Decker WI Meeting Highlights District Reports and Guests
The regular WI gathering heard district convention reports from delegates Mies Margaret Ross and Mrs W Hatton. Visitors from Winnipeg, and farewells for Thomas Bailey on leave from Trent, plus a Memorial Hall social with games and musical numbers. Local hockey greetings were extended by community leaders and the CARD OF THANKS expresses appreciation for support after an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Mies Margaret Ross
W. Hatton
Walter Lief
Decker
Elia Cumming
Marian Frame
Chas. Madeen
Winnipeg
Pre Thos, Bailey
BR A.P
Trenton
Unt
Memorial
V. Little
Mr McDougall
Melvin Cochrane
Gordon Higgins
Misses Northcott
Helen Quinton
Inza Baxter
Doreen Decker
Elery Sunley
Harry Youngson
Canadian Legion
W. E.G. Little
H. S. Bowman
Isabella
H. Cox
A. E. Schofield
Will Rivers
Betty Bailey
W.I
Thomas Bailey
Local items and notes from Richardson’s store to railway session
Reported community happenings include juniors beating veterans 5 2 at a baseball game, a Red Cross collection of 305 dollars, and residents attending the Brandon Railway Abandonment Session. Other items note travel by Mrs Reg Pangmao, A T Pollock and Harvey Pollock’s Stonewall trip, and visits to Winnipeg, Strathclair, and Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Brandon
Reg. Pangmao
Winnipeg
A. T
Harvey Pollock
Stonewall
H. Asseletine
Man
Community Visits and Red Cross Officers in Oakner
Families including the Brandons and Rankins travelled to Cy press River and Winnipeg. A Red Cross meeting in Oakner on June 18 elected officers with Miss Margaret Rankin as president and Mrs. Reid as secretary. Others named include Mrs. Park Mrs. G Y Rankin Mrs. Kennedy Mrs. Hathaway and Kay Collie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Brandon
Hazel
Cypress River
McFeely
Winnipeg
Sobkowich
Helen
Jimmy
D. Mitchell
G. Y. Rankin
Boughton
Phyllis Rankin
Lavinia
George Rankin
Regina
R. Rankin
Red Cross
Oakner
Margaret Rankin
Wm. Park
Mra Reid
R. McFeely
M. J. Kennedy
Mra. Hathaway
Kay Collie
Miss Margaret Rankin
R. Whyte
Old Timer's Celebration at Oakner 60th Anniversary
The Oakner settlement marked its sixtieth anniversary with an old-timers picnic at John Rankin's farm. About 600 attended as Mr and Mrs Rankin received engraved desk and glassware. Pioneer tales were shared by G Rankin and Mrs Whyte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakner
John Rankin
Rankin
G. Rankin
Jas. Park
Rankins
Whyte
Thomas Bell
Harding
George Rankin
Keith
Scotland
William
John
Winnipeg
Chicago
John Riddell
Robertsons
Allens
Howies
Whytes
Andersona
Rudds
Leary
Minnedosa
Fort Ellice
Messrs Rankin and
Riddell
Prairie City
Rapid City
Oak River
Grand Valley
Brandon
Griswold
Oak Lake
Earreat
Philip
Pioneer Rankin Honored For Stockman Life In Oskner
In early 1900s Ontario area details, the Rankin family legacy is highlighted with Grant Rankin described as a hardy pioneer, noted stockman and business man. He led school board efforts, shared pioneer tales and remained active into seventy summers, aided by veterinary knowledge. His son Dr George Rankin works in Regina Civil Service. other old timers include G Rankin, James and John Riddell, Meears Jas Park and John Allen in Hamiota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
George Rankin
Civil Service
Regina
William
G. Rankin
Messrs. James
Andrew
John Riddell
Meears Jas Park
John Allen
Hamiota
Old-Timers Reunion Draws Riddell from Vancouver
Text notes homesteaders and their forebears in the Scotia district remaining on the land. Mr Thomas Riddell travels from Vancouver to attend the Old-Timers' Reunion. Hamiota Fair is scheduled for Friday July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotia District
Thomas
Riddell
Vancouver
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Tatlok
Insurance and Loan Agency
Moores
Mantreda
Orange Hall
Chee Butler
Geo. O'Neil
Ree
Caldwell Motors
McConnell’s
Atlanta
New York
Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Manitoba
Richardson's
Mrs. L. Richardson
Strathclair
Mra
Oarner
Omee Weer
Hamilton
Grand Trunk Pacific
CPR
Dave Whyte
Presbyterian Church
Oskner
The
United Church
Eden
Scotia
Hamiota Hospital
Wm. Mathison
Hemphill
Sec
Treas
Northern Elevator Company, Limited
Western
Edmonton
Saskatchewan
Reincect & Cninee
Mestatavwr
Bares
Fred C. Bennett
J. M. Williams
Inman
Kamiota
C. W. Venables
H Josey
Birthe Patriotic Sports
WAR Services Association
Riverside
Legion Halls
Wallace Beery
Savoy Theatre
Tom Morris
Kp. Haut
W. R. Hicks
Dauphin
Frank Kolb
Caterpillar
Wiesew
Wisi
Powell Equipment CO. Ltd
WIN
Wrovline Zeg
Peter Thomson
Oak River Districts
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