Births and gatherings mark Oakner community events
Congratulations rise for Mr and Mrs Wm Allan on a daughter born November 1957. A bake sale raised 8064 dollars. Mr and Mrs J Walker visited relatives in Grandview. Several residents visited Winnipeg. Oakner Church holds service November 24 with choir and gift unveiling. Luncheon served by Mrs W Ritchie and Mrs L Cochran. Sympathy extended to A E McConnell family. Lavinia Pool Elevator annual meeting planned November 25. Don Hawkins works in Wa Wa mines for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Allan
J. Walker
John Walker
Grandview
Nancy Bell
Isabella
H. D. Brown
Ivan Fleming
Francine Beaulieu
Winnipeg
Oakner Church
A. E. McConnell
Margaret
Lavmnia
Don Hawkins
Wa Wa
T. H. Pringle
Victoria
M. Beaton
North Battleford
G. Hopley
M. Barr
Dauphin
J. Ebel
R. Clarke
M. Shamray
Decker Community Notes and Social Events Report
Mrs R Teale hosted a November 6 trousseau tea for daughters Joan and Beverley ahead of their November 9 weddings. The day included tea pours by Mrs H Hyndman and Mrs Delbridge, and evening tea by Mrs R Whyte and Miss Parks. The Decker Co-op held its annual meeting November 14 naming officers and directors. Baptisms at Decker United Church included Sheldon Blain Cameron Dale Heather Darlene Alexander Scott Allan Brent and Larry Russell. The newsletter covers local visits, hospital news, and the 1957 Decker Memorial Hall financials and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Teale
Trousseau
Joan
Beverley
H. Hyndman
Crandall
Delbridge
R. Whyte
Hamiota
Miss Parks
W. F. Rivers
Don Rivers
Decker United Church
Sheldon Blain
Lloyd Little
Cameron Dale
Bill Little
Heather Darlene
Bob Brooks
Alexander Scott
Laverne Gammock
Allan Brent
Roy Lints
Larry Russell
Russell Schweitzer
Decker Co-op Elevator Association
Harvey Lints
J. E.finkbeiner
RJ. Sunley
G. W. Decker
D. Ashcroft
M. M. G Little
C. T. Wall
W. G. Little
Zed Toderan
Gerald
Edith Bell
Regina
Lou Cochran
Decker W. I
Musgrove
James
N. D. Lints
Hall
W. Hatton
Turnbul
Oak River Children’s Aid Society meeting notes 1956
The Oak River Cardale and Lothair unit met in Oak River Memorial Hall on October 24 with President F McPhayden presiding. Speakers praised Western Manitoba publicity and canvassing efforts while canceling a concert to focus on a broader drive. new officers were installed and local donations and upcoming Sunday School Institute were announced. The Ladies Legion Auxiliary reported donations to Deer Lodge Hospital and a plan to collect Christmas gifts for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Cardale
Lothair
Children’s Aid Socety
Oak River Memorial Hall
Frank McPnayden
Jim Greaves
Western Manitoba
Blanshard Council
Greaves
Children's Aid
H Tnompson
Children’s Aid Society
H .Thompson
F.mcphayden
G. Charles
Geo. Reid
Hopley
Bray
Memorial Hall
Deer Lodge Hospital
Legion
Command Head
Veteran Deer Loxige Hospital
Hospital Guild and Women’s Institute Meeting Notes
The Hospital Guild met November 11 with ten members. 1958 officers include Pres Mrs E Stew art and others. Allocation of 150 to Hamiota Hospital Aid. funds from tea sales and tag day. 13.93 in October vegetables. WM.S. annual meeting November 7 with 19 members and one visitor. new board listed. Afternoon Auxiliary met at Mrs Mielke’s. comparison of women in Old and New Japan. Rally Day notes. Autumn Thank offering 31.50. annual reports urged. Christmas program committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Jeward
Victoria B.C
Virden
Mrs. Hignman
Mesdames L. Robbins
J. Henderson
E. Corbet
H. Paddock
W. Heapy
C. Sparling
E. Stewwart
M. Glint
E. Hyndman
G.westbrook
H. Hayhurst
D. McLennan
Children's Aid
H. G. Thompson
Avenue 25Th
Echo
Hospital Guild
Stewart
E. Stewart
McAuley
Robertson
Treasuer
Geo. Westbook
Bowman
McKague
Hamiota Hospital Aid
Oak River Fair
Hamiota
W.I
Clubb
Harte
Rivers
W. Clubb
W. Hedley
Hyndman
Skinner
Hayhurst
Boweine
W. White
Glint
H. Barr
Wm.s
J. Mielke
Delamater
L. Day
Japan
Power
Decker
Pogram Committee
Black
Hopley
Mr and Mrs J Higham 60th Wedding Anniversary Feted
The quiet lives of two senior citizens were brightened as family and friends celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 29. Open House was held with Mrs W E Henry presiding and bouquets, gifts, and many cards on display. Messages of congratulations arrived from notable figures and friends near and far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neepawa
Cardale
Horton
W. E. Henry
Mesdames
Lavinia Shirley Cochran Feted Before Wedding
Friends gathered in Lavinia on November 6 to honor Miss Shirley Cochran bride elect of Saturday November 16. The honored guests were presented with corsages and escorted to their decorated chairs. Mrs. Bob Kirk read the ad- dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia
Shirley Cochran
Bob Kirk
C.GLT Initiation Service and Tea Invitation
The C G L T held its initiation on Thursday November 14 in the church basement. Eight girls were initiated with mothers invited. A regular meeting followed with a skit and a sing song. A C G LT Tea is announced for Saturday November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.glt
C.g.lt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oakner
Lynda Knight
Barry Taylor
Lillian William
Darlene Jonas
Phyllis Cochran
Shirley
W. Ritchie
L. Cochran
M. Bridge
P. Taylor
T. McWhirter
W. A Knight
E. Johns
Marion
Mather
Waskada
Gorena
O. D. Johnstone
Ed Lints
Hamida Hospital
W. Hall
Decker Memorial Hall
J. D. Quinton
M. Delbridge Sec.Treas
Dave Bedford
Brandon
Runchey
Rod McLennan
The
Ladies Legion Auxiliary
W.I. Meet
F. A. Hodge
Jones
Smith
Manitoba
Committee On Alcohol Education
Department of Education
Legislative Building
Canada
Pacific Coast
California
CNR
AAA
Wedgewood
ST. Regis Hotel
Smith Street
Portege
Daniel G. Levenick, Ll.b
Man
Fternoon
Duncan's
C. E. Webb Chiropractor
Rosser Ave
Brandon, Man
Bill Brooks
Sylvania, Dumont and
Sparton TV
W. AL. Brooks
H. Cooke
Decker, Man
Crown Life Insurance Company
Home Office
Toronto
Dor. J. M. Williams
Islamiota
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