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Note N10034 Index
In telling the story of James Scribner, his brother, Raymond, wrote that James (commonly called "Jim") was born "at Carnduff, Saskatchewan, in 1915, where Dad's name is in a community book as he helped rear another barn."
"James (Jim) was a farmer, between Ninette and Killarney, about halfway up Pelican Lake. The farm buildings overlooked the lake. He married Verna Wilson, the only daughter of Will and Stella Wilson. They have a daughter, Donna, and a son, Ronnie. Jim and Verna farmed for 20 years, after which they sold out, and then did much better (Their farm land had quite stony and thin soil). Jim got on at the Co-op selling fertilizer and machinery. Verna worked at the Killarney Hospital, and soon they had a very good home in Killarney. When they retired, they went back to Ninette where they are presently. Jim is 80 years of age, in poor health, and feels he has not long for this life.
"Donna and Eugene Larock live in Thompson (north country), Manitoba, and have three children: Lorraine married to Terry McClellan, Rene (20 yrs), and Steven (17 yrs).
"Ronnie and Marsha live on an acreage out of town, at Wainwright, Alberta. Ron is a mechanic and has a crop-spraying operation. Marsha works for the Wainwright newspaper. They have two sons, Kevin (married), and Bradly (still at home).
"When Jim was 21 years of age, he met up with 'two preachers' who he felt were the right kind. They went two and two, and preached the true life of the Lord Jesus. He then made 'a choice' to follow in that way, even until now. (Not to be confused with Jehovah's or Mormons, who also go in pairs-there is no connection.)"
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Note N10035 Index
We learn from Raymond Lee Scribner's family history that, at the time of Leslie's marriage to Audrey, Les was working "for MacLeod's Hardware (a chain store) at Neepawa, Manitoba, and Weyburn, Saskatchewan, etc. He was in the Navy during the war, came out, and joined the Radar Section of the Air Force as a career.
"Les was famous for having a 'green thumb'-whatever he planted would grow and flourish He loved flowers, and always had lots to give away. He had a huge 'pumpkin hill' at Pine Falls, Manitoba, where they retired and lived at the time. Everyone could see it as they passed by. If they went in, they were given a load of vegetables and a pumpkin or two.
"Like Dad, Les was quite a politician He made a few trips to Ottawa and 'livened up' some of their sessions At any rate, they did take notice of him, and thought highly of him. He wanted a better Canada. Audrey (like my mother) should have an award for listening (to politics) Les was the only one of us to complete the high grade of 12 in Ninette. He worked at Mac Wood's Bake Shop to get through school.
"They had three children: Maralyn, Sherry and David. Maralyn and James Harrison reside in Florida. (I'm not sure of the names of their children-sorry.) Sherry and Paul Luft live in Edmonton, Alberta. David and Ida (nee Binn) live in the country-side of Drayton Valley, Alberta. They have two children: Crystal and Leslie (after Grandpa).
"Les is deceased. Dear Audrey resides in the Town of Drayton Valley. Alberta. I am happy to say that Audrey and Les also took up with the same homeless preachers as did Jim and I."
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Note N10036 Index
Writing about Patrick, Raymond Lee Scribner says that "Pat was, I am sure, the best-natured of all during his time. Everybody loved Pat; he was so much fun, a great dancer, etc. He and I both worked on the railway, the B and B Gang. Ten hour days were long and cold in the winter. He was a handyman.
"Pat married Jean Embry of Bowsman, Manitoba. Jean had come to work at the 'San', and they came together that way. They settled in Dauphin, Manitoba. Pat became a tradesman-plumber and electrician, and worked in and around Dauphin for many years. They had seven children: Patricia, Jim, Nendy, Joey; now I cannot recall the other three (sorry again ). Pat died early at 63 years. Jean lives on bravely at their home in Dauphin. Some of the children are nearby, I believe."
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Note N10037 Index
Joseph (Joe) Scribner is remembered by his brother, Raymond, as being "slight of build and very neat in his youth, had nice black hair which was always combed, but had a quick, bad temper which got him in trouble at home and abroad, and quite often He and I were together a lot as we were near the same age. Many times I got between him and someone (twice his size) because of his temper, and I managed to get some of the fights stopped that way. I also got real mad 'at him'
"After the war, Joe went to Vancouver where he met his wife, Judy (nee ?). Joe had a floor-sanding machine and business. However, the dust from sanding hardwood floors was too much for him, so he had to search for something else. The war also took its toll on poor Joe. They had four children: Ralph, Faye, Kim and Josephine. They lived in and around Vancouver. Joe also died early, just 58 years, in 1982. Judy resides in Surrey, not far from Jenny (Ab's wife). Joe and I did have a lot of fun in our youth."