Larry Oakden Earns General Proficiency Trophy at Commencement
Larry Oakden, Grade Eight, scored 227 of 250 to win the General Proficiency Trophy at the annual commencement. Ten contenders were named, with awards also given for top class averages, improvements, and a field-day perfect score by Sheila McMillan. A $175 donation supported the school band, and report cards showed a 98.7 percent pass rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Oakden
Dienna Mathison
Sharon Carlson
Diane Maitland
Glenda Brethour
Heather Gregory
Lyle Campbell
Martyn Davidson
Patricia Sharman
Karen Turner
Wesley Strong
Hamiota
Sheila McMillan
Sherri Gregory
Opportunity
Dellis Partridge
Wendy Stevens
Shelley Wales
Tom Strickland
Studen
Bruce Coombs
Wanda Pittendreigh
Kathy Clark
W. Johnson
Hamiota W. I
Marlyn Davidson
Ross Mathison
Lois Kreager
Loomes
Blessing of New St Jude Church in Erickson Scheduled
The blessing of the new St Jude's Church at Erickson will be led by Archbishop Flahiff on Sunday July 17 at 4 30 PM. A banquet follows in the church auditorium. Construction began last fall on the original site and the former pioneer church was donated for Erickson Centennial museum use. Many former parishioners and visitors will attend the parish event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jude’s Church
Erickson
Flahiff
Erickson Centennial Project
Buchan Folk Circle Picnic in Hamiota July 2 1966
The Buchan Folk Circle held its 33rd Annual Picnic at Hamiota Park Pavilion on July 2 1966 with 95 on the register. Mayor Caldwell welcomed attendees and Wm Cooper noted the passing of Charter Member Mr. Pierson. Performances included Highland Centers from Tilston, dances, reels, ship’s hornpipe, and musical selections by local artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Park Pavillion
Buchan
Caldwell
Hamiota
Wm. Cooper
Tilston
of Pierson
Diane Burrell
Barbara Ejisthen
Marlene Pickett
Karen Judd
Flora Hathaway
Dand
J. Wyness
John
Vic Lobban
Pope
David Moir
Birtle
Wrightson Turnbull Exchange Vows At Knox United Church
Leslie Blanche Turnbull and Dennis Wrightson wed in a candlelight ceremony at Bin scarth Manitoba on June 30 1966 officiated by Ed Loucks. The couple will reside in Winnipeg after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Turnbull
Max Sichula
Zambia
James Turnbull
Dianne Maxwell
Hayhurst Couple Honored Before Move to Minnedosa
Friends and neighbors gathered in Memorial rink on July 6 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayhurst and family before their move from Oak River to Minnedosa. Marilyn and Douglas received gifts, and Mr. Hayhurst thanked guests for their kindness before a sing along and violin selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hayhurst
Oak River
Minnedosa
Roberta Henry
Douglas
Gayle Brown
Sherrie Genung
Hayhurst
Jean Henry
Edgar Stewart
Jean Gill
Birdtail River School Division 38 Board Holds Regular Meeting
The Birdtail River School Division 38 trustees met at Shoal Lake on June 30 1966 at 8 p.m. Present were Trustees Rankin Stimpson Rapley Clark Rand ell Selby. Kort Correspondence from MAST bulletins education re Gamblers S D Birtle Collegiate re piano Hamilton re SRS Kits and booklets. Three tenders for used equipment received. Minutes of June 22 66 read and adopted. Selby and Fulton to represent board at Board of Reference in St Lazare July 25 66 on dissolution of Gamblers district. Tenders for three centrifugal pumps approved. Stimpson authorized as Secretary during secretary treasurer away on holidays. Accounts payable approved. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Gamblers S. D
Birtle Collegiate
Hamilta
S.R.S
Fulton
Board of Reference
St. Lazare
Gamblers
A. L. Stimpson
L. W. Stratton
Hamiota Red Sox Dominate Cloverleafs In Manitoba Clash
Hamiota Red Sox beat Brandon Cloverleafs 7-3 at Kinsmen Stadium to claim first place in the Manitoba Senior Baseball League. Leighton Kachur earned the win, while Brian Hodgson took the loss after five innings. Al Robertson and Mel Smith paced Hamiota with key hits, and Cloverleafs left runners stranded in critical moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Red Sox
Brandon Cloverleafs
Kinsmen Stadium
Cloverleafs
Hamiota
Sox
Cha
Fairs Hk Se Ae
Brandon
Leighton Kachur
Brian Hodgson
Stan Furman
Furman
al Robertson
Gord Lyall
Mel Smith
Dallas Smith
Denny Smith
Lynn Caldwell
Hodgson
Gerry MacKay
Gary Greaves
Morris Oakes
Lloyd Brown
MacKay
Graves
Oakes
Bob Thompson
Mathison
Kachur
Sal Soy
Caldwell
Lyall
Dallas Jo
Greaves
Boratsik
Robertson
Western Hostess Jobs Open for Expo In Winnipeg
Four western provinces seek young ladies to serve as hostesses at the Western Canada Pavilion for the Expo starting April 1967. Four hostesses per province required with high school education and health to stand for long hours. Applications due September 30, 1966 to I H Blicq Commissioner Western Provinces Participation. Interviews arranged in each province under provincial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Provinces
Western Canada
I. H. Blicq
Norquay Building
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Gould Family Reunion at Kenosee Lake Draws 91 Members
The Gould Family met at Kenosee Lake on July 9 for their sixth reunion. Ninety one of 343 possible members attended, including two English-born elders, and great grandson Lyle Paddock was the youngest attendee. The group traveled from Saskatchewan and Manitoba towns with plans to meet again in 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Kenosee Lake
John Gould
England
Canada
F. J. Gould
Kenton
W. B. Hunter
Lenore
Lyle Paddock
Beverley Ingram
Montreal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blessing of New Church
TNS
Buchan Folk Circle
William Milne
Wrightson — Turnbull Exchange Vows
Rossburn
Mrs. Howard Keene
William Choptuik
Fort Qu’Appelle
Mrs. Hayhurst
Birdtail River
Shoal Lake
Rankin, Stimpson, Rapley
Clark
Randell, Selby
R. T. Selby
L. R
Leafs
Buck Mathison
Regina Osage
Howard, Stoughton
Swift Current
Manor
Saskatchewan
Langruth
Oakner
Rivers
Virden
Mr. Gould
D. H. MacKay
S Gould
Donald
R. A. Cumming
Tan Gould
J. L. Curry
J. C. Curry
L. Curtis
Miriam
David
Carmen
Dan Gould
Freda
Dan Paddock
B Curry
Joy
Colleen
Fred Gould
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