District Happenings From San Francisco to Winnipeg Church Events
District notes newborn daughter in San Francisco March 20 1965 families visiting Winnipeg attend Rebekah Assembly and weekend at McFeely home with Knights Knight relatives travel to Winnipeg for family duties and funeral in Port Alberni BC. Unit Two meeting held at Mrs Peters home nineteen attended with May Nicholson conducting. Bake sale planned for Hume's Hardware March 27.
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Ivan Fleming
Winnipeg
Fleming
Rebekah
J. Kennedy
McFeely
Oakner Messengers Hold Eighth Meeting in School
The Oakner Messengers met in the School Auditorium on Wednesday March 17 to study Brazil and Trinidad. They reported selling 50 boxes of Christmas cards.
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Oakner Messengers
Brazil
Trinidad
Lavinia News visitors include Trewin family and McConnells
Mrs. Jack Trewin and the Trewin boys of High River Alberta were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob McConnell. Mrs. Johns spent a few days in Winnipeg.
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Jack Trewin
High River
Alta
Bob McConnell
Johns
Winnipeg
Bridge News Highlights Spotted In Manitoba Curling Weekend
Mrs Myrtle Knight and her rink won third prize in the Miniota Bonspiel while H Lints rink advanced in the Cash Bonspiel at Hamiota. Visitors include Miss Marlene James of Winnipeg and Mr Glen Bridge of Miniotas who spent time with relatives in the area.
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Keith Bridge
Marlene James
Winnipeg
Brandon
Par Jeral Hospital
G. Killohents
F. James
Glen Bridge
Miniotas
Myrtle
Mervyn
Knight
Marcel Sabour
H. ‘In
Mark
Ottawa
arej|Lints
Roy
Hamiota
Idecker U. C. W. Meets in March at Hazel Bailey Home
The UCW group gathered Thursday March 13 with 17 members. President Mrs. A Knight opened with prayer as scripture was read and hymns sung. The St Patricks Tea and Bake Sale netted 62 dollars. The buying committee will purchase folding tables for the church. Quilt patches for the Indian Northern Church mission are being accepted through Mrs. Lou Cochran. Mrs. Tremaine led two chapters of God and His Purpose followed by Q and A. A moment of silence was observed for late attendee Finda Hatton. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Vera Cooke with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Bailey
A. Knight
Murray
St. Patricks
Indian Northern Church Mission
Lou Cochran
Oak River News Snippets From Weekend Local Events
Mr and Mrs Pratley left for a west coast vacation while Doug Gunger and Mona Lee visited Mona’s mother Mrs Glintz. Ed Shamray won the Consolation prize in curling at Hamiota last week. Mr Greenaway seeks medical treatment in Winnipeg. A good crowd attended Smockie night at the rink, with Figure Skating Club solos by Valerie Argue and Jo Ann White and a trio performed.
McConnell Explorers Candy Sale At Variety Nite
The McConnell Explorers held a candy sale at the Variety Nite on March 19. A total of 7.75 dollars was raised. The group thanks all the mothers who donated candy and extends a special thank you to Mrs Maksymnuk for her help.
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McConnell Explorers
Maksymnuk
McConnell News Highlights Local Family Travels and Winners
Mrs Hazel McDougall returned home from Campbell River British Columbia after two months with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bill Mathison. Miss Judy Richardson from Brandon visited over the weekend. Mrs Agnes Mitchell came home after a month with the Marks family in Winnipeg. Allan Pollock held the winning Transistor Radio ticket drawn at the 4H concert last Friday night.
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Hazel McDougall
Campbell River
B.C
Bill Mathison
Judy Richardson
Brandon
Agnes Mitchell
Marks
Winnipeg
Larry McDougall
Dauphin
Allan Pollock
Allan
Special of the Week Listed by Local Paper
The paper highlights a special of the week with featured items and prices. Reader notices include limited time offers and marked discounts. Sales promote select goods and services aimed at shoppers seeking value this week.
McConnell 4-H Beef Club Concert Nets 184 Dollars
The McConnell 4-H Beef Club held a Friday night concert and dance chaired by M Deveson. Genung's Orchestra provided music and Allan Pollock won the transistor radio. Net proceeds totaled 184 dollars and the club thanks all who helped.
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McConnell 4-H
M. Deveson
Genung
Allan Pollock
McConnell W I Meeting Plans Book Drive and Crafts
The McConnell W I group met at Mrs. Mabel Wrights home on March 16 with seven members and six visitors. They approved reports and prepared aChildren's Aid article for The Children's Aid. They will collect used books for the annual Book Market to fund the Children's Hospital and accept donations at McConnell Community Hall before April 15 1965. A layette project for the Children's Aid was organized and leathercraft and copper tooling lessons were given. Next meeting is at Mrs. Inza Pollocks home on April 20.
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McConnell W.I
Mabel Wright
Institute
Children’s Aid
Children’s Hospital
McConnell
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F. A. Hodge
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Pope News
Dallas Smith
San Francisco
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Peg
Raymond Foxton
Percy Taylor
Taylor
Roy Williams
Clarence Cochran
Port Alberni B.C
Wes Cochran
Vicki Thompson
Patti Haggerty
Leslie Henry
Oak River
Unit
J. J. Peters
May Nicholson
G. Bullock
D. A. Patterson
B. Greenaway
W. Barr
Hume’s
M. Barr
A. Jesperson
R. T. Griffiths
Oakner News
Royal
Royal Bank
J. W. P. Hickman
Lavinia News
Decker News
Idecker U. C. W
Oak River News
I McConnell
Explorers
McConnell News
Imcconnell
Beef Club
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Manitoba
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