Local and General Notes From Rural Manitoba
A digest of visits, anniversaries, hospital reports, and community events across Miniota, Oak River, Arnaud, and surrounding areas. Patients at Hamiota and Winnipeg General Hospital are listed, with church and school activities, 4-H bonspiel winners, and notices for socials and fundraisers. Names include Mrs. Roy Lelond, Mrs. O. L. Patterson, J.R. Lynch, A. Spalding, S. L. Hodnett, and W. H. Yarwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
J.R. Lynch
Winnipeg General Hospital
A. Spalding
S. L. Hodnett
O. Doyle
J. Hanlin
H. Richardson
Oak River
W. H. Yarwood
In Memoriam Beatrice May Lawn
In loving memory of Beatrice May Lawn who died March 10 1954 four years ago. Her husband Ernest Lawn and family recall her as a blessing in heaven where angels sing. We miss her presence and believe we shall meet again beyond goodbye.
Arrow River Concert and Bake Sale Net $69.16
Proceeds from the Arrow River event organized by Mrs. A. C. Hill totaled 69.16 dollars. N. E. Lockhart visited Winnipeg for a medical check up. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Townson and children from Regina spent time with relatives in the district. Congregation members are reminded to note the time change for Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Lockhart
Winnipeg
Bud Townson
Regina
Women’s sewing efforts and local bonspiel events noted
Miss Rosemary Curry in Brandon training facilitated Red Cross output including 10 babies gowns 10 girls blouses 5 pairs girls slacks 2 girls sweaters and three quilts. The 4 H Sewing Club met February 21 at Mrs. J W Leland with Miss J Renton home economist. Arrow River club to prepare display for Brandon Fair. Bonspiel participants listed for Isabella Oak River and local entrants total seven local nine visiting rinks. World Day of Prayer service held February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Curry
Miniota
Teachers Training College
Brandon
Arrow River School
Red Cross
J. Renton
J. W. Leland
Arrow River Club
Brandon Fair
George Gardham
Wilf Leland
W. Lockhart
Sam Wallace
Isabella
Ken Mitchell
J. Carnegie
J. Bonner
F. Watters
Oak River
Birth Watts Son Born in Hamiota Hospital
Watts born Sunday February 26 at Hamiota Hospital to Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Watts of Miniota. Named John Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Hamiota Hospital
A. M. Watts
Miniota
John Martin
Sage Gunn wedding in Vancouver a quiet candlelight ceremony
Beverley Anne Gunn and Stanley C Sage wed at The Chapel of Chown Memorial United Church Vancouver on February 7 in a candlelight service officiated by Rev J C Cranin. The couple, both from Manitoba and B C, plan residence in Ottawa after a short Victoria honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chown Memorial United Church
Vancouver
Beverley Anne
C. V. Gunn
Rossburn
Manitoba
Stanley C. Sage
Robert J. Sage
Sage
Victoria
B. C
J. C. Cranin
Brandon
Gladys Woodford
John Woodford
Carl Karleen
Comox
Mrs. Sage
Ottawa
Beulah Correspondene Highlights Local Happenings
Ted Grainger is a patient in Hamiota Hospital Mrs Marge Doyle of Winnipeg is on a three week holiday Roy Doyle of Winnipeg visited town over the week end Miss Doreen Darker of Winnipeg spent the week end at home Mrs Chas Smith was a patient in Hamiota Hospital for a few days last week Mrs Jack Wiltshire had a minor operation in Hamiota Hospital last week Mrs Lloyd Evans won Purity Flour draw at Maduke Store Marefare Saucepan The 4 H Sewing Club held a Social Evening Feb 14 at the Community Hall Mr English of Kenton spoke of his trip to the Canadian National Exhibition A short program was given by members The Cushion Cover draw was won by Miss M Martin A collection was taken up and 16.70 sent to Winnipeg for the March of Dimes Lunch was served and a dance concluded the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Darker
Winnipeg
Chas. Smith
Hamiota Hospital
Jack Wiltshire
Hamiota
Lloyd Evans
Maduke
English
Kenton
Miss. M. Martin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hodnett & McKenzie
Avon
Olympic
E.D. Smiths
NEW Plymouths
Chrysler
Plymouth
P. C. Watts
Imperial Oil
Fargo Dealers
Sherwyn Williams
W. A. Barrett
Roy Lelond
O. L. Patterson
MacGregor
Wallace Bonner
John Lelond
Bill Hall
Royal Bank
Geralton
Ontario
McCreary
George Toews
Arnaud
Eira Taylor
Kenneth James
C. G. Andrew
W. Walker
Saanich
Uela
Rev. Schoen
Gail Pierce
Mary Atwood
Arlene Wallace
K. L. Reynolds
E. J Spalding
Urban Manitoba Trustees Association
Portage la Prairie
Miniota C.G.I.T. Wall
Andy
United Church
Ain
J. F. Tennant
E. Reynolds
G. Long
J. Vigenns
Asselstine
W.A.W.M.S
Holy Trinity W. A
Chris Ellerington
McKay Indian School
Dauphin
Elaine Curry
Betty Johnson
C.gi.t
Elinor Armitage
Iris Leland
Memoriam
Arrow River
A. C. Hill
Sage—Gunn
Mir. Dunham
Foxwarren
Decker
Wayne Fleming
Oakner
Armstrong
Gien
Carol Rivers
Ebra
Gary Smith
Bob, McKean
Jack Higgins
Beulah
Ken Stewart
Tom Walker
Crandall
Bill Halleker
Hawes
H Sararas
First Presbyterian
Rosemary
Brandon College
SCM
Miniota High School
Heyhoe
Ted Grainger
Marge Doyle
Roy Doyle
Perk
Miniota Co-op
Miniota Community Centre
Triday
Syth Bros
Miniota Consumers
DEEP
Massey-Harris Ferguson
Canada
Brodie J. Currie
Massey-Harris-Ferguson
Income Tax Service
J. W. Hughes
Crandall Man. P.O
Manco Chicks
Turkey
Manitoba Dairy & Poultry Co-Op
Roy E. M. Leland
Assiniboine Ave
M. Coupland
Dilly
Man
John F. Tennant
J. H. Collyer
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