Memories of a Decker Boyhood in Hamiota District
A reflective memoir recalling Decker area history and figures from 1930s to 1940s Manitoba, naming Dennis Decker Jess Richardson Alf Gill Bill Cumberland Elva Stewart Gladys Schweitzer Minnie Rosenberger Valerie Field Kathleen Musgrove Minnie Little Elsie Cochran Bruce and Bessie Doherty Harold Hunter and Herald Halls, and community life in Decker, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Dennis Decker
United Church
Inza
George Pollock
Jess Richardson
Decker
British Columbia
Messrs
Alf Gill
Bill Cumberland
Elva Stewart
Brandon
Harold Hunters
Herald Halls
U C W Meeting At Oakner Held In October
The Oakner United Church Women met at Rev. Dawn Ballantine-Dickson’s home on Thursday October 13 at 8 p m with Mrs. Georgina Brown conducting. Nine members and seven visitors attended the roll call and donations included clothing for the Thrift Shop and magazines for Sunday School children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oarner
Oakner U.C.W
Dawn Ballantine-Dickson
Georgina Brown
U.C.W
Merle Argue
Janet Cherry
South Africa
Mary Routledge
Executive Council
United Church
Obituary and community notes from Oakner district
Sincere sympathy to the friends and relatives of Mrs Mabel Kennedy who died in Neepawa on October 19 and burial set for October 22. Allan and Maxine Cumming celebrate 40 years of marriage on October 22. About 30 neighbors bid farewell to the Smyths as they move to Hamiota. Iris Lawson and Lillias Westwood gave a wind chime and purse. JoAnne and Ron Ramsey hosted a 70th birthday for Stewart Riddell on October 15. Get well wishes to Marion Montgomery in Hamiota Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Anderson
Lillias
Everett Westwood
Rachel Routledge
Elaine
Paul Taylor
Ella Anderson
Airdrie Knight
Merle Argue
Kathy Scott
South Africa
Mabel Kennedy
John
Mavis Smyth
Oakner
Hamiota
Esther Klippenstein
Iris Lawson
Lillias Westwood
Stewart Riddell
Murray
Winnipeg
Stewart
Marion Montgomery
Hamiota Hospital
Hawkinses and Friends Vacation Notes
Mr and Mrs Don Hawkins spent the weekend with friends at Flin Flon. Mr Dave Buick of Winnipeg visited with Bob and Earl Milne last week. Doug Hawkins spent a couple of weeks at Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hawkins
Flin Flon
Dave Buick
Winnipeg
Bob
Earl Milne
Doug Hawkins
Portland
Oregon
Library Corner Finds News and New Books at the Branch
Congratulations to Donna and Doug Brooks on the birth of their baby boy and to Jennifer on the birth of her baby brother Justin Douglas born October 15. A new booklet Profile of Hamiota District Health Centre by Helene Dillon is available at the library for two weeks loan or for sale at two dollars. Yukon Lady by Hugh D. MacLean told by Emma B Smythe is also recommended, a true story of loyalty and courage by a Canadian writer from Bathurst, now spent in the Yukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna
Doug Brooks
Jennifer
Justin Douglas
Hamiota District Health Centre
Helene Dillon
Yukon
Nor
Hugh D. MacLean
Emma B. Smythe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montreal
Canada
Manitoba
Oalner News
Jim Routledge
Allan
Maxine Cumming
JoAnne
Ron Ramsey
Falloon
Vernon Falloon Binsearth
Man
Roj Ogo
Lavinia News
Ellen Milne
Ron Vee
McManus
Harley-Davidson
Kenton, Man
Delmar Kirk
Manitoba Hydro
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