Fat Stock Show a Success at McConnell
The Fat Stock Show and 4H Beef Club Achievement held in McConnell on Saturday June 24 1978 saw A O Henuset Pipestone as judge and Jim Wilson Lenore as auctioneer. Commercial Class average price 70 cents. 4 H average 78.6 cents. Maxine Gray Shorthorn Lassie presented ribbons to Commercial Classes. Placings listed for Commercial Classes Single Steers or Heifers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcconnell
A. O. Henuset
Pipestone
Jim Wilson
Lenore
Maxine Gray
Shorthorn Lassie
Maureen Hazlewood Feted in Hamiota Shower
A June 27 1978 miscellaneous shower in Chumah Hall honored Maureen Hazlewood bride elect for July 1st. Anita Allan chaired. Edith Park provided piano music. Abundant gifts, a lunch, and community items dominated the event. Includes extensive results from local 4-H shows and Fat Stock Show with winners and trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen
Mr Manitoba Farmer Meets Premier in Legislative Building
Premier Sterling Lyon meets with Donn Mitchell known as Mr Manitoba Farmer and his wife Mrs Mitchell in the Legislative Building on June 27. Mitchell, owner of Klondike Farm in Douglas area, breeds cattle and grows crops. He credits farming success to sound management and wife’s active support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Lyon
Centre
Legislative
Manitoba
Donn Mitchell
Mitchell
Red River
Local Golfer Wins Tournament
Local golfer Graham Jamieson of Hamiota shot even par 66 to win the championship at a two day golf tournament July 1 and 2. Contested by 165 players in ideal course conditions amid rain and heat with notable rounds from Bruce Penton Brandon 67 Everett Strong Hamiota 67 and Dub Mundell Brandon 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Graham Jamieson
Leila Paterson
Bruce Penton
Brandon
Everett Strong
Dub Mundell
McConnell Beef Club Achievement Held in June
The McConnell Fat Stock Show and Sale featured seven top H steers judged by Mr. Henuset of Pipestone. Lindsay Bridge won the Grand Champion, with Ross Thompson Reserve. Eleanor Thompson, Ryan Bridge, Sheila Thompson, Catherine Boyd, and Desmond Little took the other placings. Prizes included McConnell W.I. Trophy, Pool Elevators pen, and trophies for first-place winners, with calves’ rate of gain earning Eleanor Thompson a trophy. The Champion and Reserve steers sold for 86 and 76 cents per pound respectively, to North West Agro Service and Jim Daniels/Jim Wilson, with thanks to auctioneer Jim Wilson and judge Mr. Henuset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilf Shayman
Hamiota
Lucky Pine Farms
J. Daniel
Kenton
Norman Brown
McConnell
Bill Thompson
Wilkenson Cochrane
Elva Cochrane
Royal Bank
Andy Little
Ron Sangster
Keith Bridge
Delmar Pu
Desmond Little
Lindsay Bridge
Sheila Thompson
Catherine Boyd
Eleanor Thompson
Ross Thompson
Manitoba
Lindsay
McConnell Fat Stock Show Association
Henuset
Maxine Gray
Pipestone
Ryan Bridge
McConnell W.I
Ross
Eleanor
Desmond
Don Baragar
North West Agro Service
Jim Daniels
Jim Wilson
Mr. Henuset
Bob Gwyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maureen Hazlewood
Manitoba Farmer
Bill McKenzie
Elmer Brown
Rossburn
Jack Cook
L. Burney
Calgary
Lorne Sheardown
Grant Cassils
Charlie Cooper
Binscarth
Allan Rooks
Welwyn
G. Plzacklea
Scott Cruikshank
Virden
Jack Geekie
Strathclair
Dave McGonigale
Elkhorn
C. Armstrong
Neil Campbell
Thompson
Percy Davis
Dave Greenaway
Cardale
Sth
Rick Smith
Nevill Cochrane
Jim McCulloch
Rivers
W.T. Carefoot
McConnell Beef Club
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