Murdo
Max Angus
Scotland
Oakner Teens Tour and Local Softball Results
Oakner Teen Town’s May 18 Rapid City trip was a success with the cast returning. Oakner girls beat Kenton 14-9 on May 20. Hamiota girls defeated Oakner 15-12 last Wednesday. The Strathclair ball tournament shifted to May 28. Oakner and McConnell matched 8-2 in the opener, while Oakner boys beat McConnell 4-2 then lost to Newdale.
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Oakner Teen Town
Rapid City
Anpiia
Oakner
Kenton
Hamiota
Strathclair
McConnell
Newdale
Community Notes Include Meetings and Upcoming Events
Leos Anderwin begins a few days with her parents. M F U Local Oakner meets May 18 with D Bormord chair. district convention planned at Oakburn June 13 with Steve Miller speaking. Fathers Day reception planned for June 19 after church. Hobo Teas limited to Tuesday and Thursday.
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Leos Anderwin
A M . M Anderson Prier
Jean Tog
Hamilton
Notes From Victoria By Mrs F W Decker
Mrs Decker recalls visiting Bantf and confusion over a recent Echo letter. She notes Hamiota figure Jane Dale and mentions Winnie Dickson's en route to catch up on Hamiota doings. A Postal Convention anecdote about a stranger remarking on Hamio ta's famed writer is included.
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Hamiota
Jane Dale
Mrs. Dale
Winnie Dickson
Winnie
Poetic Letter From Settler Describes Victoria Spring
The writer mentions Jane Dale Mey Ressagh DSckeon and a town with 32 families in a large city setting. They describe cherry tree blossoms and chestnut trees in bloom, compare life at home in Decker, and express happiness about spring arriving in Victoria after waiting. The tone is reflective and personal, focusing on neighborhood life and natural beauty.
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Decker
Victoria
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