Women’s Institute Meets At Hamiota With 30 Attendees
The WI met on Tuesday April 16 with 30 members and visitors. Treasurer reported 245.81 on hand. District Convention set for May 3 in Strathclair. Nominees Chappell and Delbridge named. Charity drives and Red Cross sewing updates noted. Special speaker Mrs Wilson described Mental Hospital volunteer work. Lunch followed.
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Hamiota
Art Morris
Strathclair
Mesdames Chappell
Delbridge
Ladies Club April Meeting at Peggy Smith Home
The April Ladies Club gathering on April 6 at Peggy Smith's home drew 20 members and 11 visitors. Group 1 led by Janelle Houck hosted a devotional on The Meaning of Easter. Janie Lewis chaired business, with minutes, roll call, and reports from treasurer Doris Pollock and hospital liaison Mildred Hazlewood. Kay Caldwell shared photos of Scotland and England districts. Mrs. S. Lewis won a quilt. A charitable lunch concluded the evening hosted by Peggy Smith, Mrs. M. Kirk, and Doris Butler.
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Chumah
Peggy Smith
Janelle Houck
Janie Lewis
Doris Pollock
Mildred Hazlewood
Kay Caldwell
Scotland
England
S. Lewis
Mrs. M. Kirk
Doris Butler
Farm Borrowing Rates Lowered in Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw announced reduced loan rates from the Agricultural Credit Corporation for the next quarter. Regular loans drop to 8 4 percent and young farmer loans to 6 percent, each three quarters of a percent lower. Farmers may transfer existing mortgage debt into a new corporation at the initial rate.
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Winipeg
Manitoba
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Sam Uskiw
Uskiw
Manitoba Plans Programs to Boost Farm Incomes
Manitoba announces a broad agri program in the Speech from the Throne. Plans include injecting about 4 million into farm economy, funding a Department of Co operative Development, expanding co operative projects in northern communities, boosting livestock via regional veterinary clinics, and pursuing stronger farm marketing and milk producer policies. New rural services and farm machinery protections are also proposed.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Govent
Oakner 4H Club Plans Activities and Events
The Oakner 4H Club met at H Lawson's on April 6 to decide on events. A whist drive with 7d admission and 5c entry will be held April 13. Calves tagging is set for April 15. Achievement day is scheduled for June 12, and the 4H rally will take place in Birtle.
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H. Lawson’s
Birtle
Limits In Effect For Highway Loads
Manitoba imposes spring restrictions on highway loads from April 8 at 6 00 p m Truckers seek details via the Department of Public Works and Highways district offices Winnipeg number 946 7192 The move aims to protect highway investment and ensure safer driving conditions.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Department of Public Works and Highways
Achievement Night At OAK RIVER 4H Rally Showcases Fashion
The Home Economics Club held its 4H Achievement Night on April 7 featuring a fashion review titled Fashions from Picadilly Place. Junior and senior dress reviews highlighted Cathy Genung and Heather McKague with several members advancing to further 4H rallies and competitions.
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Oak River
Picadilly
Cathy Genung
Heather McKague
Sherry Genung
Avron
Janice Sabeski
Valerie Sabeski
Wendy McCallum
Maxine Hutchings
Lori Walden
Helen Cantelon
CGIT Meet HAMIOTA Neighbors Support Activities
The CGIT group reports several activities including a February 7 Secret Pal banquet for 35 girls and friends, a successful April 10 pie social netting 35.02, and a Miles of Pennies project totaling 139 feet. Mae Roberts won chocolates valued around 50 dollars. Mrs Evans will speak on hair care April 28.
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Hamiota
CGIT
Mae Roberts
Wisconsin Women’s Institute Meets At Sunley Home
Meeting at Mrs. Bob Sunley’s home on Tuesday April 6 opened by president Mrs. Raymond Foxton with 11 members and 5 visitors. Minutes approved, treasury shows 102.74. Volunteers completed fourteen sweaters and three afghans for the Red Cross. Delegates chosen for the Strathclair District Convention. Children's Hospital Book Market books to be left at Mrs. Lints. W I to serve lunch at Reg Teal’s sale. District Cancer Canners drive planned. Mrs. Cochran honored for long service as treasurer. Mrs. Jessie Wall shared slides of Jamaica holiday. Lunch served.
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Red Cross
Johnston
Davis
Wilson
Kenton
Decker
Bob Sunley
Raymond Foxton
McConnell 4-H Beef Club Holds 8th Meeting and Concert
Seventeen members and two leaders attended the McConnell 4 H Beef Club eighth meeting on April 1. They settled on new uniforms and finalized Variety Concert plans. April 13 is the next meeting. The annual Variety Concert on April 3 in the McConnell Community Room featured club performances and a $50 tape recorder prize won by Mr. Griffiths of Neepawa. Luncheon followed, with thanks to helpers and ticket buyers.
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McConnell
McConnell 4H
Ron McConnell
Griffiths
Neepawa
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Ethel Bullock
Mothers
Women’s Institute
Hazel Mitchell
Virden
Toronto
Ottawa
Brandon
Wellman Lake
C.G.I.T. Meet
Jessie Wall
Jamaica
Philadelphia
Africa
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