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Chumah District News Highlights Local Visits and Fair Preparations
Last week Carmen and Ross Andrew finished the Manitoba year at the University. Lloyd and June Hazlewood visited Mrs. Myrtle Johnston in Virden. Beelaerts of Russell entered four Brandon Exhibition categories earning a first place and the Jerry Lindenberg Memorial trophy. Everett and Eileen Tennant from Toronto are visiting family in the west. Velma and Olive Smith of Winnipeg will chauffeur for ten days in Winnipeg, Brandon, and Hamiota. The Chumah Ladies Club met June 7 at Birch Lodge with eleven members. Father’s Day devotion led by Viola Kirk group. Bernice Lewis chaired. June Hazlewood treasurer. New business included fundraising for Hamiota Fair and a Wiener Roast July 15. plan to rent a table at the October Library Crafts sale. A former resident rejoined for tea. Eileen Tennant’s visit noted. This week’s Crandall column line glitch noted. Kathleen Thornton returned from hospital. Camping trip by Smiths and friends. Smith family reunion June 9 with a Village Cafe meal and gathering at Lorne and Marg Caldwell’s. Allan and Marlene Smith sold llamas in Red Deer with companions from Battle Lake. four llamas sold from the district. Scotland-born Mrs. Chris Robertson visited Rothnie relatives. Ed Cameron connection mentioned.