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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1967
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Doern Nancy and Allan of Winnipeg spent the weekend with the latters family at Mr and Mrs Frank Brooks home. Bob Henderson returned home after a week tour by agriculture diploma students. He has been appointed Assistant coach of our National Baseball Team for the Pan Am games. He will travel to Canadian cities for try outs. Be sure to pick a winning team Gladwyn.
Mrs Ella Kitchen of Colingwood and Mr and Mrs Coutts with Darwyn of Western Ontario visited the Peacocks. Keith Bridge toured Expo Montreal with his wife. Beryl Bridge stayed at the farm with her grandson Lindsay Bridge. Ryan Bridge visited McConnell with grandparents Gordon and Mrs Killoh.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Parker and Carol visited Killarney while Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wyatt and Mrs. Alfred Reid of Winnipeg stayed with Mr. and Mrs. George Pollock. They attended the Decker reunion on Sunday. Mr. Gladwyn Scott of Carman also noted in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Bill Leys of Langruth Manitoba visited Geertzen and Jim Routledge homes last Sunday. J Larimer of Souris with his son and daughter visited Jim Routledge. Heather Riddell of Portage la Prairie returns home for summer holidays and plans Brandon Clinic work in July. The Robinson Graham wedding in Brandon drew many relatives including Routledges and Andersons. Visitors to Walter Riddell's home over the weekend included E Robinson and Rodgers from Kirkton Ontario.
The Decker United Church marked its centennial on Sunday June 18 with a full house and a guest book signed by about 260. Local histories were recounted by M G Little J D Quinton and Mrs Lou Cochran as former residents returned for the occasion. A UCW buffet luncheon followed in the church basement as attendees reconnected with old friends. Mrs Minnie Elliott of Hamilton visited the Quinton home during the day.
Oak River News records Explorers and Messengers graduation in a church ceremony with names of graduates and leaders. A June 7 shower honors Lyn Simms, plus a Trousseau Tea for Lyn on June 8. Memorial Sunday at the Oak River Legion included dedications and a church service, followed by a bride’s reception for Lyn Simms with out of town guests listed.
A double ring ceremony was held Saturday June 3 1967 at 4 00 pm in Oak River United Church for Andrea Jesperson and Dale Kieth Westhorn. Rev Victor Bowins officiated with organist Mrs Fred Gould and soloist Mrs Fraser Angus. The bride wore an extravagant peau de soie gown with lace and a detachable train, carried white gladiolis. Matron of honor was Mrs James Wood.
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