Cemetery committee actions and bids at May meeting
Horner presided over the Cemetery committee meeting on May 9. T.Conover was appointed caretaker for three months from May 15. The council will be asked to replace the fence and repair and paint the steps. The committee was given authority to ensure graves are cleaned and surplus soil removed. Perennials were planted in the prepared plot and donations are invited via W.A.Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
T.conover
W.a.barrett
Crandall Explorer Girls Rally and Church Activities Summary
Crandall church hosted a Crandall Explorer Girls rally with 50 Explorers and 7 leaders registered. Beulah group handled registration as Hamiota group led worship and a sing song with Mrs. Carruthers telling Jane Adams’ story. Recreation was led by Ross Burn and a basket lunch followed. Beulah CGUT held re affiliation with WMS in charge led by Mrs. Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall Church
Beulah Group
Hamiota
Crandall
Carruthers
Jane Adams
Rossburn
E. Reynolds
Indian village event ends with colorful sari feast
Girls dedicated themselves anew and closed the service with the hymn. In Christ there is no East or West Mothers and guests were entertained with an Indian feast. The girls were dressed in colorful saris and presented each guest with a garland of flowers. Mrs Long commended the girls on their work during lunch. Gail Perce thanked the speaker.
Obituary John Erskine Dies After Brief Illness
John Erskine, 74, died in Hamiota hospital on Friday May 13 after a brief illness. Born in Mochrum parish Scotland he came to Canada in 1920 and worked for Robt Pee l and other places before living with Archie Kerr in the valley for 20 years. A familiar town figure he will be missed. Funeral Monday at the United Church conducted by Rev. K H Moffatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Hospital
John Erskine
Canada
Mochrum
Wigtonshire
Scotland
Robt. Pee
Archie Kerr
Johnny
United Church
K.h.moffatt
In Memoriam of Reginald French Campbell
In loving memory of husband and father Reginald French Campbell who died May 17 1954. One year without his kindly smile and heart of gold. Peacefully sleeping he bore pain till God called him home. Ever remembered by the family.
Obituary notes for deceased with Scottish sister surviving
The notice lists forest in Miniota cemetery by Alex Cannon, J T McKenzie, RS Taylor, G Peel, R H Steuart and J Dickie. Floral tributes are noted. He is survived by a sister Mrs Robi Hood in Scotland, and a brother or brothers are believed to exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Cemetery
Alex Cannon
J.t.mckenzie
RS Taylor
G.peel
R H.steuart
J.dickie
Robi. Hood
Scotland
John Middleton 75 dies in Winnipeg after 1910s WWI service
John Millar Middleton 75 of 168 Morley Ave Winnipeg died May 10. Born Kincreich Scotland he came to Canada in 1910 and farmed until 1940. He served in the CEF 1914 17 and with the 1st Canadian Division overseas. He later ran a Petersfield store and worked at Headingly jail. Survived by wife Agnes. Funeral at Mordue Funeral Home to Prookside cemetery Winnipeg officiated by Rev Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Middleton
Morley Ave
Winnipeg
Kincreich
Scotland
Canada
Bob Hawes
Minsota
Seveveral Farmers
C.E.F
Jim Reynolds
Petersfield
Headingly Jail
Jack
Miniota
Death of Mrs. Alex Ross in Hamiota Hospital
Mrs. Alex Ross, 76, died in Hamiota hospital on Wednesday May 7 after an illness. She and her husband came to Canada from Aberdeenshire Scotland in 1911 settling on a farm in Pope with their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Ross
Hamiota Hospital
A. Ross
Canada
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Pope
Death of Mrs Ross Leaves Family in Birch River Area
Mrs Ross formerly Elizabeth Tocher, who had moved from Isabela after her husband died in 1937, died and was buried in Crandall cemetery. The Decker United church funeral was held with Rev. J Maxwell officiating. Survivors include three sons Alex and Wm of Birch River, Jim in Isabella, daughter Mrs A Scorgie of Birch River, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. two sons Arthur and Gordon predeceased her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Birch River
Jim
Isabella
A.scorgie
Arthur
Gordon
United Church Services in Three Towns This Sunday
Rev. Ken H. Moffatt presides at Beulah at 11, Isabella at Arrow River at 3 30, and Miniota at 7. Miniota Sunday school gathers at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken. H. Moffatt
Beulah
Isabella
Arrow River
Miniota
Holy Trinity Anglican
Evensong and Sermon at 7.30 by W. H. Gregory
Evensong and sermon scheduled for 7.30 tonight led by W. H. Gregory of Virden. Parishioners are invited to attend the service at the usual church venue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.g.ut
W.M.S
K. Mann
Chisholm
Patsy Maduke
Gail Pierce
J.long
Memoriam
Utes
John Millar Middleton
Mrs
United Church of Canada
Poweramic
Watts’ Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth
Fargo
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