U C W Meeting Adopts New Officers For Two Years
The U C W met at Mrs Norman Argues home January 5 1978 at 2 00 PM with 15 members and 1 visitor. Mrs W Brown installed the new executive for the coming two years and Mrs James Routledge opened the meeting. Treasurer reports balances at 787 16 and annual reports were given. Plans discussed include fundraising and the lunch committee for the church meeting. Next gathering set for February 2 at Donna Greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oarner
U.C.W
Norman Argue
L. Anderson
W. Brown
James Routledge
Donna Green’s
Wheat Board Advisory Committee Report 1977 Update
The Wheat Board Advisory Committee met December 19 1977 with nine members four commissioners and senior staff. They mourn the sudden death of Chairman Gordon Harold and heard reports from Cam Brown on market development and 1978 grain contracting. Domestic and export figures show wheat exports up 90 million bushels year to date while total exports lag prior year. Durum may form a new pool and final payments are expected in mid January. The next meeting is January 27 1978 and Area 2 meeting is set for February 22 in Dauphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Wheat Board
Gordon Harold
Cam Brown
Brown
Glenlee
Vancouver
Dauphin
Advisory Committee
Manitoba Set to Switch Road Signs to Metric April First
WINNIPEG Manitoba will convert road signs to metric on April 1 and slightly reduce speed limits. Major routes become 100 km per hour, two lane highways at 90 km per hour, and urban areas at 50 km per hour. About 1 200 existing 60 mph signs will be replaced with 90 km per hour signs starting March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Harry Enns
Enns
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Highways Department
Oak River U C W holds annual meeting January 3 1978
Oak River United Church Women meet January 3 1978 with 14 members. President McNeill opens with a poem and devotionals. minutes from 1977 read and approved. Treasurers report shows year income and expenses, with reports from Christian Education and various unit officers. Nominating slate presented. officers approved. Planned Live-Love committee meeting. donations to Two Way Radio and Bursary Fund. catering for a wedding. next meeting February 7 at 2:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
U.C.W
McNeill
Anne Davidson
Jean Hutchings
Lizzie Morcom
Roberta Ramsey
Audrey Griffiths
Maxine Shamray
Jean Henry
Doreen Espey
Linda Bailey
Isabel Paddock
Etta Wright
Ivy Heapy
Beulah Mylrea
Doris Henry
Luella Bowman
Helen Clubb
Gwen Hume
Sadie Purdy
Donna Hume
Georgina Black
Morcom
Mrs. McNeill
Mabel Paddock
Two Way Radio Fund
Farm Notes and Seed Shortage Warn of 1978 Planting Needs
A Manitoba report warns pedigreed seed for durum wheat oats flax and most forage crops will be in short supply in 1978. Farmers urged to secure seed early while a January Miniota hydraulics course explains components maintenance and troubleshooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Agriculture Canada Plant Products Division
Manitoba
E. von Graeventz
Manitoba Agronomist
Graevenitz
Timothy
The R C M P Guarded Western Canada Since 1874
Mrs N P Simpson of Glenora Manitoba praises the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for establishing outposts in 1874 to bring order to the prairies. She commends their courage, secrecy, and protective role for pioneer families, urging continued loyalty and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C.M.P
Western
Canada
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R. M. B. Toews
Hamiota
Hamiota Virden
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