District Happenings and Community Notices
The community extends sympathy to the Riddell families after a bereavement. Residents note a few days left to donate fowl for a supper with Mrs L Fielming. WA Christmas meeting set for December 1 at 2 PM in the church with gifts to be exchanged. Mr Lorne Montgomery attends a municipal convention in Winnipeg. Mrs Wilkie Cochran and others spend time in Winnipeg. A community evening raised $21.25 with cards and prizes for Ladies High Mrs Mervin I McConnell and Mrs Wilkie Cochran won Low and Mens High was Mr Keith Dixon Low Mr Boyd Lies. WA meeting to be held at Mrs Bob McConnell’s home on December 1 at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Julyar
Morden
L. Fielming
Lorne Montgomery
Winnipeg
Wilkie Cochrans
Mervin I McConnel
Wilkie Cichran
Keith Dixon
Boyd
W.A
Bob [McConnell
Visitors in Winnipeg and Brandon residents
Mr. and Mrs. A Knight host visitors in Winnipeg this week with Mr Knight attending the Municipal Convention. Mr and Mrs G Pearson of Brandon are guests at the Knight home this week. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Harold Tremmaine with Donald and Philip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Knight
Winnipeg
Knight
G Pearson
Brandon
Harold Tremmaine
Donald
Philip
McConnell Calf Club Holds Second Meeting
The McConnell Calf Club met November 16 with 13 members and guests. They conducted a Parliament procedures test, planned a January 13 Variety Contest in McConnell, discussed dues, Christmas party details, and elected a new board for next year led by Mrs Hamilton and Mrs McDougal, with four members remaining on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
McConnel
WLI
McDougall
Wright
Hamilton
Emer
McDougal
Scot
Wight
JC. Richardson
G Pollock
Pangman
Mitch
Oak River couple wed in double line ceremony
Carmin Alfreda Grasby and Melvin Robert Grasby united in marriage at Oak River United Church on a Saturday afternoon ceremony. Rev A Friebirt officiated with fern décor and satin bows adorning the church. The bride wore a four tier lace gown with pearl embellishments and a rhinestone tiara. Her heirloom pearls completed the look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River United Church
Carmin Alfreda
W. J. Henry
Oak River
Melvin Robert Grasby
Eva Grashby
Aaron Grasby
More Park
A. Friebert
Vera Walstenhome
Local Social and Club Notes From Watt and McConnell
Recap of small community happenings includes a Christmas cake winner Karen Pollock, hospital release, Jim Scott attending a Winnipeg Municipal Convention, Wilma Knight and Douglas McNiven teaching trips, a Whist Drive planned at McConnell Hall on November 25, and a Dauphin weekend visit by Hans Marsh. WI board officers elected with Mac Hamilton as President and J Scott as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Purdey
Brandon
Watt
Karen Pollock
Hamiota
Chery
Pollock
Jim Scott
Winnipeg
Wilma Knight
Douglas McNiven
Cardale and Decker
Brandon Teachers College
J. Scott
A. Mitchell
L Richardson
H. Pangman
W McDougall
J. C. Richardson
Carol Jesperson Weekend Visit to Relatives
Carol Jesperson spent the weekend visiting relatives with a brief note reading ends at Flin Fion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jesperson
Flin Fion
Auxiliary to the Legion elects officers at November meeting
The Auxiliary to the Legion met in Memorial Hall with Mrs. C. Jahns presiding. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. C. Jahns, First Vice President Mrs. H. Tweed, Second Vice President Mrs. G Bullock, Treasurer Mrs. B. W. Greenaway, Secretary Mrs. O W. Congdon, Warden Mrs. D Bridgeman. Standing committee to be announced at the December meeting due to absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Heapy
Women’s Intitute
H. Griffiths
W. Hedley
B. Greenaway
H. Skinner
Hall
H. Tweed
M. Powers
W. Clubb
A. Jesiperson
H.barr
W. White
Institute
Samuel Henry
Lily of the Economist
Auxliary
Legion
Memorial Hall
C. Jahns
G Bullock
B. W. Greenaway
O W. Congdon
D Bridgeman
Figure Skating Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Figure Skating Club met at Mrs. J. McMillan's home on Monday afternoon with 12 present. Mrs. W. Darrach was elected president and Mrs. J. McMillan secretary treasurer. Brenda Stork from Brandon Skating Club will teach this year. Membership fee set at $5.00. Contact Mrs. J. McMillan to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McMillan
W. Darrach
Brenda Stork
Brandon Skating Club
Community At Home Honours Bray Wedding in Hamiota
Mr and Mrs Wilbert Bray and Mr and Mrs George Bray hosted an at home on Sunday November 13 in honour of their daughter's marriage the previous day. Roberta Bray oversaw the guest book and Mavis Bray the gift room while decorations featured a three tier cake and bouquets. The Canadian Legion sponsored Remembrance Day posters at the elementary with prizes awarded to students across grades from One to Eight, listing winners such as Wendy McCallum Pat McMillan and Joan Bridgeman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Cohrge
Max McConnell
F. Venables
Wright
Karen Henry
Hamilton
J. McMillan
J. Richardson
Canada
May Barker
Little Blue
Gordon Killoh
Emerson
Ollivier
Morgan
McCon
W. White
W. Devision
Wilbert Bray
George Bray
Hamiota
Roberta Bray
Mavis Bray
Ronald Bray
Manson Bray
Canadian Legion
Dave Mason
Wendy McCallum
Pat
McMillan
Brian Bridgeman
Vick
Thompson
Barbara Hannah
Bill Crawford
Leslie Henry
Brian Jesperson
Beverley Deowalteck
Marilyn Hawkurs
Lorraine Landry
Walter Frouse
Pat Lebbitt
Mervyn Bullock
Tommy Neal
Vivian Julvan
Joan Bridgeman
Mark Pollex
Ken Bullock
Ann Johns
Larry Bomford
Shirley Griffiths
Edgar Hooper
A. Nielson
Ravid ™ Tv
Wroach Coast
Community events highlight Riverside Institute activities and a wedding
The Rivers Women’s Institute showcased projects including donations to needy children, fabric crafts, and Red Cross sewing while hosting meetings on mental health and furniture finishing. A wedding ceremony united a local bride and groom with a reception for forty five guests as families traveled from Rivers, Minnedosa, Brandon, and Neepawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Herbert White
Rivers
Donald Grasby
Winnipeg
Edgar (Buzz) Hoop
Killarney Lakes
Firton
Birfile
Institute
Oak River
Cardale
Brandon
Memorial
W. White
Kenton
Cancer Fund
Women’s Institute
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Women’ Institute
Bride's Cousin Bridesmaid in Pink and Green Taffeta
The bride's cousin served as bridesmaid in matching pink and green taffeta gowns with flare skirts and fitted bodice. Dresses featured fisher shaw collars and cumberbands with gathered headbands and white gloves. Both wore Aurora Borealis jewelry and carried fringed carnation bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iedusa
Fisher Shaw
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Riddell
Lavinia
Ahd
Darroch
OAK River Man
SPE
Kennell & Strange
Kenton, Man
Co. F. A. Hodge
Drs
Bill Brooks
Sylvania, Dumont
Sparton TV
W. H. Brooks
Grasby
Henry
Ganis
Eppe
M. Coupland
OAK River News
Auxiliary
Ene At
Paula Barker
Minnedosa
Floyd Campbell
Rapid City
V. Nielson
S. Nielson
B. P. Strickland General Insurance
Reggie
RAAT
Wedgewood
Red River Room
Ament
ST. Regis Hotel
Smith Street
Woon Peg
H. Cooke
Decker, Man
Crown Life Insurance Company
Toronto
Harry L. Trump
Man
Birtle Hotel
Len Budd
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