Decker Events Honor Quinton Hall Marriage Plans
A Saturday marriage for Miss Helen Quinton and Mr Herald Hall drew over 100 guests to Decker Memorial Hall. Gifts in decorated barrels were presented by Mrs Reg Decker and others as music accompanied by Mrs T Thraille. Anniversary services, a Red Cross quilting bee, and the Crandall-Decker Poultry Club fair dominated community activities with winners named in poultry judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Quinton
Herald Hall
Decker
Obercand Sunday School
Miss Quinton
Mre T. Thraille
Reg. Decker
Ioza Baxter
Melvin Cochrane
Imperial Oil
Quinton
Crandall- Decker Boys’ and Girls’ Poultry Club
Magneus Little
John Rankin
Norma Bailey
Lloyd Little
Hector Little
Billy Mathison
Russell Ganson
Gerald Decker
Doreen Hanon
Hector Little Pen
Betty Lawson
Lavinia Fowl Supper Planned With Local Attendees
Lavinia fowl supper set in the church basement on Tapee day next October 28. Supper served 5 30 to 7 30. Admission adults 4 0, children 2 0. Frank James Sr. and Harry Beamish travel to Winnipeg for medical treatment. Hazel Thompson attends Homemaking Course at Strathclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia
Charch
Tapeeday
Frank James Sr
Harry Beamish
Winnipeg
Hazel Thompson
Strathclair
Domestic Travel Notes and Local Farewells
Pope Jack McFaren left Thursday for Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Geo Collie left Saturday for Vancouver B C where Mr Collie has taken a position. Mr and Mrs W B Strachan left to visit relatives at Weyburn and Wolseley. Sack Miss Gladys Richardson left Tuesday for Winnipeg before leaving for Biesett. Mac Mies Chapman of Brandon formerly of Empress Alta ie spending vacation with Mr and Mrs WD Rivers. Mrs Gray spent last week visiting Kende and relatives to Winnipeg. Rev Bill to conduct services next Sunday. he will be assisted by Prof Freeman of Winnipeg. Everyone invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Strachan
Weyburn
Wolseley
Sack
Gladys Richardson
Winnipeg
Biesett
Mac Mies Chapman
Brandon
Empress
Alta,ie
WD. Rivers
Gray
Kende
Bill
Prof Freeman
Honor Roll of Village Enlistees in Hamiota Area
A local unit of the Army and Navy Veterans of Canada lists residents of Hamiota Village and Municipality who have enlisted for service with His Majesty's Forces. The notice urges relatives to inform Jno Macmillan, unit secretary, of new enlistees and includes a long roster of names from Anderson to Youngson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Veterans
Canada
Hamiota
Jno Macc-Millan
Silver Arrowheads Awarded to Robt Turnball and Ross Sheardown
The Whele Troop congratulates Robt Turnball and Ross Sheardown after they receive Silver Arrowheads. Listen to CBCs Scout War Heroes on Saturday at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
Turnball
Ross Sheardown
Whele
Bob
Ross
C.B.C
Hamiota CGIT reorganizes with new leaders
The Hamiota CGIT reorganized with Mise J McCrindle and Miss McDonald as leaders. Officers for the year include President Jean Brime Vice President Louise Kirk Secretary Joyce Strickland Treasurer Jean Kelly Pianist Bernice Gilmor Assistant Pianist Eileen Wray Press Reporter Aileen Burgess. The executive outlined the year’s program aiming for a successful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Cgit
Mise J. McCrindle
Miss McDonald
Ths
Jean Brime
Louise Kirk
Seoy
Joyce Strickland
Treas
Jean Kelly
Bernice Gilmor
Eileen Wray
Aileen Burgess
Wedding of Herberta Ann Baker and Gordon Russell Amy
A quiet wedding took place at the Manoe church in Penticton British Columbia on a Saturday in August 1941. Rev C E B Mano officiated as Herberta Ann Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs S Baker wed Gordon Russell Amy younger son of Mrs W Amy and the late Mr W Amy of Hamidta MA. The bride wore white crepe with roses and gladioli corsage and was attended by Mrs Clair Baker. A T Abra served as best man. The couple planned to reside in Penticton after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Mano
Manoe
Penticton
Herberta Ann
S. Baker
Gordon Russell Amy
W. Amy
Mr. W Amy
Hamidta
Clair Baker
A. T Abra
Amy
Pesticton
Augustine Church
Agnes Merle
Lund
Winnipeg
E. Lund
Donald D. Fraser
J. M. Fraser
Hamiota
Man
Fraser
R. K. Elliott
Hamiots
Peach
Swan River
Mies Hdra Lund
McPherson Fraser
Arthur Fraser
Fraser Lund Double Ring Ceremony in Augustine Church
Agnes Merle Lund and Donald D Fraser wed in Winnipeg and Hamiota area notes. The ceremony at Augustine Church featured Rev R K Elliott officiating, with Jean McCrindle singing during registry. After a reception at 823 Mulvey, the couple left for Kenora then plan to reside in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean McCrindle
Irene Lund
Mulvey Avenue
Fraser
Kenora
Winnipeg
Red Cross Concert A Success In Oakner Hall
Oakner notes report a Red Cross concert last Friday raised over 4000 dollars. Corporal Dick Jordan of Rivers stayed as a weekend guest with the Kennedy Malcolm McCallum family of Virden. Various local visits and the Oakner United Church anniversary service are announced for late October with Rev W Turnbull as the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Oakner Hall
Dick Jordan
R.caf
Rivers
Kennedy Malcolm McCallum
R.C.A. F
Virden
Adventure of Prayer at Christ Church
Prayer people are urged to join Christ Church on Wednesday at 7 30 pm for the Adventure of Prayer. The hour offers guidance to be with God though the path is difficult and valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ Church
Miss Mabel Pedlow Showered at October 15 Party
Mrs J A Woods and Mrs Wm Woods hosted a mid October wedding shower for Miss Mabel Pedlow, bride elect of late October, at the Woods home. About sixty guests attended as a mock wedding cake centerpiece was unveiled and gifts were presented in a Victory V decor. Irene Woods read the presentation address and young Marjorie Stewart and Glen Woods drew the congratulatory scene. Lunch was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Woods
Wm. Woods
Mabel Pedlow
Irene Woods
Mies
Marjorie Stewart
Glen Woods
Britain's Newest Tanks Can Take It
Britain's newest tank types include Infantry models Waltzing Matilda and Valentine and Cruiser models Crusader and Covenanter. The article notes these early war designs as robust and heavily discussed in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
New British Tanks Introduced Waltzing Matilda and Crusader Cruisers
The report describes Matilda and Valentine heavy armoured assault tanks capable of withstanding field gun hits, while Crusader and Covenanter cruiser tanks serve for forays ahead of infantry. Matilda earned its name from a February 14 christening, and all models carry anti tank guns and howitzers for supported offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenanter
Rle
New Tanks Feature Increased Speed and Heavier Armor
The latest tanks improve both Infantry and Cruiser models with faster speeds and enhanced design. They carry heavier armour plating and greater armament, offering improved crew protection and significantly higher offensive capability than previous models.
McConnell Bros Auction Sale List
McConnell Bros. conduct two farm auctions for Thos Moffatt and J Moss Fraser. Moffatt sale October 28 at 10 30 a m on his farm Sec 28 15 22 near McConnell includes stock and implements cash terms. Fraser sale October 31 at 9 30 a m on his farm Sec 36 13 23 near Hamiota Oak River includes stock and implements cash terms lunch at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Moffatt
McConnell
Thos. C. Moffatt
J. Moss Fraser
McConnell Bros
Hamiota
Oak River
Wanted Wood Working Furniture and Repairs Ad
Wanted any kind of wood working turning or repairing furniture finishing and novelty items such as lamps and smokers stands made to order Apply to Wm Allshire Hamidta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allshire
Hamidta
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Geo. Collie
Vancouver
Boc
Collie
Dad
Arbuthnott
W Arthur
W. Bailey
T. R. Baldwin
Bradley L. Brooks, E. D. Brooks, KR. H
Pedlow, SM
Clark, Alex
Coldicott
Decker, RL
Sheardown, W.G
Gilmour, A
Geller
Houck, J. M
Higham, A J
Warren Mies M. Jackson
M .E. Webb
T V
Whyte, WH
Wyatt, RS
Scout News
C.G.I.T
Amy—Baker
Fraser—Lund
Oakner
Catharine Collie
Hamiota Hospital
Frank Harrison
Oakper United Church
W. Turnball
Oskner
Mies Jean Collie
Mise Collie
rnNr
Osta Partes
Tobruk
Valentine
Hamiota Echo
Bargai
Country Guide
Nor’West
National Home Monthly
Canadian Horticulture and Home
Family Herald & Weekly Star
Free Press
Prairie Farmer
Canada Poultryman
Farmer
Canada Poultry Review
Christian Herald
Fact Digest
Science and Discovery
American Girl
McCall's Magazine
Parents’ Magazine
Screenland
Nor’ West Farmer
McCall's
True Story
Child Life
Nor’West Farmer
Canadian Silver Fox & Fur
Bingie Magazine
Provines
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