District Happenings and Community Events
The W I will hold its meeting in the Community Room on Wednesday October 3 at 2 p.m. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wilf Brown on the birth of Wilford Todd on September 19 and to Mr and Mrs Lyle Routledge on the birth of Raymond Mark on September 24. Rally Day Service is Sunday September 30 and Communion on Sunday November 7 at 2 p m.
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W.I
Wilf Brown
Wilford Todd
Lyle Routledge
Raymond Mark
Cusack
N.lowe
Reston
G. Fraser
Shirley
Sheila Fleming
Charlie Brown
Gerry
H. D. Brown
Local residents visit relatives and return home
Mr. and Mrs. R. Collie returned home last week after two months at West Street. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Ferrin and family of Brandon were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. Taylor. They were accompanied home by Mrs. L. Ferrin of Holland who has visited the past week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Lorna Richardson
Justice
Frank Smith
Brandon
Jim Lynth
Lyall Routledge
Gertrude Mitchell
Raymond Mark
Mrs Bennett and Family Visit Mor
Mrs Pat Bennett of Abbotsford B C and her son Mr Fred Bennett of Bow River B C with Mrs Flora Herbeson of Strathclair visited Mor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Bennett
Abottsford
B.C
Fred ‘Bennett
Baw River
Flora Herbeson
Strathclair
Mor
Dr. J M Williams Office and Residence Details
A historical notice lists Dr J M Williams with office at 138 and residence at 24 Manarthiola. Hours indicate morning to afternoon availability and phone contacts are noted in the entry.
Oak River Collegiate Opens With 77 Enrolled For 1962 63
Oak River Collegiate reopened for the 1962 63 term on August 29 with seventy seven pupils enrolled in grades IX to XII. The staff includes Principal Hammond and teachers Pashek McKenzie Greasley and a student council outlines roles and plans for the year. The volleyball team played its first match as the year commences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River Collegiate
Hammond
Pashek
McKenzie
Greasley
Oak River
Cokes
Minnedosa
Rolling River Division Association of Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Eleanor McTavish
Anne Powers
Ivy Dale Espey
Lyle Dennison
Besse Spiller
Sharon Baily
Jo Ann White
Barbara Stevens
Bruce McTavish
Pat Greenaway
Decker Clair Shoemaker Leaves for Winnipeg Study Term
Clair Shoemaker departs Monday to Winnipeg to resume university studies for the coming term. Several local visits are noted including Mr and Mrs Ivan Baxter visiting P Shivas, and Miss Jean Hall from Brandon staying with her parents. A drowning tragedy at Lake Donnagana near Sudbury claims Harry Schweitzer, his son Danny, and two others, with one survivor clinging to a sinking boat for 36 hours.
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Clair Shoemaker
Winnipeg
Ivan Baxter
P. Shivas
Jean Hall
Brandon
W. Hall
Bert Bailey
Minnedosa
W. Runchey
T. Bailey
N. D. Lints
R. Lints
Bob Anderson
A. Schweitzer
Harry Schweitzer
Danny
Lake Donnagana
Sudbury
Oak River Community Notes Highlight Sports and Meetings
Mr and Mrs J Henderson returned from a two week Ontario vacation. Ivan Strain transfers to Bank of Montreal Melville. Oak River community hosts gifts. 4-H Klub rows through officers Carol Walden Marilyn Hayhurst Valerie Argue Elaine Brown. next meet Oct 3 in Memorial Hall. CG LT meeting led by Lynn Henry with devotional and scripture readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River Klipper Kutter Sewing Klub
Carol Walden
Marilyn Hayhurst
Valerie Argue
Linda Crawford
Elaine Brown
Memorial Hall
Oak River
Camp Brereton Roll Call and Camp Report Meeting
Fourteen members answered roll call as plans for future projects were discussed. Carol Walden reported on her ten days at Camp Brereton, followed by a sing song led by Jo-Ann White. The meeting adjourned with Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Walden
Camp Brereton
Jo-Ann White
League opener sets score in Oak River contest
The first league game on Wednesday September 19 saw Oak River defeat Minnedosa with a 21-15 score. Torious also played, finishing 21-18 in another close result.
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Oak River
Torious
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Lavinia
Oarner
F. A. Hodge
W. H. Brooks
Hamiota
McConnell
J. M. Williams
TNS
London
Eng
Catherine South
Brampton
Ont
Wmenaught’s Drug Store
Pardec
Rubraton
Infantol
Rexall & A.R.D
Decker
OAK River News
Ctor
C. E. Webb
Rosser Ave
Tandon
Man
Syms
Plymouth
DODGE
Meteor
FORD
OLDS
Vauxhaul
Victor
Caldwell Motors
Jamieson
York
Fort Garry
Handi Pak
Bluestones
Stanfield
Flanelette Pyjamas
C. W. Jamieson & Son
Hamiate
Imperial Life
Ken Drozda
Wes Turnbull
K. H. Robson
Selkirk
Darroch
OAK River Man
McConnell. Bros. Hambiota
Manitoba
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