Local Happenings Highlight Weekends and Visits
Over the July 12 and 13 weekend local residents and visitors are noted. Earl Thompson visited Winnipeg and A Cannon in St Boniface hospital, with Alex reported better. The Corey family visited the George Bruce home as Oak Lake Sports drew Betty Gilchrist and family. Ed Gilchrist and wife returned July 14 from Calgary Stampede, describing it as very enjoyable. Local winners at Oak Lake Fair include Betty Gilchrist in costume, and several second and third place finishes in ring and spear events. The Webbers, Pat Dales, Doug Harrison, and R S Taylor attended the Morris Stampede, with others traveling to Grandview, Kendall, Swan River hospital, and nearby events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Thompson
Winnipeg
A. Cannon
St. Boniface Hospital
Alex
Ed Gilchrist
Calgary
Betty
Oak Lake
Betty Gilchrist
Wilson Haines
Ted Morton
Chris Webbers
Pat Dales
Doug Harrison
R. S. Taylor
Blessed are those who ease the days of my journey home
The verse speaks of aging grace and gratitude for kind listeners who hear words dimmed by age. It honors companions who share gentle chats, patience, and reminders that the speaker is loved and not alone as they face fading eyesight and memory.
Obituary for Myrtle Wood of Hamiota and Vancouver
Alice Myrtle Wood died June 23 at Hamiota aged 89, widow of Russell Harwick Wood. Born December 29, 1893 in Scotia Manitoba, she lived in Hamiota, moved to Vancouver in 1948 where he died in 1949, then with sister in Arrow River. Survived by son Jim Wood and daughter in law in Santa Ana, California. sister Mrs. W Tennant. brother Claire Anderson. Funeral June 28 at Hamiota United Church. Burial in Hamiota Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Alice Myrtle
Russell Harwick Wood
Myrtle
Scotia
Manitoba
Russell
Vancouver
W. Tennant
Arrow River
Jim Wood
Santa Ana
California
Claire Anderson
Hamiota United Church
Ralph Clark
Vernon Lockhart
Jim Maitland
N. E. Curll
Jack McKinnon
Garth
Local Happenings and Visits Round Fort William Area
Mr and Mrs Barry White of Fort William announce the arrival of a big boy. A flying visit occurred at Mr and Mrs J E Finkbeiner and family. Recent visitors include Margaret Fraser and Hugh Fraser of Deloraine, Roberta Harmacy and Darcy Harmacy of Edmonton, George Young of Vancouver, and Mr and Mrs C Scaife of Prince Albert. Susan Finkbeiner Robert Still Tim Weber and Brian Evanson took swimming lessons at Hoopers Lake. Many campers are at Birtle Dam with swimming lessons there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Finkbeiner
Bob Young
Margaret
Hugh Fraser
Deloraine
Roberta
Darcy Harmacy
Joanne
Edmonton
Hoopers Lake
Birtle Dam
Visitors and holiday guests in Manitoba and environs
Isabella Mr W Rockley visited for a week with his brother at Lloyd Alta. Mrs R Buchanan and children Grace and Bobby of Winnipeg are holidaying at the Finkbeiner homes. Mr and Mrs Gordon McCallum of Roland were recent visitors with Mr and Mrs R E Heise. Mrs Glen Sunley was a patient in Hamiota hospital for a week. Joanne and Janice Norrie attend a United Church camp at Wasagaming. Mrs D Harrison accompanied her son in law and daughter and family, Mr and Mrs J. holiday from Armbrust Regina to Golden B C on a week’s trip. Ross Robertson of Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hill
Mrs. Arnold
Kendall
Fred Cowan
Swan River Hospital
G. W. Jamieson
Grandview
W. Rockley
Lloyd, Alta
R. Buchanan
Grace
Bobby
Winnipeg
Finkbeiner
Gordon McCallum
Roland
R. E. Heise
Glen Sunley
Hamiota Hospital
Joanne
Janice Norrie
United Church
Wasagaming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corey
George Bruce
A.B. Thompson
E Gilchrist
Robert
Bert Clark
Bob
Barbara Craig
Alice Myrtle Wood
Edwin J. Spalding
Legion
Miniota
the Arrow
R. Schooh
J. D. Rollo
Sec
Barry White
Fort William
Isabella
Doak, Buckingham, Goliath, Toews, Smeltz & CO
Solicitors & Notary Publics
Virden and Hamiota
Elmer
Elmer the Safety Elephant
Canada Safety Council
Box
Station A
Toronto 1
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