>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 11/1/1939 MARGARAT ANN MOFFATT The funeral took place Tuesday, Nov. 14 from her late residence, of Margart Ann, wife of Thomas C. MOFFATT of the Marney district, who passed away on Sunday after a long illness at the age of 72 years, eight months and two days. Deceased was born at Stratford, Ont., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert HOGARTH and had been a resident of the Strathclair district for 56 years. The service was conducted by Rev. G. A. COLPITTS, pastor of the United church, Strathclair, and a cortage of 28 cars followed the casket to the Strathclair cemetery where interment was made in the family plot. The casket was covered with numerous beautiful silent tributes to the affection in which the deceased was held. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters: Mrs. H. O. BROWN of Dysland, Alta.; Mrs. A. J. NORDLUND of Watertown, Mass., U.S.A.; Mrs. J. F. BALDNER of Winnipeg, and Mrs. F. W. CHURCH of Strathclair; four sons, Bert of Rapid City, Reg and Walter of McConnell, and Alston at home; one brother, W. R. HOGARTH, Winnipeg; two sisters, Mrs. T. E. ADAMS, Winnipeg, and Mrs. Robert CRAIG, Elphinstone, also 36 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ===================== 11/16/1939 Mrs. (Rev.) William T. BRADY (Bessie MOSSOP) died at the family residence, 572 Maryland St., Winnipeg, Nov. 10, aged 47. The funeral was held at 3:45 p.m. Nov. 13 to Brookside cemetery. Rev. W. T. BRADY was formerly United church minister at Oak River. R. H. DENNISON, formerly of Newdale, was one of the pall-bearers. ========================== 11/16/1939 THOMAS HENRY ENGLISH The funeral of Thomas Henry ENGLISH, who died in Winnipeg Nov. 8 after two weeks in hospital, took place Friday afternoon from Newdale Union church to Newdale cemetery. Rev. W. P. SMETHERAM officiated. The bearers were Messrs. GRIFF, Thos. and Dave DAVIES, Hampton GREENAWAY, Ben SETH and Thos. FRASER. Mr. ENGLISH was born at Guelph, Ont., Dec. 25, 1865. He married Miss Myrtle BLODGETT over forty years ago. Coming west about 25 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. ENGLISH homesteaded in the North Mount Calm district, where they remained until 1921, when they moved to Vancouver. Following Mrs. ENGLISH's death in 1932, Mr. ENGLISH returned to the Newdale district until 1936, when he moved to Winnipeg, returning to Newdale for frequent visits. Surviving are five sons and four daughters; Tom, Oran, Jim, Art, Mrs. Allan BROWN, Mrs. A. MARTIN and Mrs. Stewart COUTTS, Newdale, Charles, Solsgirth, and Mrs. W. SANDSTROM, Minnedosa. ======================================= 11/9/1939 (Oak River - E. A. CORBETT, correspondent) The funeral of Mrs. Martha Hampton GREENAWAY, 79 widow of Robert GREENAWAY, took place at Gilbert Plains Nov. 1, Rev. Hislop DICKSON officated. Serving are one daugher, Mrs. Jack ALLEN, Kenville; six sons, Joseph, Gladstone, Stanley, Cameron, Alta; Irwin, Gilbert Plains; Clayton, Kenville; Gordon, Winnipeg; Ernest, Roblin. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. ROGERS and Mr. and Mrs. Percy ROWSE of Winnipeg and Mrs. Victor ROWSE of Melville visited at the morcom home for several days recently and attended the funerals of Mr. and Mrs. MORCOM sr. Mrs. Thos. AIREY, old-timer of the Lothair distrcit, passed away at Brandon Sunday, aged 72. The funeral was held at rivers Tuesday afternoon. ====================================== 11/9/1939 Mr. and Mrs. A. MC INTYRE received word Tuesday of the death at Sheridon, Ont., of their niece, Mrs. Millie MCINTYRE. The funeral will take place at Minnedosa Friday. =================================== 11/9/1939 (Strathclair) Mr. and Miss A. MCINTYRE received word Tuesday of the death at Sheridon, Ont. of their niece Mrs. Millie MC INTYRE. The funeral will take place at Minnidosa Friday. A number of local Freemasons attended the funeral of the late W. J. I. MORCOM at Oak River, Monday. =====================================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 11/16/1939 Marjorie Jean, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. COUTTS, Neepawa, and Percy Robertson MURRAY, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. MURRAY, Neepawa, were married at Neepawa Nov. 8. ================================ 11/16/1939 WILSON - MILNE A marriage of local interest took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James MILNE, Newdale, Nov. 8 at 12 a.m. when their eldest daughter, Elsie Barbara, exchanged vows with Andrew Benson WILSON of Strathclair. The bride looked attractive in a dress of wine colored wool crepe, trimmed with crepe-back satin, and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid was Miss Margaret MILNE, sister of the bride. The groom was supported by Mr.Hugh TEMPLETON, and the bride was given away by her father. The ceremony was performed under a bell-centred arch by the Rev. W. P. SMETHERAM, and the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin as played by Miss Gladys WILSON, Strathclair. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a string of pearls and the bride gave the groom a pair of gloves. A large number of friends attended the reception, after which the happy pair left for Winnipeg. They will make their home in the Strathclair district. ================================== 11/16/1939 MC CAW - WILSON The home of Mr. and MRS. M. Roy WILSON, Marney, was the scene of a happy event on Tuesday when their youngest daughter, Rose Marguerite, was united in marriage to Gordon William MC CAW, youngest son of W. H. MC CAW, and the late Mrs. MC CAW, of Strathclair. The ceremony was performed at two o'clock in the presence of some fifty guests by Rev. G. A. COLPITTS. The bride was prittily attired in a floor length dress of figured chiffon in light green and brown shades with gold trimmings, and wore a book-shaped gold locket, the gift of the groom. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Given in marriage by her father, she was attended by her sister, Miss N. Etta ILSON, of Brandon who wore a street length dress of silk crepe in royal green shade with gold trimmings. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Clarence MC CAW. Mrs. WILSON, the bride's mother, wore a dress of wine chiffon crepe with matching sleeves of transparent velvet. The Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin was played by G. L. COGHLIN of Brandon, and during the signing of the register Mrs. COGHLIN sang 'Into the Dawn with You". A buffet lunch was served, several of Miss WILSON's girl friends assisting. The rooms were prettily decorated with pink and white streamers and bells, cut flowers, and potted plants. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MC CAW are leaving this week by motor for Paris, Ont. For travelling Mrs. MC CAW chose a dress of black alpaca with gold trimming. Guests from a distance were the bride's sisters, Miss Etta WILSON and Mrs. Ralph WAY, Mr. and Mrs. Howard WAY, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. COGHLIN, and Mr. Edwin CHURCH, all of Brandon. =================================== 11/16/1939 SHEARDOWN - WETEVICH The marriage took place at the United church manse at Strathclair, Oct. 31, of Miss Jessie WETEVICH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wasyl WETEVICH of Horod, and Mr. William Hudson SHEARDOWN, older son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. SHEARDOWN of Strathclair. Rev. G. A. COLPITTS officiated. The bride, who was attended by Miss Mary SHOOMSKI, wore a navy sheer frock with white daisy trimming. The groom was attended by Mr. Anton PRUS. ===================================== 11/16/1939 CAMPBELL - ENGLISH A quiet wedding was solemnized Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman ENGLISH, Cardale, when their daughter, Olga neta, became the bride of Kenneth Stewart CAMPBELL, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart CAMPBELL of Cardale. Rev. J. L. FARGEY officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her father, entered to the strains of the Bridal Chorus played by Mrs. J.L. FARGEY. The ceremony was performed under an arch of pink and white streamers and bells. The bride was becomingly attired in aqua blue crepe with corsage of flowers. Both bride and groom were unattended. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served, the table being centred with a three-tier wedding cake. During the dinner a toast was proposed to the health and happiness of the bridal pair. The happy couple will reside on the groom's farm south of Cardale. ====================================== 11/16/1939 MC DONALD - MC KAY A quiet wedding was solemnized at 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at the manse in Stony Mountain when Isabel Catherine, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus MC KAY of Strathclair was united in marriage to Hugh John, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Hugh MC DONALD also of Strathclair. Rev. J. Adam SMITH officiated. The bride wore an afternoon frock of midnight blue velvet and carried roses and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Ed. HERBISON, sister of the groom, and Eric BLACKBURN, brother-in-law of the bride, acted as witnesses. Following the ceremony the wedding party dined at Moore's. After a short honeymoon in Winnipeg the young couple will live on the groom's farm in the Green Bluff district. ========================== 11/16/1939 ZACKERY - KACHUK The wedding of Elsie ZACKERY of Sandy Lake and John KACHUK was solemnized at the home of the bride at Sandy Lake Nov. 5 by Elderly HENDRICKSON of Winnipeg. The couple will reside in Saskatchewan. A party followed at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. C. ZACKERY, in town. ==================================== 11/9/1939 (Newdale) Miss Elsie MILNE, Newdale, and Mr. Andrew WILSON, Strathclair, were married at the bride's home at noon yesterday ==========================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 11/16/1939 (Basswood) Miss SPEARE and Miss ROPER spent the week-end at their homes in Brandon and Souris. The Basswood branch of the Canadian Red Cross society was organized Nov. 11 with the following officers; Hon. president, Mrs. Nancy CRERAR; president, Reeve R. PORTER; 2st Vice, H. DOWSETT; 2nd Vice, J. PROVEN; treasurer, A. L. HYMERS; Executive; Mesdames R. EDWARD, T. HYMERS, A. ROBERTSON, F. DICKIE, F. PROVEN, H. DIPPER, F. UZICK, M. THOMPSON and MESSRS. J. KNIGHT, E. R. WILSON, S. BILUKE, N. CAMERON, G. L. ROSS, W. E. THOMPSON, A. MAKEPEACE, A. HOOD, G. BROWN, A. J. KIRKCALDY and F. PORTER. A charter has been applied for. Dr. RUTLEDGE of Erickson addressed the meeting in the interests of the Red Cross. Mrs. LOBERG was appointed convenor of the Ladies Auxiliary. At a meeting Monday, conducted by Messrs. WHITERMAN and WATSON of Winnipeg, prizes under the Crop Improvement plan for best samples of wheat were awarded to; 1. W. T. THOMSON (trip to Ft. William); 2, Stewart FRASER; 3, John FRASER; 4, T. DERHAM and Fred PORTER tied. ========================== 11/16/1939 MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS, BLANSHARD, STRATHCLAIR, HARRISON, SASKATCHEWAN Nominations in Blanshard show only one councillorship being contested - Ward 6. Reeve C. O. HYNDMAN, J. M. BARR, ward 2, and A. J. GOURLAY, ward 4 were returned by acclamation. F. W. CHURCH, ward 6 is being opposed by Gordon SHAW. Strathir's nominations Tuesday resulted in Carl BRADLEY being re-elected councillor for ward 1 by acclamation. In ward 2 Coun. Mac CAMPBELL will be opposed by James MC DONALD, and the reeveship will be contested between Reeve TRAGORD and H. T. MORTON of Elphinstone. C. R. FOWLER of Elphinstone will oppose Coun. MICHALCHUK in ward 5. ==================================== 11/9/1939 (Strathclair) Miss Helen HUNTER left last Wednesday for Brandon where she will take a three months' course in home economics and homemaking. ================================= 11/9/1939 (Cardale) Miss Ella WILSON's father from Saskatchewan is visiting her for a week. ============================= 11/9/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Wm. NICHOL and family of Brandon visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. ROBBINS last Sunday. Mrs. A. B. CARR, Lancaster, Wis. spent last week with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bazel GREENAWAY. =================================== 11/9/1939 (Newdale) Mr. and Mrs. Gib. MC DONALD and Bobby from Shoal Lake spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. WALKEY. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. THOMSON, Newdale, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb THOMSON, Shoal Lake, were the prize-winners at the first Rebekah card party of the season Friday night. Five tables played court whist and others played crib.

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 11/30/1939 (Cardale) At a school board meeting held last week the following van drivers were engaged for the next term: R. YULE, W. SAGE, F. MC CORMICK, F. DURSTON, S. CAMPBELL, C. GREENAWAY and H. ENGLISH. =========================== 11/30/1939 (Elphinstone) Mrs. R. E. WILLSON and daughter, Charlotte, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. BELTON, Sandy Lake, Nov. 23. Kenneth WILLSON and friends were visitors at the home of Rev. and Mrs. F. B. WILLSON Sunday. ========================== 11/30/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, correspondent) Subscribers are asked to pay their renewals to E. A. CORBET. ======================== 11/30/1939 (Strathclair) Squadron-Leader R. H. LITTLE of the Canadian Air Force at Winnipeg flew in here Tuesday noon, accompanied by a mechanic, to visit his sister, Mrs. A. COUPLAND, before he gets his call for overseas. He is a veteran with two years service in the last war. ======================== 11/23/1939 (Strathclair) Lieutenant Miss Annie TAYLOR, R.N. of Winnipeg spent the weekend with her mother, who is ill, and her sister and brother here. ======================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 11/30/1939 (Strathclair) Municipal Doctor Gordon MC KENZIE returned from Brandon Sunday evening with his bride, nee Miss Amy LATHROPE, of Shoal Lake. They were married in that city on Saturday. ========================== 11/23/1939 COOK - WADDELL Nurse Margaret Isabel WADDELL, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. WADDELL, Newdale, and Mr. Harold COOK, eldest son of Mrs. F. COOK, Newdale and the late Mr. G. F. COOK, were married Nov. 14 in the manse of Grace United church, Winnipeg, by Rev. W. G. MARTIN. Mr. and Mrs. COOK arrived from Winnipeg Monday night, and will reside on the John A. WADDELL farm at Oldale. =================================== 11/23/1939 LEWIS - PURPUR St. Peter's Lutheran church, Winnipeg, was the scene of a military wedding at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 when Emily, youngest daughter of Mr. Philip PURPUR, was united in marriage to Sergt. Roy W. LEWIS, of the R.C.A.F., youngest son of Mrs. Marion LEWIS and formerly of Newdale. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore aqua blue moire taffeta with square neckline and short puffed sleeves. The skirt swept from moderate front fullness to bustle back. The veil was chapel length with a halo of orange blossoms. She carried Talisman roses and lillies of the valley. Miss Edith PURPUR, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, assisted by Miss Marion FERG, niece of the groom. Mr. Claire LEWIS, brother of the groom, was best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. Philip PURPUR, Jr., 423 Banning street. Mr. and Mrs. LEWIS will reside at Morecambe lodge, Winnipeg. ================================= 11/23/1939 (Oak River-E. A. CORBET, correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Jack FIORI attended the wedding of Mr. FIORI's sister at Fort William. =============================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 11/30/1939 (Elphinstone) The 13-year old daughter of P. KOKORUZA was drowned while crossing a lake three miles west and north of Prince of Wales, Nov. 25. ======================= 11/30/1939 LEVI BURT The death occurred in hospital at Winnipeg, Nov. 22, of Levi John BURT, 61, Oak River, who had been ill for several months. Mr. BURT leaves his widow, two sons, Leonard and Clifford, at home, a brother, Arthur, of Rivers, and a sister, Mrs. A. REID of Winnipeg. The funeral was held Saturday from the United church to Oak River cemetery, Rev. H. HARLAND officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. H. H. GLINZ, Geo. NESBITT, Geo. BRAY, Dave BROWN, S. H. STEWART and W. D. HEAPY. ==================== 11/30/1939 THOMAS SAWYER Thomas SAWYER, 90, a respected old-timer of the Beulah district, died Nov. 22 and was buried Nov. 23. He was a native of Kent, England, and came to Canada with his parents in the late 70's to Chatham, Ont. In 1880 he came to Oak River where he resided for some 25 years. He married Rachel NESBITT, of Kincardine, Ontario, Dec. 5, 1888, at Oak River. In 1905 Mr. and Mrs. SAWYER moved to the Beulah district. The funeral was held from St. Wilfred's church, Canon W. J. FINCH of Birtle officiating. Burial was made in Beulah cemetery.Mr. SAWYER leaves his widow, two daughters and three sons, also one brother, Harry and one sister, Mrs. MC KIE, of Chatham, Ont. 11/30/1939 (Oak River-E. A. CORBET, correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. S. H. STEWART and Mrs. W. J. NESBITT attended the funeral of the late Thos. SAWYER at Beulah last Thursday. ====================== 11/23/1939 MRS. A. RHIND The death occurred Nov. 17, in hospital at Saskatoon, of Mrs. A. RHIND, following a three weeks' illness. Mrs. RHIND was in her 33rd year. She was born at Newdale, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HOWARD, Sr. After a short time in Minnedosa she went to Saskatoon where she married Mr. RHIND about 19 years ago and resided there until her death. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by three daughters, also two brothers, John HOWARD, Jr., Newdale, and Sid HOWARD, Winnipeg, and two sisters, Mrs. Hampton GREENAWAY, Newdale, and Mrs. G. HAWLEY, Winnipeg. The funeral was held at Saskatoon Monday afternoon. Mrs. HOWARD Sr. has been at Saskatoon with her daughter's family since Nov. 1. =============================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 11/30/1939 (Strathclair) A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew GERRARD at 1 a.m. Sunday morning at Mrs. MURCHIE's home. ========================= 11/23/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, Correspondent) A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clare SPARLING at Hamiota hospital Nov. 16. =======================

Hello, Another newbie. Hopefully I may be able to help as well as be helped. Edmund Lumsden is my great uncle. He was born near Necastle ( Chaplin Islad Road to be exact) New Brunswick in the 1880s ( I believe). His father's ( JOHN FRANCIS LUMSDEN) Obit in 1932 it says he's then living in Winnipeg. I was wondering if anybody has an Edmud (Ned.) Lumsden in their family? I would gladly share what info. I have. The other name I have is Edward James Harfoot. He & Ned were friends. Probably met in the army during WW1. Mr. Harfoot was from Indian Head Sask. but was also living in Winnipeg ( at the same time I think). Any suggestions? Ciao Judy Thanks in advance

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 12/14/1939 BURNELL - MC NULTY A quiet wedding took place at the First United church, Brandon, Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2, when Venetta Esther, elder daughter of Mr. Thomas MC NULTY and the late Mrs. MC NULTY, of Strathclair, became the bride of Percy Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. BURNELL, also of Strathclair. Rev. F. E. H. JAMES officiated. ============================== 12/14/1939 LEITCH - RENNIE The marriage of Miss Mary RENNIE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. RENNIE, Kelvingston, Sask., and Kenneth A. LEITCH, Glossop, was solemnized at 5 p.m. Saturday. The ceremony and a reception which followed were held the district hall. Mr. and Mrs. LEITCH will reside on their farm near Hendon, Sask. ========================== 12/7/1939 CAMPBELL - MC TAVISH A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. MC TAVISH, Marney, Nov. 29, when their eldest daughter, Kathleen Frances, was united in marriage by Rev. J. L. FARGEY, to William Colin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart CAMPBELL of Cardale. The bride entered the room on the arm of her father to a beautifully decorated arch of wedding bells and streamers, while the Bridal Chorus was being played by her cousin, Lorraine MC TAVISH. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a charming dress of teal blue with a corsage of pink and white mums and fern. Her accessories were of wine shade. While the register was being signed and witnessed by Mr. Stewart CAMPBELL and Mrs. W. R. MC TAVISH, Mrs. Stewart MC TAVISH sand "I Love You Truly." After many happy and hearty wishes to the bride and groom, over 35 guests sat down to a sumptuous dinner. The bride's cake centred the table. A toast was given by Rev. J. L. FARGEY and the groom responded fittingly. Mr. and Mrs. CAMPBELL will reside on the groom's farm southeast of Cardale. ============================= 12/7/1939 ESPEY - BLAIR The manse, Cardale, was the scene of a quiet wedding at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 when Rev. J. L. FARGEY united in marriage Mary Elizabeth (Lillian), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. BLAIR of Crandall, and Roy Edwin, son of Mr. Ralph ESPEY and the late Mrs. ESPEY of Cardale. The bride who was given in marriage by her father was attired in royal blue crepe. Her sister, Miss Jane BLAIR, was bridesmaid and Harvey ESPEY supported the groom. Following the ceremony the wedding party returned to Mr. ESPEY's home where 22 guests sat down to a wedding dinner. ============================ 12/7/1939 URE - CLEAVER A quiet wedding was solemnized Saturday, Dec. 2, in the manse of Grace United church, Winnipeg, when Grace Viola, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. CLEAVER, Oak River, was united in marriage to Kenneth URE of Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. URE will reside in Winnipeg. ==========================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 2/1/1940 (Strathclair) Margaret Emma, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam WARK of Clanwilliam, Man., died Friday at Minnedosa hospital. Mrs. WARK was formerly Violet MC LEAN. Interment was made in Strathclair cemetery. ======================== 2/1/1940 MRS. R. C. COCHRAN The death occurred last Thursday evening of Mrs. R. C. COCHRAN, widow of the late R. C. COCHRAN, at her home in Oak River, following a short illness. Mrs. COCHRAN was born Pearl WARREN at Palmerston, Ont. Dec. 25, 1882. When 17 years of age, she came with her parents to Oak River where she had since resided. Mr. COCHRAN, whom she married Feb. 1, 1910, passed away Jan. 15, 1939. Surviving are one son, R. L. COCHRAN, Oak River, two brothers, W. G. WARREN, Hamiota, and John WARREN, Preeceville, Sask., and two sisters, Mrs. G. M. LEE, Regina, and Mrs. R. G. ROOK, Rocanville, Sask. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the United church to Oak River cemetery, Rev. H. HARLAND officiating. The pallbearers were Art and Harvey GLINZ, William MC DONALD, W. F. SHORT, C. G. SPARLING and Frank MILLER. ==================================== 12/14/1939 JANE MC INTYRE The death took place suddenly at 9:30 last Thursday morning of Jane MC INTYRE at her home in Strathclair. She had not felt at all well the night before but no undue alarm was felt. Thursday morning she suddenly collapsed and before medical aid could be summoned she had passed away. Deceased was 71 years of age and was born at Tiverton, Bruce county, Ontario. She came west with her three brothers, Peter, William and Ewen in 1911. The two for predeceased her, Peter in 1933 and William in 1934. They always made their home in town but for a time the brothers farmed north of town. She was unmarried and leaves three brothers, Ewen at home, Dan at Tiverton, Ont., and Duncan at Victoria, B.C. The funeral was held from her late home Saturday afternoon with Rev. G. A. COLPITTS officiating, and interment was made in the family plot in Strathclair cemetery. The pallbearers were Angus MC KAY, W. CRAIG, A. HANSEN, J. M. BLACK, R. HUNTER and J. R. STOTHART. ================================= 12/14/1939 MRS. C. A. SMYTH Robina SMYTH, wife of C. A. SMYTH, 435 Thirteenth street, died in Brandon Sunday. The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday from the Brockie chapel to Brandon cemetery. Born in Newcastle, Ont., Mrs. SMYTH came west 30 years ago. She resided at Oak River until 1922, where she was employed in the post office. She then came to Brandon and lived there until the time of her death. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Albert, at home, and four step-daughters, Mrs. D. BATE, Rivers; Mrs. N. E. SARGENT, Souris; Mrs. Gorcon BROWNRIDGE, Flin Flon, and Mrs. Bert LANE, Brandon. ================================== 12/14/1939 ROBERT ALLAN LITTLE The death occurred at Strathclair Sunday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. COUPLAND of Robert Allan LITTLE, late of Teulon, Man. The remains left Monday morning for Teulon, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. COUPLAND, where the funeral was held Tuesday, interment being made in Windsor cemetery. Deceased was born at Tilsonburg, Ont., in 1858. He resided in Michigan, U.S.A., near Lake Huron, and came from there to Manitoba in 1898. After one year at Portage la Prairie he took a homestead near Teulon where he resided till the death of his wife last March, when he moved to Strathclair to make his home with his daughter. He was twice married, first to Matilda MORRISON in Ontario, by whom there was a son and daughter, W. J. LITTLE of Edmonton, Alta., and Mrs. J. H. BREADNER of Toronto, both of whom survive. In 1888 he married Nora CAMPBELL in Michigan, by whom there was a son and daughter, Mrs. A. COUPLAND of Strathclair, and Squadron Leader R. H. LITTLE of the R.C.A.F., who had flown from Winnipeg to see his father about a week ago. Also surviving are one brother, Edward of Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A., seventeen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. =========================== 12/14/1939 (Cardale) Mr. Adam BOLLMAN of Moline died in Minnedosa hospital Friday evening. The funeral was held from Rapid City United church Sunday afternoon. =============================== 12/7/1939 (Strathclair) Mr. Archibald MC INTYRE left Friday for Ochre River, Man., on receiving word of the serious illness of his brother, Dan, who had not been well for some time. Sunday word came that he had passed away that morning and the funeral was held Tuesday at Ochre River. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. MC INTYRE in his bereavement, his third brother to die in four months, also a niece. =========================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 2/1/1940 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF STRATH. UNITED CHURCH About the year 1876 several families of Scotch descent settled in the vicinity of "The Bend" of the Little Saskatchewan river, and somewhat later other families located at the old Hudson's Bay post at Elphinstone. They, anxious to continue the worship of God according to their Presbyterian upbringing, got together and built a log church at Elphinstone and also one just up the hill near the Sinclair farm, and held service each Sabbath as supplies could be secured. Rev. J. STEWART and Rev. Alex SMITH were among the first ministers. Later Rev. J. MC KAY ministered to these churches and during his time a frame church was erected in Strathclair, in 1886, near where S. MILLMAN's blacksmith shop now stands, it being moved later on and is now used as the Masonic hall. After J. MC KAY left, the following succeeded as ministers: Revs. MARSH, David ROSS, Colin MC KERCHAR, J. MUNROE, Russell DICKIE, MITCHELL, PETERSON, ROGERSON and G. WEIR--who was found dead in bed at Grassie's old boarding house--the late Ralph CONNOR coming up to preach his funeral service. After his sudden death, Rev. MC NIVEN supplied till 1898 when Rev. SUTHERLAND came and remained till February, 1906. During his stay the present fine stone building was erected, and opened for divine service by Rev. BAIRD of Manitoba college Dec. 22, 1901. After Rev. . SUTHERLAND left he was succeeded by Revs. CAMPBELL, HILLIS, WRIGHT, J. H. MARTIN, H. MC KAY, Adam SMITH, J. F. DOUGLAS, down to the present ministry of Rev. G. A. COLPITTS. The present church membership is 90. The present church building, seating about 200 people, is some what reminiscent of an old Scottish lork(?) and it testifies to the self-sacrifice of many of its old members who have passed on, in the many loads of stones hauled for its construction. --Contributed. ========================================== 2/1/1940 (Strathclair) A clean, snappy game was played on Wednesday evening when the Strathclair junior hockey team defeated the Erickson boys by a 6 to 2 score. There were good bursts of speed in the opening stanzas but, having only one line, the visitors' stamina broke under the pressure. The line-up was: Strathclair - F. SITKO, A. HUNTER, W. CAMPBELL, E. CAMPBELL, R. ROBINSON, S. HUNTER, F. HANSEN, C. MOFFAT and D. HENDERSON; Erickson - B. MC KINNON, B. GUSDAL, P. BRUCE, A. BREKKE, N. ARMSTRONG, W. JACOBSON and J. DRODESKI; referee- L. V. CARTER, Strathclair. =============================== 2/1/1940 (Oak River - E. A. CORBET, correspondent) The local Farmers' bonspiel began Jan. 27, with two draws each afternoon and evening. Rinks entered are as follows: F. L. BOWMAN, R. CLEAVER, L. DYKER, D. FORBES, H. H. GLINZ, G. GLINZ, Stan HENRY, T. HAYHURST, A. H. HUME, Wes. WHITE, J. W. WHITE, W. A. BARR, C. MARKLE, R. WESTBROOK, G. GLEESON, A. H. BLACK, Steve HAYHURST, E. CLEAVER, R. MURRAY, G. MACAULAY, R. DELAMATER, F. GLINZ, E. WILTSEY, W. CLUBB. Oak River hockey team lost 12-4 to Oakner at Oakner Saturday. Line-ups were: Oak River--A. and R. MC KENZIE, M. LEE, A. BARR, J. and A. FAGG, N. and C. ARGUE, L. and T. GREENAWAY, R. RAMSAY, M. SHAMRAY. Oakner - C. MILNE, J. L. and B. ANDERSON, N. MC CALLUM, K. STRACHAN, W. PARKS, J. SHEARDOWN, B. BROWN, D. SMYTH. An Oak River rink consisting of F. SKENE, Ted HENRY, Steve HAYHURST, T. R. CLEAVER, skip, reached the semi-finals in the Brandon bonspiel last week. ======================================= 2/1/1940 (Basswood) Two ladies' rinks motored to Rapid City for friendly games last Thursday. Mrs. DOBBYN's rink won their game and Miss SPEARE's rink lost theirs. At the annual Sunday school meeting reports showed a good year and all obligations met. New officers are: Mrs. LOBERG, Asst. Supt., Mrs. DOBBYN; Sec-Treas, Mrs. C. FRASER; librarian, Mrs. C. COOK organists, Mrs. DOBBYN, Vivian SMITH and Edith HENNAN; missionary secretary, Mrs. WILSON; temperance secretary, Mrs. HYMERS, SR.; cradle roll, Mrs. C. FRASER. The slate of teachers is not yet complete. ======================================== 2/1/1940 (Elphinstone) A. P. HAACKE, L. A. C., was transferred to Trenton, Ont., Jan. 21. ========================================= 2/1/1940 (Cardale) The curling club is assured of a number of good curlers for years to come if the enthusiasm and skill shown in the high school bonspiel means anything. Eight rinks have just finished the three events. Winners were: Grand Challenge-1, Gerald MILTON, Ken PETERS, Ruth RAMSAY, Johnny BADOWICZ; 2, Emerson WALLACE, Florence RAMSAY, Joan HALL, Alice MC FARLAND. School club - 1, Glen GREENAWAY, Tony MARTYNUK, Sheila RAMSAY, Rena DENNISON; 2, Willis GREENAWAY, Miss PORTER, Phyllis PRICE, Barbara GRANT. Consolation - 1, Bill GREENAWAY, Charlie LONGSTAFFE, Marie WALLACE, Miss DAWSON; 2, Mr. TURLEY, Bob SNOWBALL, Mary LONGSTAFFE, Rose ARMSTRONG; 3, Jack SMITH, Louise PORTER, Islay RAMSAY, Irene FORTUNE; 4, Ivan ENGLISH, Eva MARTYNUK, Helen CAMPBELL, Arnold DENNISON. ========================= 2/1/1940 (Marney) At the annual meeting of Marney W.M.S., held last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Roy WILSON, the following were elected to office; Mrs. John WILSON, president; Mrs. Jas. MC TAVISH, 1st vice; Mrs. D. DALGARNO, 2nd vice. A delicious lunch concluded the meeting. ================================= 2/1/1940 (Mount Calm) Nineteen Red Cross ladies met at Mrs. Oran ENGLISH's Friday afternoon. Work was completed on 14 pairs of socks and 24 hospital binders, which were handed in. Following discussion of ways and means for raising money by the entertainment committee, a light lunch was served, Mrs. A. ENGLISH assisting the hostess. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. Ben SETH's. ================================ 12/14/1939 (Strathclair) The annual meeting of the W.M.S. and W.A. of the United church was held Dec. 5. A number of activities were engaged in during the year including teas, a bazaar, lunch on sports day, etc. and there is a good balance in the bank. The officers are: President, Mrs. F. BURNELL; vice-presidents, Mrs. G. A. COLPITTS and Mrs. D. BROWN; secretary, Mrs. O. T. GAMEY; treasurer, Mrs. J. D. COGHLIN; organist, Mrs. J. E. BARRADELL; departmental secretaries, community friendship; Mrs. J. R. STOTHART; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. Mary MURCHIE; press, Mrs. O. T. GAMEY; temperance, Mrs. E. W. WILSON; supply, Mrs. T. E. ROBINSON. =================================== 12/14/1939 (Mount Calm) Mr. and Mrs. Hampton GREENAWAY, Cecil DAVIES and Grace GREENAWAY motored to Cardale Sunday to spend the day with friends. Chas. ENGLISH and Hugh DUNN of Solgirth visited in the district Thursday. T. ENGLISH came with them and will remain for the winter. =================================== 12/14/1939 (Elphinstone) Word has been received from Camp Borden that Paul HAACKE has secured his L.A.C.(Leading Aircraftsman) and was one of seven picked out of 100 for further consideration. Mrs. R. E. WILLSON visited with her father at Shoal Lake, returning Sat., Dec. 9. Rev. F. B. and Mrs. WILLSON brought Joyce BRASSEAU home from Shoal Lake hospital Dec. 10. ================================== 12/7/1939 (Oak River-E. A. CORBET, correspondent) Reeve HYNDMAN and Councillors MILNE, CHURCH, GOURLAY and BARR attended the municipal convention at Winnipeg last week. Lance ROBBINS bought and moved HUME's barn to his property last Saturday. Mrs. RICHARDSON of Rivers gave an interesting talk to a large gathering at the United church last Tuesday evening. Mrs. RICHARDSON was a passenger on the Athenia at the time it was torpedoed. ============================================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 12/7/1939 (Cardale) The christening of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack KOOTING took place at the home of the child's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John MARTYNUK, on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2, at three o'clock. The room was tastefully decorated with pink and white streamers and tall pink tapershed a soft glow over the table, centred (rest of article cut off) ============================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 1/25/1940 (Basswood) A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl ROBERTSON Jan. 19. =========================== 1/4/1940 (Oak River, E. A. CORBET, correspondent) A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry HAYHURST Dec. 20. =============================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 10/26/1939 (Basswood) The Odd Fellows' dance on Friday night was well attended, Wendell, son of Mr. Ivan THOMSON, holding the lucky ticket for the chesterfield. Miss SPEARE and Miss ROPER spent the week-end at their homes in Brandon and Souris. Rev. E. R. WILSON spent Sunday at Moore Park, where he exchanged pulpits with REv. Mr. ANDERSON. =========================== 10/26/1939 (Elphinstone) Wm. THOMAS left by bus Friday to enlist. =============================== 10/26/1939 (Oak River, E. A. CORBET, correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Gordon VICKERY and family moved to Mr. Willis GREENAWAY's farm last Wednesday. ===================== 1/25/1940 (Strathclair) H. RIDLEY, Bob HUNTER, Jno. MC DONALD and Joe LEPINSKY attended the Kenora-Brandon hockey match at Brandon Monday night. Lieut. C. B. SCHOEMPERLEN, R.C.A.M.C. and wife of Winnipeg visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. SCHOEMPERLEN Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Caroline MC CAULEY observed her 82nd birthday anniversary on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William HETHERINGTON, with whom she lives. She was born in North Carolina, and moved to Missouri in childhood. In 1900 she came to Newdale. She has been a widow some nine years. She was married three times. Her family consists of: J. Lawrence MILEHAM, Winnipeg; Mrs. T. G. DAVIES, Newdale, and Reginald BARKER and Mrs. HETHERINGTON, Strathclair. Alex LEITCH observed his 71st birthday Friday at a dinner party at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. HANSON. Mr. LEITCH was born in Ontario and came as a child to Manitoba, spending some time at Manitou, and settling on a farm east of Strathclair about 45 years ago. He was married to Mary Ellen ROBINSON in 1896. Their family consists of five sons and two daughters, Dugald and Arthur at home; Earl, Kenneth and Seymour, Kelvington, Sask.; and Mrs. George MARTIN and Mrs. HANSON, Strathclair. ======================================== 1/25/1940 TRAVELLING LINKS AT BASSWOOD LODGE Last Thursday the I.O.O.F. Traveling Links were brought to Basswood by members of the Cypress River lodge. On behalf of Cypress River, members of Onward lodge, Brandon, made the presentation in an impressive and beautiful ceremony and were received on behalf of Progress lodge, Basswood, by Acting Noble Grand R. G. ROSS. It is the duty of Basswood lodge to carry the links to Foxwarren lodge. Grand Warden E. BOYES of Brandon explained the purpose of the links, after which all present signed the album accompanying them. Lodges represented were Cypress River, Brandon, Minnedosa, Newdale and Basswood, bringing the total present to 70. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. D. BUCHANAN, who have been active supporters of the lodge since its institution Jan. 5, 1910, were presented with a silver tea service and congratulations on their 45th wedding anniversary, which they celebrated Jan. 9. The presentation was made by Grand Warden BOYES, Brandon, and G. HODGSON, Minnedosa. Community singing, lunch and a social hour completed a memorable evening. ================================== 1/25/1940 (Basswood) The evening auxiliary of Basswood held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. O. HOLLIDAY, Jan. 9 with 16 members present. Mrs. Frank PROVEN, vice president, took charge, while Mrs. Jas. TEMPLETON, Jr.., President, took the opening chapter of the new study book, "Moving Millions in India." Mrs. A. GIRLING assisted Mrs. TEMPLETON. Each member is accepting some portion of the supply allocation. War service work was distributed by the president. The program concluded with a New Year's candle lighting ceremony led by Mrs. WILSON. Lunch was served by Mrs. D. JACKSON and Mrs. Frank PROVEN. The February meeting will be held at the manse, at which the C.G.I.T. group is being entertained. ============================== 1/25/1940 (Cardale) A very successful whist drive and dance was held in the school Friday evening. Winners for whist were: Ladies' first, Mrs. J. HENRY; consolation, Mrs. A. RAMSAY; Gents' first, Mr. F. H. REID; consolation, Jack LOWE. Five people guessed the correct weight of the fruit cake, and by cutting cards for the highest number Mr. T. PEART and Leonard COWAN were the lucky winners, each receiving a layer of the cake. Proceeds of the evening go to the Red Cross. =============================== 1/25/1940 (Oak River-E. A. CORBET, correspondent) The following were elected officers of the Oak River United church at the annual meeting presided over by Rev. H. J. HARLAND Jan. 16; Elders - John HUME, W. K. DELAMATER, James BLACK, C. G. SPARLING, G. H. HENDERSON; stewards - L. DAY, J. M. BARR, J. S.HENRY, H. W. HEDLEY, Harold HUNTER, A. H. BLACK, W. F. SHORT, W. A. BARR, Ben GRAFTON. The treasurer's report showed the church to be in good condition with a bank balance of $179. ================================ 1/25/1940 (Marney) At the annual meeting of Marney United church Jan. 17, the following were elected to office: Stewards - 3 years, J. A. WILSON, Howard MERVYN, F. W. TROUGHTON,; 2 years, M. R. WILSON, Dunbar DALGARNO; 1 year, James MC TAVISH, W. R. MC TAVISH, with James MC TAVISH chairman and F. W. TROUGHTON secretary-treasurer; choir leader, L. A. HENDERSON; organist, Mrs. H. MERVYN. Reports showed slight losses in membership and receipts due to removals but all expenses met and a balance carried over. =================================== 1/18/1940 (Oak River - E. A. CORBET, correspondent) Mrs. W. N. MC DONALD, accompanied by her sister, Miss B. AVISON of Shoal Lake, left last Tuesday for Edmonton to visit their brother, Corp. (and Mrs.) George AVISON. Sidney PAUL was sentenced to four months in Brandon jail, after pleading guilty at Minnedosa to stealing an automobile from John GREENAWAY Christmas night. He was arrested the following day five miles north-west of Rapid City, after driving the car about 200 miles and damaging it seriously. ============================================== 1/18/1940 CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Elizabeth WALLACE wishes to thank the community for flowers presented on her 80th birthday, also all others who brought her gifts and good wishes. ========================== 1/4/1940 (Oak River - E. A. CORBET, Correspondent) "Tony" (Anthony James) PINHORN, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. PINHORN, Victoria, B.C., formerly of this district, recently passed his final flying exams, ninth out of 49 entrants, and is now gazetted a pilot officer. He is stationed 'somewhere in England." ============================== 1/4/1940 OPENING HOCKEY GAME - CARDALE AT STRATHCLAIR The opening hockey game of the season was played at Strathclair Dec. 27 when Cardale were the visitors. Both teams showed lack of practice but the home team clearly outclassed the visitors. In the first period Strath. counted one. The second was scoreless but in the third Strath. got 3 in the first 2 minutes and added 3 more, making the score 7-0. The teams were: Strathclair - Frank SITKO, goal, Alex HUNTER, Erick HUNTER, W. CAMPBELL, R. ROBINSON, Stan HUNTER, F. HANSEN, Clare MOFFATT, Homer THOMPSON and David HENDERSON. Cardale - Don KERR, goal, Ed POCHI, W. MC TAVISH, Maurice GREENAWAY, Glen GREENAWAY, Willis GREENAWAY, John TROUGHTON, Chas. DENNISON and Don LOWE. Referee - W. NOTTLEMAN, Minnedosa. ===================================== 1/4/1940 (Elphinstone) Miss Addie HAMILTON, Brandon, returned to her home after spending several days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. WILLSON. A novelty bonspiel was held in the rink during Christmas week. Winners were Tom BELL's and Bingley WILSON's rinks. Elphinstone young people home for Christmas were: Miss Grace MENZIES, Isabel MORTON, Raymond LUSSIER, Gordon WILLSON, Winnipeg; Agnes FINNIE, Clanwilliam; Florentine MENZIES, Inglis; Robert MENZIES, Choicelands; Dorothy WILLSON, Glenboro; Lela HAACKE, Shoal Lake; Ken WILLSON, Lorne JOHNSTON, Kipen's Mill. ===================================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 10/26/1939 A. S. MC KAY, SANDY LAKE LOSES NEPHEW IN WAR Mr. A. A. S. MC KAY, Sandy Lake, received a cable last week informing him that a nephew of his had gone down with the battleship, "Royal Oak," torpedoed by a German submarine, October 13. During the last war Mr. MC KAY, as well as being in the army himself, had four brothers in the army and two brothers-in-law in the navy. As he suggests, the horrors of war are again very near to us. There was a correction to the above article which appeared in the 11/2/1939 Post: It was the nephew of Mrs. A. S. MC KAY, Sandy Lake, not Mr. McKay, as stated in last week's Post who was lost with the Royal Oak. =========================== 10/26/1939 (Oak River, E. A. CORBET, Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. MACKIE and Mr. G. MACKIE attended the funeral of Mr. MACKIE's nephew, J. G. OLSTEAD of Neepawa, Sunday. Mr. OLSTEAD was a R.A.F. pilot at Bellville, Ont., and was killed in a plane crash while in trial night flights. ===================== 12/21/1939 JOE JUSKEW The death occurred suddenly Saturday noon of Joe JUSKEW of Strathclair, aged 67. At 11:30 he called at Reliance elevator and then at Barradell's hardware and at noon his death was reported. He apparently went home, sat in a chair and was stricken with a heart attack, pitching forward on his face on the floor. On arrival of medical aid he was beyond any help. He was born at Hoseatyn, Galicia, and had been in this country for a long time. Funeral service was held at his late home, Rev. G. A. COLPITTS officiating, with interment in Strathclair cemetery. The pallbearers were Reeve TRAGORD, A. MC INTYRE, B. SCHOEMPERLEN, N. WELLAR, W. SHIMSKI and Alex BRODIE. =========================== 12/21/1939 MIKE SHINDRUK Mike SHINDRUK, Sandy Lake, died in Brandon Sunday. The funeral was held at Sandy Lake Tuesday morning. Mr. SHINDRUK was born in Austria and had lived in Sandy Lake district for the past 38 years. He is survived by his widow and one son, William, Sandy Lake. ================================== 12/21/1939 WALTER ROBINSON Mrs. Alex LEITCH, Glossop, received the sad news Tuesday of the death Dec. 16 of her brother, Mr. Walter ROBINSON, 74, at Sacramento, Cal., to which place he moved from Glossop 22 years ago. =========================== 12/21/1939 HOWARD RALPH WAY Funeral services for Howard Ralph WAY, 29, who died in Brandon Dec. 15, were held at 2 p.m. Monday from Brockie's chapel to Brandon cemetery. Mr. WAY was born in Brandon and was married to a daughter of Mr.and Mrs. M. R. WILSON, Marney. Besides his widow he is survived by his parents, one brother and two sisters. ========================== 1/25/1940 (Cardale) James HENDERSON, 91, Winnipeg, died early Monday in Grace hospital. Mr. HENDERSON had been in Manitoba since 1919, and lived at Cardale with his son Robert until the family moved to Winnipeg about five years ago. He was born at Matfen, Northumberland, England. His son is the only survivor. The funeral was held Wednesday to Brookside cemetery. ================================= 1/25/1940 (Strathclair) Mrs. Alex. R. MC LEOD, 60, formerly of Shoal Lake, and mother of Mrs. (Dr.) SIGVALDSON of the latter place, died in Winnipeg Jan. 20 ================================ 1/18/1940 MRS. ALFRED SAWYER DIES The death occurred Jan. 8 at her home, 527 Sixteenth street, Brandon, of Mrs. Jane Elizabeth SAWYER, 76, after a lingering illness. Deceased, who was the widow of the late Alfred SAWYER, came to this country from Ireland about 49 years ago and settled in the Brandon district. She spent several years at Oak River and a few years at Chatham, Ontario, returning to Brandon about 30 years ago. Surviving are one sister and two brothers in Ireland and a sister-in-law, Mrs. F. J. BARTHOLOMEW, in Winnipeg. The funeral was held Jan. 10 from Macpherson and Bedford's funeral home and burial was made in the family plot in Brandon cemetery. ========================= 1/18/1940 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, correspondent) The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred PRODAN died Tuesday. Burial was made Wednesday in Oak River cemetery. ========================= 1/4/1940 Mr. Justice F. G. TAYLOR died suddenly in Winnipeg Tuesday. =================================== 1/4/1940 MRS. ANNIE STEVENSON Mrs. Annie STEVENSON, 83, widow of the late W. W. STEVENSON, resident for many years in Neepawa, died Dec. 25 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Gordon CALDWELL, Belleville, Ont., to which place she had moved three or four years ago. She was born at Wellesley, Ont., and was a sister of James (Revine) MC TAVISH, Strathclair, and John MC TAVISH of Brandon, formerly of Newdale. J. D. COGHLIN, Strathclair, is a nephew. In addition to her daughter at Belleville, there is a son, John, as Saskatoon. ======================= 1/4/1940 MRS. JAS. ROBERTSON The death occurred Dec. 22 of Mrs. James ROBERTSON, Basswood, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. ROBERTSON was born Elizabeth FREEBORN, July 23, 1861, in the township of Easthope, Perth county, Ontario, and was married Dec. 28, 1887, coming with her husband to Manitoba in 1905. For many years Mr. and Mrs. ROBERTSON have lived about 3 miles southwest of Basswood. Besides her husband, there survive an only daughter, Mrs. John LONEY, Edmonton; and four sons, Roy and William, Mayerthorpe, Alta., Alex at home and Ewart, Pickle Crow, Ont. There are 13 grandchildren, also two sisters in Hamilton, Ont. Mrs. ROBERTSON was always interested in community affairs and was an active member of the church, the W.M.S., the W.I. and the Red Cross. Funeral services were held from Basswood United church Dec. 26, Rev. E. R. WILSON officiating. A large gathering of relatives and friends were present to pay their last respects. The pallbearers were: W. E. ROBERTSON, Lloyd ROBERTSON, F. BLACK, C. LAMB, Lorne ROBERTSON and Alvin BUCHANAN. Interment was made in Basswood cemetery. ==================================== 1/4/1940 MRS. A. E. WEBBER The MC DONALD homes in the Fairmount district were saddened Friday when a wire was received announcing the death of Mrs. A. E. WEBBER, nee Miss Jessie MC DONALD, at her home in Los Angeles, California, Dec. 28. Mrs. WEBBER was born on the island of Iona, in Argylshire, Scotland, in 1885. She came to Canada with her parents in 1890. She lived in the Fairmount district with her parents, brothers and sisters until she moved to California in 1916, where she was married in 1917. She is survived by her husband and one son, Melvin, both of Los Angeles, also a sister, Mrs. Archie MC CORMICK and two brothers, Lochie and Neil MC DONALD, of the Fairmount district, where she was known and loved by many. =============================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 1/25/1940 HOLYLEA PEOPLE HONOR MR. AND MRS. R. HODGSON A reception was held in Holylea schoolhouse Jan. 16 in honor of Mr. nd Mrs. Robert HODGSON whose marriage took place in Brandon Dec. 30. Mrs. HODGSON was formerly Miss Lottie BRERETON of Holylea, while the groom, whi is a returned soldier, farmed in the district for a number of years following the last war. Despoite low temperatures, the school was well filled by 8:45 p.m. when the guests of honor arrived. They were conducted to decorated chairs. Mrs. Geo. BRERETON playing Mendelssohn's Wedding March. A song written for the occasion was sweetly rendered by their niece, Isabel, who addressed the happy pair. A program of dance numbers, recitations and songs by neighbors and Green Bluff friends was enjoyed. Mr. Walter MOFFAT acting as chairman. Presentations followed; first the community gift, presented by Mrs. J. H. FORTUNE; two gifts in silver from the McConnell cummunity, and one from McConnell Ladies' Aid; also miscellaneous offerings from friends and neighbors. After the beautiful articles had been inspected by all, Mr. HODGSON, on behalf of himself and his wife, expressed appreciation in well chosen words. "For They are Jolly Good Fellows" was followed by a period of community singing with Mrs. KIRKBY as the able acompanist A plentiful lunch was enjoyed and after a social time the proceedings closed with the hearty singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Many of those remaining to dance took part in the grand march and circle led by the bride and groom, which was called by Mr. Dan MC KINNON of Strathclair. A happy time was spent until 2:30, Mr. and Mrs. HODGSON receiving many congratulations. ============================ 1/25/1940 THOMAS - MACLENNAN A quiet wedding took place Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16 at 4:30, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian manse, Brandon, when Helen Jane, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. MACLENNAN, Newdale, became the bride of Wm. T. THOMAS of Brandon. The Rev. W. J. ALLEN officiated. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left on an extended trip to Eastern Canada and the United States. On their return Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS will reside on the groom's farm near brandon. =========================== 1/18/1940 (Basswood) Mr. and Mrs. D. BUCHANAN celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Jan. 9, when they entertained quietly at home with a dinner. Fourteen guests were present. An interesting feature was the presence of seven guests who were guests at the wedding 45 years ago. ===================================== 1/18/1940 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, Correspondent) The wedding of Grace, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. frank HYNDMAN of Rapid City, and Mr. TERRY of Rapid City took place at the manse, Oak River, Jan. 7, Rev. H. HARLAND officiating. Mr. and Mrs. TERRY have been visiting friends in the Oak River district for the past week. ============================ 1/4/1940 The marriage of Catherine, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex JOHNSTON, Shoal Lake, and George Albert, youngest son of Mrs. and the late J. H. HOWDEN, Neepawa, took place at Shoal Lake Dec. 22. ============================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 8/24/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, Correspondent) Miss Beth GREENAWAY left Tuesday for her teaching duties near Minnedosa. ===================== 9/21/1939 (Elphinstone) Misses WAKEFIELD and MC CAW, Messrs. GILL and SWANSON, Strathclair, visited at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. WILSON Sunday. ============================ 9/21/1939 M. SCRIBNEY, SANDY LAKE FINDS MISSING DAUGHTER The daughter of Michael SCRIBNEY, Sandy Lake, who was sought for recently by her father, was located by means of a newspaper item. A friend sent it to her and she came to visit her relatives at Sandy Lake a few weeks ago. It was understood she is now employed in a hospital in the States. The SCRIBNEY girl recently came into the news when her father endeavored to locate her. She was placed in the hands of foster parents at Minnedosa 34 years ago, the arrangement being made in Newdale with the assistance of R. J. HOPPER, then secretary-treasurer of Harrison municipality, now resident in Vancouver. During the long interim Mr. SCRIBNEY had gotten completely out of touch with his daughter. =========================== 10/12/1939 (Oak River - E. A. CORBET, Correspondent) Mrs. A. A ELLIS returned last Thursday from a visit with her son, C. H. FARREND, Cardale. ================================== 10/12/1939 (Basswood) The teaching staff of Basswood school 9- Misses SPEARE, FALLIS, AMY and ROPER spent the holiday at their homes in Brandon, Carberry, Hamiota and Souris. =========================== 11/2/1939 (Basswood) Miss MC DOUGALL, Miss SPEARE, Miss AMY, Miss FALLIS and Miss ROPER motored to Neepawa Saturday. Students of the high school held a Hallowe'en party Monday evening in the school. Time-honored stunts were indulged in and a banquet supper was served at the close, to which about 36 sat down. Miss SPEARE, principal, was hostess. The two lower rooms of the school held Hallowe'en parties Tuesday afternoon, at which Miss AMY and Miss ROPER were hostesses. ============================= 11/2/1939 (Strathclair) Mr. and Mrs. V. SNOWDON, Mr. and Mrs. Walter ROBERTS and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh MILLER motored to Winnipeg Saturday. ==================================== 11/2/1939 (Mount Calm) Mr. Tom ENGLISH and Miss S. MELCOSKY, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Allan BROWN and family, motored to Minnedosa Saturday evening. =======================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 8/24/1939 MAC ELHEREN - BERCIER A quiet wedding took place on Sunday, Aug. 13th, in the Sacred Heart chapel, Elphinstone, when Annie BERCIER, third eldest daughter of Zackary BERCIER of Elphinstone was united in marriage to William MAC ELHEREN of Clanwilliam. Father FRANKS officiated. The bride and bridegroom were attended by Madilene and Joe BERCIER, brother and sister of the bride. ===================== 8/24/1939 (Cardale) Mr. and Mrs. BADOWICZ and family returned from Griswold last week where they attended Mrs. BADOWICZ's parents 35th wedding anniversary. ==================== 8/31/1939 SMYTH - BRANDON The home of Mrs. James BRANDON, Kenton, was the scene of a candlelight wedding Aug. 19, when her second daughter, Alice Ida, became the bride of Mr. William James SMYTH, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. SMYTH, Oak River. Rev. Elliott BIRDSALL officiated. Gladioli and fern formed the background for the ceremony. The wedding music was played by Mrs. D. E. FRASER and her sons, Gordon and Bruce FRASER. During the signing of the register Mrs. Geo. DOLLY sang I love You Truly. The bride's sister, Miss Mabel BRANDON, was bridesmaid. The bridegroom's brother, Mr. John SMYTH, was best man. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Gordon BRANDON, wore a model frock of embroidered lace in dusty blue with touches of pink. Her hat was of the same shade. She carried Talisman roses and fern. A reception was held. Mr. and Mrs. SMYTH left for a short motor trip. They will make their home at Dominion City. ========================== 9/21/1939 CLARKSON - DENNISON A quiet wedding took place in Vancouver, B.C. on Saturday, Sept. 9, when Mildred Edith DENNISON, formerly of Cardale, was united in marriage to Bernard V. CLARKSON of Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. CLARKSON will reside in Vancouver. ============================= 9/21/1939 WADDELL - DUNCALFE John R. WADDELL, eldest son of T. A. WADDELL, Newdale, was married to Nurse DUNCALFE at Flin Flon at 7 p.m. Saturday. Gordon and T. J. WADDELL, Newdale, brothers of the groom, attended the wedding. Local friends and relatives wish Mr. and Mrs. WADDELL a long and happy wedded life. =========================== 9/21/1939 MC RAE - BLATCHFORD The marriage of Miss Clara Isobel BLATCHFORD and Mr. John Alexander MC RAE, both of Bradwardine, took place in the Anglican church at Rivers Sept. 7. ============================= 9/21/1939 ST. JOHN - GLOVER Miss Annie Eleanor GLOVER of Roblin and Mr. Keith ST. JOHN of Minnedosa were married in Winnipeg Sept. 10. ============================ 9/28/1939 HUNTER - PROST The home of Mr. and Mrs. William A. HUNTER, Strathclair, was the scene of a pretty wedding at 11 o'clock, Sept. 18, when their eldest daughter, Hazel, was united in marriage to Mr. John PROST of Foxwarren. The room was decorated with gladioli, and the ceremony took place in the presence of immediate relatives. Rev. G. A. COLPITTS officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a dress of terra cotta rust crepe with brown hat, and carried a bouquet of gladioli. She was attended by Miss Mary BRIDGES whose dress was a printed malse crepe. The bridegroom was attended by the bride's brother, Mr. Alex HUNTER. Following a wedding dinner, Mr. and Mrs. PROST left for their new home at Foxwarren. ===================== 9/28/1939 CURWEN - DRESSLER A quiet wedding was solemnized Tuesday, Sept. 19, when Mrs. Johanna DRESSLER and Mr. David CURWEN, Sr. were united in marriage by Rev. E. R. WILSON at Mr. CURWEN's home at Basswood. ============================= 10/12/1939 MORTON - MC PHADEN A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Hamiota manse Sept. 30 when Jean Isobel, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. MC PHADEN, Oak River, was united in marriage to Mr. Robert MORTON, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard MORTON, Hamiota. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. D. BARNETT. The bride wore power blue georgette and carried tea roses. She was attended by her sister, Marjory, who wore pale pink sheer and carried carnations. Jack MC PHADDEN, brother of the bride, attended the bridegroom. A buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents after which the couple left on a short honeymoon. On their return they will reside near Hamiota. ============================== 11/2/1939 (Strathclair) Mr. and Mrs. L. V. CARTER and Marguerite returned Saturday from Foam Lake, Sask., where they attended the marriage, Oct. 26, of Miss Olive Lydia FERGUSON of Mildmay Park, Sask., to Mr. Eric Andrew BURNETT, of Leslie, Sask., at which Marguerite was bridesmaid. ========================= 11/2/1939 (Fairmount) Mr. and Mrs. Charlie MASON of Killarney, Man., who were married in Brandon Oct. 25, were overnight guests at the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Joe MARTIN. Miss Nellie LAMING of Makepeace and Mr. Harvey MASON of Newdale, who were married Oct. 25, gave a dance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack ROSS Friday evening, a large gathering assembled and danced to the music o Messrs Neil HUMES, Lachie MC DONALD and Tom FRASER. At the close of the evening all sang, "For They are Jolly Good Fellows" wishing the newlyweds a shower of good wishes. ============================ 11/2/1939 (Elphinstone) Mr. and Mrs. Fred GEOKIE(?), Ethel Rose, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. MORTON, Mr. and Mrs. George WILSON and Mrs. Sarah MORTON were among those who attended the wedding dance given by Mr. and Mrs. Alex KIPPEN at Kippen's Mill in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CRAWFORD. =========================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 9/21/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, Correspondent) A daughter Carthina Yvonne) was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. CORBET at Hamiota hospital Sept. 13. ===================== 9/28/1939 SIX GREAT-GRANDPARENTS PRESENT AT CHRISTENING Little Harriet HAYHURST, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry HAYHURST had the distinction of having six of her great-grandparents present at her christening ceremony held at the home of her mother's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. CHURCH, in the Marney district Sunday afternoon, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. W. R. MC KENZIE, Oak River; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. CHURCH, Marney; and Mr. and Mrs. T. C. MOFFATT, Strathclair. Rev. G. A. COLPITTS, Strathclair, performed the ceremony in the presence of a large gathering of relatives. ======================== 10/12/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, Correspondent) A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred PRODANS Oct. 4. ================================= 11/2/1939 (Elphinstone) A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. RIDDELL, Thursday, Oct. 26. =======================

>From the Oak River Post, Oak River, MB (now changed to The Blanshard-Harrison-Strathclair Post, Newdale, Man.) 8/31/1939 (Oak River-E.A. CORBET, Correspondent) Dr. and Mrs. STEWART returned from Winnipeg Monday after attending the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. Mary MANSON. ======================= 9/28/1939 ALEXANDER ROBERTSON The death occurred at midnight Sept. 23 of Alexander ROBERTSON of the Glossop district, in his seventy-first year. Mr. ROBERTSON was born at Piccadilly, Ont. July 1, 1869. He came west in 1881 and, except for five or six years in Vancouver, farmed in this district ever since. He married Miss Ella WILSON at Newdale 48 years ago. Besides his widow he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. A. BROWN, Arden, Mrs. J. EBURNE, Vancouver, Mrs. E. CAMPBELL, Strathclair, and Mrs. M. REDPATH, Winnipeg; three brothers, John, Bethany, and James and William, Newdale; and two sisters, Mrs. J. WALKEY and Miss Lily ROBERTSON, Newdale; also his father, Mr. Alex ROBERTSON, Newdale, who is in his 99th year. A son, Wesley, was killed in the World war. The funeral was held from Strathclair Union church to Strathclair cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. W. P. SMETHERAM of Newdale officiating. The bearers were A. LEECH, L. GRILLS, T. EATON, S. MILLMAN, Jas. SIVERS and W. COCHRANE. ================================ 10/5/1939 (Strathclair) Mrs. Lloyd CARTER learned Sunday of the death of her father in Peoria, Ill. He was 72 years of age. ========================= 10/5/1939 MRS. JEMIMA COUTTS Jemima COUTTS, wife of the late Robert S. COUTTS of Newdale, passed away at her home in Newdale Saturday, September 30. Mrs. COUTTS was born in Wellesley, Ontario, February 23, 1873. She came to the Newdale district with her parents when she was six years old. In 1895 she married Robert COUTTS, formerly of Wellesley, Ont. They farmed in this district until 1919 when they retired from the farm and took up residence in the town of Newdale. Mr. COUTTS died in December, 1931. Mrs. COUTTS was a member of the choir which sang in the Newdale United church when it was erected 52 years ago and until her recent illness was active in all branches of church work. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth PATTERSON of Newdale, one son, Percy of Newdale, four daughters, Mrs. H. BISGAARD of Vancouver, Mrs. W. JEFFERY, Wapota, Washington, Mrs. J. E. MARKWICK, Brandon, and Florance of Winnipeg, also two grandchildren. The funeral service was held in the United church Monday, conducted by Rev. W. P. SMETHERAM. Interment was made in the Newdale cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Jack SAGE, Major ROBERTSON, Jim MC LAREN, Tom WADDELL, Bert WALKEY and LATE(?) ST. JOHN. A profusion of floral tributes banked the casket. White's Funeral Home, Neepawa, had charge of the funeral arrangements. ========================= 10/5/1939 MRS. JEAN PAINE Funeral services were held in Basswood United church for Mrs. Jean PAINE, an old-timer of Basswood. Mrs. PAINE's death occurred at Lombard, Illinois, Sept. 30, where she had made her home for the past few years with her daughter, Mrs. H. MC QUARRIE. She was aged 86 years and 8 months. Her husband predeceased her in 1915. Three of six children survive: A. J. PAINE, Winnipeg; Mrs. HULBURT, Winnipeg, and Mrs. H. MC QUARRIE, Lombard, Ill. Interment took place in Basswood cemetery, Rev. E. R. WILSON officiating. Pallbearers were: M. ROBERTSON, E. MC NABB, C. MC NABB, G. MURRAY, A. BUCHANNAN and D. BUCHANNAN. Out of town people attending were: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. PAINE and family, Mr. MYRICK, Mr. and Mrs. HULBURT and Fred, Mr. and Mrs. J. CHALLES, all of Winnipeg, and Mrs. H. MC QUARRIE of Lombard, Ill. ============================= 10/12/1939 HARRIET ROBERTS The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon of Harriet, widow of the late Henry ROBERTS, pioneer of the Strathclair district, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lily REED, in Winnipeg last Thursday as a result of an auto accident. The service was conducted by Rev. A. B. SIMPSON of Shoal Lake United church and interment was made in the Strathclair cemetery. The deceased was born in Almonte county, Renfrew, Ontario, in April, 1847. In 1872 she married Henry ROBERTS at Almonte, who predeceased her in 1934. Pallbearers were: J. SCOTT, R. SCOTT, J. CAMPBELL, D. MC KERCHAR, M. BLACK and W. MC CAW. She leaves to mourn her passing a daughter, Mrs. Lily REED of Winnipeg and a son, John of Edmonton, Alta. =============================