Holiday greetings and community notes from Birdtail
Birdtail residents share Christmas and New Year visits with relatives in Rossburn and Glen Elmo, with gatherings at the Hiscock and Plant homes. A wedding shower for Otto Elvers draws a crowd at the Miller home. Teachers, hospital news, and local logging activity also appear among the holiday era updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Farell
Bert Palmer
Rossburn
Hiscock
Ruth Plant
L. Plant
Glen Elmo
Audrey Palmer
C. S. York
Lorne Plant
Clare Palmer
Simon Crookshanks
H. Miller
Otto Elvers
Local notes and social updates from the district
Mrs B Fox visits Winnipeg with her children. Endcliffe Community Club hosts a social on Friday January 19. Harold Thompson left to take up a post with the RCAF in Ottawa. Lily Lorimer of Gull Lake Saskatchewan visited relatives here. J A Glen KC left for Vancouver to visit his mother. A position as book-keeper accepted at Robertson Brothers Garage. Miss Florence Swainson Matron of Union Hospital Eston spent the holidays at home. Mrs R Robb and Maureen of St Lazare spent New Years at the Robb home. Mrs Frank Jones and Neil left for a three month trip in the United States. Alice Campbell sustained a broken leg playing near the CNR station. Mr and Mrs Watson Dunn celebrate 25th wedding anniversary with friends on Friday Jan 12 at 7:30. Mrs W Hunter and others from Minnedosa visited in town Monday. Bill Hancock Jr joins the local Royal Bank as junior. Don Forsyth returns home to Miniota after relief work here. Julius Kieper leaves for Winnipeg to attend the Manitoba Trustees Association convention. Mrs A M Thompson of Prince Albert visits son Harold before Ottawa then remains visiting Mrs Thompson and Bobbie for a month.
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W. Hunter
W. G. Sanderson
J. McKay
Ross Sanderson
Minnedosa
Bill Hancock Jr
The
Royal Bank
Don Forsyth
Miniota
Julius Kieper
Winnipeg
Minniska School
Manitoba Trustees Association
A. M. Thompson
Prince Albert
Harold Thompson
Ottawa
Knox United Church Weekly Services and Meeting
Public worship and communion at 1am and 1pm with a 12 o'clock Sunday School session. The Lantern Lecture titled Contrasts in Central India explains rural India’s rise from poverty. Preparatory service Friday January 12 at 8 pm. Annual Knox Congregation meeting Monday January 15 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
India
Knox Congregation
Anglican Young People's Meeting Notice
The next AY P A meeting is set for Monday evening January 15 at 8 p m in the church basement. All members are urged to attend. It notes that since the war began the cost of living has risen four per cent in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Notice to Creditors and Rural Municipality Assessor Ads
Notices to creditors in the estate of David Blain seek filed claims by January 27, 1940 with solicitor W. W. Wilson in Russell. Russell RM invites assessor applicants by February 12, 1940 on Manitoba form, with remuneration details. Also includes card of thanks from George Fisher and family and hospital staff thanks for Christmas gifts and hospital decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blain
David Blane
Harrowby
Russell
Manitoba
W. W. W. Wilson
Margaret Blain
Manitoba Assessment Commission
R. C. McLennan
George Fisher
Craigie Community Club
Sacred Heart Hospital
Young People's Union holds first meeting of year
The Knox Young People's Union gathered Sunday evening after church. About 25 members attended under Robert Peddie group. Officers elected earlier were installed: President Lawrence Madill, Secretary Rhoda Barry, Pianist Irene Dunn. Doug Russell spoke on The Boys Parliament recounting Canadian boys Christian activities and future plans. Marquis of Lothian said Germany will attack this spring in a multi front offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union
Lawrence Madill
Rhoda Barry
Irene Dunn
Robert Peddie
Doug Russell
Doug
P.U
Vista WMS and Ladies' Aid hold annual meeting
The Vista WMS and Ladies' Aid met at Mrs T Miller's home last Wednesday. Officers elected include President Mrs D McIntyre, Vice President Mrs W Breakey, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs R J Alexander, plus stewardship and temperance secretaries. Activities reports noted nearly $25 sent to head office and extensive sick visiting. The Ladies' Aid elected Mrs T O Miller president and Mrs W Stitt secretary-treasurer with a $238 receipts, $36 balance. Lunch followed Mizpah Benediction. Hockey team beat Silverton away with return game planned. Various holiday visits noted among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Ladies’ Aid
T. ©. Miller
Stitt
McIntyre
Alexander
D. McIntyre
W. Breakey
Halliday
T. O. Miller
R. Alexander
W. Stitt
Vista Hockey
Silverton
Berglund
Ham
Vera Hamilton
Brendon
O'Donnell
Birch Point
M.D. Hamilton
W. Davidson
Russell
P. Newman
Moulton
Mrs. Hall
Binscarth
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Smellie Bros. & CO
Yom N. Mostenson & Gnbany Ip
H. Butler
Mears
Jean Poleschuk
Aft
Bert Pinoncky
Dan Pinoncky
John Kastaski
Steve Barneski
Rochester Hospital
Ted Boycott
Cleland
Astbury's
Kolle
Mrs. B. Fox
Endcliffe Community Club
RCAF
Lily Lorimer
Gull Lake
Sask
J. A. Glen
K.C
Vancouver
Robertson Brothers
Florence Swainson
Union Hospital
Eston
Frank Jones
Neil
United States
Alice Campbell
R. Campbell
C.N.R
Watson Dunn
Knox United Church
Knox Young People's Union
Marquis of Lothian
Chicago
Germany
Bijou
Irene Dunne
Fred McMurray
Charlie Ruggles
Shorts & News
Frank Clement
Russell, Man
DODGE
Chevrolet
Sguiance Crak 67
Saskatchewan
Alberta
von Hagen Cracknell
Hh, McDonald
Ford Sales & Service
North Star Petroleum Products
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