Children’s Aid Society Sees Strong Fundraising Weekend
Harvey Gray, treasurer, notes contributions neared 1400 with a preliminary tally around 1383 and more donations expected. The events included a road race setup won by Leslie Gregory, a well attended variety concert MCed by Ross Poole, a candy sale led by Anne Johnston, and a Fraternal hall rummage sale raising 879. Jim Grieve and Mrs Reisbury reported satisfaction with outcomes and highlighted 440 Western Manitoba children relying on the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey. Gray
Hamiota Children’s Aid Society
Children’s Aid Society
Leslie Gregory
M.C
Ross Poole
Perlmutter
Anne Johnston
Johnston
Ey Maker
Reisbury
Jim Grieve
Children Aid Society
Manitoba
Chileren Aid
Birdtail River School Division holds regular Shoal Lake meeting
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 board met at Shoal Lake on December 5 1968 at 9 30 p.m. Trustees Fulton Rapley Selby Randell Hames Lewycky Hyndmen Waddell Falloon and Armitage attended. Motions approved minutes November 28 1968 reports and tenders for oil and coal 1969 adjournment to December 12 1968. An addendum noted a discussion with secondary principals.
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Shoal Lake
Birdtail River
Fulton
Rapley
Selby
Ran
Imperial Oil
Ace
Foxwarren
Hoopsters Open Season With Pair Of Victories
Hamiota opened its 1968 69 basketball season with two wins. The girls beat Birtle 43 23 as Morton 2 Thompson 31 Murray 10 led the scoring while Hodgson 14 topped the losers. The boys defeated Birtle 61 23 with Blodzinski 13 and McNiven 20 leading Bir tle. The Hamiota Shoal Lake girls won 40 19 behind Murray 7 and Thomp son 7. Shoal Lake boys fell 38 32 as McNiven 15 Cald well 2 Woods 10 Garton 11. Next action is at home for a league tournament December 21 with Hamiota vs Strathclair.
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Hamiota
Birtle
Laureen Morton
Pat Thompson
Sharon Murray
Hamida
Gloria Hodgson
Larry Blodzinski
Allan McNiven
Rob Woods
Bob Caldwell
Bob Garton
Jack Rosaveare
Ed Bretour
Geo. McGhee
al Robertsons
Murray
P. Thompson
Morton
Wanda Anderson
Mary Clark
Bert Pedlow
Janice McGregor
Janice Stewart
Shoal Lake
John Marks
McNiven
Caldwell
Woods
Garton
Sketch Club Meeting Highlights Late 1968 Works
The Sketch Club showcased Lorraine Holland’s bold Still Life and Ella Goodham’s toy study at an event on Tuesday December 3rd. Alma Dickson presented a delightful water color. The club plans another meeting on December 19 at 4 30 pm, the final 1968 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sketch Club
Lorraine Holland
Ella Goodham
Childs
Alma Dickson
Decker Ladies Curling Club Forms Year Plans
The Decker Ladies Curling Club met November 18 1968 at Mrs R Toltons with 12 members present. Minutes from spring were read and adopted. Treasurer reports 27 61 deficit and no Manitoba Curling Association affiliation this year. Mrs R Wale nominated VP for coming year. Teams chosen include Ellen Rosenberger Margaret Gregory Faye Schweitzer Mick Little. Weekly curling planned Tuesday afternoons. Draw master is Margaret Gregory. Committees Lunch and Entertainment Mary Murray Mick Little C Nichols Faye Schweitzer Buying Committee Jessie Wa Margret Gregory Audrey Litts Etna Amley. Meeting adjourned by Mrs Shirley Little.
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Manitoba Curling Association
R. Wale
Ellen Rosenberger
Margaret Gregory
Faye Schweitzer
Mick Little
Mary Murray
C. Nichols
Jessie Wa
Margret Gregory
Audrey Litts
Etna A Mley
Shirley Little
Hospital Guild Report for Hamiota Pitlochry
The Hamiota Pitlochry Hospital Guild reports donations to Hamiota District Hospital including 30.00 for Winnipeg Free Press subscription, 500.00 to the Cardiac Monitor, 260.00 to Hamiota District Hospital 7A Ladies' Aid, and 500.00 to the Dr E D Hudson Memorial Clinic. Net profit from the annual fair was 810.24 with receipts 1218.25 and expenses 1911.95. year-end assets stand at 1394.75. Mrs J E Hudson and Mrs Luther Johnston named as representatives to Hamiota Ladies Aid 7A, replacing Mrs Wes Rivers who previously served. Mr Rivers thanked for auditing.
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Hamiota District Hospital
Winnipeg Free Press
Cardac Monitor
E. D. Hudson
J. E. Hudson
Luther Johnston
Hamiota Ladies’ Aid
Johnston
Wes Rivers
Sunflowers Added to Manitoba Crop Insurance Plan
Manitoba expands crop insurance to sunflowers, now the ninth insured crop. Agriculture Minister J Douglas Watt notes 3700 acres planted and describes broader coverage choices to align with rising input costs.
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Manitoba
J. Douglas Watt
Watt
Cron
W I Meet Isabella Christmas Meeting and Crop Insurance Notes
The W I held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. E. Martins with Mrs. L Wright chairing. Donations were approved for Brandon Mental Hospital and the Northern W L fund, plus party expenses. Separate report covers Manitoba Crop Insurance 1969 program changes, adjustor staff, and near term computer processing of claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Watt
W I Meet HAMIOTA W L Dec 3 Meeting Report
The W I meeting in Hamiota on Tuesday December 3 with 21 attendees reported $80.43 on hand. The Red Cross box of 135 sewn articles 4 afghans 11 sweaters 2 baby bonnets was sent. A committee of three was appointed to furnish the new Senior Citizens residence common room Mes dames Gordon Grey E A Dix and P Davis. Mrs George Chappell led the program with Christmas decorations carols Miss Holtman spoke on foods showing preserved frozen dry strawberries pork chops corn and a film The Great Potential. A lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mesdames Gordon Grey
E. A. Dixon
P. Davis
George Chappell
Miss Holtman
McConnell Calf Club Holds Second Meeting
The McConnell Calf Club met November 9 at 7 30 in McConnell hall with 24 members and 3 leaders. Speeches by members drew comments from Jack Boyd and Don McConnell. A $50 prize raffle was planned and a Christmas holidays tour arranged. Next meeting is December 27 at 1 30. Members should study the first half of the Red Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell Calf Club
McConnell Hall
Jack Boyd
Don McConnell
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Gateway TO
Paradise
TNS
Children's Aid
Birdtail River S. D
Dell
Hames
Lewycky
Hyndmen
Waddell
Falloon
Armitage
M. Cohen
M.as.t. Pension Plan
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Deceber
Strathclair Girls
Decker
Decker Ladies’ Curling Club
R. Tolton
Hospital Guild Report
Hamiota and Pitlochry Hospital Guild
W. I. Meet
Isabella
W.I
E. Martin
Brandon Mental Hospital
F. L. Skinner
W.L Fund
J. E. Finkbeiner
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
W.I. Meet
W.L
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