Picnics and sports notes from Rochedale and area
Records of upcoming picnics and events in Rochedale and nearby towns. Matches and races noted at Bavelaw Ingleside and Spy Hill with scores and remarks on weather and crowd. Damages from a lightning strike on Jack Johnson’s house recorded along with a church concert and tender notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochedale
Binscarth
Hazel Glover
Tembeli
Fairview Farm
Messippi
Geo. Cammidge
Jack Johnson
Mission
Asessippi Church
Sports Day Sparks With Needle and Thread Races
Amid a lengthy program the needle and thread race the smoking race and the married ladies race drew the keenest excitement. The ladies provided ample refreshments for spectators and participants alike.
Summer heat ushers in Silverton picnic and races
The Silverton community enjoyed a sunny June picnic on Wednesday June 15 with a large turnout from Angusville Minniska Seeburn and Russell. Children’s races drew praise and the afternoon featured baseball games including Angusville over Minniska and Angusville edging Russell by one run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Jas. Arnott
Seeburn Syndicate
J. Dunn
Jim
Angusville
Minniska
Seeburn
Russell
Silverton
Silver Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lockerby
RK. Beatty
Bavelaw
Ingleside
H. K. Bligh
Geo. Firth
D.J. Low
Bridge Gang
Spy Hill
Chas
Bligh
G. Lightheart
J. Clee
Martin Senour
E. M. William1is
Pic
Nic
Oldal Lake
Urs
Neepawa
Russell Binsearth
Foxwatrett Birtle
Solsgirth
Kelle
Nder
Shoal I
Carnival of Sports
M. McLean
Athletic Association
Grain Growers’ Association
D. W. McCuaig
R. McKenzie
T. A. Crerar
D. A. Campbell
Smellie Bros., Ltd
Miniota Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Manitoba
WM. Hembroff
Kussell
Innis McDonald
Creek
Annie Coosh
Pleasant Nook Farm
Halling Bros
Bakers
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Minnedosa
Wynyard
W. Simpson
Thos
Waterford
Sec’y
Gordon Bros
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