United Church Rejects Vatican Envoy Appointment
Dr. Robert B. McClure leading United Church opposition against appointing a Vatican envoy. Four objections cited include cost and need for a second Rome embassy, doubts over effectiveness, existing cooperation with the Roman Catholic Church, and concerns about Canadian unity especially between Quebec and the western provinces.
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Ironto
United Church of Canada
Trudeau
Vatican
United Church
Robert B. McClure
Rome
Vatican City
Dr. McClure
Cil
Churches
Caritas
Canada
Quebec
McClure
W.S. CARDALE WOOLWORTHS MEETS AT UNITED CHURCH
The W.S held its annual meeting on Wednesday the 15th in the United Church basement. President Mrs Jean Stewart opened the meeting. reports were read by secretary Mrs Jean Dennison and Treasurer Mrs F Hyndman. The Red Cross report noted three afghans knitted by W.I. members. Directors for the year were elected: Stewart Esney Koschiny Kirkpatrick McTavis Cowan Wiltsey Campbell and alternate Liz Gibbons. A luncheon by hostesses Anne Kosci lny and J.K. Shaw ended the afternoon.
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Cardale
W.S
United Church
Jean Stewart
Jean Dennison
F. Hyndman
Stewart
Hyndman
Koscielmy
Red Cross
K. Campbell
Meade
Wack Anc
W. I
J. Denniso
Lil Esney
Anne Koschiny
Merrion -Kirkpztrick
Grace McTavisn
Evelyn Cowan
Local businessman attends retail management institute
Local businessman H. W. McLaren owner of Maceeds Family Shopping Centre left last weekend to attend Macleods Institute of Retail Management at Banff Alberta during the week of January 19. The institute focuses on fresh approaches to store management and will help McLaren develop skills to serve Western Canadian consumers.
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H. W. McLaren
Maceeds Family
Macleods Institute of Retail Management
T'- Banff School of Fine Arts
Banff
Alberta
Macleods
McLaren
Fourth Meeting of OAK RIVER 4H Home Economics Club
The January 10 1969 meeting at the Elementary School basement included 13 members and f lestlers. Donna Paddock was elected club reporter. A $55.90 donation was sent to the Chile Council and Camp Site. Impromptu speeches were given by Unit A girls led by Mrs. McKague. Plans were set for the 4H Variety Concert in Rivers January 17. Next meeting is February 7.
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Oak River
Chile
McKague
Birdtail River School Board Holds Regular Meeting
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 held its regular board meeting at Shoal Lake on January 15, 1969 at 1 30 p m. Trustees Fulton Rape ley Selby Randall Hames Lewycky Butcher Hyndman Waddell Falloon and Armitage attended along with Inspector Funk. Correspondence discussed included grants for Hamiota School Band and Hockey and an inquiry from J W Pratt QC about solicitor services. Continental Insurance and Birtle Student Council television matters were noted. Motions approved the minutes from January 9 1969.
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Shoal Lake
Birdtail River
Fulton
Rape’ley
Selby
Randall
Hames
Lewycky
Butcher
Hyndman
Waddell
Falloon
Armitage
U C W Meeting Held at Mrs Cochran Home
The U C W gathered January 16 at 2 pm with 11 members and 1 visitor. Mrs Hunter presided and new officers were installed by Mrs Debridge of Hamiota. Budget approved, program accepted with changes, and notices set for January 22 meeting. Stamp fundraising for The Leprosy Mission urged. New China study pack introduced.
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W. Debridge
Hamiota
H. Hunter
N. Lints
R Brooks
W. Runchey
L. Cochran
H. Cooke
R. J. Suniey
L. Joins
W. Rivers
Vers
M. Little
S.art
W. A. Kn
R. Brooks
W. A. Musgrove
R. J. Sunley
J. Rocsley
B. Knight
R. J. Sunley Worshin
Cooke
Hunter
Skaters Plan Carnival and Tape Recorder Purchase
A January 15 1969 meeting at the rink with three mothers in attendance heard Mrs Sengster express delight at children’s progress and mother support. Costumes were discussed as the committee decided to buy a tape recorder funded by the Ladies Curling Club. The Carnival date was set for February 14.
HAMIOTA 4 H CLUB MEETS WITH FUND DONATION VOTE
The January meeting included the anthem oath and roll call. Rivers 4H invited members for three curling links and announced a year scrapbook plus song books and two films arriving next meeting. Paige Clark moved a $23 donation to the Club Council, seconded by Loree Whyte. Alberta Whyte closed the meeting with Sully Robinson seconding.
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Hamiota
Canada
Rivers
Paige Clark
Loree Whyte
Alberta Whyte
Sully Robinson
Fourth 4H Beef Club Meeting Held January 14
Twenty three members two leaders and two visitors attended the fourth 4H Beef Club meeting. Demonstrations covered The Making of a Show Box and Know Your Beef. Members reviewed the Red Book and plans for February 11 include two more demonstrations and a rebate.
Explorers Gather for Parties and Charitable Sales
The Explorers held a Hallowe en Party and a Christmas Party inviting mothers and adopted grandmothers. They sold candy at a Children s Aid meeting and Church Calendars. The program was staged by the third year girls. Maureen Cropper and Kerry Dunlop left. Mrs Morris replaced them.
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Hamista
Children’s Aid
Hercules durum wheat released in Canada with new standards
Canada announces Hercules the first commercial Canadian durum wheat with resistance to loose smut and improved maturity yield and gluten. It was developed at Winnipeg Research Station with final cross in 1957 and will be seed available to growers by spring 1969.
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Ottawa
Canada Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Stewart
Manitoba
Escern
Saskatchewan
Hercules
Alberta
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
University of Toronto
Allogaieltard Truman
United Sites
W.S. Meet
Donna Paddock
Department of National Health and Welfare
Hong Kong
Dr. Epi
F. P
Lake Ontario
Birdtail River S. D
Inspector Funk
Grant
J. W. Pratt
Q.C
Continental Insurance Companies
Birtle Student Council
U.C.W
Birtle
Isabella Annex
Peter Pomehichuk
Maureen Cropper
Kerry Dunlop
Mrs. Morris
Dr. Nesbitt
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