Connie Sutherland Decker Returns From Canadian Army
Connie Sutherland Decker, brother of Mrs. J. Youngson, has come home after four years with the Canadian army overseas. He was wounded three times and went to France on the day the invasion began. The item notes other local society happenings, including graduates and visitors to Winnipeg and political event coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Sutherland
J. Youngson
France
W. E. G. Little
United College
Winnipeg
Vivian
Audrey
Local Society Notes and Community Events
Thomas Anderson on leave with his parents before heading to the Pacific war area. Nora Wallace leads a successful sale and silver tea at the church parlor. Decker Mutual Benefit Society gains 2 414 members with J D Quinton re-elected as chairman and F W Decker as secretary manager. Red Cross dance Friday at Memorial Hall with Lavinia orchestra admission 50 cents. Mrs B Stainthorpe and son visit Winnipeg relatives. Mrs A Stace visits daughter Mrs Wright in Rapid City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Anderson
R. C.N.V.R
A. Anderson
C.G.L.T
Nora Wallace
Decker Mutual Benefit Society
J. D. Quinton
F. W. Decker
Memorial Hall
Lavinia Orchestra
B. Stainthorpe
Ronnie
Winnipeg
Local Co-Operative Reports Banner Year at 16th Meeting
Nearly 200 members and guests attended the 16th annual Hamiota Consumers' Co-Operative meeting in McConnell's Hall Hamiota on Friday. W K Fraser chaired and W N McIntosh led the secretary duties. President Little welcomed members and W J McSorley new Manitoba Co-Operative Wholesale president. Directors reported 40 new members bringing total to about 370 and a hospital group under M H S A preparing for August. Auditors noted broad gains in commodities and a 45 percent rise in yearly sales. past year earnings from a $2500 wholesale investment topped $5000 with patrons earning 72 percent on purchases. The board proposed a further $3500 payout to 1940 patrons. equity over liabilities stood at $21,282.50. Directors extended terms to three years, with reelection limited to two consecutive years. New directors included A E Andrew Crandall and C L Anderson. Honorary director James Reid thanked for long service. McSorley announced Wholesale expansion plans. fieldmen Don Shimmon and Doug Smith aided. K R Fraser gave a length report on cold storage locker plants with recommendations. After lunch, an old time dance with Walter Riddell and his orchestra entertained until the early morning. The consensus: more such gatherings are overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Consumers’ Co-Operative
McConnell’s Hall
Hamiota
W. K. Fraser
W. N. McIntosh
Little
W. J. McSorley
Manitoba Co-Operative Wholesale
M.H.S.A
A. E. Andrew
Crandall
C. L. Anderson
Pope
Jas. Reid
Reid
McSorley
Don Shimmon
Doug Smith
K. R. Fraser
Girls’ Work Board
Co-Op
Dairies
Brandon
Walter Riddell
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Brendon
Reesor's Jewelery
Decker
Freddie
Pratt
Decker Hall
C.C.F
Ewbank
W. Cumberland
Chas. Brooks
Robert
Germany
England
A.M
Wances
Brooke Claxton
Department of National Health and Weitere
Ontewe
Rane
Chi
Scully Misweaeee
Fora Canada
Court Hamiota
C. O
Mamiota
Manitoba
Orange Hall
Geo. Chappell
John McGhee
James Dunkin
Optometrist
L. S. Taylor
Burgess’ Office
The
Royal Bank
Fred C. Bennest
J. M. Williams
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
T. Sheridan
W. H. Cox
Neepawa
Jasper
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
Optometrists
Kensington
Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Man
Lloyd Sheridan
Watkins’ Products
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