Retarded Children Association Meeting in Western Manitoba
An executive meeting on January 5 1961 at the Virden health unit discussed minutes, newspaper notices, and publishing summaries. A project to start a classroom for retarded children in Hamida next fall was proposed. Treasurer reported school expenses totaling 710.00 with puzzles received from Headingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Unit
Virden
Corey
Shayman
Hamista
Clark
Nash
Reston
Hamida
Walmsley
H Clark
Ross Fraser Wins Local Carlorama Final Thriller
In Hamisota rink eight rinks competed for Massey Ferguson Carlorama honors. Ross Fraser defeated Ken Smith in an extra end for the local title and will face the winner of ten other locals at Hamiota on January 24, with the Manitoba champion advancing to the Provincial Finals in Brandon on February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey-Ferguson
Hamisota
Ross
Bock
Hamiota
Miniota
St. Lazare
Brandon
Decker
Oak River
Strathclat
Newdale Rivers
Russell
Erickson
Branson
Tre
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Calgary
Miss Annetta Johnston Passes in Manitoba Community
Miss Annetta Johnston, aged 87, pioneer of the Cashingville District, died after admittance to Hamiota Hospital on Monday afternoon January 9. Born December 3, 1873 in Sand Hill Ontario she moved with her parents to Balmoral Manitoba in 1881 and homesteaded on the north half of 10-14-25. Despite lifelong handicap and eight years in a wheelchair she was valued by many who depended on her. Survived by sister Mrs Crawford and brother Leonard both over 82, funeral at Crandall United Church January 12 at 2 pm with Rev A Friebert. Burial by C Coupe, C Dickey, C F Lee, H Hall, C Shier, J Fleming in family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annetta Johnston
Cashingville
Hamiota Hospital
Sand Hill
Ontario
Balmoral
Manitoba
J L. Johnston
Birdtail River School Division Meets at Shoal Lake
January 6 1961 Birdtail River School Division trustees Fulton Selby Gam ey Reynolds Fraser and Hunter and Inspector Funk present Trustees Fulton Gamey and Fraser took the Oath of Office Minutes of December 21 1960 approved Correspondence includes approval of building program by Honourable Stewart E McLean letters from the Department of Indian Affairs re construction and accommodation from St Lazare S D 2366 e purchase of desks from Osler Hammond and Nanton re claim and bulletins from US TM Motions That Mr Fulton be chairman That Mr Stimpson be vice chairman That Stimpson Reynolds and Gamey be Finance Committee That entire board form committees staff property transportation means and ways That we apply J W Pratt as solicitor for 1961 with retainer of 10 That correspondence be received filed and replied to as required Carried That we purchase three hundred auditorium chairs for the schools at Minsota and Kenton That we renew our membership in Urban School Trustee Association of Manitoba for 1961 and instruct the secretary to forward the yearly fee Carried That we adjourn to meet again at the call of the chairman Carried
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lazare S. D
Osler, Hammond and Nanton Reclaim
USTM
Fulton
Birdtail River
Stimpson
Stimpson, Reynolds and Gamey
J. W. Pratt
Minsota
Kenton
Urban School Trustee Association of Manitoba
Dinsdale and Mandziuk Address Elkhorn Meeting
Hon Walter Dinsdale spoke at a public meeting in Elkhorn Legion Hall on January 11 praising government actions and northern development. MP Mandziuk reported from Parliament Hill on unemployment and Ottawa progress, while both leaders commended the Marquette Conservative executive and pledged ongoing constituency work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dinsdale
Elkhorn
Yukon
Visi North
J. No. Mandzink
Marquette
Parliament Hill
Mandziuk
Ottawa
Canada
Marquette Progressive Conservative Association
the Elkhorn Legion
Dinsdale
Otawa
Grace Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers in Rivers District
Grace Rebekah Lodge No 35 in Rivers installed officers on January 16 1961 for the new term. Past Noble Grand Ruby Mathis Nebie Grand Eva Angus Vice Grand Eilean Sedgwick Recording Secretary Kay Brooks Financial Secretary Dazel Adams Treasurer Dorothy Lepine Warden Jean Smith Conductor Lizzie ONeill Chaplain Grace Henderson Inside Guardian Shirley Dale Outside Guardian Beth Jamieson Right Supporter Jean Morton Left Supporter Merle Houck Right Supporter Vice Grand Alma Dixon Left Supporter Vice Grand Irene Ridley Pianist Edith Park Color Bearer Tena Anderson Ruby Mathison was named representative to attend the Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba in Winnipeg in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Smith
Lizzie O'Neil
Grace Henderson
Guardian
Shirley. Dale
Beth Jamieson
N. Grand
Jean Morton
Merle Houck
Alma Dixon
Irene Ridley
Edith. Park
Tena Anderson
Ruby Mathison
Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba
Winnipeg
McConnell 4-H Club Variety Concert A Hit
The McConnell 4-H Beetall Club hosted a January 13 event with members from Decker Isabella Shoal Lake and McConnell. Agricultural Representative Morris Deveson chaired. A drawing awarded two dressed chickens to Mrs George Baxter of Hama. Proceeds exceed $300 for 4-H uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
McCaell
Decker, Isabella
Shoal Lake
Jocal
Morris Deveson
George Baxter
Hama
Pentecostal W.M.L.S. Holds Annual Meeting in Ghuren
The Pentecostal W.M.L.S. annual meeting was held January 22 in Ghuren. Officers elected include Mrs Munshaw as president, Mrs Barcroft as president, and Mrs Bert Gurt as secretary with Mrs Emerson as treasurer. The group reported charitable work of donations, stamps, literature, clothing, bandages, and gifts, plus a visit from field secretary Miss Olfrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal
WIMS
Munshaw
Sever Agrepts
Barcroft
Bert Gurt
Emerson
Pulver
Piahist
Gurt
Bavcroft
Evening Auxiliary Meet Opens 1961 Session in January
The first meeting of 1961 was held January 10 at Mrs. Bill Pittendreich home with 19 members present. President Mrs. Barry Strickland led the WMS program, prayer, and New Year message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Pittendreich
Barry Strickland
W.M.S
Alene
J. Maitland
Dale
Christmas Examination Results IX to XII
Grade IX student Barbara Whyte tops the list with 97 as Maureen Bailie and Judy Richardson close behind. Other high marks include Marion Rivers 89.5 and Linda Kidd 89 with several students scoring in the 70s and 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Whyte
Maureen Bailie
Judy Richardson
Marion Rivers
Linda Kidd
Bob Hudson
Lorraine Bates
Linda’ Stewan
Darlene Badger
Diane Gnntel
Shirley Morgan
Loree Doher- Witt
Carol Brooks
Melven Maynes
Kenny Robinson
Diane ( Frakse Ton
Dee Barley
McNiven
Billy Baycroft
Lorne Doherty
Ragar Beamish
Velma James
Eddie Clarke
Bryan Smith
Doug Vickery
Keith Douglas
Donna McAndrew
Chery
How to Choose Quality Sheets for Longevity and Comfort
Homemaking notes guide shoppers on sheet quality. It covers weave, hem, selvage, muslin vs percale, and avoiding chalky fillers. It advices correct mattress sizing, true length marks, and factors like weave density and fabric finish for durability. It also lists performance scores and names as examples.
Stewards of the United Church Meet
The Stewards of the United Church met January 9 with 12 in attendance. Rev. Kirk spoke on steward duties, electing Mr W Rivers and Mr D Dales. M Stanley reported strong fall canvass return. funds will be paid in instalments to honor the United College debt. Officers for 19 Hb year named: Chairman J Brooks, Vice Chairman Neb Curl, Treasurer E Sunley, Secretary W Nicholls, Convenor of Committees, Property W Pitten dreigh, Finance N Curl, Manse W Pollock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UnitedChurch
Rev
Kirk
Potton
W. Rivers
D. Dales
M. Stanley
J. Brooks
Neb Curl
E. Sunley
W. Nicholls
W. Pittendreigh
N. Curll
W. Pollock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. Walmsley
Arthur Knight
Re. Walmsley
Rev. Clarke
T Hamuiota
Ross Fraser
Selby
Gamey
Reynolds
Fraser
Hunter
Inspector Funk
Stewart E. McLean
Grace Rebekah Lodge
Genung Orchestra
Judy
Richardson
Gerald Hanlin
Bonnie Mundell
Roger Stewart
Linda Mundell
Barry Taylor
Ines
Garcer
Penticostal W.mls. “Told Annual Meeting
Tas Cs
M. English
Home Economist
Everett Gurr
Wendy Hanlin
Helen Murray
Wayne McConnell
Margery Bomford
Karen Cochrane
Brenda Irwin
Ab Shoemaker
Ian Randell
Gwen Bomford
Betty”. Low “Whyte
Lyle Jutvan
Denny Kirk
Frances” Mathison
Fn Colbeck
Lee Annachtien
Rosemary McPheley
David McNaught
Fraser Hunter
Bull Chappell
Blair Bailey
Edwina Killoh
Edith McAndrew
Elton Mansell
Bert Newton
Ed Mathison
Barbara McLaren
Don Smith
Donna Pedlow
Donalene Cochrane
Lynne Robinson
Joan McTavish
Elgin Knight
David Pittendreigh
Kay Shaw
Phyllis Pollock
Far Brooks
Clayton Wyburn
Donna McNiven
Monlen Clarke
Gaylene Kidd
Maureen McConnell
Linda Rankin
Marlene James
Faye Pollock
Carol Ann Smith
Doug Venables
Ole Ralph Beamish
Beverley Jhins
Marjory . Pedlow
Harry Andrew
Irene Murray
Don Roberts
Jim Ridley
Lynne Pollock
David Twerden
Pearl Routledge
Alan Smuttell
Leigh Lawson
Cheryl McDougall
Lillian Willims
Bob English
Jim Grant
Duane
Tremaine
Sharon
Uchart
Sao
Gamme Hyardman
Ken Julvan
Bob Cochrane
Ruth Fraer
Ken Morton
Gertrude Mitchell
Twerden
Jean Hall
Joan Hudson
Jim Bomdi
Marilyn Pollock
Bob Syrnyk
Lorna Swisn
Lyla
Kaibioh
Glen Baley
Noreen Adams
Eileen Douglas
Calcinaesl T Guase
Viola Hoadtesoon
David Willams
Marlen English
Lioyd Baker
Gerald Arming
Stewards OF the United Church
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