Manitoba Weeklies Hear J R Shore on NORAD at Convention
Editors and publishers hear a Norad briefing via a slide show by James R Shore at the Manitoba Weeklies Convention in Winnipeg. The noon May 6 talk includes a direct NORAD line from Manitoba Telephones System facilities and outlines the aerospace defence network and recent activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
J. R. Shore
Norad
North American Aerospace Defence
Winnipeg
James R. Shore
MTS
Norad Headquaters
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Kenton Art Exhibit Draws Record Crowd in April Show
A near 400 attendees viewed 18 members of the Kenton Art Club at the Collegiate Auditorium on April 23. The French street scene themed display featured Eiffel Tower centerpieces and included remarks by Miss Edith Shields. An auction netted $180 to be shared by Virden and Brandon Schools for Retarded Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Art Club
Edith Shields
Manitoba Wheat Pool
A. Holland
Women’s Institute
J. Higginbotham
E. Heaman
Virden
R. J. Whyte
J. Kellsey
M. Vance
M. Mitchell
C. Walker
T. Tesarski
Ladies Aid Report From Hamiota Hospital District 7A Meeting
The Hamiota Hospital District 7A meeting was held Friday April 23 in the Community Room with Mrs. Stewart presiding. Ten districts attended. Minutes and correspondence were read. treasurer reported a balance of 2232.19 dollars. The 22 ft Deep Freeze and kitchen articles were purchased and installed. Regional meeting set for May 19 from 2 to 5 pm. tea served. A hospital tea was planned for May 12. Dr. Stern of Rivers joined the medical staff. A $20 gift will be given to graduating practical nurses.
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Hamiota Hospital
Red Cross
Brandon
Stern
Rivers
Mrs Jennie Wilson Remembered for Kenton Service and Strength
Mrs Jennie Frances Wilson a Kenton district pioneer died at Hamiota Hospital on April 19 at age 96. Born in 1872 at Bexley England she lived through WWI and WWII aiding Red Cross nursing mentoring children and supporting W I and church work. Funeral held April 22 at Kenton United Church with McConnell's Funeral Home in charge.
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Kenton
Jennie Frances Wilson
Hamiota Hospital
Wilson
Bexley
England
London
George
Queen Mary
Winnipeg
Paris
Duncan Fletcher Wilson
Anwoth
J. Adams
L. Bray
P. Stevens
M. Campbell
M. Wright
H. Cormack
B. Strange
G. Perrin
C. Hunt
L. McNiven
A. Cumming
G. Sangster
T. McDowell
D. Mackay
McConnell
L A Robbins Enters Into Rest in Oak River
Funeral held Friday April 23 for Lancelot Alexander Robbins 67 at Oak River United Church with Rev. Bowins officiating and the Oak River Legion in attendance. Robbins a past Legion president and former Orange Lodge master served in the Canadian Army. survived by wife Georgina two daughters mother and many siblings. He lived in Oak River since 1905 worked for C J A T C Rivers Camp and earlier CPR.
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Lancelot Alexander Robbins
Oak River United Church
Victor Bowins
J. H. Mee- Gavaney
C.J.A.T.C. Rivers
Oak River
Simcoe
Ontario
Canadian Pacific Railway
C.J.A.T.C. Rivers Camp
Georgina
G. H. Hutchings
Doris
Oakner
D. A. McDougall
Lena
Portage la Prairie
W. Williams
Winnineg
Wilson
Clifford
Wesley
Vancouver
Lorne
Kenneth
Winnipeg
W. W. William
Anne
C. S. Henry
Ella
R. Allan
Margaret
T. W. Gibbons
Lillian
Cardale
M. Genung
Olive
A. Thompson
Nelson Kreager
W. A. Barr
W. J. Henry
H. Hayhurst
Arnold Julyan
Orville Davidson
Neil McCallum
F. T. Gould
Robert Ramsey
Harvey Stewart
Allan Reid
Oak River Calf Club Hosts Home Economics Club Meeting
The Oak River Calf Club hosted the Home Economics Club at the elementary school on Friday April 23. Nine members and four visitors attended along with two Home Economics members and one leader. After business, games and Bingo were led by Dick Heapy. Maurice Deveson of Hamiota held the Barbecue ticket. Lunch was served by the girls and Sandra Henry expressed thanks for an enjoyable evening.
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Oak River
Dick Heapy
Maurice Deveson
Hamiota
Sandra Henry
C G I T Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Manitoba
The 50th anniversary of the Canadian Girls in Training program in Manitoba drew 3927 girls and leaders to Winnipeg Auditorium on April 20. Lt. Gov. Eric F Willis spoke, with founders Mrs. Roy B. Hunter, Mrs. H. V. Waldron, and Miss Helen Davidson honored. Ruth Tillman led songs as Brandon groups reviewed fifty years of minutes and Lakehead groups showcased mission studies. An Indonesian flag gift arrived from Indonesia for the camp and conference near Jakarta funded by a $50,000 contribution.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Eric F Willis
Roy B. Hunter
Brandon
H. V. Waldron
Helen Davidson
Ruth Tillman
Toronto
Brandon C.g.1.t
Gath
C.g.lt
Lakehead
Ruth Tellman
Canada
Girls of
Indonesia
Djakarta
Pink Envelope Day Opens Easter Seal Campaign
Aprill 30th Pink Envelope Day marks the final push of the 1965 Easter Seal Campaign. Provincial chairman Stewart C Millett reports higher donations and urges reaching the $110,000 goal to assist over 1100 crippled children, with pink envelopes mailed to homes as reminders.
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Stewart C. Millett
Millett
HamIota W I Meet Details Promote Festival and Meetings
HamIota Women’s Institute notes outline April events for the HamIota W I including the Musical Festival run by seven young girls on April 5 to 7 and a fish cookery afternoon on April 13. Members plan to assist at the Co op Annual Meeting and support the Book Market with eleven boxes of books received from local institutes.
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Hamiota Women’s Institute
J. A. Smith
V. Nicholls
Foster
Winnipeg
Co-op
W. I
Oak River
Cardale
Manitoba Women’s Institute
Women's Farm Bureau
Peace Garden
Spring pruning and lawn care guidance from horticulturist
Pruning rules for shrubs and roses emphasize shaping without over pruning and balancing leaf to root growth. Lawn care advises high nitrogen fertilization for established lawns with two applications, plus pre-sodding phosphate for new lawns and top-dressing to even out uneven areas.
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F. J. Weir
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Shore
Office Overload Limited
United States
Europe
Manitoba Export Corporation
Britain
France
Mr. Shore
The
Community Chest
Winnipeg Symphony
Maniatoba Theatre Centre
Air Cadet League
Junior Achievement of
RCAF
Jim Shore
University of Manitoba
University of Minnesota
Claudia Hames
Susan Beal
D. J. Stern
Jennie Francis Wilson
Hamiota Grad’‘S
Hamiota Elementary
Barry Ennis
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Mr. L. A. Robbins
Oak River Calf Club
Hamiota W. I. Meet
M. Deveson
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