Community Notes and Christmas Events Recap
A roundup from a local club recounts a joyful Friday gathering honoring Pearl and celebrating Mrs Geo Lee with gifts and a meal. It notes the sudden death of Mrs Battel of Moosejaw and previews a January 13 1949 meeting at Mrs King's home with readings carols and a buffet lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Tutothaunikhy
Frida
Pearl
K. Earhart
Geo. Lee
Lee
Battel
Moosejaw
Mra Abercrom
Charles Dickens
Mackinnon
Caro
Christmas notices and visits mark rural Manitoba entry
Readers share greetings and well wishes as Mera Beattie seeks medical treatment in the city. Grandview and Dauphin visitors recount travel, while church and community events plan a Christmas tree, card party, and rink fundraiser in Makaroff and Deepdale. Messages note carols and a Bible reading about the Magi. Local farm life continues with Berry Grove reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saterh Aly
Mera
George Beattie
K. Heaps
Grandview
B. Spear
Dauphin Hospital
Jas. Kers
Smallest Public Locomotive for Canada Christened Winston Churchill
A scale model C. P. locomotive named Winston Churchill by Duncan Sandys, grandson of the war leader, is shipped to Toronto for display then to Haigax Nova Scotia and Romney Hythe Dris light railway. The miniature engine operates on a 14 mile line established by Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Duncan Sandys
Warleader
C. P
Toronto
Sampant
Cergy
Haigax
Romney
Hythe and Drischurch
Births Day To Mr and Mrs Anson Day at Penticton
Mr and Mrs Anson Day welcome a son Dennis John at Penticton British Columbia on Friday November 26. Congratulations to the Day family. Mr and Mrs Albert Liske of Shevlin celebrate the birth of Milfred Gerald at Roblin on Sunday December 12. Congratulations to the Liske family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Penticton
B.C
Dennis John
Liske
Albert Liske
Shevlin
Roblin
Milfred Gerald
District News Comes From Winnipeg To Montreal Visit
Mrs. R Poyser returned from a visit with relatives in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Reg Cockerill left to visit relatives at Montreal. A birthday party for John Midzain was held Sunday. Arnold Cockerill left for hospital treatment with best wishes for a speedy recovery. D Melenchenko, our popular teacher, is preparing for the annual Christmas concert at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Poyser
Winnipeg
Reg. Cockeril
Montreal
Que
John Midzain
Arnold Cockerill
D. Melenchenko
Makaroff Curling Club to Meet on December 20
A meeting for curlers is called at the Makaroff Rink on Monday December 20 at 8 30 p m. All interested in curling are urged to attend. Heaps serves as secretary for the club. Also notes include local visits from Mrs J R Wells and child to High River Alberta and Mrs G Poucher visiting Prince Albert Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spear
J. R. Wells
High River
Alta
G. Poucher
Prince Albert Sask
Makaroff
WM. Heaps
Makaroff Curling Club
Forum Hears Debate On Radio And Movies At Local Homes
The December meetings of the forum discussed radio as a lively topic with wide participation. Soap programmes were aired, and the December 13 session at Mrs. J. Davis examined the influence of movies on youth, prompting strong opinions. The next gathering is set for Mrs. S. Hilderman’s home on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Pound
J. Davis
S °. Hilderman
Local Social Notes From Grand Narrows and Nearby
Jan Sangster and Eddy Maguire visited Earle Mc Ginnis on Sunday. Miss Olive Irvine visits her sister Mrs Gordon Dixon at Grand Narrows. Mr and Mrs Gordon Dixon of Grand Narrows visited with Mr and Mrs Stanley Irvine Tuesday. Mrs Pam Adams is recovering from an operation and will be home soon. Mrs Charlie Dixon of Orangeville Ont is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W Sangster. The Ladies Meeting at Mrs Ernie Armistead's Dec 1 turned out fair with one new member Mrs F Framingham. Next meeting at Mrs Willis Armistead's Jan 5 1949. tea to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Sangster
Eddy Maguire
Earle McGinnis
Olive Irvine
Gordon Dixon
Grand Narrows
Stanley Irvine
Pam Adams
Charlie Dixon
Orangeville
Ont
W. Sangster
Ernie Armistead
F. Framingham
Willis Armistead
Rochedale Social Roundup Athighlights Last Week
Jas Walker visited Inglis friends while John Choropita sought medical care in Winnipeg. Mrs M Rawlings visited her daughter Mrs W Craig, and Gary Cameron of Dropmore stayed with cousin Roy Craig. Bonnie Keay spent time with grandmother Mrs W Patterson of Inglis, and Ann Palamariuk visited her Inglis home. Mr and Mrs M Fadyen of Roblin joined J Craig's home, and W Choropita Florence Peter visited Lennard hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Walker
Inglis
John Choropita
Winnipeg
M. Rawlings
W. Craig
Gary Cameron
Dropmore
Roy Craig
Bonnie Keay
W. Patterson
Ann Palamariuk
M. Fadyen
Roblin
J. Craig
W. Choropita
Florence
Peter
Jack Danaliuk
Lennard
A. Craig Harvey
Shirley
J. B. Craig
Home-spun yarn ad from Mary Maxim
Very warm extra long wearing yarn available in grey white brown heather scarlet royal blue paddy green black in 2 or 3 ply. Price 1.98 per pound, 10 pounds or more 1.80 per pound. Delivered. Mary Maxim Sifton Manitoba. February 16, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Maxim
Sifton
Man
Gift suggestion for Roblin Theatre tickets for family
A practical inexpensive gift idea is a book of Roblin Theatre tickets covering all family members. Ask at your local theatre for availability and consider including a gift card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Theatre
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Sanwe
Hk. Po
Acs
Amr Rriets Wits
Retiuesny
Isder
Canada Packers & Roblin Flour Mill
Peeke
Pany
Canada
Riverside Pavillion
Dablia
Abuuihs
I. Dec
the Harolds
the Valley
WM. Waggoner & Sons Commercial
P.S.W
Mac's Garage
Yorkton
Mac
RCA Victor
Roblin Electric
Birccas
Dangerfield
Clarendon
District News
Merridale
Bield
Radio Service & Barber Shop
Rochedale
R. P. Jakeman Insurance
St. Regis
Ihs
St. Regis Hotel
Smith Street
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