Area Public Speaking Contest Held at Arrow River school
The January 31 Hamiota area 4H contest saw seven boys and six girls speak on topics ranging from Pets to Water Safety. Judges H Kingdon, Rose Poole, and Ruth McConnell praised the varied speeches and awarded a joint first to Elaine McConnell and Glen Sytnyk with Edward Leland second. The event featured readings and songs by the local EC Club and was chaired by Mr M Deveson who also captured photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Area
Arrow River
H. Kingdon
Miniota
Rose Poole
Hamiota
Ruth McConnell
Ross Poole
Winnipeg
Joan Taylor
Roberta Lelond
Edward O'Callaghan
Marilyn Gardham
Dennis Oliver
Adam Hankin
Crandall
John Hodgins
David Mathison
Manitoba Historical Society Seeks Local Histories for Centennial
The Manitoba Historical Society through the Local History Committee urges towns to write and preserve pioneer stories before Manitoba’s Centennial in 1970. Mrs O B Parkinson recently resigned as chair. Miss Mary Talbot and Miss Janet More chair the committee. Over 80 districts have responded. 102 have been contacted. A memoir on collecting district history is available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Historical Society
Manitoba
O. B. Parkinson
Cochairman
Mary Talbot
Westgate
Winnipeg
Janet More
Lanark Street
Legislative Library
McConnell Calf Club Annual Meeting Held
Mr Morris Deveson judged the McConnell Calf Club Public Speaking at the annual meeting on January 25. No placings were awarded. A 4 H bonspiel at Oak River featured Delbert Brown Clayton Brown Larry Patterson and Brian Sytnyk on January 22. The Variety Concert is set for March 18 and the next meeting is February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Deveson
McConnell Calf Club
Deveson
Delbert Brown
Clayton Brown
Larry Patterson
Brian Sytnyk
Oak River
Red Cross Objective Set at 408 847 for Manitoba 1966
Dr. Max Avren, president of the Manitoba Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society, announced a province wide objective of 408 847 for the 1966 campaign in March. Winnipeg area already pledges 306 000 and the rest will be sought to reach the total. The national 1966 objective is 6 637 127.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Max Avren
Manitoba
Canadian Red Cross Society
Avren
Winnipeg
Hamiota WJ Meet Oversees Institute Installations
The Hamiota Women's Institute met February 1 in the community room with good attendance. Mrs. D. Bell officiated at officer installations, Mrs. Randell at piano, and Mrs. Armstrong presided. A donation to the Rheumatism and Arthritis Society supported by the Lions Club was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Women’s Institute
D. Bell
C. Randell
Village Hires C. Bell As Utility Man
Charles Bell was hired by the Hamiota Village Council as Utility Man responsible for water and sewer maintenance and village streets. He replaces George Duchart who served in the role since 1951. Duchart now works as custodian at the local elementary school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Gaza Strip
Egypt
Charles Bell
Hamiota
Bell
George Duchart
George
Hamiota Sweeps Strathclair In Double Basketball Wins
Hamiota teams overpower Strathclair 59 22 in girls game with Janice English scoring 25 as Glenda Kirk sparked early. Boys win 44 9 led by Ross Morton 19 points. Dauphin game 35 34 closer with Don Clark and Don Coombs contributing. Junior girls lose 43 21 to Shoal Lake. Varsity girls head to Weyburn Friday. junior girls to Brandon Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Strathclair
Janice English
Strath
Glenda Kirk
Heather Murray
Karen Anderson
Audrey Brooks
Bonnie Mundell
Lynn Woods
Terry McLaren
Ross Morton
Ross
Red
Dauphin
Hamiota Boys
Don Clark
Don Coombs
Les Rankin
Dick Coombs
Roger Stewart
Bob Henderson
Shoal Lake
Kenton
Sharon Murray
Dawn McConnell
Barbara Kirk
Lynda Johnson
Maxine Fraser
Barbara Currah
Weyburn
Brandon
Strachan Dominates Kenton Bonspiel With Perfect Run
Garth Strachan of Hamiota wins Co op and K P events at Kenton men’s bonspiel last week. He also takes grand aggregate with a flawless spiel record. Results list top finishers in Open and Second Open events, with notable performances by Jack Bridge, Gordon Hutchison, Delmar McConnell, and Barry Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garth Strachan
Hamiota
K.P
Kenton
Strachan
Jack Bridge
Harding
Dave Kent
Delmar McConnell
Tim Breed
Russ Cumming
Lenore
Ken Hunter
Woodworth
Harold Drummond
Oak River Hotel
Don Maitland
L. Horvath
Oak Lake
K.p.’S
Chumah Ladies Club Meeting Blesses Gathered Layette
The Chumah Ladies' Club met at Mrs. Bernice Lewis home with 17 members and two visitors. Worship service led by Mrs Goertzen Mrs Amy and Mrs Preston. Roll call answered with a blessing. A babies layette was gathered for the Children's Aid Society of Brandon. Lunch served by Mrs Goertzen Mrs Preston and Mrs Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumah
Bernice Lewis
Goertzen
Amy
Preston
Children’s Aid Society of
Brandon
Lewis
Lions International Guest Speaker at Portage La Prairie
Mr. Evans of Lions International will speak at the 5-M-3 Lions Mid-Winter Conference in Portage La Prairie on February 18 to 20. He notes ten reasons Americans join service clubs and cites Dindo Gonzales’s Philippines initiative to expand Lionism, including Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Evans
Lions International
Portage la Prairie
Lions Club
David A. Evans
America
Evans
Texas City
Lions
4 Lions International
Dindo Gonzales
Manila
Philippines
Japan
Association
Los Angeles
Betty Evans
Manitoba
Free World
Lions 5
Minnesota
Ontario
Lassies Elect Srate Mrs. Bob Gordon Manitoba Shorthorn Auxilliary
Mrs Bob Gordon of Souris elected president of the Manitoba Shorthorn Lassie Auxiliary at the January 26 meeting in the Prince Edward Hotel. Other officers include Mrs Lloyd Hatch Oak Lake vice president and Mrs James Daniel Kenton treasurer secretary and publicity director. Directors elected for two years are Mrs Gordon Killoh Hamiota Mrs Brian Lynch Gilbert Plains and Mrs Leonard Borley Rapid City with additional directors including Mrs Clare Fisher Niaga Mrs Wayne Gordon Souris Mrs Frank Wilson Pilot Mound and Mrs James Daniel Kenton with one year remaining. A tea is set for February 18 from 2 to 4 pm at the Canadian Inn for attendees of the International Bull Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gordon
Souris
Manitoba Shorthorn Lassie
Prince Edward Hotel
Lloyd Hatch
Oak Lake
James Daniel
Kenton
David Kent
Gordon Killoh
Hamiota
Brian Lynch
Gilbert Plains
Leonard Borley
Rapid City
Clare Fisher
Niaga
Wayne Gordon
Frank Wilson
Pilot Mound
Oak River 4H Meets On Favorite Hockey Players Night
The Oak River 4H Home Economics Club hosted its 6th meeting of the Oak River 4H Calf Club at the Elementary School on Friday February 4. Ten members two leaders and five visitors attended with roll call naming favorite hockey players. Members gave two minute speeches on The Telephone The Horse Show and Ice Capades. A $10 donation was made to Muscular Dystrophy of Canada and lunch was served by several club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Canada
Heather McKague
Rhonda Paddock
Janice Stewart
Vicki Thompson
Wendy McCallum
Lori Waldon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stan Leland
Women’s Institute
4H EC
Blue Bells of
Scotland
Agrep
M. Deveson
Man. Historical Society
Dr. Arren
The
W.J. Meet
Heritage
T. J. Strachan
Pogram
E. A. Dixon
Manitoba Women’s Institute
V. Fulton
Maxine Heritage
Village
C. Bell
Gary Stewart
Robby Woods
Don Hudson
Dennis Robinson
G. Strachan
Gordon Hutchinson
Lassies
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