Lavinia District Happenings Hears Tea and Discussion
The WA meeting at Mrs Johnson’s home on October 12 drew 11 members. Mrs Tayior reported on visiting ladies afternoon at Osborne Home and a donation was approved. A used clothing bale was packed and a Lavinia unit planned. Lunch was served by Mrs L McConnell and Mrs Bob McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Boyd
Tayior
Osborne
Cochran
Rev McColl
United Church
Lavinia
L McConnell
Bob McConnell
Jack Rosenberger
R. Skayman
T McWhirter
Red Cliff
Alta
Harvey Skinner
Stonewall
W Skayman
Glenn Stewart
Winnipeg
Reeve re-elected. school board seats opened in Oak River area
Mr and Mrs Jack McPhaden hosted relatives in Morden. Reeve J C Scott was re-elected by acclamation for Blanshard RM. Also re-elected were Councillors Heapy Ward two Longstaff Ward four and Cochrane Ward six. Four Rolling River board seats open with two filled by acclamation and one seat contested October 20. Don Korocil, John Gilchrist, Arthur Harrison, and David Brinkley named for two year terms. Ward four unfilled and to be appointed in 1962. Also notices include a Turkey Supper October 20 at Oak River Memorial Rink and a costume sale Halloween event October 21 hosted by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C Scott
Blanshard
W D. Heapy
W . Longstaff
Amos Cochrane
Rolling River School Division Board of
Don Korocil
Sandy Lake
John Gilchrist
Rivers
Arthur Harrison
David Brinkley
Erickson
Minnedosa
Mr and Mrs Black Honored On 25th Anniversary
Friends gathered for a surprise visit to Mr and Mrs A Black on their 25th wedding anniversary on Thursday October 12. A gift of Silver Birch china was presented by Mrs McDonald after an address by Mr English. Mr Black thanked the gathering and a lunch followed. CGIT held a weiner roast after school with Miss Foster and Miss Henry in charge plans for a tea by Lynn Henry Jo-Ann White and Linda Crawford for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Black
McDonald
English
Mr. Black
CGIT
Miss Foster
Miss Henry
Lynn Henry
Jo-Ann White
Linda Crawford
Troom
Bob Mathison
Atikokan
Ont
Lakehead
Duluth
Starbuck
Chum'h Club Bake Sale Planned for October 28
The Chumah Ladies' Club meets October 11 with 13 members and one visitor. Fruit and vegetables jelly and pickles were donated for the hospital. A bake sale is set for October 28 from 3 to 5 at the CPR Station Waiting Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bull
Hamiota Hopital
Poug Crandle
Brandon
J. Andrew
Chumah Ladies’ ‘Club
CPR
Chumah Ladies’ Club
E Kirk
D. Kirk
Mervyn McConnell
Oak River Junior Hi-C Meeting Notes
The Oak River Junior Hi-C held its October 16 meeting at the Manse with 15 members. Minutes and roll call preceded a discussion on Are Parents A Problem which proved negative. A party was planned for October 27 with Larry Westbrook and a committee of Brian White Ann Power Ivy Dale Espey and Garry Hayhurst to arrange it. A social time followed with lunch. The excerpt notes government spending in Canada directing one dollar in four to transfer payments such as welfare and social security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Hi-C
Larry Westbrook
Brian White
Ann Power
Ivy
Dale Espey
Garry Hayhurst
Oak River Womans Institute hosts fall meeting notes
The Oak River Womans Institute held its regular meeting on October 5 at Memorial Hall. Mrs. Hayhurst gave a Thought for the Day titled My Town. Treasurer reports a favorable bank balance and sewing course interest. Mrs. Skinner elected to attend Leadership School in Brandon. Tweed reengaged as hall caretaker. Club approves sponsoring 4-H Sewing Club for another year. Miss Maureen McConnell of Hamiota spoke on her trip to the United Nations Seminar in New York. Hostesses served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Double Weddings At Hamiota United Church October 1961
Two ceremonies on October 7 1961 at Hamiota united church united Margaret Clementine Peggy Mathison and Charles Frederick Framingham of Roblin with Rev Clark officiating. A second wedding at Crandall United Church saw Glenda Maureen Smith wed Garry Van Buskirk of Crandall with Rev William Christie. Both brides wore silk organza gowns with matching veils and bouquets, receptions followed in school auditoriums, and couples planned residencies in Starbuck and Brandon respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilta United Church
Margaret Clementine Peggy
Duncan Mathison
Charles Frederick Framingham
Frederick Framingham
Roblin
Clark
James Mathison
Love
Marilyn Mathison
Donna Fraser
Winnipeg
Jessie Wilams
Phyllis
Judy Smith
Sharon Rudd
Harold Grundy
Selkirk
Crandall
Carol McRoberts
Mr of Brandon
Ronald Mathison
Murray Framingham
Murray van Buskirk
Ken Smith
Wayne van Buskirk
Crandall United Church
Glenda Maureen
Herb Smith
Garry van Buskirk
Fom van Buskirk
William Christie
Lily of the Valley
Oak River W M S Hold Thankoffering Meeting
The Oak River Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs A Black’s home on October 12 with 10 members and three visitors. President Hilda Day spoke on Edmond Hodgson missionary to the Congo. They discussed fallouts shelters and community shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
W.ms
A. Black
Hopley
Hilda Day
Edmond Hodgson
Congo
Armitage
Oak River Auxiliary of the Legion Meets in Memorial Hall
The Oak River Auxiliary of the Legion met with 19 members present on October 11 in Memorial Hall. An invitation from Decker to attend a Zone Social on October 26 was read. The group planned to cater the Liberal Convention banquet in early November and hold Poppy Day Tea on November 4 with Sewing and Home Cooking. Mrs Corbet won the door prize. Officers to be elected on November 1. Lunch was served by Mrs Knight, Mrs White and Mrs Orbet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker
Corbet
Knight
White
Orbet
Also Mentioned on This Page
OAK River News
Jack McPhaden
Morden
Frank McPhaden
Oak River Memorial
The
United Church Ladies Aid
Rebekah Hall
Figure Skating Club
Mrs. Black
Chum‘h
Hamiota Hospital
Canada
Powers
Maureen i McConnell
Hamiota
Miss McConnell
United Nations
New York
Framingham
Mathison
University of Manitoba
William Taylor
Cran Jall
John Whyte
Kenton
Manitoba
Crandall School
Velma and
Olive Smith
Christie
E. McRoberts
Oakner
Lenore
Virden
Wawanesa
Poplar Point
Dubue
Sask
Max McConnell
W.M.S
Shera Ligaved
Hamiota Echo
Fhone
Man
Oak River Auxiliary of the Legion
Auxiliary of the Legion
Memorial Hall
Miniota
Yours Sincerely
H. P
Rusty) Cooke
Royal Bank OF Canada
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