Local Notes Roundup From Winnipeg and Area
Mrs E A Barnes left Friday to visit her husband in Deer Lodge hospital. The curling season opened with a bonspiel on Tuesday. Ice for skating will be ready this week. Councillor H Hyndman attended the Municipal convention in Winnipeg. His wife accompanied him. Mr and Mrs J W Shetler leave for Westbank B C for the winter, en route visiting Mr and Mrs Gray at Charleswood. The regular meeting of the W J was held at Mrs R Schoch’s home. New president Mrs C R Lee chaired. A letter from England and the financial report by Mrs A Dickey were read. Dishes for the rink kitchen were on display. It was decided to clean the rink lunch room on Tuesday. The program for next year was discussed. Lunch was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hyndman
Winnipeg
J. W. Shetler
Westbank
B.C
Mrs.var Gray
Charleswood
R. Schoch
C. R Lee
England
A Dickey
Rink
Pearson and Matthews Wedding in Hamiota United Church
Ruth Bernice Pearson and William Frank Matthews wed at Hamiota United Church on Saturday at 2 pm. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs W Matthews of Crandall. officiant was Rev W G Onions. Beatrice Riddell played Lohengrin as the bride entered with her brother John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota United Church
Ruth Bernice
Wm. Pearson
Hamiota
William Frank Matthews
Wi. Matthews
Crandall
W. G. Onions
Beatrice Riddell
John
Wedding of Miss Fraser to Graham Matthews
The bride wore an ivory satin gown with a sweetheart neckline lace sleeves and peplum. She carried American Beauty roses and wore a pearl necklace with a gold watch gifts from the groom. The couple departed for a motor trip to Winnipeg after a reception for about sixty five guests. Mr and Mrs W F Matthews reside on the farm north of Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Kenward
Mary
Russell Gunson
Ross Fraser
Lorne Dale
Miss Riddell
Gordon Vickery
Rev. Onions
Winnipeg
W. F. Matthews
Crandall
Arrow River residents journey north for winter visits
Cecil Brown and his sons have left Arrow River for Baden in northern Manitoba to winter there. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hunkin are visiting Winnipeg where Mrs. Hunkin is receiving medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Brown
Baden
Manitoba
L. A. Hunkin
Winnipeg
Mrs. Hunkin
Wedding of Thora Godbold and Roland Page
Mrs. Leland attended the wedding of her sister Thora Godbold to Mr. Roland Page on a Wednesday in November. The brief notice records a family union with no additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les. Leland
Thora Godbold
Gmr
Roland Page
Mrs Beattie and Hodgson Visit Winnipeg
Mrs H Beattie and her daughter Mrs Hodgson along with Irene Fox Warren are visiting in Winnipeg. The group travels from their home region to enjoy the city sights and social engagements during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Beattie
Hodgson
Irene) Foxwarren
Winnipeg
Social evening in the hall draws modest crowd
A Friday social evening in the hall drew a smaller audience than expected, but attendees reported a pleasant and enjoyable time.
Stevenson and Miller family updates in Winnipeg visit
Isabella T. L. Stevenson visits with his wife in Winnipeg as Mrs H A Miller departs to spend winter with her sister Mrs Gregory in Winnipeg. A new hydro service turn on last week at Mr and Mrs Coxworth home signals another district connection. Wiring nears completion at Mr and Mrs C Peel residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel
Miniota Nursing Home
C. Peel
Isabella
Wallace Robert
J.coxworth
Thankful note from Eye-Witness reader on Isabella Bir tle and Rothesay kindness
An Eye-Witness reader from Birtle expresses gratitude to the people of Isabella Birtle and Rothesay for their generosity during a visit to relatives. The writer recalls the joy of meeting kind residents and the lasting memory of their hospitality, inviting a future welcome if visitors travel to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Isabella, Birtle
Rothesay
England
Educational three day course led by Miss McKay and Bryce
Mrs N Cooper of Langford Lechlade Glos England attended a three day short course led by Miss Frances McKay and J E Bryce of the Winnipeg Extension Service. Sessions covered farm kitchens house plans sanitary sewage water systems wiring insulation and a talk on McKay trip to Holland. Sessions were in the church parlor with Decker ladies present and all attendees found the course successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances McKay
Womens Work
J. E. Bryce
Extension Service
Winnipeg
Miss McKay
Holland
Federated Womens Institutes of the World
Decker
Card of Thanks The Pianist and Choir Members Thank
The pianist and members of Isabella Male Voice Choir express gratitude for the support and attendance at their recent concert. They acknowledge the kindness of friends patrons and volunteers who contributed to the event's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Male Voice Choir
Thank You to Supporters of A C T Amateur Contest
Gratitude expressed to all who gave generously to participants at the A C T Amateur Contest held in Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.T
Crandall
Engagement announced for Amy Fraser Titley and Reginald Woodruff
The engagement of Amy Fraser Titley elder daughter of Mrs. F S Titley Minerva Court Winnipeg and the late Mr Walter Titley of Beulah to Reginald H Woodruff only son of Mr W H Woodruff of Colebrook Ontario is announced The wedding will take place January 10 1948
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Fraser Titley
F. S. Titley
Minerva Court
Winnipeg
Walter Titley
Beulah
Reginald H. Woodruff
W.H. Woodruff
Colebrook
Ontario
Crandall Pastoral Charge Worship Schedule
The United Church of Canada Crandall Pastoral Charge presents Rev. J. M. Wilson as pastor. On Sunday December 7 1947 worship at 11 am followed by Sunday school at noon. Scotia 130 p.m. and Chumah Sunday school at 2 p.m. Evening Service at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church of Canada Crandall
J. M. Wilson
Crandall
Scotia
Chumah
Miniota Pastoral Charge December 7 1947 Services
Arrow River holds candle light service at 1 00 p.m. Sunday school and Bible class at 11 00 a.m. Miniota hosts 7 30 p.m. Worship led by Rev. J M Wilson of Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of Canada
Miniota
Arrow River
Second Edition of Prairie Weeds Guide Published
The Line Elevators Farm Service announces a second edition of An Illustrated Guide to Prairie Weeds. The 50 000 copies of the first edition have been distributed across Western Canada. The new edition is up to date with enhanced illustrations and weed descriptions and is free to farmers students and rural teachers in the Prairie Provinces. Copies available through Line Elevators agents or Winnipeg or Calgary offices Weed Identification Service offers weed ID by submitting specimens to local agents or official institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line Elevators Farm Service
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Winnipeg
Calgary
Department of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reg M. Oliver
United States
Ottawa
Glen Kerr
Hamiota Hospital
Mrs. C. R. Lee
Swift Current
Pearson—Matthews
Crandal
Tom Conway
Madge Meredith
Rutheean Caulfield
Helden
M. H. McConnell
the World
Christian Science Monitor
U.S
the Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Massachussets
U.S.A
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
Birtle Hotel
Fire and Automobile Insurance
COAL
John Deere
D L. Johnston
Sparling United Church Manse
O. F. Doyle
F.g.bowman
Chicago
Spalding
St. Boniface Hospital
D. Spalding
Evelyn Coward
Wayne Douglas
Isabella T. L. Stevenson
N. Cooper
Langford, Lechlade, Glos
University of Manitoba
Fashionette
Nelson Graham
Robert Marshall
Canadian National Railways
Devon
National Association of Sheep Breeders of Great Britain
University
Canadian Legion
F. Gardham
Geo.j. Heyhoe
Trassmit Aets
Foreign Exchange Control Board
Durils & Co. Limited
Estevan
Brandon
Winkler
Weerm
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
H.J.H. Oldfield
B.A L.th
Sseedtimes
Rharvest
F. J. Greaney
Weed Bulletin
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