Local Names and Graduation Notes From Vancouver Area
Mr 4 Leeks of Vancouver visits John Kolac home and Anira Wightman of St James plans a trip to Europe. Anira was visited at H S Hynd man home last week. Attendees from here joined the Brandon Normal school graduation on Friday with Marlene Amy and Denise Moris among the graduates.
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Anira Wightman
St James
Europe
H.S Hyndman
Brandon Normal School
Marlene Amy
Denise Moris
Obituary notices for Watt and McKay reported in Manitoba
Percy D D Watt of Birtle collapsed and died while attending a customer on Thursday June 7. He was in his mid sixties. Ernest McKay, once of Crandall district, died at Balcarres Saskatchewan on June 6, reported to sisters Mrs. T Gray and Mrs. Hannah.
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Percy D D. Watt
Birtle
Funeral Services Planned After Weekend Death
A local notice reports the death of an individual and announces funeral services to be held on Wednesday afternoon. No names or locations are provided in the readable text.
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Hydro Showroom
Beloved Crandall Resident Mrs Johnston Dies After Illness
Mrs W H Johnston died after an illness on a Wednesday. She was born December 17, 1875 in Colpraine Ontario and married William Herbert Johnston January 30, 1901 in Crandall. The couple farmed here until retiring in 1943 and were active in community life. Funeral held Saturday at Crandall United church with burial in Crandall cemetery. Survived by three sons Russell William Lloyd Garnet two daughters Mrs Marr and Mrs Coburn a brother John and thirteen grandchildren.
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Othin Hamiote Hospital
WW H Johnston
Vearlam Kellam
Colpraine
Ontario
Crandall
Willam Herbert Johnston
Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Mrs Arnold Douglas Passes After Illness in Hamiota Hospital
Mrs Arnold G. Douglas of Crandall has been critically ill in Hamiota hospital for the past period. Her condition prompted local concern as the community awaited further medical updates.
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Arnold Douglas, Crandall
Hamiota Hospital
Mrs Gordon Hadden Obituary Notices Miniota District Resident
Mrs Gordon Hadden, a former resident of the Miniota district, died after an illness. She had lived in the community for many years and was remembered by local families and neighbors for her kindness. Her passing was noted in local obituaries.
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Miniota
Mary Ingram Hadden 87 Pioneer of Brandon and Miniota
Agnes Mary Ingram born December 4 in Manvels County Ontario married Gordon Alexander Hadden in September 1554. The couple lived in Brandon Beulah and later Miniota retiring in 1951. Mrs Hadden died in 1941 surviving two daughters Mrs T G Long Kamloops and Mrs H Gregory Kamloops plus a sister Mrs F Raines Peterboro and a son Victor who died in 1949. There are 10 grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
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Agus Mary Ingram
Ah Manvels County
Ontario
Gordon Alexander Hadden
Brandon
Beulah
Gnaton
Hadden
Miniota
A. Hadden
Kamloops
United Church
Minsota
A.m.watts
Marcus Fitzgerald
Jack Barnes
Melvin Preston
Ted Wakefield
Dave Stewart
Alex Spalding
T.G Long
Victoria
Postponed Sheep Shearing School and 4-H Calf Show Notes
Agricultural representative Morris Deveson reports the Sheep Shearing School event postponed to Tuesday June 1 at 9:30 am. Miniota 4-H Calf Club participated in the MacAuley Pat Stak Show and sale with six beef calf clubs and one heifer club. Jim Clegg earned Reserve Champion with a 650 lb Angus calf sold for 25 cents. others from the Miniota group placed in order, with Keach receiving a prize from MacAuley.
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Mimots
MacAuley
Miniota
Jim Clegg
Jim
Murray Peel
John McKenzie
Cliff Walker
Larry Walker
Reiney Mackean
George McKenzie
Lddie Jolley
Keach
Card of Thanks from Sam Joseph
Sam Joseph thanks friends for get well wishes and visits during his stay at Winnipeg General Hospital.
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Eards
General Hospital
Winnipeg
Sam Joseph
Thanks for kindness to Mother and family
The Johnstons thank all who supported them during Mother’s illness and in bereavement with flowers and acts of sympathy. Special thanks to Rev A M Watts and the Choir for their thoughtfulness following the death of Mrs. G Hadden.
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Johnstons
A.m.watts
G Hadden
Births in Virden Hospital welcomed a son
At Virden hospital on June 9 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Liloyd Robinson Ida Rowan Two Creeks The baby named James Fan and joins siblings in the family with proud relatives awaiting to meet him.
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Robinson
Virden Hospital
Liloyd Robinson
Ida Rowan
Two Creeks
James Fan
Murray Peel Wins Show Halter and Showmanship Prizes
Murray Peel won the Fat Stock Show halter event and showmanship in his club under Hon F C Bel. Murray also captured the Joe prize in the Inter club competition. Harvey Gibbings awarded prizes of 7 for first, 5 for second, and 3 for third in Mintota 4H Calf Club showmanship.
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Murray Peel
Hon F.C Bel
Larry Walker
Murray
Joe
Harvey Gibbings
Mintota
Two Creeks Store Burns Down
Early Tuesday morning last week Geo Doole woke to his dog’s barking and found the general store and post office on fire. Mrs Doole phoned Kyle’s for help. Virden Fire Dept and neighbors responded, but the store could not be saved. The safe was moved out under difficulty and the nearby residence faced danger from the blaze.
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Geo Doole
George
Fire destroys store and contents at Two Creeks
A fire damaged the store at Two Creeks, though the house survived with precautionary removal of contents. The burn origin is under investigation and insurance covered the loss. Mail received Monday was saved. uncollected items were discarded. No announcement on rebuilding by Mr Doole.
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Two Creeks
Doole
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Miniota Herald
M Oliver
USA
Thureday
Leeks
Vancouver
Sting
John Kolac
the Native
Jungle Air
R. Barr Fleanor Parker
Haritor Hestorenera
Sterling Hayden
Arthur Frankie
Wh H Johnston
Arnold G. Douglas
Gordon Hadden
John Deere
D.h.johnston
Federal Grain Limited
CNR Pacific
Prairies
Rockies
Jasper
Canadas Pactic
Morris Deveson, Harve
Rmmn
Ginwahd Blaich’s
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Leonard Draper
Russell Leland
Treas
THE
Manitoba Power Commission
Reny
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