Lions Leaders Gather for Manitoba Ontario Minnesota District Meet
Newly installed District Governor G Sannes of McIntosh Minnesota led a Winnipeg session on August 18 1963 with deputy governors and zone chairmen from Manitoba Northwestern Ontario and Northwestern Minnesota. The meeting launches a three event series in a yearlong schedule touching 67 Lions Clubs. Minnesota attendees included Amos Fikkan and A A Habedank and several zone chairs. Canadian delegates included Leslie Bell Miles Phillips and Norman McQuillam with regional chairs and officials from multiple towns and districts.
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Armon
G. Sannes
McIntosh
Minn
Lions International
Winnipeg
Sannes
Manitoba
Ontario
Minnesota
Dep
Uty
Amos Fikkan
Roseau
A. A. Habedank
Ada
Dennis Borman
Newfolden
Norman Flagstad
Lyle W. Chisholm
Cass Lake
Lyle Beling
Moorehead
Clifford Holth
Twin Valley
Ben Jansen
Hallock
Geo. E. Fisman
Erling Wyland
Carl A. Olson
Bimiji
Canada
Leslie D. Bell
Portage la Prairie
Miles Phillips
Boissevain
Norman McQuillam
Earl Wright
Swan River
Jack McGilvary
Neepawa
Fred Mayher
Brandon
Eliot Chalmers
Pierson
George Flook
Ross Johnson
Fred Venaables
Hamiota
Ross Martin
Portage
E. F. Buster Taunton
Norwood
Chester Scott
Kenora
Ont
George Morrettin
Dryden
Parliament Hill Song Satirizes MPs Spending Habits
A poem from The Times in Morden mocks MPs for high pay and profligate spending. It imagines August in Parliament and jokes about lavish life in London night spots and slow pensioner payouts while urging no free service.
Overheard Holiday Feuds
Travelled 3000 miles and didn’t see much, just fishing at home. Jane Dale notes a traveler’s complaint about wasted effort and empty sightseeing during a holiday trip.
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Jane Dale
Trousseau Tea Honors Phyllis Cochran Wedding
Mrs Clarence Cochran hosted a tea for Phyllis Cochran on July 31 with the marriage on August 3. Guests included Mrs S Wray and Mrs S Wray mother of the groom. Sandra Wray and Donalene Cochran led the gift rooms. Assistants were Mrs Robert Brooks Mrs Robin Sunley Mrs Roy Williams and Miss Mary Park. Beverley Brooks Debby Sunley and Brenda Ear served. Forty seven ladies signed the guest book.
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Tisease
S. Wray
Sandra Wray
Donalene Cochran
Robert Brooks
Robin Sunley
Roy Williams
Mary Park
Beverley Brooks
Debby Sunley
Brenda Ear
Regional Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Lavinia News reports visitors from Hinton Alberta including Mr and Mrs Norman Stewart and Leah at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Stewart. Mr and Mrs Wilf Shayman Glen and Linda visited relatives at Glenboro last weekend. C Smith spent the weekend at Deloraine. Sharon and Jim Boyd of Forrest are spending the week with cousin Darryl Boyd.
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Norman Stewart
Leah
Hinton Alberta
Glen Stewart
Wilf Shayman
Glen
Linda
Glenboro
C. Smith
Deloraine
Sharon
Jim Boyd
Forrest
Darryl Boyd
Manitoba launches soil testing service for farmers
Manitoba’s Department of Agriculture and Conservation announces a new soil testing service and a publication titled Soil Testing. The service measures soil fertility accurately, analyzes samples at the University of Manitoba, and sends recommendations to farmers for 3.00 per sample, with samples from three depths. Fall sampling urged. copies available from agricultural reps or the Publications Branch.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Norquay
Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture
Early post harvest cultivation urged for Canada Thistle control
Manitoba agriculture specialists advise field work as soon as crops are removed. Heavy infestations mean a large portion of cereal acres are affected with thistle blooms signaling the need for post harvest cultivation to prevent underground lateral buildup. Shallow, thorough cultivation with sharp edges is recommended to kill regrowth and reduce seed bed disturbance.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Manitoba
School Supplies List For Each Grade At Start Of Year
The notice outlines required classroom materials and clothing for students as the new school year begins. It details Grade 1 through Grade 5 lists, including rulers, scribblers, pencils, crayons, notebooks, running shoes, and other items.
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Cuisenaire
Bridal Shower for Margaret McWhirter in Lavinia Room
Miss Margaret McWhirter was guest of honor at a miscellan eous shower on August 1 in the Lavinia Community Room. Corsages, pink and white decor, and a bridal march accompanied by solos highlighted the event. Guests included Mrs. Robert Kirk and Mrs. Keith Bridge assisted by others as gifts were presented and a luncheon ended the gathering. Margaret invited friends to visit her new Winnipeg home.
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Margaret McWhirter
Lavinia Communty Room
Robert Kirk
Margaret
Keith Bridge
C. Cochran
T. McWhirter
M. Bridge
Robert McWhirter
Jan Leif
Dallas Shayman
Winnipeg
Donalene Cochran
Through the Lights with Peep Light Pete sports roundup
A long note of Manitoba and regional sports includes early Wynn’s 300th win, Spahn still pitching, Liston’s quick KO, and Bruce Kidd’s injury. It covers Harvey Duncan’s BB team, Erickson’s semi loss, Oak River and Red Sox notes, Carman Cubs and Transcona series, Manitou Rodeo earnings, new lighted golf, and Nipigon Lady golf results with Vira Taylor's low scores and a moose sighting during play.
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Harvey Duncan
Erickson
Dauphin
Tournment
Hank Mathison
Ab’s
Manitou
Oak River
Red Sox
Mel Smith
Ellis Woods
Ken Morton
Wayne McConnell
Scotts
McKinnons
Hardely
Carman Cubs
Gladwyn
Glennis
Transcona
Swan River
Fire training for volunteers planned in three Manitoba towns
Between 30 and 40 volunteer firemen from Miniota Hamiota and Oak River will train next week September 3 5 at the Fire Commissioner for the Province. An additional full time instructor will conduct practical sessions across three two hour events. New volunteers and fire committee personnel from municipal councils and any interested residents are invited to attend the free sessions. B J Barnes Brandon Western Zone Officer for the Provincial Emergency Measures Organization arranged details. The syllabus covers pump hose ladder drills rescue extinguishment smoke drill hose laying and hook ups. The program serves volunteers from the Hamiota Emergency Area including the RM of Miniota Hamiota and Blanchard.
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Miniota
Hamiota
Oak River
B. J. Barnes
Brandon
C. D
Blanchard
Funeral Service for Arthur V. Baker in Lethbridge
Arthur Vernon Baker died July 9 1963 after a long illness. Born in England 1890 he came to Canada as a youth and farmed in Manitoba before settling in the Hamiota district retiring in 1964. Survived by wife Lucy of Lethbridge and sisters Dorothy and Monica in England. Interment Archmount Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers listed.
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St. Mary of Virgin Church
Lethbridge
Arthur Vernon Baker
Mr. Baker
England
Canada
Manitoba
Hamiota
Lucy
Alta
Dorothy
Monica
Archmount Memorial Gardens
Christensen
Harry Lenz
Walter Hookensen
William Crayford
Reginald Decker
Vincent Mottle
Shig Furukawa
Oak River News Socials and Visits Highlight Local Week
Oak River notes visiting family members from Victoria and Trenton and a Toronto trip as Eddie Parrot returns from Genung grandparents. A August 19 shower for Carol English at Rebbecca Hall featured corsages and gifts with performances by local students. Carol and Lori Walden visit grandparents in Hamiota. Minnedosa guest Mrs Saunders demonstrates the Cuisiniere arithmetic method to Beginner Class parents.
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McBride
Victoria
J. Macauley
G. Macauley
Trenton
Ontario
Eddie Parrot
Toronto
M. Genung
Rebecca Hall
Carol English
Mrs English
Mickie McAlpine
Brandon
Mac Nicolson
D. Hanna
Brenda Coulson
Dian Shamray
Maureen McPhaden
Anne Johns
Joan White
Leslie Henry
Norma Skinner
G. Griffiths
H. Hedley
H. Westbrook
F. Bates
H. Hayhurst
G. Bullock
M. Neil
H Paddock
A. Jesperson
W. Heapy
K. Club
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Lions
Parliament Hill
London
the Times
Morden
Man
Clarence Cochran
Phyllis
Lavinia News
M. Deveron
Ag. Rep
Willie
Early Wynn
Spahn
Liston
Patterson
Bruce Kidd
Jerry James
Gordon Adam
Rivers
Gordon
The
St Lazare
Riverside
Taylor’s
Vira
A. V. Baker
Oak River News
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