John Glenn Spaceflight Captures World Attention
The text recalls Lt Col John Glenn becoming famous for orbiting the Earth thrice and returning safely, with vast public relief at the first televised space mission. It notes future space ambitions and reflects on a 1892 issue of The Weekly Tribune with prices and historical details, hinting at archival confusion and editorial errors.
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John Glenn
Earth
Tribune Publishing CO
Winnipeg
Weekly
Tribune
W. C. Fraser
Clark
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
Free Press
Ken Fraser
Madrid
Virden
Pilot Mound
Dauphin
Elkhorn
Portage la Prairie
Souris
Deloraine
Otterbourne
Birtle
Stony Mountain
Minnedosa
Oak River Bonspiel Notes and Past Council Reminiscence
The Oak River bonspiel highlights sportsmanship with a playful sign reading I am Warrant Officer Johnson and a final score of 6-1 in a Strachan Brooks match. Also recalled are local histories from Arrowton and early council innovations in 1907 1908 with a hospital start and fire hall. Stan Henry notes age trivia about four year olds related to curlers.
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Oak River Bonspiel
Johnson
Oak River
Brooks Brothers
Hamiota
Slim
Harry
Franklin
Bill
Garth Strachan
Morris Deveson
Jim Mathison
Alex Kirk
Brooks Prothers
Strachan
Brooks
Jennie Sheardown
Lawson
John Scott
A. F. Nesbitt
Wm. Chambers
Wm. Ferguson
Geo. Anderson
Dr. Whimster
James Stewart
Hydro pole uproots in Gradwell yard after cold Tuesday
Weather turned frigid last Tuesday as temperatures plunged and a hydro pole pulled from the ground in Jim Gradwell's yard. The item includes a weekly thought urging self-worth and potential, stressing the need for encouragement.
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Jim Gradwell
Inaugural Manitoba United Church Meeting in Winnipeg
The United Church notes the inaugural Manitoba Conference meeting for Women at Westminster United Church Winnipeg March 7 8 1962 with Rev R Ray guest speaker. World Day of Prayer is March 9 1962 and Christian Education week runs March 4 12 in local congregations. Community notices include church services and local engagements.
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Manitoba Conference
United ‘Church
Westminster United Church
Winnipeg
R. Ray
Manitoba
Carol Miller
Home Mission Committee
Sheila McDonald
St. Andrews
Elgin Ave
Ivan Hickmanier
C.G
Sandy Russell
Ian
United
Lorna Caldwell
Bran
Jack Russell
Clark
United Church
Hamiota
Province of
Liquor Control Commission
Liquor Control Act
Manitoba Gazette
Licensing Board
Minnedosa
Strathclair Hotel, Ltd
Pre College Clinic and Seminar at Brandon College
Brandon College offers a third annual Pre College Clinic and Seminar for Western Manitoba Grade XII students and others seeking university entry. Two sessions on March 16 and March 30 include skill assessment, course advice, university entrance details, costs, scholarships, and bursaries. Open to high school students with principal referrals. no fee. Transportation to Brandon College required.
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Brandon College
Manitoba
No. 1
Unit 4 UCW elects officers at two meetings
Unit 4 of UCW held two meetings where officers were elected including Leader Mrs Percy Davis Assistant leader Mrs C Smith Treasurer Mrs Harry Brooks Secretary Mrs Arthur Morris Community friendship Mrs Randall Special functions Mrs W B Strachan Pianist Mrs Rundy Program convenor Mrs C W Lewis Supply Mrs W B Strachan Citizenship Mrs W W Cochran Christian education Mrs H Brooks Stewardship Mrs Pilky.
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Unit 4
U.C.W
Percy Davis
C. Smith
Harry Brooks
Arthur Morris
Randall
W. B. Strachan
Rundy
C. W. Lewis
W. W. Cochran
H. Brooks
Pilky
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Hamiota Echo
Canada
U.S
F. J. Coombs
Hamiota Hospital
Wilfred N. McIntosh
Brandon
McKean
Ed. Hudson
Arrowton School
Magnus Little
Decker
Stan Henry
United Church News
Doug Venables
Regina
Steacners
David Castle
A. J. Anderson
Davey Bender
Charles Waddingham of
Mrs. Harvey Smith
Jack McPhaden
Morden
Allan MecPhaden
Harold Proctor
Yorkton, Sask
Inlaw
F. S. Venables
B. P. Strickland Coeral Insurance
Thane
Crurch
BE. Clark
Cvpr Cntpph
CHAO
Harvey Smith
W. Bolton
Vancouver
Victoria
B.C
Velma and
Oliver Smith
Mrs. Smith
J. McFeren
F. ‘Kirk
Crandall
Maud Mathison
Ethel Randell
The
Hamiota Senior Citizens Park Residence Company Limited
Accomodation
Government of Manitoba
Central Housing Mortgage
Park
R. O. Frazer
Man
Yeurs
Wes Rivers
F. A. Hodge
Christ Church
Peter Marsh
G. W. Baycroft
Pastoray
Voice of Faith
Representative Estate. Planning and Pensions
Ibrandon College
U. C. W. News
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J. M. Williams
Hones
DRS. Webb & Webb Chiropractors
Rosser Ave
Strathclair Hotel Limited
Neepawa Land Titles Office
McConnell
Bros. Hamiote
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