Memories of Early Days in Manitoba Settlement
Recounts by George Y Rankin detailing late 1800s settler life in Manitoba. Notes on crop yields, rail expansion to Hamiota, land purchases on Section 17, and family moves including Will and Isabella Kerr. Describes Oakner Church history, connections with nearby churches, and a prologue of personal letters and readings shaping lifelong learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
John Johnson
Hamiota
W. J. Cowan
Will
Isabella Kerr
J. Howie
Railway Company
Mary Greaves
Nokomis
Sask
Grand Trunk Pacific
C.N.R
Oakner
Kinsmore
Palmerston
Oak River
Scotia
Chumah
George Y. Rankin
Health Centre News Construction Planning Progress
Planning for the personal care and senior housing project moves to working drawings with construction set for fall. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation approves 15 senior units after a need survey, which saw 60 completed forms with over half seeking immediate tenancy. A future 15 more units could be added if needed. Applications will be invited later, based on need and support needs, with equal opportunity for all citizens. For inquiries contact the public health office at 764 2412.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Public Health Office
Rebekah Lodge Meeting and Parades in Hamiota Fair
Rebekah Lodge in September meeting resumed after a two month break. A decorated car entered in the Hamiota Fair parade and won first in its section. Visiting officials from Manitoba and Portage met at Noble Grand Margaret Boyd’s home in August. Open house drew about forty sisters renewing acquaintances with Mary Simpson and Edna Miller. A lunch was served at Helen Johns' grandson’s funeral in August and Eva Angus’ charter was draped in memory after an accidental death. Many sisters attended the funeral. lunch followed in Chumah Hall. Donations were made to CNIB, Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Wheelchair Appeal. A supper and social is planned for November 7 in Community Hall, with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Rebekah Lodge
Hamiota
Margaret Boyd
Kay Brooks
Chumah Hall
C.N.I.B
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Wheelchair Appeal
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. Y. Rankin
J.L.R
G.Y
Portage la Prairie
Portage Plains
Philip Kerr
St. Marys Ontario
Winnipeg
Manitoba
St. Marys
Ontario
Wm. Leary
Dave Whyte
Walter Whyte
Mr. Leary
Health Centre News
Rebekah News
Garry Dale
Buckingham
C. W. Buckingham
C. R.M. McNeill B. Sc
LL. B. R. T, Smith L.L.B
Virden
Saturda
The
Rose
Bette Midler
Alan Bates
Lloyd Sheridan
M. D. Butcher
P.O. Box
Birtle
S. Perlmutter
Hamiota, Manitoba
Man
McTavish Motors
Ford
Morris Implements
Cardale
Cooperative Lifee
Arch. R. Galatiue
Hamiota Hotel
Hearing Aid Dealers’ Association of
Hastings
Donald St. Winnipeg
Clement Block
Rosser Ave
Brandon
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