Local visitors and family guests from Winnipeg and Selkirk
Mr and Mrs Kennedy return home after a two week holiday. Ron Collie of Selkirk spends holidays with her parents Malcolm MacOillom and Mike Sobkowich of the R O A F visiting over the weekend. Miss Phyllie Rankin of Lavinia is a weekend guest. Pte and Mrs Everett Beggs of Winnipeg visit the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Ron Collie
Selkirk
Malcolm MacOillom
Mike Sobkowich
R.O A.F
Mies Phyllie Rankin
Lavinia
Pte
Everett Beggs
Winnipeg
Members Initiated At Decker United Church Service
Twenty five youths joined Decker United Church in a Sunday service led by Rev. W. M. Turnbull. The report notes motor visits to Winnipeg for Mrs Little and others while ongoing church activities include Sunday School at 12 30 and church at 1 30 pm starting next Sunday through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker United Church
W. M. Turnbull
Vers Little
Winnipeg
Thoreday
Local News Notes from Portage Area Visit and Shows
Pope Mre A Craig visits Portage la Prairie to see her mother Mrs G Gray. Shoal Lake visitors include Mrs W Govenlock and Bobby. Melville’s Arthur Saunders helps at the pumphouse. Collets show prizes listed with winners from Pope and Isabella and Lenore. A Scotian Colt Show and picnic drew good crowds with awards in yearling to three year old classes and softball victors Crandall and Oakover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Craig
Portage la Prairie
G. Gray
W. Govenlock
Bobby
Shoal Lake
G Gray
Arthur Saunders
Melville
St the Pumphouse
Mrs. MacDonald
Keith Strachan
Jack Anderson
A. Clarke
J. McGhee
G Arthur
R Clarke
Isabella
W. B. Strachan
Pope
W. Ritchie
J. Strachan
Crandall
G. Arthur
R. Ritchie
McLenebao
Local Youth Games Highlight Softball and Races
Softball for 15 and under and 12 and under drew young players, with Oskner and Hamio ta teams in action. Oakner Races featured several children competing, showcasing local youth sports participation.
Comforts For Hamiota Boys Serving Overseas
The Hamiota Unit of the Army and Navy Veterans in Onanada has shipped 43,200 cigarettes to district servicemen overseas. A letter praises the gesture noting Britain’s cigarette shortage and expresses gratitude for ongoing shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Army and Navy
Onanada
Britain
Brandon Exhibition Dates Set With War Quiz Contest
The Provincial Exhibition offices announce June 30 to July 4 events in Brandon with advance strip tickets in provincial circulation. A Win the War Quiz Contest offers big cash prizes for ticket holders, daily performances by top acts, and special daily themes including Children’s Day, Dominion Day, Farmers Day, Citizens Day, and American Day. Attendance is expected high and organizers urge everyone to attend the summer’s biggest entertainment event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Manitoba
Harnees Racing Fane
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The
Hamiota Echo
Oarner
Decker
H. A. McKay
Warman, Sask
J. Lee
Melville, Sask
J. O. Park
Scotia
Yearling Colte
J McGees
KR. McLeneham
Lenore
T. Stevenson
K. Strachan
Ritchie
Oakover
Oskover
Comforts
Ncte
Winge
Milt Britton
Artiste
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
F. M. Coombs
Main Road South
America
Government Liquor Control Commission
Ss Dot Bie
Canada
Victory
Victory Loan
Canvasser
Bank
Trust Company
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