Community Notices From McConnell Local News Board
Community updates show Maurice Bedford traveling to Winnipeg. Baby Band Tea planned for November 8 at Deckers home. Thankoffering service set for November 16 at 7 30 PM. Y P U officers named led by L J McDougall and Gwen Sanley. Junior Red Cross officers listed. Local visits from Alberta and Winnipeg, and residents planning departures to California.
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Bob Richardeon
McConnell
J_M Richardeon
Maurice Bedford
Winnipeg
Ladies’ Aid
WMS
Ben Wyatt
Thureday
J. D. Quinton
Harold Hall
Rose Richardson
Vance
Alberta
T. Bailey
Y.P.U
L. J. McDougall
Mies S. Northcott
Lloyd Stewart
Sec
Treas
A. L. Stevens
Mies Gwen. Sanley
Bob Sanley
Haugh Alexander
Joza Baxter
W .M Turnbull
Junior
Red Cross
A L Stevens
Elwin Morrison
Sam, Stewart
Shirley Fawes
Loretta Little
Celia Gill
Arlene Fawne
Gerald Decker
Della Lints
Norman Bailey
Hamida Hospital
Elery Sunley
Hallowe'en
Thelma Morrice
Doreen Hanna
Mission Band
L. Cochrane
R. Elliott
Hamiota
Magnaos Little
California
Mr Little
Edward Little
Red Cross Committee Meeting Notes and October Display
The Red Cross Committee met at Mrs. Richard son's home on Wednesday October 29 with thirteen members present. September and October work were displayed along with three quilts from the Holyla group. New November work plans were issued and shipped to headquarters including laundry Sages, T band sites, baby see, cardigans, mitts, scarfs, estate items, large quilts, and a crib quilt. Sunday School meets at noon with Mr and Mrs L Campbell in attendance.
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Mra J. Richardson
Holyla Group
Sanday
Jamble Sale at Community Hall Beckons Aid Effort
Betty and Margaret Ternobell visit Franklin this week. Jamble Sale set for November 14 at the Community Hall with a concert at 30 shillings and a dance to follow to aid the Red Cross. Neillson spent the weekend at Brandon. L V Reaman and wife traveled to Yorkton for a visit with relatives. Mrs Kernaham returns from Cartwright. Mrs Stinson hosts G McLean from Winnipeg. Arbuthnott plans an extension to his service station.
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Red Crosse
Neilson
Brandon
L. V. Reaman
Yorkton
Sask
F Reaman Mies E Kernaham
Cartright
G. McLean
Winnipeg
Mrs
E. B
Robi, Arbuthnott
Local club elects officers at Mackay home
Pope O.GLT held last Saturday afternoon at Mary Mackay’s home during which Phyllis Strachan was chosen as president, Audrey Gray as vice president, Beth Lorimer as secretary, Mary Grobolski as treasurer, with Beth Lorimer also serving as pianist.
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O.glt
Mary Mackay
Phyllis Strachan
Audrey Gray
Beth Lorimer
Mary Grobolski
Meat meeting announced with local leaders in attendance
Doreen Kerr Allthoes invites members to a November Sth meat meeting at Joyce Sobkowich home to plan the next steps. Leaders Joyce Strachan and Mary Mackay will attend. Strachan recently returned from Winnipeg with Evelyn Strachan and Mr Alf. Paterson. News also notes Jack McFaren joining the R C A F and moving to Brandon. New residents Mr and Mrs W R Collie arrive from Oskner to Geo Collie’s farm. Ratledge family moves from Lenore to Jas Park’s farm.
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Doreen Kerr Allthoes
Joyce Sobkowich
Joyce Strachan
Mary Mackay
Winnipeg
Evelyn Strachan
Alf. Paterson
Jack McFaren
R.C.A.F
Brandon
W. R. Collie
Oskner
Geo. Collie
Ratledge
Lenore
Jas, Park
Lavinia Red Cross Fundraiser ODs Proceeds
The United Church held its annual fowl supper last Tuesday in the church basement, raising 81 dollars. Participants came from Hawmiota Shoal Lake and Lavinia, followed by an excellent program. A Red Cross meeting adjourned the event.
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The
United Church
Hawmiota
Shoal Lake
Lavinia
Red Cross
Local Society Packs Care Boxes for Soldiers
A community society organized a packing session for soldiers with a Red Cross shipment including scarfs gloves socks knitted baby garments and other layette items. Mr and Mrs Rex Hadiland and family are visiting the district and Mrs A W Lief is ill.
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Ciety
Red Cross
Layette
Rex Hadiland
A W Lief
Victim of Own Rifle in Kenton Shootings Tragedy
Harold Ernest Harrison age 33 was instantly killed at Kentosp on Tuesday afternoon October 28 while out shooting. He attempted to climb a wire fence carrying a .22 rifle and the gun discharged striking him in the temple. He was alone at the time and is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Harrison of Kenton. Mr Harrison works at No 1 air navigation school Rivers Manitoba. No inquest was held.
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Harold Ernest Harrison
Kentosp
Ernest
Walter Harrison
Kenton
Harrison
No. 1 Air Navigation School
Rivers
Manitoba
Canadian Boys In Khaki Song Tribute
The verses pledge Canadian soldiers in blue to fight for king country and Britain in air land and sea with devotion to liberty. Signed by Jane Dale Hamiota, the piece frames wartime loyalty and readiness.
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Britain
National Farm Radio Forum Opens in Toronto Broadcast
CBC Farm Broadcast commentators from across Canada launch the National Farm Radio Forum in Toronto on November 10 at 9 pm EDST. The opening features Fergus Mutrie Hugh Boyd Don Fairbairn and Ralph Marven with co authors Neil Morrison and Orville Shugg developing the radio method used last winter in Western Canada Armand Berube leads Le Reveil Rural from Montreal and will attend the conference but not join the French broadcast.
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CBC Farm
Canada
National Farm Radio Forum
Toronto
Farm Broadcasting Department
Fergus Mutrie
British Columbia
Hugh Boyd
The
Prairies
Don Fairbairn
Ontario
Ralph Marven
Maritimes
Neil Morrison
Orville Shugg
Farm Radio Forum
Western Canada
Armand Berube
le Reveil Rural
Montreal
Monsieur Berube
Farm
Farm Forum
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Gradwell, A L
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Rothnie, W. J
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Bidoski, S
Bradley L
Brooks, E. D
Brooks, R H
A Brown
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Johnston, H
Shaw, Alex
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Campbell, W.C
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Fraser, Geo. R
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Gilmour
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Mansell, A
Mansell, Ka
McGhee, G W
Mclntosh E
McKinnon
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Waddell, J A
Warren, Miss M
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