Birdtail River School Board Holds April 5 1973 Meeting
The Birdtail River School Division No 38 conducted a regular meeting April 5 1973 at 6 30 p m with trustees Waddell Jacobs Mulake Kreager Rapley Hames Lewycky Falloon Armitage Butcher and Shier in attendance. The board approved minutes from March 22 1973 and the 1973 budget of 2 447 389 00 with a special levy of 592 254 00. Adjournment was at 10 30 p m with plans to reconvene April 12 1973. The session included staffing discussions for 1973 74 noting need for remedial teachers in primary grades and potential staff cuts if enrollment declines. The division currently employs 130 teachers for 2 401 students with a projected 2 284 for 1973 74, risking overspending beyond provincial grants.
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Waddell
Jacobs
Mulake
Kreager
Rapley
Hames
Lewycky
Falloon
Armitage
Butcher
Shier
Nts
Timely Topics Soft Simple For '73 Fashions
Soft spring fashion directions for 1973 emphasize pastel colors with neutrals. Key looks include shirt dominated styles, belt casuals, blouson pieces, bare back halters, and wide baggy pants with palazzo options. Fabrics favor linen cotton synthetics and soft textures, with floral embroideries and light coats like mohair and double knits.
Oak River UCW Holds April General Meeting and Plans
The Oak River United Church Women met on Tuesday April 3 with President Mrs. Jean Henry introducing an Easter poem. Reports covered quilting progress seven completed last week and spring clothing drive while upcoming talks and events were announced including visits to Crandall Cardale and Strathclair and a Spring Tea.
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Oak River
UCW
Jean Henry
Unit 1
Marlene Genung
Jean Hutchings
Morcom
Unit I
Gwen Hume
Eleanor Fast
Isabel Paddock
Unit II
Crandall U.C.W
McConnell W I Country Fair Raises Funds for Hospital
The W I held a Saturday April 7 Country Fair at the McConnell Community Centre to aid the Hospital Allocation. Proceeds reached about 117 dollars with tickets sold on a Maple Leaf Quilt to be raffled in May.
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McConnell
McConnell W.I
Ladies Club April Meeting Highlights at Audrey Kirk Home
The Ladies Club met April 3 at Audrey Kirk’s home with Laura McLean leading the Easter Message theme. Readings from John 15, Hymns 86 and 109, minutes read, sixteen members present, plans for Hospital Tea and bake sale, prize winners announced, and a slideshow by Chris Mathews of Matthew's Photography featuring a U S trip to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Chumah
Audrey Kirk
Laura McLean
Group
Mildred Hazlewood
Bernice Lewis
Janie Lewis
Myra Preston
Dorothy Amy
E. Ferris
Chris Mathews
Matthew
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Yawn breaks boost work pace in Japanese firm
A Japanese employer replaced coffee breaks with yawn breaks claiming faster production and lower costs. A government spokesman notes the poison grain pigeon scare has ended, sparking caution about other birds feeding on it.
Park Residence News Highlights Family Visits
Mrs. Morris attended her grandson Larry Cormack's first anniversary with Lynn Cormack of Victoria B C visiting Manitoba. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Morris of Winnipeg visited Grandma Morris. Mr. Gunson is a hospital patient and wished a speedy recovery. Mrs. Schacht spent time with her son-in law and daughter Rollo family Uno. Mrs. E Baldwin traveled with Bert and family to a Miniota turkey dinner. Visiting Mrs Campbell were R Campbell and Derrick from Clanwilliam and Campbell family of Brandon.
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E. Baldwin
Bert
Miniota
Campbell
R. Campbell
Derrick
Clanwilliam
Mrs. Campbell
Brandon
Manitoba Farm Notes outlines STEP 73 deadlines and Crop guides
The notice warns that May 1 is the closing date to apply for the Agricultural Work Corps Program and explains eligibility, forms, and local distribution. It details team structures, duration, and summer work for Manitoba high school students, plus crew supervisor roles. It also highlights the 1973 Field Crop Recommendations and regional meetings to discuss rural issues and solutions.
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Manitoba
Agricultural Work Corps
Women’s Institute Meeting in Hamiota Welcomes Members
The WI met in the Community Room on April 3 with 18 members and 1 visitor. President Mrs Art Moris led with verse and prayers, minutes were read, and the treasurer reported 211 27 in the bank. They canvassed for the Cancer Society and supported 4-H with funds. A sewing demonstration by Linda Oakden and Judy Lynn Allen was praised. The district convention is set for May and piano repairs were approved.
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Les Jameson
Davis
Hazlewood
Ward
Robertson
Red Cross
Johnston
W.I
Lund
Chappell
Manitoba
Francis McKay
Earl Gregory
Linda Oakden
Judy Lynn Allen
Will Grey
W.I. and Legion
Martin
Oak River Octogenarian Skates On in Stonewall Tourney Highlight
The opening ceremony featured Knights of Columbus in dress and Oak River Band pipers as Oak River honored 87 year old Art Glint who dropped the puck for a face off with Brent Morrison. Glint wore an original 1910 racers and skated with flair while helping repair sticks and bikes for local kids.
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Knights of Columbus
Oak River Band
Art Glint
Brent Morrison
Oak River
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Parsons
Marshall
DeCorby
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Taylor
Cornish
Bisson
Morris
Bell
Margaret Sisson
U.C.W
W. I. Meet
Reggie
Am Jed
Tom Baron
University
Community College
Manitoba’ Agronomists
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Norquay Building
Winnipeg
Hamiota
Weed
Minsota
Don Kennedy
Ag. Rep
Women’s Institute
Stonewall Argus
Hce
Neepawa Base
Rivers Hotel
Stonewall
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