Weekend notes from Winnipeg and area society
Crandall E Webber spent the weekend in Winnipeg Mrs Padfield and Sharon visit Minto. J W Elliott and Ray Winters left for Calgary. Birthday greetings to Dr J Fraser who turns 86 on April 11 and H B Whitney who turns 83 on April 12. Hyndman family visit ill John Hyndman at daughter C A Tanner’s home. Mrs E Mark’s 80th celebrated with family dinner and 40 neighbors. whist euchre and music by Kidd and Hazelwood. A shower for Mr and Mrs John Pristranski and Larry. court whist and prizes. lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pristranski
Larry
J. Lawson
Mr.Johnson
R.vance
J Kolac
J.t.walker
M.C
Community Bazaar and Social Events Highlight Week
Isabella Mrs R Scarth visits Winnipeg as others return from Toronto and Burnaby. The Junior Red Cross and Mission Band hosted a successful bazaar at the Community Centre raising 108.58 with displays in home cooking sewing woodwork fish pond and silver tea. A surprise charivari for Mr and Mrs Coxworth led to a gathering with poems, a walnut table and gifts. The W I met at the Centre with 15 attendees and Easter thought shared. Hospital Aid report presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross and Mission
M. Coutts
A. Sanderson
Red Cross
Levi Miller
Mission Band
J.coxworth
SJ Bell
G. Campbel
J.E Finkbeiner
Jan Finkbener
Margaret
John
W.1
Delegates Named to Provincial Convention and Fair Plans
Mre J E Pinkbetoer Mr J Rees and Mrs T Stevenson were appointed delegates to the Provincial convention. Lloyd Irwin secretary of the Young Adult group presented plans for a fun fair and asked for help from various ladies groups. Mrs G L Dibblee of Crandall was guest speaker with paintings display and shared how copying a picture sparked a hobby that brought joy to her family and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.e.pinkbetoer
J. Rees
T. Stevenson
Lloyd Irwin
G.l.dibblee
Crandall
School Board Votes on Oath and Bus Rate Changes
The school board met with R E Heise presiding as G J Heyhoe took the oath of office. Transportation rates shifted with No 2 Arrow River dropping to $4.50 on Jan 15 and rising to $5.30 on April 1. No 1 Beulah rises to $7.90 for 37 days due to road conditions. No 3 Beulah reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.e.heise
G J. Heyhoe
Arrow River
Beulah
Cash Auction for C S Dawley items near Arrow River
Auction at Section 32 location two miles east from Arrow River and three miles west of Crandall starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday April 15. Items include Red Recovery bull born July 24, 1949, 14 cattle with calves, 60 year old Light Sussex hens, a J D model D 1938 tractor, a 1950 12 ft pull type combine, farming tools, trucks, wagons, machinery and household goods. J F M Johnston, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S Dawley
Arrow River
Crandall
W.A
Ewathher
P.t.o
J.F.M. Johnston
POWER MACHINERY AND FURNITURE AUCTION NEAR DECKER
D Bedford and Son announce a sale on April 17 at 1 p.m. south of Decker. Items include 1937 Ford truck 20 tons of JD implements, miscellaneous farm machinery, tools, and much household furniture. Auction features a 9x12 chicken house, a 1½ year old heifer, and assorted furniture and appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bedford & Son
Decker
Cryndall
Decker W.i
M.H
JD Cultivator P.l
JD Rod Weeder
JD Binder
VanBrunt
Innes
Sander Royal
Singer Sewing Machine
Elee
J.ee M. Sorraton Actioneer
School Finance and Policy Motions Pass at Meeting
Revisions set school funding levels and wages for 1952-3 include Beulah and Wynona adjustments, Easter holiday dates, Beulah surplus fund replacement by law 32, van insurance contributions, teacher salary scales, principal pay, and a total payment of 12 305 27 approved before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Wynona
Beulah School
Births Cook and Rudd
A son was born at Brandon General Hospital on April 4 to Mr. and Mrs. J N Cook of Brandon. A son named Crandall was born to Mr. and Mrs. Les Rudd at Hamiota Hospital on Tuesday April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Brandon Genereral Hospital
J.N. Cook
Brandon
Rudd
Hamiota Hospital
Mrs
Les Rudd
Crandall & Son
Lunches at rink raise 153 dollars for charity
Mrs. J. W. Berwick has returned from Brandon hospital and feels much improved. The report notes that 153 dollars was raised by selling lunches at the rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Hospital
Meetings and merriment mark busy week in Grandview area
H Britton spoke at a Farmer's Union meeting Tuesday in Grandview. Geo McConnell addressed a Pool elevator gathering Thursday. P E Burnell of Strathclair spoke Friday at M F A C about the International Wheat Agreement. Audrey Green's friends hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday night at J C Chisholm home before her marriage to Harry Drylick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Britton
Grandview
Farmer's Union
Geo.McConnell
M. F.A.C
Strathclair
J. C. Chisholm
Audrey Green
Harry
Easter Service in United Church Miniota
Easter Sunday service at United Church Miniota at 1045. Student minister Gordon Parker will give the message. Choir and Sunday school choir will sing familiar Easter hymns and special numbers. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Miniota
Gordon Parker
Drury Cannon Wed in Winnipeg Ceremony
Evelyn Mae Cannon and James Drury united in marriage at United Church Winnipeg on March 29. Rev W Donelly officiated with John Leaman providing wedding music and Marion Neuman as soloist. The bride wore white net over satin with a redingote lace gown and carried pink Delight roses. The couple will reside in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young United Church
Winnipeg
Evelyn Mae Cannon
James Drury
W.donelly
David Cannon
Sarah Drury
W.k.drury
John Leaman
Marion Neuman
Betty Thoempson
Wm Nagle
Joseph Drury
Robert Cannon
Wedding at Argue Ellerington Holy Trinity Miniota
Dorothy Irene Ellerington, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Ellerington Miniota, married Clarence Martin Argue son of the late Mr and Mrs H Argue Oak River. The ceremony was conducted by Canon H L Newton Brandon. The bride wore a white bridal satin gown with a full skirt and lace panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Miniota
Dorothy Irene
Chris. Ellerington
Clarence Martin Argue
Bride and party celebrate Oak River wedding tale
The ceremony featured a lily pointed veil sleeves and a seed pearl coronet. The bride carried American Beauty roses and was escorted by James Argue with T L Horner as matron of honor. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple planned a motor trip before settling in Oak River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Horner
Lorna Jean Westbrook
Oak River
C. Ellerington, Sr
Frank McDonald
Argue
Hospital Aid Report from Hamiota Meeting
Hamiota Hospital Womens Aid met on March 28 with district representatives satisfied with this year allocations. Mens bath robes were distributed. The hospital needs potatoes soon. In April Decker and Lavin ia will mend facilities. Next meeting is scheduled for April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Hospital
Womens’ Aid
Decker
Lavinia
Funeral services confusion over John Duncan Camer
An obituary note corrects a misreport stating Rev H T Smith of Birtle did not conduct the funeral for John Duncan Camer. The services were led by Rev J B Francis of Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.T Smith
Birtle
John Duncan Cameron
J. B. Francis
Crandall
Death of Edna Ruth Hulme in Brandon at 40
Edna Ruth Hulme died Saturday April 5 in Brandon after a long illness in her 41st year. She was born Edna Ruth Sinclair at Edrans Man educated in Arrow River and Brandon. Survived by husband one daughter Glenda Ruth mother Mrs Sinclair Curry sister Mrs T W Simmonds of Victoria and brother Edward Sinclair of Nipawin.
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Brandon
E. Hulme
That City
Her
Edna Ruth Sinclair
Edrans Man
Arrow River
St.Paul’s United Church
East End
Iary
Glenda Ruth
Sinclair Curry
T.w.simmonds
Victoria
Edward Sinclair
Nipawin
Funeral for Mrs James Grant Held in Elkhorn
A large crowd attended the Friday funeral at United church Elkhorn for Mrs James Grant who died April 2 at her home in her 53rd year after a long illness. Rev J L Fargey officiated with burial in Elkhorn cemetery. She leaves husband James Grant a son Alex three daughters Mrs Angus Marshall Gladys Joya and three grandchildren and sisters Mrs J Cook Mrs WJ Thompson Minicta Mrs J Cannon Winnipeg and brothers John Kenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grant
United Church
Elkhorn
J. L Fargey
Margaret Beattie
John Beattie
Willon
Alex
Angus Marshall
Gladys
Joya
J. Cook
W.j.thompson
Minicta
J. Cannon
Winnipeg
John
Kenville
Card of Thanks from Cameron Family in Grant's Pass
The relatives of the late J D Cameron of Grant's Pass Oregon express thanks for sympathy messages and floral tributes received after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Grant's Pass, Oregon
J. D.cameron
Widows Thank Community for Flowers After Loss
Mrs J Cook and Mrs W J Thompson express gratitude to friends in Wynona district for the flowers sent during their recent bereavement in the death of their sister in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cook
W. J. Thompson
Wynona
Arrow River Crandall Society Meeting Highlights
At a hall dance Friday $80 was taken at the door and the chest of silverware won by LS. Hodnett realized $70. Wm Tennant underwent a major operation in Brandon General Hospital Wednesday and is progressing as well as can be expected. The W M S entertained Crandall society members at their church meeting Thursday with Mrs J Wiggins presiding and devotions led by Mrs R E Clegg Miss R G Mitchell and Mrs J Kirton. Mrs K Mitchell was soloist. Mrs Kirton and Mrs Clegg were appointed delegates to the forthcoming Presbyterial. Guest speaker Mrs Gordon Long spoke on the work of women in church and home missions. Tea was served and Mrs J B Frances of Crandall offered thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LS. Hodnett
Tennant
Brandon General Hospital
W. M
Crandall Society
J. Wiggins
R.E Clegg
R. G. Mitchell
J Kirton
K. Mitchell
Kirton
Clegg
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