Foxwarren Legion Remembrance Events Report
Foxwarren District notes recall of Remembrance Day activities by Legion Branch 152 and Auxiliary including wreath laying by Comrade Wm Dia and Mrs Marian Hamilton, prayers, and a banquet for fifty. Cadets Bonnie and Brian Ellis attended, Post and Reveille played, a flag ritual performed, and life memberships awarded to two WWI veterans. The piece also mentions a Poppy Fund donation, a deer-hunting visit, and farm safety reports at the Foxwarren School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
DeCor
Wm. Dia
Marian Hamilton
Legion Auiliary
Bonnie and
Brian Ellis
Foxwarren Legion
Con Orr
Grace
Arthur Simms
Archie Carell
Wm. Diamond
Geo. Goodings
Louis Martinet
Foxwarren
International Peace Gardens
Wm. Butler
Lisa Crerar
Lisa
Diamond
Legion Auxiliary
R.G.L.A. Dist
Man
N.W
Winnipeg
Marian
Ann Cathro
Tom and
Robbie Cathro
Wilfred
Edythe Anna Belton
George Belton
Fire Department year in review with new members and events
This year the Winnipeg Fire Department reports active service with rodeo visits in Winnipeg Virden and Swan River, two new members Ray Cuff and Fred Dunn bringing active membership to 16. They attended industrial fire school in Winnipeg and bi weekly practices, inspections, mutual aid meetings, rural firefighting focus, plus fundraising with the Kinsmen for a quick response unit. An upcoming Firemen’s Ball November 1 features Ed Potnick and Jack Carey with Hillman Express. A charity hockey game with CK Xtras to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Virden
Swan River
Ray Cuff
Fred Dunn
Jim Chris Vianson
Larry Boyce
Hank Smith
Winnipeg
C.P.R
Winnipeg Fire Department
CSP
Jim Christianson
Ed Potnick
Brandon Fire Dept
Jack Carey
Hillman Express
Dept
CK Xtras
Gem of the Month Club Offers Monthly Jewellery Draws
A promotion offers entry in a monthly draw for fine jewellery with every purchase over 50 dollars. A grand Christmas prize draws from all monthly entries. NovemberBirthstone topaz linked to loyalty and healing lore, with historic beliefs about insomnia, bone and teeth strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Adolphe of Russell
Anne's
Russell
Elks Lodge Announces Local Sports and Fundraising Plans
The Elks Lodge promotes 8 and under hockey while funding equipment and tournament needs. They sponsor harness racing at the fair, support Joanne Moran’s Terry Fox Foundation trip with a 75 sponsor fee, sell Grey Cup tickets for 2, host turkey bingo on December 4, offer Christmas trees December 5, and plan a New Year’s Dance with community entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.P.O. Elks
Lodge
Joanne Moran
Terry Fox Foundation
Ottawa
Memorial Hall
Kinsmen Firemen Form Hockey Team to Play CK Extras
Russell Kinsmen and Fire Fighters form a hockey team to meet CK Extras from Brandon at Russell Memorial Rink on Friday December 3 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets cost 2.00 with advance sales at Macleods Ken's T.V. Anne's Jewellery Beaver Lumber or Dale's Men's Wear and door prizes are offered. Proceeds go to a proposed quick response vehicle for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Ck-Xtras
Brandon’ TV
Russell Memorial
Macleods
Ken’s T.V
Anne's Jewellery
Beaver Lumber
Dale's
Dropmore Ladies Club Busy with Charity and Knitting
The Dropmore Ladies Church Club met at Mrs. D. Hunts on Tuesday November 16 1982 with eight members and two visitors. They planned a Christmas baking exchange and decided to donate 500 to the Church Fund and 25 to M. & S. The Red Cross provided wool for knitting afghans baby outfits mitts and socks. Visitors from Moose Jaw Flin Flon and Winnipeg were noted along with many social updates about members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dropmore Ladies Church Club
D. Hunt
Beatrice Cameron
Betty Ferris
Mrs. Hunt
Red Cross
Garry Digby
Trevor
Tyler
Aron
Swartz
Moose Jaw
Tom
Faye
Chad
Deanna Orr
Flin Flon
Maurice Digby
Winnipeg
Terry Hunter
Archie McFayden
Doug Hunter
Roblin
Jake
Susan
Michael Robak
Gary Morrison
Donald
Gwen
Sheldon Bernhard
Charlie Bernhard
Anne Petz
Angela
Wayne Digby
Shauna
Todd
Killarney
Don Robin
Freda
Bob Mc
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Foxwarren District News
Strathclair
Wilfred Hamilton
Hamilton
U.G.G. Meeting
Roy Cusitar
Ey Forbes
Crow
Rave
Farm Bureau
Larry Arnold
Roy Freeman
Hield
United Grain Growers
U.G.G
Banff, Alto
Rod Graham
Allan Zimmer
Inglis
Henry Snitynsky
Edith Graham
Elks Turkey
R.P
Kinsmen
Bob Hyatt
Harvey Layh
Chrysler
Carsy
New Yorker
Bill
Alvin
Frank
South Side
the Fire Department
Anne’s Jewellery
Armand
Navn Ving Ph
The
Elks
Dropmore District News
Sion
Kay Dietrich
Kirk
Paul Dietrich
Murchy
Brandon
John Robertson
Jim Robertson
John
Frank Bird
Gordon Tokar
Grunthal
Bill Arnold
Vera Ferris
Craig
Gary
A. Tokar
Cameron
Pas
Ted Jenkins
Shoal Lake
Ted
Avalon Theatre
Lic
Central Inn
CeCe
Royal Bank Russell
Utes
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