District notes list visits, births, and a controversial pledge
Local items report Constable and Mrs Ted Andrew visiting a former’s mother, welding course in Brandon, birth announcement for Clifford Joynt’s son on March 9, and various family visits. The Chumah district sends best wishes on a 50th wedding anniversary for John Hazelwood. A stern threat from Oak River Collegiate principal promises lashes for laggard students, drawing parental concern and a planned meeting with the principal and inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable
Ted Andrew
Ronald Houck
Brandon
Clifford Joynt l
Dauphin
Linda
Jim Lewis
Jack Lewis
Portage la Prairie
Chumah
John Hazelwood
Crandall
Local News Roundup From Decker Area Visitors and Events
Winnipeg visitor Alita Padfield and family tour Decker while Miss Irene Murray and Jean Hall from Brandon stay with relatives. Ladies prepare for Hamiota bonspiel and Decker hosts a minor hockey tournament with six teams. Community gifts, W I meeting notes, and March of Dimes proceeds reported. Leonard Rivers earns Brandon College honor society. Families relocate to Toronto and Dauphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alita Padfield
Winnnipeg
G. Padfield
G. Higgins
Bill Harms
J. H. Strachan
Toronto
Ontario
Harris
Winnipeg
T. Eaton Co
Anne Tait
East
Leonard
Chambers of
Lomond
Alta
Lavinia W I Meeting Discusses May Mending and Guest Speaker
The March Lavinia W I meeting at Mrs. A Knight's home had seven members. Reports included a $185.45 balance and a paid 1963 allocation for the hospital. A May mending month and a community evening were planned with Mrs. G Stewart arranging it. A bake sale yielded $5.30. April 3 hosts in the Community Room with guest Glen Milliken of Manitoba Hydro on care and maintenance of household appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I
Wes Runchey
R. Sunley
D. Johnstone
Lavinia W.I
A. Knight
Red Cross
Smith
G. Stewart
C. Smith
Glen Milliken
Manitoba Hydro
Mesdames L.shayman
Ladies Curling Bonspiel Highlights and Socials at Oak River
Twelve rinks took part in the local Ladies Curling Club bonspiel held Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Jessie Hare won the First Event over Bonnie Clubb, and Mrs. Doreen Espey defeated Mrs. Mabel Espey for the Second Event. A noon Pot Luck Saturday honored Mrs. Alice Bowen for her Bonspiel week help. The Figure Skating Club hosted a post practice supper for members’ parents. Mrs. John Ramsay drew the winning picnic table ticket. The I.O.O.F. sponsored a successful Smockey Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Curling Club
Jean Skinner
Alice Bowen
Jessie Hare
Bonnie Clubb
Doreen Espey
Mabel Espey
John Ramsay
Mrs C L Thring Dies at 91 in St James
Mrs C L Thring of St James dies at age 90 on Tuesday March 5 after long life in Fort Qu Appelle and Winnipeg. Born Ethel Gore in Liverpool on October 26 1871 she and Charles Thring lived in England and Canada. Survived by daughters Mrs H S Crandall and Mrs R F Wightman. husband predeceased 1960 and son Arthur Charles in 1921. Funeral held March 8 conducted by Rev W D Smith at Hamiota Church with several local pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Thring
St James
Thring
Ethel Maud Gore
Liverpool
England
Fort Qu’Appelle
Sask
Charles Thring
Union Bank
Cypress River
Carberry
Manitou
Hamiota
Winnipeg
Anglican Church
W.A
Canadian Guild of Health
Hamiota Hospital Aid
H. S. H Crandall
R. F. Wightman
St. James
Arthur Charles
W. D. Smith
Shoal Lake
Tia
Thos
Pedinas
Etary Ables
W. Hyndman
D. C. Dougas
Wm. Hyndman
Fleming Family Shares Weekend Visits and New Baby
The text notes Mr. and Mrs. G. Seaborn celebrating a new baby boy, with congratulations. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. E. Bell of Brandon visiting the Fleming home for the weekend and Mr. Bob Dempsey of Vancouver staying a few days at the McFeely home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Seaborn
E. Bell
Bran
Don
Fleming
Bob Dempsey
Vancouver
McFeely
Milne Family Mourns Two Losses in One Notice
Deepest sympathy is extended to the Milne families in the passing of their mother and father Mr and Mrs J Milne. Mrs H D Brown is spending a few weeks at Saskatoon with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
J. Milne
H. D. Brown
Saskatoon
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D. Stuart Barber
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Foster
Oak River
Lavinia
Facconnell
Oakner Harding
Kenton
Brandon Freight
J. M. Williams
Pine
James H. Gradwell Hamiota
Imperial Life
Estate Planning and Pensions
Ken Drozda
Delta
McTavish Motors
Cardale Man
Chumah News
W. F. Riv
Gerald Reid
Margaret Hume
Jo-Ann White
Jack Lavinaway
Shar
Paw Anak
Panu
Oak River Collegiate
Russia
Decker News
Decker Hockey
Quinton
Bruce Knight
Shoemaker
Parkissimo
Beulah
Isabella
Decker
Jerry Reid
Russell Sunley
Mrs. Reid
Lavinia News
Oak River News
M. M
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M. H
A. C
Seun
Aun
J. D
Oliver
D. D
T. M. Shurvell
Harding
Manitoba
Oakner News
Fred
Fred’s
Hamiota Co-op
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