Local Visitors and Social Notes From Donkin and Winnipeg
Thursday June 27 1946 Mrs Walter Bryant Boissevain is visiting with Mr and Mrs Silas Bryant. Mr T G Long A Spencer J D Forsyth and J Spalding are visiting in Winnipeg this week. Mr McLean of Donkin N S visited at the J Stowe home. Mrs R S Bratton Kathleen Howard received many gifts at a district ladies shower. In town on Tuesday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bryant
Boissevsir
Silas Bryant
T G. Long
A. Spencer
J D. Forsyth
J. Spalding
Winnipeg
A. McLean
Donkin, N
J Stowe
Mr. McLean
Ed. Stowe
R. 8. Bratton
Kathleen Howard
Mrs. J A Woods
Toronto
G. L. Woods
For Sale Livestock and Pure Bred Hereford Bull
For sale several six week old pigs at $162 per pair and nine week old pigs at $18 per pair. Also a pure bred registered Hereford bull three years old and quiet. Apply to Frank Bohr, phone 1423, Min jota exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bohr
Minjota Exchange
Mid-Western League Baseball Schedule and rink plans
The schedule lists games on June 27 and July dates featuring Crandall, Miniota, Isabella, Decker, Kenton, and Lenore with matches on July 4, July 8, July 11, and July 15. An article notes low turnout for a rink project meeting, limited funds, lumber shortage in Miniota, and plans to acquire land for a new open air rink with a cement foundation and ice surface improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall
Miniota
Isabella
Decker Kenton
Lenore
Decker
Kenton
Isabella Kenton
Decker Lenore
Decker Isabella
Kin
Crandall Lenore
Minita
2Nd Street
N Railway Ave
Tin Rink
Old rink finances prompt drive for new facilities and youth leadership
The article outlines funds raised and spent for the old rink, noting entertainments and dances brought in 660.39, fees 376.50, and donations 2.50. It calls for renewed effort to fund a modern rink, with young men taking executive roles in civic and social groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Crown Life reorganizes Western Mantua Division in Virden
The Crown Life Insurance Co announces the re organization of the Western Mantua Division under H P Rusty Cooke with eleven years of service. The Virden office will continue in the Royal Bank Building to serve policyholders. Stan Bray Dick Alexander and Jack Macintyre assist in the Virden area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Life Insurance Co
Western Mantua
H P
Rusty
Cooke
Virden
Royal Bank
Stan Bray
Dick Alexander
Jack Macintyre
Pipestone
Cash Auction Sale at Sec 13 17 28 Near St Lazare
Auction notice for June 28 at 1 pm listing Case L and Case K tractors on steel, Minneapolis 17-30 on steel, crops and farm equipment including separators, tiller, binder, drills, mowers, harvest gear, engines, pump jack, snow nose plow, grinding outfit, Delco light plant, brass and dining set, beds, mattresses, and more. Proprietor Jacob Krahn with J F M Johnston as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lazare
Pirtle
Case L Tractor
Steel and Extensi
Ns Case K
Steel
Minneapolis
Cokshutt
Northwest
Grinder
Delco
Veterans Day at Brandon Fair Honours Ex-servicemen
Canadian Legion Miniota Branch announces Veterans Day at Brandon Fair on Monday July 1 with free admission for ex-servicemen and women and complimentary tickets for wives and children of veterans. Veterans are guests for the afternoon grandstand program. parade assembly at Alexander School, College Ave, 12:30, marching at 1:00. Lt-Col Baxter to take salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Fair
Fair Board
Canadian Legion Hell
Alexander School
College Ave
LI D.M. Baxter, Obe
V.D
Harrison President and Geo J Heyhee Secretary Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR lists Harrison as president with Geo J Heyhee named as secretary or secretary-treasurer, indicating a small organizational leadership detail. No dates or places are provided.
Local Women Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Woods Home
Visitors from Toronto join G L Woods home as the W I club meets with Mrs D McDonald presiding. Roll call on funny things seen. The group plans to fund seven boys and three girls to a July Clear Lake camp and donation to Salvation Army Fresh Air camp. Delegates named for Shoal Lake convention. Mrs F C Green reports on Provincial convention. Lunch closes the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I
G. L. Woods
D. McDonald
Clear Lake
Salvation Army Fresh Air
Cruden
McDonald
Shoal Lake
F.C. Green
Obituary for Mrs Albert Warren in Crandall
Mrs Albert Warren died in Winnipeg on Friday and funeral services were held at Crandall church on Monday June 17. Born in Fordwich Ontario she moved to Arrow River district in 1889 and married Mr Albert Warren two years later. Her husband died in 1935 and a son Ray in 1933. Surviving are daughters Mrs Hillier Saltcoats and Mrs F Miles Crandall and son John Earley Sask along with her daughter Mrs M Partridge in Hamiota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall Church
Albert Warren
Winnipeg
Ray
In Memoriam Dunn-i John Thomas Howard Dunn
In loving memory of John Thomas Howard Dunn who died June 29 1945 one year has passed since that sad day He is remembered by his wife sons and daughters and remains in our hearts.
Engagement announced for Elvaretta Jean Wyatt
Mr and Mrs Fred Wyatt of Hamiota Manitoba announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Elvaretta Jean to Edward ailton Sinclair of Nipawin Saskatchewan son of Mrs G Currie and the late Mr Ed Sinclair of Arrow River The wedding is planned for Hamiota United church on July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wyatt
Hamiota
Man
Elvaretta Jean
Edward \ailton Sinclair
Nipawin, Sask
G. Currie
Ed Sinclair
Arrowiver
Hamiota United Church
Winnipeg Weekend Visitors and Local Moves
Mrs. A. Wall visited Winnipeg for the weekend while Garth Clark has taken a position at the Military hospital in Brandon. Mrs. J. Lawson remains a patient at Hamiota hospital. E. Shier, H. Hall, C. W. Lew, and D. L Johnston drove to Winnipeg on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garth Clark
Brandon
J. Lawson
Hamiota Hospital
E. Shier
H. Hall
C. W. Lew's
D. L Johnston
Winnipeg
Memorial service set for Crandall cemetery Sunday
Memorial service will be held at Crandall cemetery on Sunday June 30 at 30 p.m. Mrs A Quinsey and son Winnipeg visit the area as the former's parents. Attendees include Mr and Mrs C W Lewis Mesdimes H Hyndman B K Lawrence C Lee and C Shier following the WL convention at Shoal Lake on Friday. Mr and Mrs E Warren Brandon en route to Banff assisted Mr and Mrs H B Whitney to Webb Sak to visit their son Bert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall Cemetery
Mesdimes
H. Hyndman
B. K. Lawrence, C Lee and
C. Shier
Shoal Lake
Foundation Completed For New Link At Virden
Under supervision of Wm Irvine the Virden project foundation was completed on Saturday with many helping hands. The framework is expected to rise soon as construction progresses toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Irvine
Virden
Brandon College awards scholarships to two students
Miss Lois Dickey wins the Robert Kerr Memorial Scholarship in Second Year Mathematics worth 100 dollars funded by N W Kerr KC for top first class standing. Miss Viola Douglas earns the J B Curra Memorial Scholarship of 50 dollars from Brandon Hardway Co Ltd for First Year French competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon College
Lois Dickey
Robert Kerr
N. W. Kerr
KC. I
Viola Douglas
Whoas
J.B. Curra
Brandon Hardway Co Ltd
Isabella Miss Hilda Stoughton Visits Winnipeg Relatives
Isabella Miss Hilda Stoughton Winn peg visited with her sister in Winnipeg and with relatives and friends in the district Mr and Mrs A DeMil Ne pawa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J Levins Cumberland Kelowna C is visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs J T Fin Beiner The Mission Band and CG 1 T held a successful tea and bazaar in the church Thursday afternoon a sum realized Mr and Mrs Wm Bardwey Mr and Mrs J Norrie Mr and Mrs A Curtiss and daughter and Mrs Armitage Mi iota and H Harrison attended the Bardwell Hun wedding in Winnipeg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bardwey
J. Norrie
A. Curtiss
Armitage Mi Iota
H Harrison
Char
Winnipeg
Democracy hinges on how you choose to live every day
The statement emphasizes that a functioning democracy relies on daily civic living and participation rather than specific elected rulers. It frames voting as one facet of a broader culture of engagement and accountability in society.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mid-Western League
Power Commission Miniata Consum’s Co Op
Miniota Hall
H P “Rusty” Cooke
Veterans Insurance
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Veterans’ Insurance
the Drewrys Limited
Brodie Carrie Massey -Harris
Decker Co-Operative Elevator Association
J E Sunley
Jacob Krahn
J.F.M. Johnston
Arrow River
G. Leland
Judith
Leland-Downey
St Melita
Beulah Beulah
Binsearth
M Cuthbertson
United Church of Canada
Kenneth A Moyer
Selea
Monarch
Maureen Campbell Birtle
Archer-Reston
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
Clement Bik
Canadian Legion
Jasper
Northern Electric
Philco
Marconi
Leonard Crossley Shelvador
Easy
Speed Queen
Gurney, Moffat and Findlay
Harrison
Geo. J. Heyhee
S L Clarke
C.L. Coldman
Pacific Coast
Mark
Mrs
Memoriam
A. Wall
Edith Williamson
J. Johnston
Hilda Stoughton
Winnpeg
Mr M. Johnson
Geraldine Reid
A DeMil
Nepawa
J. Levins
An Cumberland, Kelowna, C
Gran
J. T. Finbeiner
Weesdays
Wilf Carpentier
Audiey
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