Carlingville Cairn Unveiled on Thanksgiving Sunday
A cairn honoring Carlingville’s early pioneers was unveiled at the site of the first schoolhouse from 1886, one mile north and west of Crandall. Master of ceremonies H B Coupe presided. Mrs Kennedy spoke on pioneer arrival. attendees included R Malloy Vernon BC and R L Dickey, former pupils, with Rev V Bevins leading a prayer.
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Carlingville
Crandall
H. B. Coupe
Kennedy
Virden
R. Malloy
Vernon
B.C
Miss Velma Fenty Honoured At Shower In Chumah Hall
On Tuesday evening October 8 friends and relatives gathered in Chumah Hall to shower bride elect Velma Fenty with gifts and good wishes. The bride, her mother and sister were greeted with bouquets and seated under an arch of lantern pods and leaves. Hilda Cormack read the address while Wendy Harrison and Lynne Coupland presented gifts in orange pumps. Velma expressed thanks after opening gifts. A solo of Over the Rainbow was sung by Wendy Harrison with Phyllis Mathison on piano. A bountiful lunch followed, prepared by former schoolmates including Hilda Cormack Phyllis Mathison Wendy Harrison Lynne Coupland and Cheryl Adams.
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Chumah Hall
Velma Fenty
Hilda Cormack
Wendy Harrison
Lynne Coupland
Wilma
Phyllis Mathison
Velma - Hilda Cormack
Cheryl Adams
Shower Honors Bride Elect Jean Hall in Brandon
Friday evening October 11 relatives and friends gathered at Decker United Church parlors to honor bride elect Miss Jean Hall. Corsages were given and a dress display with attendants and trousseau was presented. Mrs Cooke represented the groom bringing gifts while Jean invited guests to call on herself and Lyle at 7th Street in Brandon.
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Decker United Church
Jean Hall
Lee Bailey
Mrs. Cooke
Jean
She and Lyle
7Th Street
Brandon
Lynch
Mesdames Hunter
M. Little
H. Bailey
M. Decker
S. Little
V. Cooke
M. Delbridge
Clarence Shier Memoriam Service Draws Crandall Crowd
Clarence Ernest Shier, born 1901, died October 8. A memorial service conducted October 15 at Crandall United Church drew many mourners. Survived by two sons Gerald and Barry, a daughter Beverley, and ten grandchildren. siblings listed. Burial followed at Crandall cemetery with local attendants named.
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Crandall United Church
Clarence Ernest Shier
V. Bowins
United Church
Shier
Barry
Edmonton
Mr. Shier
J.S. Shier
Carlingville
Crandall
Agricultural College
Winnipeg
Brandon
P. Barteaux
Beverley
Birtle
Victor
Bissett
Ermina Shier
New Sarum
Geo. Brenner
Edna
Wm. Phillips
W. Hyndman
H. B. Doupe
J. Lyng
Mrs Barbara Yule Dies in Cardale at 60
Funeral held October 19 for Mrs Barbara Bernard Yule who died October 16 in Hamiota Hospital. Rev H Harland officiated at Cardale Church with burial at Marney cemetery. Born October 19 1886 in Kinrosshire Scotland she immigrated to Canada in 1912 and married Robert Yule the next day. They lived on a Cardale farm before retiring to Oak River in 1959. Survived by husband, one daughter Iona Crawford of Oak River, three brothers in Scotland and Toronto, two sisters in Oak River and Denver, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers were listed as well as ushers and honorary pallbearers. Flower bearers were C O F members.
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Barbara Bernard Yule
Robert Yule
Hamiota Hospital
Oak River
Yule
United Church
Canadian Order of Forresters
Cardale
Robert
W. Crawford
Iona
David
Andrew
Scotland
Thomas
Toronto
H. Tweed
J. McMillan
Denver
Colorado
Sandford Gordon Charles
Graham Shaw
Robert Riddick
Jack Peters
Michael Koscienly
Arnold
Kenneth Fortune
Thomas Ramsay
Alex Ramsay
Stanley Fortune
Thomas Peart
John Gibbons
John Shaw
C.O.F
Square Dancing Kept Alive in Canada Across Generations
Hamiota square dance notes promote the activity as a modern recreation appealing to all ages. The November 5 event at Hamiota Fraternal Hall runs 8:30 to 10:30 PM led by Bill and Myra Hooper, inviting anyone with two feet to join, with a friendly, inclusive tone.
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Canada
Hamiota Fraternal Hall
Bill
Myra Hooper
Hamiota Club
Explorers Elect New Officers and Plan Calendar Sale
The Explorers held their first expedition meeting in Chumah Hall on October 17 at 3 30 with 25 members present. New officers include Del Hunsaker as Chief Explorer Kathy Clark Vice President Janis Stewart Keeper of the Log Heather Gregory Keeper of the Treasury Sandra Sedgwick Pianist and Wenda Houck Press Reporter. New leaders this year are Mrs Grant Mrs Don Venables Mrs Woods and Mrs Coombs. They decided to sell church calendars this year and the next meeting will be a hike if weather allows.
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Chumah Hall
del Hunsaker
Kathy Clark
Janis Stewart
Heather Gregory
Sandra Sedgwick
Wenda Houck
Grant
Don Venables
Woods
Coombs
Oakner
Kay Brooks
Canadian Bible Society
Hamiota United Church
Sterling Kitchen
Missionary and Maintenance Department
The
United Church
Hamiota
Through the Lights with Peep Light Pete
Ralph Houck, manager of the World Series losing team, is moved upstairs for a new manager. The piece notes the Winnipeg Bees and hockey references, curling club work, and local sports chatter including Calgary Saskatchewan ties and Ducks hunting. It mentions Peep’s poor year and a Gradwell catch.
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Ralph Houck
Dodgers
Casey
Brandon Wheat Kings
Gordy Howe
Dallas
Don Smith
Portland
Estevan
M.C.A
Hamiota Curlers
Saskatchewan
Calgary
United Church Anniversary and Kilborn Retirement Highlight Local Services
The Oakner United Church observes its anniversary with 2 p.m. services led by Rev. V. Bowins of Oak River and notes a Sunday School enrollment issue with 12 eight year olds and uneven classes. Dr. Leslie G. Kilborn retires as vice‑president of Chung Chi College after decades as medical missionary and educator in China and Hong Kong.
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Faculty of
University of Hong Kong
Medical College
Chung Chi College
Chung Chi
Kilborn
Parliament Hill update reports rising party split and pension changes
Report notes the House of Commons expanded from four to five parties after a Soc ial Credit split led by Real Caouette and Mr Thompson. Judy LaMarsh proposed increasing Old Age Security from 65 to 75 for those 70 plus, funded by raising OAS tax to 4 percent. Opposition stalled retroactive pay and a nuclear arms disclosure, while turkey import quotas were eased and Longshoremen strike halted ship loading in Montreal Trois Rivieres and Sorel with thousands unemployed.
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House of Commons
Social Credit Group
Real Caouette
Mr Thompson
Honourabe
Judy LaMarsh
National Health and Welfare
Liberals
Quebec
Ontario
Health and Welfare
Judy la Marsh
Diefenbaker
Mr. Diefenbaker
Canada
U.S.A
Thompson
Paul Martin
Nuclear Club
Mr Hayes
House
Hayes
Russia
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Trois Rivieres
Sorel
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R. L. Johinston
Mac Fraser
Darlingville
T. Borland
Miss Jean Hall
Barbara Yule
Rou
RED Cross
Explorer
CKCK
Peep
Jake Gradwells
United Church News
Parliament Hill
J. N. Mandziuk, M.P
Marquette
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