Local and General News Briefs from Oak River and Area
Wilma Reynolds treated for throat infection at King George Hospital in Winnipes. Roy McCaw learns of his father’s death in London Ontario. Boy Scouts Minery troop held December 7 with second class tests passed. Oak River district split into two sections with new boundaries for the Minnesota troop areas. Christmas tree fundraiser completed with seven trees sold. Visitors to Winnipeg included Mrs L Horner and Irene Spaldyne and others. 4 H Sewing Club film night featured Alberta trip memories. Olaf Nygaard dies at 66. funeral at Minnesota United Church. McKean accepted for RCMP training at Rock Cliff starting January 6. Funeral of Mrs J Peterson noted. Winners of three dolls draw named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts Minery Troop
Dawes
Oak River
Old Oak River
Hamiota
Minieta
Cardale
Rapid City
New Sarum
Bradwardine
Olaf Johan Nygaard
Reeder
Tueday
Minsota United Church
4-H
Alberta
Betty Johnson
Fred P Wles
Sharon Bryant
Ian Hearne
Phone The Correspondent If You Have Any News
A call to readers to submit news items to the newspaper. The note urges community members to report locally relevant stories, events, or announcements for possible inclusion in upcoming editions.
Birdtail River School Division Meets at Shoal Lake
The Birdtail River School Division held a meeting at Shoal Lake on November 30 1960 with trustees Fulton Selby Stimpson Gamer Reynolds Killob and Huftter and Inspector Funk present. Minutes from November 21 1960 were approved. motions approved advertising tenders for fuel oil for Kenton High School for 1961 and accepting Waddell Motors tender for transporting Newdale students to Strathclair through June 30 1963. The board adjourned to reconvene on December 5 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton, Selby
Stimpson
Gamer
Reynolds
Killob
Huftter
Inspector Funk
Waddell Motors
Newdale
Strathclair
Shoal Lake
Fulton
Selby
Gamey
Killoh
Hunter
Funk
Leters
Department
Eme
Waisman, Ross &Associates
Watchler Manufacturing Co
Carrieo
Parkissimo Lodge marks fiftieth anniversary celebration
Parkissimo Lodge No 76 of 11OOF celebrated its fiftieth year of continuous operation with a December 7 gathering. Guests from McAvey, Foxwarren, Binscarth, Ak River, Crandall, Hamiota, Virden, Decker, Isabella, and Miniota attended a cordial event featuring corsages for two guest honorees and readings on the lodge’s history from 1910 to the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkissimo Lodge
W. Bourns
Dave Rowan
W._ B. Rowan
George Cornish
R. Drennan
Conway
S. Caldwell
J. Webster
W. J Bonner
J. G. Livingstone
E. W. Avers
D. McDonald
A. S. Hodgett
Dr. Rrkk
Chalmers
J Tovioni
W. Prentice
Parkissim
Tew
J. J. Henderson
Kit E‘lerington Doc Chalmers
Bill Bonner
Bill Prentice
Ace Berwick
Red Cross
Decker
Parkissimo
H. Quinton
Deckers Lodge
R. Scearth
D. Russell
Wynona Ladies Club Christmas Meeting Held
Wynona Ladies Club gathered at the Wynona Community Centre on December 7 for a pot luck lunch and a 2:30 pm meeting with twelve members present. Officers elected include Mrs J Samford as president and Mrs Goodwin as vice president. A charity drive supported the Children’s Aid Society and gifts were given to district children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynona Ladies Club
Wynona
Zits
Donatoris
Salvatori Arms
Reeder Hockey Club
Minicta
I'chon
Children's Aid Society
Js‘am
Ord
Goodwin
W. Leary
Virden death and local notices in December
Virden-born Mrs R E Borland dies in Winnipeg General Hospital on December 6. Funeral in Virden United Church December 9 with interment at West Lawns Memorial Gardens Brandon. Birthday greeting to John Gunson turning 81 on December 19. CGLT to hold annual Vesper Service December 18 at 7 30 p m. Golden wedding anniversary for J W B Rudd observed December 14 in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Henderson
Assiniboine Hospital
Brandon
Don Carnegie
Flin Flon
E. Shier
R. E. Borland
Virden
Winnipeg General Hospital
Virden United Church
West Lawns Memorial Gardens
Robert Kitz
H. B. Coupe
F. A. Shoe
Vancouver
B.C
Crandall C G L T Met in United Church Parlour
The Girls club met in the United Church parlour on December 2 at 2 30 pm to practice for the Christmas parent service scheduled for December 18 at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G
Unitied
Meeting closes with Taps at Sunday evening service
The gathering ended on Sunday evening with the playing of Taps during the closing ceremony.
Christmas Meeting Glimpsed by Ange and Phe Littlest Band
The annual Christmas meeting featured worship followed by The Deby Jesus presented by the band. Capel Knelt, Mrs. Armitage, and Mrs. Dales led a session with 38 children and 27 adults attending. Gifts totaled $10.70 from boxes collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Long
Rowan
Deby Jesus
Ange
Tles
Thurs- Capel
United Torre
K. Armitage Rm ‘Hess
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilma Reynolds
King George Hospital
Winnipes
Roy McCaw
London
Ontari
Boys Scouts
Scouts
Boy Scouts
Winnipeg
Wa.-Wms
L. Patterson
J. Peterson
McKean
R.C.M.P
Rock Cliff
Ontario
Hodnett & McKenzie
California
ENVOY
Chevrolet
Watts Motors
Oldsmobile
Letka
Rotel
the. Dangerfield Immipeg
Birdtail River
Kenton
Crandall
Cor
Coburn
Litby’s
Syth Bros
Massey - Ferguson
Carlorama
J. Brodie Currie
Miniota
Man
Weins Bros
Model
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