Mailbox is a regular feature of Western People magazine. This week we recognize its popularity with some extra space devoted to Mailbox items.
Looking for a company that makes the sealing ring for a National Pressure Cooker, size #5 that holds five quart jars. Also, a store that sells plastic flowers, or a company that makes them, suitable for cemetery planters. Please write: Verna Morningstar, Box 130, Lockwood, Sask. S0K 2R0.
Searching for maiden name and parents’ names of Blanche Farmer, wife of Henry Milton Farmer, Winnipeg, Man. Her sister was the mother of Ryerson Rankin, London, Ont. Info for geneology. Reply: M. Campbell, Box 66, Nobleford, Alta. T0L 1S0.
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Looking for ancestral information on: George Flury (1843-1938) and Elizabeth Rupp (1847-1908); Caspar Flury (1874-1973) and Emma Buri Flury (1898-?); Margaret Flury Hacke (1880-1969) and Edward Hacke; Joseph Speers (1850-?) and Annie Dunbar Flury – children John, James and Isabella May Tarner; Rachel Speers Knowles (1863-?) – children Byron, Alfred and Olive Boughner; Charles Harris (1856-1937) and Jessie Donaldson (1857-1888); Edith Harris Draper (1881-1983) and William John Draper; Maude Harris (1879-1972) and James Erskine; William and Frankie (Greenman) Aldrich. Please write: Yvonne Aldrich, 642 Brimacombe Dr., Weyburn, Sask. S4H 2P6, 306-842-3828.
Wanted: Patterns for Christmas tree ornaments, fridge magnets and dish cloths. Will pay for copies. – Myrtle Freeman, Box 81, Eriksdale, Man. R0C 0W0.
Wanted: Book Home Fires & Small Sparks by Mary Mackenzie. Copyrighted 1972 by author’s son with last name Plumb-Dorchester, Ont. Please write: C. Wohlgemuth, Box 182, Bezanson, Alta. T0H 0G0.
Canadian General Hospital R.C.A.M.C. reunion, May 30-June 1, 1997, Parktown Hotel, Saskatoon, Sask. All former members are invited to attend. For more information, phone Al Fingler, 306-955-0420.
Edgerton 80th birthday and sports day, July 4-6, 1997. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled weekend and meet all your friends, relatives, neighbors and school chums.
The Ties That Bind – History of Ethelbert, Man. and district. $20 (includes postage). – Ethelbert Curling Club, Box 141, Ethelbert, Man. R0L 0T0.
Kaposvar – A Count’s Colony “1886-1936” – History of the first Hungarian colony in Western Canada west of the Saskatchewan border. 300 pages. $50 plus $4 postage. Reprinted 100 books. – Kaposvar Historic Site Society, c/o Jean Pask, Box 115, Esterhazy, Sask. S0A 0X0.
Pine Valley School #5060, former teachers and students who are interested to help with a stone cairn and commemorative plaque for the school site, please contact: William Ryan, Box 86, Candle Lake, Sask. S0J 3E0.
Wanted: Names and addresses of former Minto and district residents so invitations for the 1998 Centennial can be sent. Send to: F. Wear, Box 102, Minto, Man. R0K 1M0.
Riding Mountain and Area – History of the area 1885-1984, published in 1984. $35 plus $5 postage. Contact: Lynn Nichol, Riding Moutain, Man. R0J 1T0.
Seeking David Lutz who attended commercial cooking class from Sept. 1974 to Nov. 1976, Yorkton Regional High School. Please contact: Sandy Desmarais, Box 1164, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0.
Looking for information regarding James Stirton who was a postmaster (or auctioneer) in Morden, Man. in the early 1900s. Was mentioned in a notebook of 1919 by David McNaughton, Brookdale, Man. David’s mother was Elizabeth Stirton McNaughton. Was this James Stirton a descendant of the James and Janet (Crighton) Stirton family who lived at Pulinch, Ont., or Bruce or Elgin counties from 1833 and on? Please write: Esther Ramsay, 351 Ð 8th St., Brandon, Man. R7A 3X5.
Wanted: Knitting instructions for Wild Rose Teacloth #174 and Knitted Viennese Lace Summer Garland #20. No graphs please. – Anna Anderson, Box 1563, Stettler, Alta. T0C 2L0.
Looking for crafts and recipes from 100 years ago – things that might be suitable for a centennial fair display. Please send to: Janna Remond, 3850 Cons. 15, St. Isidore, Ont. K0C 2B0.
Have seed of giant squash and acorn squash, white kidney beans, brown eyed mystery bean, northern extra sweet corn, very dwarf double marigold seed. In exchange, would like used postage stamps, any country, on paper or loose. Kindly enclosed a SASE. – M. Pearce, Box 441, Arborg, Man. R0C 0A0.
Wanted: Used 1/64 scale toy farm tractors in good condition: John Deere Models A, D, R; Waterloo Boy, GP Wide Tractor, Case Model VA and Case Front Wheel Assist, Rumley Oil Pull, McCormick Deering. Will pay $2 for each tractor. Write first. – Darren Vipond, Box 326, Glenavon, Sask. S0G 1Y0.
Looking for family or friends of people who were on an expedition that lived at Pangnirtung, NWT, travelled around Baffin Island to Fox Basin and Igoolik from 1934-1936. Have old photo album with history of each picture. For more information, contact: Isabel Ritchie, Box 1182, Kamsack, Sask. S0A 1S0.
Trying to complete a set of provincial quarters from confederation year 1992. Need New Brunswick and Manitoba. Have extra Nova Scotia and Ontario to trade, or will pay. – Patricia Moutray, Box 216, Hay Lakes, Alta. T0B 1W0.
Wanted: McCall pattern company transfer or stitchery chart #111 T Mother and Fawn. Was popular in the 70s. Will gladly pay for photocopies and postage. Send to: Iris Armfelt, 7609 Cunliffe Rd., Vernon, B.C. V1B 1T4.
Would the lady who wants used stamps for cancer dressing please write, misplaced address. Also, have a couple of salt and pepper sets suitable for picnic, etc. Will trade for needed UPC or store coupons on Kraft jams and jelly and Uncle Ben’s products. – M. Perrin, 1105 Selby St., Nelson, B.C. V1L 2W4.
Wanted: Pictures and information of Milly community south of McCord. – McCord Museum, Box 30, McCord, Sask. S0H 2T0.
Have a Rockol separator oil can – The Rock Oil Co. Ltd., Edmonton, Alta. – The Thos Davidson Mfg. Co. Ltd., Montreal – Oil and grease for every purpose. Can is white with black letters – about six inches high, six inches wide, three inches deep. Perhaps someone could give some history on it? Write: Anita Domoslai, Box 137, Torrington, Alta. T0M 2B0.
Wanted: Words, in German, to the song Wooden Heart. – Luella Ruckle, Box 183, Raymore, Sask. S0A 3J0.
Marengo history book is nearing completion. If you wish to reserve a copy or if you have not sent us your family history, please respond ASAP to: Marengo History Book Committee, Box 17, Marengo, Sask. S0L 2K0, 306-968-2937 or 306-968-2463, fax: 306-968-2237. $40 deposit to purchase book. Balance due upon receipt of book.
Seeking Bernice Laurie (nee Chipilski, Ladywood, Man.). Please contact: Carolyn Dancho, Box 866, R.R. 1, Anola, Man. R0E 0A0.
Wanted: Books, Leaves From the Medicine Tree, a history of High River, Alta. and surrounding communities and Pat Burns, Cattle King by Grant MacEwan. Will pay. Write first to: Box 63, Spruce View, Alta. T0M 1V0.
Wanted: The following magazines: Country Song, Hit Parader, Country Music, Country Song Rounder, Country Hits, New Country, Hee Haw, etc. Will pay for magazine and freight. Contact: David Korchinski, Box 6, Hubbard, Sask. S0A 1J0.
Wanted: Purity cookbook – where to purchase or if it can no longer be purchased, please contact: C. Torgerson, 11519 Ð 42 Ave., Edmonton, Alta. T6J 0W4, 403-435-1947.
Prince Albert Holy Family Hospital nurses alumnae reunion, June 6-8, 1997. Due to closure of H.F.H. in Oct. 1997, this will be the final alumnae reunion. Contact: Lorna Kent, 533 Ð 24 St., Prince Albert, Sask. S6V 4N4, 306-763-3322.
Wanted: To purchase the book, Buffalo Guns and Barbed Wire. – Lise Perrault, Box 216, Val Marie, Sask. S0N 2T0, 306-298-2241.
Citron crop poor this year; seeds are in limited supply. Please send $1 for postage and packaging. Also, a very limited supply of wild cucumber seeds. – E. Fogal, LaFleche, Sask. S0H 2K0, 306-472-5260.
