Virden foursome dominates 74th Hamiota Bonspiel
Ted Bridgett of Virden led a Virden quartet with Henry Park Bill Grant and Jim Horn to undefeated triumphs in the Hamiota Men’s Curling Club 74th Bonspiel. The event, spanning Feb 24 to March, faced ice and weather delays but concluded with Bridgett taking Aggregate and top prizes in both the A and Houck-Caldwell events, as Virden repeated the aggregate win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Ted Bridgett
Virden
Henry Park
Bill Grant
Jim Horn
Hamiota Men’s Curling Club
Hamiota Hotel
Houck-Caldwell
Bridgett
Hamida
Samie Jamieson
Jamieson
Winter
Jamie Jamieson
Wallace Fraser
Trophies
McConnell Bros., Ltd
A. Hill
Lenore
Hemiota Echo
E. G. Gregory
J. Ozirewski
Rivers
Timex
Den
Robinson Stores
C.C
J. Mathison
Manco & C.C
Universal Motors
Lorne Caldwell
Hamiodta
Wrenches
B. Lyng
Staple Guns
Revelstoke & C.C
R. Sunley
Decker
Ash Stands
Macleods & C.C
D. Lee
Crandall
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Introduces Agriculture Credit and Development Corporation
Agriculture Minister J Douglas Watt announced new Manitoba Agriculture Credit and Development Corporation regulations to replace the old long term direct loan system. The agency will guarantee short and intermediate term loans for farmers through banks and approved lenders for inputs and equipment. Eligible borrowers are Manitoba residents farming or intending to farm with a guaranteed line of credit, with total guaranteed loans not to exceed 50000 dollars at any one time. Interest is negotiated with lenders and calculated on the outstanding balance. Banks and lenders stated they will begin immediately with eligible credit unions also meeting requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agriculture Credit Corporation
Manitoba
Watt
World Day of Prayer Held at Oak River Church
The World Day of Prayer was observed at Oak River United Church with Mrs J S Henry presiding. Opening comments spoke of Growing Together in Christ and prayers for nations and communities followed by the congregation. The program included wisdom in the use of knowledge and power, a historical overview, and a benediction by Rev V Bowins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Oak River United Church
J.S. Henry
Frank Paddock
A. Sclater
D. Simms
Luella Bowman
Shamrays
Fraser Angus
V. Bowins
Ladies Aggregate Bonspiel at Birtle Hamiota Ends with Prizes
The Ladies Bonspiel opened March 3 with 38 rinks. Prizes were awarded across multiple events including Snoopy Linus Lucy and Sally, with winners led by R. Kitching, M. Brown, E. Crerar, H. Houck, and D. Lawlor. A banquet followed March 4 with life member honors and thanks to donors and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
M. Brown
E. Carlsen
P. Kent
Kenton
D. Fraser
Appointments Bring Stewart to External Affairs Committee
Craig Stewart M P for Marmette Manitoba along with a Saskatchewan colleague has been named to the Government's Committee on External Affairs and National Defence. He departs Saturday for a defence installations tour in Europe visiting Gibraltar Cyprus Bonn Dusseldorf Geneva Stockholm Paris Brussels and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Mr. Stewart
Europe
Gibraltar
Cypress
Bonn
Dusseldorf
Geneva
Stockholm
Paris
Brusels
London
Senior Citizens Report for February Meetings
The Senior Citizens group held three meetings in February with 62 members to date and an average attendance of 32. Eight February birthdays received roses from McConnell Bros. A Valentine Party on February 12 featured Cupid gifts from hostesses. Entertainment came from the Harmony Music Makers as members played cards and crokinole. The February 26 meeting was cancelled due to a storm. Mrs. Archie Black hosted, assisted by Mrs. Roy Kerr and Mrs. Reg Hedley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell Bros
Harmony Music Makers
Archie Black
Roy Kerr
Reg Hedley
U C W Meet at United Church in Oak River
The U C W general meeting at the United Church, led by Mrs. H Skinner, had thirteen members present. A suitable plaque was chosen from Chimes Fund donations, a Memorial Improvement Fund was created, and a bank balance of 122 09 was reported. A bale to needy families was acknowledged with thanks, five quilt tops are ready, quilting bees set for March 19 and 26, plus a birthday tea and bake sale planned in the church basement. Stamps York labels and nylons were urged to be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
U.C.W
United Church
H. Skinner
D. A. Patterson
Morcom
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Heads to Salvation Army Campaign
Sixteen members attended the Legion Auxiliary meeting led by president Grace Bullock. Mrs. Espey reported cards sent to ill and over 80 birthdays. Mrs. Penington won the door prize. Lunch served by Betty Henry D Johns and Penington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Ladies’ Legion Auxiliary
Grace Bullock
M. Espey
Salvation Army
Penington
Betty Henry
D. Johns
Decker W I Meeting Plans Campaigns and Events
The Decker W I group met March 5 at Mrs C Nichol home with eleven members. They will collect books for the Children's Hospital Book Mark et in Winnipeg and leave them with Mrs N Lints. A Camber canvass will run in April as in prior years. An Irish Supper is set for March 17 in the church basement. Mrs Runchey summarized Adult Education in Manitoba and Mrs Schweitzer won a surprise package. Oak River W I met March 5 with plans for a Bake Sale and a concert in April. Guest speakers discussed curriculum changes and a film on The Great Potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Hospital
Winnipeg
N. Lints
Camcer
Oak River
W.I
W. White
Keith Cooper
Rolling River S.C
J. Forsyth
Hamiota Mission Study Ends With Chinese Event
After several China films, a young group held a Chinese dinner with third year girls cooking suki yaki and first year decor, second year fruit, and leaders supervising. A prayer followed by games and questions from May Billy and Kenny Eng made the day memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
China
Mrs. Bell
Shoal Lake
May
Billy
Kenny Eng
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T. Bridgett
Houck Caldwell
C Johnson
IGA & C.C
A. Robertson
Chapman’s Hardware
Alan
Jamieson’s
E. Event - Merchants
R. Armstrong
Transistor Radios
D.C
Lynn Cald
Brooks Electric & Browns Plumbing
Oakden Jewellery & Strickland Agency
R. Fraser
Royalite Oil
Hamiota Bakery & C.C
Hamiota Servicentre & C. C
National Grain
Winnipeg — Agriculture
J. Douglas Watt
Manitoba Agriculture Credit and Development Corporation
Birtle
Linus
R. Kitching
M. Horn
E. Crerar
Foxwarren
M. Gregory
Lucy
H. Houck
M. Hor
M. Treliving
Avon
M. Still
Isabella
D. Lawlor
Still Isabella
L. Lowe
Harding
Schrader
Mars
Betty — E. Crerar
H. Westbrook
R. Gregory
Perth
Charlie Brown
Kitching
Myrtle Caldwell
May Beattie Brandon
Meryl Houck
Ethel Rendell
Wallace Frazer
Ernie Wallace
Lorne Richardson
Ian Lobban
Jim Moffat
Denwal Pharmacy
Co-op
Macleods
Chapman’s Hardware Oakdens
Robinsons
Hydro
Perths
J.G.A
B. Chappell
T. Thompson
Caldwell Motors
Dawson Cleaners
J. Anderson
Reids Bakery
Decker Transfer
B. Milne
Hamiota Theatre
Dr. Ed. Evans
B. Brooks
Pings Coffee Shop
B. Andrew
J. Kalgenberg
Kenton Transfer
Legion Auxiliary
Decker W.I
C.g.1.t. Meet
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