Old Timers and Small-Town News From Lavenham
A weekly Lavenham News column highlights 59 years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs Tom Newton in the community, local visits and greetings, new arrivals, and notes on civic matters such as Treherne going dry. It also covers road safety concerns, birthday acknowledgments, and social events including showers and club efforts with several locals named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Newton
Lavenham
Treherne
Garnet Dobbin
Ladysmith
Sam Quinn
Marie Barbara Lynn Bedford
MacGregor Hospital
Noose
Beverley
South Norfolk
Archie MacDonald
Runner
B. Earl
MacGregor
MacDonald
Ni ‘Win Journal
Snowden
Nipawin Journal
Jones
Mr. MacGregor
Robert Schweitz
June IODE meeting of Britannia Chapter records recess
Nine IODE members attended the June meeting at Mrs C Kitson’s home where Regent presided. This was the final session before summer recess with executive meeting planned for June 27 to handle any matters. A letter from Mrs C Brown, Red Cross work convener, was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britannia Chapter
IODE
C. Kitson
C. Brown
Red Cross
Fund drive progress and receipts report in district
The chairman notes the fund drive has only 10 percent remaining to reach its quota, far below 41 percent at the same point last year. Mr. E. Hay has received a $500 receipt for monies collected in the district, with more funds expected. Garments turned in show splendid workmanship. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hay
4-H Sheep Clubs Organize In District
A June 3 meeting at MacGregor Memorial Hall discussed forming Manitoba’s first 4-H Sheep Clubs. Speakers included Mr. Scotchmer, Mr. Norquay, and Welland Stonehouse. Twenty four youths signed up to form two clubs Bagot-Rossendale and Pathhead-Orangeville with leaders elected for both. Norquay outlined Canadian Co op Wool Growers loans aiding the clubs. North Norfolk Agricultural Society pledged up to five hundred dollars in assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Memmorial
Manitoba
Scotchmer
Department of Agriculture
Norquay
Canadian Co-op Wool Growers
Welland Stonehouse
Carberry
Bagot-Rossendale
Pathead-Orangeville
George Thompson
Norman Tait
Pathead
Steve Thompson
Leonard Kennedy
Path Head
Orangeville
Rennie Douglas
Michael Olito
Sec
Treas
Jennifer Olito
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Lavenham News
Harv Perkins
Winipeg
Winnipeg
NATO
Reader's Digest
Vern Henry
George Aikens
Lloyd Aikens
Herman Schweitz
Bob
W. Streick Arpays
Nome
Portage
Dalton Aikens
Johnny Klassen
Rosehill
Wiebe Boys
Dyck
Harry Painter
Phil Woodward
Ray Mangster
Hugh Lounsbury
Jack Gibb
Sherritt
Oakville
Stonehouse
C. A. Bakuska
Eee Arena
Pea Pena
Drewrys
Farotts
Rember
Wey
Edward Hay
Woncina’ Wit Camarians — Tosns Ame OP Auike
Vna
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