Togo Town Chronicle People and Farewell Notes
Miss R Eisner left for Yorkton on Saturday. Richard Sowerbutts visited Winnipeg last week. Miss Martha Ruff returned home after wintering in Winnipeg. Wilfrid Bell came home from Bricksdale last Thursday. Mrs Dobson of Ericksdale visited Ed ward and Wilfrid Bell and Mrs Ed Bell. Howard Gunness of Lydden Sask was in the district this week for farming interests. On their 25th anniversary Mr and Mrs Jack Holliday hosted a gathering with gifts including a silver casserole and many well wishes. Leigh Lindsay attended the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Convention at Canora last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wesley Scoville left for the United States to reside for a time. They came to Saskatchewan from North Dakota in 1913 and to Togo in 1918, living on a farm east of town, then moved into Togo about two years ago. A farewell party was held last Wednesday April 10 with greetings, an address, and purses. The Ladies Aid of United Church presented Mrs Scoville a handbag, and Agricultural Society directors a purse. The community extends best wishes to Mr and Mrs Scoville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Eisner
Yorkton
Richard Sowerbutts
Winnipeg
Martha Ruff
Wilfrid Bell
Bricksdale
Dobson
Ericksdale
Man
Edward
Ed Bell
Howard Gunness
Lydden
Sask
Togo
Jack Holliday
Leigh Lindsay
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Canora
Wesley Scoville
United States
Saskatchewan
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Fargo
Spokane Wash
Cromarty Guests Visit Black Family Before BC Trip
Harry Robinson Cromarty and Miss G Smith of Rapid City were guests of Mr and Mrs D Black over the weekend. Mr and Mrs C Robinson are visiting their daughter and son in law, also Mr and Mrs D Black, before they leave Friday for British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Robinson
G. Smith
Rapid City
D. Black
Mrs. C. Robinson
B.C
W. I. Meeting Hosts Easter Tea and May Gathering
The W I met at Mrs. Tucker’s home with good attendance and planned an Easter tea. May meeting to be at Mrs. W F Thompson’s home. Friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Eslinger’s last Wednesday to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Archie Harlow on their marriage. Mrs. Edwards gave them an oven ware roaster and best wishes from the community. The evening closed with the song For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I
District News a visit and resumed duties noted
Mrs McLardy and Dave visited Bield on Friday. Cyril Fitzmaurice resumed duties as maintainer. Mrs W Ruddock of Grand View visited the home of Mr and Mrs W Ruddock. A fair crowd attended the whist drive and dance on Friday with 1st prize to Mrs C Cooper and Mr J Hay and consolation prizes to May Ready and Arnold Jose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLardy
Dave
Bield
Cyril Fitzmaurice
W. Ruddock
Grandview
C. Cooper
J. Hay
May Ready
Arnold Jose
Local folks travel and homecomings noted
Mr and Mrs Joe McCrea returned Saturday from an extended visit to the West coast. Wendel Lamb came back from Russell hospital after treatment for an injured hand. Jim Christoff and Stewart Mitchell returned from Winnipeg after discharge. Bill Eckert arrived home Tuesday after two years of overseas service. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Nick Bodnaruk on the arrival of a baby boy at Russell hospital Friday April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McCrea
West Coast
Wendel Lamb
Russell Hospital
Jim Christoff
Stewart Mitchell
Winnipeg
Bill Eckert
Nick Bodnaruk
Silverwood and Local Visits Noted in Community Notes
Mrs. Fred Redman Jr. and daughter Vivian visited with Mr. and Mrs. Armstead on Monday. Jack Davies and helpers are cleaning culverts on the highway. Two or three district residents took a business trip to Yorkton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Maguire and family travelled to Grand Narrows on the 13th to celebrate Mrs. Dixon's birthday. Last year a boy sent home bulbs from Holland. they were planted in pots and now white lilies bloom for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Redman Jr
Vivian
Armstead
Jack Davies
Yorkton
Lawrence Maguire
Grand Narrows
Merridale Seeding and Local Notables Reported
Merridale seeding is expected to commence in about a week. Mr and Mrs Herb Hazel of Prince Robert visited at Mrs Hazel's parental home en route to Toronto. Auctioneer Dick Bogle draws community interest while a fat cattle shipment by Peter Znak and son Fred was praised by Spigelman Lechter and W Kerswell. the Znak family directed the Pool shipment through the local branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Hazel
Elizabeth Znak
Prince Robert
W. Kerswell
Mr. Znak
Dance At Grand Narrows Hall Easter Monday
Grand Narrows hospitality notes Howard Wilson's brief district visit. Ray Murray returns from M A C trip. Alex Laurie returns to Roblin after visiting sister Mrs. John Dixon. Mrs. T Kempthorne goes home to Killarney after days with her parents the McMurays. Neighbors quilt a comforter at Mrs. T Dixon’s for Mrs. N Dixon moving soon. A dance at Grand Narrows hall Friday April 26 sponsored by San Clara nursing staff to raise funds for a dental clinic for Walker school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wilson
Grand Narrows Hall
Ray Murray
M.A.C
Alex Laurie
Roblin
John Dixon
T. Kempthorne
Killarney
Winnipeg visits and local notices feature weekly updates
Mrs. Foster visits Winnipeg while E. H. Armstrong tours as a business visitor this week. A. Werschler traveled to Winnipeg on Friday. Mrs. Dunn visits with her daughter Mrs. L. Berk at Miniska. Mrs. Henry Shappert and family spent the weekend at Marchwell Sask. Paul Pifko returned from Winnipeg Saturday with army discharge. The W I held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Gibson’s last week. a community honor roll is to be framed and unveiled in May by a new committee.
San Clara A M Glutyk Builds New Structure
San Clara A M Glutyk rapidly completes his new building. A son of Harmet Darneau nearly fell from a fast moving truck. Nurse Miss Gould has been busy, highlighting the value of nursing staff. Mrs Rose Larocque, over 90 and a district pioneer, is ill. Spring arrives but roads are poor. Birds have returned and seeding may be delayed. Wal ker school met to form a nursing station sub committee with fair attendance. H F Charters, Mr and Mrs J Radford, Mrs E Carriere and Miss M Himbeault were appointed to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Glutyk
Harmet Darneau
Miss Gould
Rose Larocque
Walker School
H. F. Charters
J. Radford
E. Carriere
M. Himbeault
Easter events and visits in Makaroff district
Residents recall Easter services and gatherings in Makaroff with A S Beattie returning from the coast and Hilda and Teddy Rogers at Kamsack. Visitors to Dauphin listed include T Duffy and J G Anderson. A dance for Returned Veterans is planned, and H V Ellison to lecture at Makaroff United Church on Good Friday evening. Mr and Mrs I R Beattie hosted friends for a farewell to Clem Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Beck
Peter
Kamsack
A. S. Beattie
Hilda
Teddy Rogers
W. A. S. Beattie
Jeanne
Wilma
Dauphin
T. Duffy
W. Nowell
C. Rogers
J. G. Anderson
Everett Boyce
Jas. Arnott
Jas. Arnott. A Dance Will Be Held In Makaroff Hall
Makaroff United Church
H. V. Ellison
I. R. Beattie
Clem Robinson
Mr. Anderson
Robinson
Mrs. Robins
Deepdale Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
The Deepdale column recounts Mrs. S. Phillips attending her mother-in-law's funeral in Ashville, Raymond McCorquodale visiting Dauphin relatives, and Mrs. W. Ward of Vancouver staying with the Ayers. Cpl. R. S. Ferguson, recently from overseas, visited locals during the week. A mail carrier incident led to key theft affecting deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
S. Phillips
Ashville
Raymond McCorquodale
Dauphin
W. Ward
Vancouver
B.C
H. Ayer
Cpl
R. S. Ferguson
Prince Albert
Virden visitors attend Deepdale W I social invite
R Boyce and G Lester with son Donald visited Virden during the week. Mr Lester arrived with a coupe. The Deepdale W I invites their husbands to a social at Mrs R Boyce's home on Friday April 27 at 8 o'clock. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Boyce
G. Lester
Donald
Virden
Lester
Deepdale
W.I
Deepdale Garden Club Formed At Local School
A meeting at Deepdale school on April 15 organized a Garden Club with Miss E. McCon nel directing. Fifteen members joined with officers Local leader Mrs. S. T. Argent President Lewis Ward Vice-President Bruce Lester Sec-Treas. Wilf. Phillips. The school lunch program ends for the season. thanks are given to the W I members and donors, especially Mrs. H. B. Doering and Mrs. P. Luchuk for daily fresh milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepdale
E. McConnel
W.I
S. T. Argent
Lewis Ward
Bruce Lester
Sec-Treas
Wilf. Phillips
Boyce
H. B. Doering
P. Luchuk
In Memoriam George Russell Large Death in Hamburg 1945
Large memory tribute for Flight Lieut George Russell Large who died in Hamburg on April 16 1945. Recalls wartime service with a verse tribute and note of remembrance from his mother and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Large
George Russell Large
Hamburg
Germany
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