Hard Working Chamber a Must For Town Progress
George Murray of Brandon Chamber urges local groups to back a strong active chamber. He traces chamber history to 1654 in France and calls for a united, purposeful program to grow the community and utilize Manitoba resources like lakes. He warns without a clear plan members flounder and progress stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George Murray
Brandon Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Ladies’ Aid
Murray
France
Manitoba
Killarney
Puames
Mr. Murray
Mortgage Burnt to Celebrate Oak River Church Milestone
Oak River United Church and Manse mortgage was burned marking the Centennial Year closure. The ceremony honored founders from 1884 with Rev Bowins as guiding figure. Special service December 10 featured Dr H Harland as guest speaker and Rev Bowins sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River United Church
Communities First Church
Bowins
Stan Henry
R. T. Griffiths
H. Harland
Rive@IS
V. Bowins
D. A. Pattison
Stan Hen
Ken Clubb
UCW
L L. Brown
Gainsborough Sask
Itoba
Hospital Receives Full Accreditation After Christmas Party
Hamiota Hospital was awarded full accreditation following a survey by Dr. D. D. Campbell in October 1967. The event, held December 1 at Fraternal Hall, recognized ten and twenty year service awards for staff and board members. A banquet by Grace Rebekah Lodge, Expo 67 slides, and a cross Canada tour added to a festive conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamioda Hospital
Margaret L. Corley
J. E. Riddell
P. N. Gow
M. G. Hadland
J. E. Hudson
W. K. Hames
Grace Rebekah Lodge
Jean Smith
Birdtail River School Division holds regular board meeting
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 board of trustees met at Shoal Lake on Monday December 4 1967 at 1 30 p m to conduct regular business and discuss division matters.
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Birdtail River School Division No
Shoal Lake
Miss Sheila Pedlow Feted On November 28 In Chumah Hall
Friends gathered in Chumah Hall to honor Sheila Pedlow on her forthcoming marriage. She was escorted to her chair amid Christmas decorations while a nurse and a farmer carried in gifts. The event featured music by Mary Corley and Lauree Duncan with Su Ann Duncan singing. a lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumah Hall
Sheila Pedlow
Sheila
M. Pedlow
Lauree
Su-Ann Duncan
June Reid
Division Board Proposes New Ward Boundaries and Trustees
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 board approves nine wards and eleven trustees subject to ministerial ratification. Ward allocations list districts by ward with nine wards and a varied number of trustees per ward including one and two trustee wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdtail River School Division No
Minister of Education
Lavinia Pool Elevator Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Lavinia Co op Elevator Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday November 28 with 15 members present. President Raymond Foxton reported eight board meetings, 119 grain cars shipped, 55 tons of fertilizer sold and 90 gallons of chemical sold. Net grain handle reached 228092 bushels with a 7899 32 surplus. Dividend cheques for 1963 64 crop will be paid by Manitoba Pool during the first half of December. Directors elected include Foxton president Johns vice chair Boyd secretary and McConnell Dixon Bridge Knight with alternates McConnell and Knight. Ladies provided lunch and delegates received an informative briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia Co-op Elevator Association
Raymond Foxton
Bob’ Richardson
Wavelling
Manitoba Pool
J. Deveson
District 6
Man Pool
Manitoba
Elmer Johns
J. Boyd
Delmar McConnell
Keith Dixon
Keith Bridge
Elgin McConnell
R. V. McConnell
Gerald Knight
Lavinia W
Oak River Opens New Artificial Curling Ice Plant
The Oak River Curling Club will officially open their Artificial Curling Ice on Saturday, December 16, as their Centennial Project. Special speakers will be present and both men’s and women’s rinks from neighboring clubs invited to participate in friendly games in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River Curling Club
Mr and Mrs Len German Celebrated by Friends
In honour of their 25th wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Len German were feted with an no hostess dinner for 39 guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Reg McRae 130 11th St Brandon. Frank German gave the toast. a silverware gift was presented by Mrs G Lawn and Miss I Gammack. guests came from Winnipeg Birtle Hamiota Isabella and Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len German
Reg McRae
11Th St. Brandon
Frank German
G. Lawn
Miss I Gammack
Winnipeg
Birtle
Hamiota
Isabella
Decker
Single District Plan Gains Support in Birdtail Referendum Meeting
A December 4 meeting in Birtle hosted by the Birdtail River Referendum Committee drew a large turnout. City officials and trustees outlined benefits of the Single District Division Plan, noting increased educational opportunities and tax changes. Over 3000 electors signed a petition for another referendum with the December 15 vote approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdtail River
Birtle
M. K. Clubley
R. P. Butler
E. A. Butcher
L. R. Fulton
H. Kingdon
Brandon
R. Lindenberg
Ion
Lindenberg
Butcher
Birtle Consolidated
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TNS
Oak River United
Hamiota Hospital
Shella Pedlow
Rankin, Stimpson
Selby
Fulton
Randell
Rapely
Ovtark
Wm. C. Davison
McFeeters, Tergesen
Sedan
Ward, MacDonald and Partners
Michener and Associates
McFeeters
St. Lazare
Miniota
Selsgirth
Rothesay
Oakner
Harding
Verity
Education Point
Foxwarren
Newdale
Lavinia Pool Elevator Association
Oak River
L. German
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