Hamiota U C W Holds Annual Meeting Review
The Hamiota General U C W met December 11 in the church with Mrs. C Johnston presiding. Officers and units outlined 1970 leadership, finances, membership figures, and meal pricing. a motion to delete the Stewardship and Recruiting office from the General U C W passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
U.C.W
C. Johnston
J. Killah
H. McDougall
A. Morris
J. Killoh
Hudson
E. Dixon
Riddell
Giate
St. Lazare
Birtle Collegiate
Ward, Macdonald and Partners
Christmas Echo Mail Deadline Notice 1969
Important notice sets mail deadline for the Christmas edition by 5:00 p.m. December 23 1969 and news deadline at 12:00 noon December 22 1969. Correspondents are urged to note the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Echo
Birdtail River S D No 38 Holds Regular Meeting
The Birdtail River School Division No 38 board met at Shoal Lake on December 11 1969 at 8 00 p m with trustees Fulton Rapley Butcher Hames Hyndman Waddell Falloon Lewycky Armitage Selby present and a delegation from Hamiota and Oakner for transportation discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdtail River School Division No. 38 Board of Trustees
Shoal Lake
E. L. Mathison
Department of Labour
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Birdtail River Principals and Vice Principals Association
Strathelair Co-op
Twin Valley Co-op
Birtle
Department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs
Manitoba Centennial Corporat
Kay Falloon
Hamida Colle
Hamiota School Band Thrills 500 At Fall Concert
About 500 people attend the Hamiota School Band fall concert in Col legiate auditorium. Three groups from twelve villages perform a Dixieland and classical mix with solos by Majorettes and a trumpet solo by Royce Riddell. The event highlights community support and sets up 1970 as a memorable year amid Manitoba Centennial celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Birdtail River
Ted Good
Sally Robinson
Shannon Gregory
Lois Brooks
T. Good
R. Houck
L. Robertson
Manitoba
Calf Club Holds Second 4 H Meeting at Cunmming Home
The Calf Club 4 H met December 2 at Mr and Mrs Allan Cunmming home. Members voted to send funds to the March of Dimes and learned the first two sections of the 4 H Manual. Sharon Gray spoke on basketball and Dale McKinnon on Bobby Clark. Next speakers announced for January 6 at H McKinnon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAMFA
Allan Cunmmng
Sharon Gray
Dale McKinnon
Bobby Clark
NEV
Maureen Hazlwood
Donna White
Rhonda Lawson
Murray Cumming
H. McKinnon
Retiring Reeve Honoured at Hamiota Dinner
Reeve Elmer Seien of Ham iota retires after eight years as Reeve and thirty years on council. Lorne Montgomery and his wife received a coffee table as thanks at a Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs. Amy Grant Mrs. Howard Kirkpatrick and Mr. William Anda ree. Guests were Rural Municipality of Hamiota councillors and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Lorne Montgomery
Amy Grant
Howard Kirkpatrick
William Andare
Elmer A Ce
Reeve
Mrs. Montgomery
Cardale W I Holds December Meeting in Church Basement
The Cardale W I met December 10 in the church basement with twenty members and one visitor. Mrs E Cowan opened with the Creed as roll call and gifts to the Mental Hospital were noted. Reports covered Hospital Aid, Red Cross wool for an Afghan, and bazaar funds. Sociables featured a Christmas program by Mrs Roy Espey and Mrs Phyllis Greenaway, with recitations and a Christmas message. A festive lunch concluded the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardale
Cardale W. I
E. Cowan
F. Hyndman
Kathleen Campbell
Red Cross
Roy Espey
Phyllis Greenaway
McConnell Beef Club Holds Third Meeting
The McConnell Beef Club met December 9, 1969 in the Community Room with twenty members. They sold tickets on a chair to raise funds and heard speeches from 12 to 13 year olds. Next meeting set for December 30 at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
McConnell Beef Club
Boyd
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Brings Forty Six Members
The Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas Party December 12 in the Community Room with about 46 members and friends. Bingo and carols filled the evening, with prizes won by Mrs J Richardson and Mrs P Robinson and Mr A W Kirk. A lunch followed, prepared by the hostess group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Hamiota Ladies Legion Auxiliary
J. Richardson
P. Robinson
A. W. Kirk
Ladies Club Meets for Christmas at Mrs Hutchings Home
The Ladies Club held its December 12 Christmas gathering at Mrs. George Hutchings home with 17 members and 7 visiting former members. Final plans were made to pack 11 Christmas boxes for senior citizens. Irene Richey Doris Hutchings and Betty White led the devotional period as Christmas stories and carols were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Dwayne Hutchings
Yellowknife
Oak River W I Christmas meeting chaired by Mrs McPhader
The Oak River W I held its Christmas meeting on Friday evening December Sth with Mrs Frank McPhader in the chair. Mrs Powers volunteered to convene work at Upland Cemetery this year. A Christmas Party followed with a decorated hall and a tree loaded with gifts for Brandon Hospital for Mental Diseases patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
W. I
Frank McPhader
M. Powers
Upland
Brandon Hospital
W. White
F. McPhaden
B. Burt
W. Pratley
W Clubb
Bride Elect Gail Primmer Feted In Cardale Shower
A Cardale United Church basement shower honored bride elect Gail Primmer on December 12. Guests included her mother Mrs. Primmer and groom’s mother Mrs. McMillan, with songs, a winter sleigh gift presentation, a company boss reading, and a luncheon by the South East Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardale
Cardale United Church
Gail Primmer
Primmer
McMillan
Melvin Hearn
Emma Wiltsey
Beatrice Elliot
Gail
Judy Espey
Joanie Peters
Helen Wiltsey
Norma Peters
Laurie Espey
Mildred Longstaffe
JoAnn English
South East Committee
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P. S. Robinson
J. E. Hudson
Carlyle Johnston
Ed Shaw
W. McDougall
S. R. Armstrong
Bill Hall
H. Brooks
C. Lewis
W. A. McConnell
J. Maitland
A. Oakden
Finance Committee
Birdtail River S. D
Ion
Sun Life Assurance
Bert Curry
Kenton
Mervyn Bell
L. Mathison
T. Sedgewick
H. Dale
Lloyd
Miss Mood
Boanie Coombe
Royce Riddell
Lorne
Mr. Houck
W.I. Meet
E. Wiltsey
G. Hyndman
Jean Stewart
Legion Auxiliary
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