Mr Ed McConnell 100th Birthday Observed in Hamiota
The Hamiota Echo notes Ed McConnell born March 21 1864 in Perth County Ontario celebrates his 100th birthday on the first day of spring. A long time resident he moved to Manitoba in 1883 served with Bauton s Scouts, and held roles in United Grain Growers and local Odd Fellows. He married Hannah Aldrew in 1888 and the couple enjoyed a Golden Wedding in 1938. He remained active in church and community life with 16 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McConnell
Hamiota
McConnell
Mail
Perth County
Ontario
Manitoba
Boulton’s Scouts
Shoal Lake
Mr. McConnell
Hannah Jane Aldrew
Alvin
T. J. Strathan
Ida
Dan Johnson
Flossie
Lambeth
Milt
Brandon
L. D. Johnston
Annie
Roy
United Grain Growers
Torofito Exhibition
Brandon Fair
Canadian Bible Society
Odd Fellows Lodge
McConell
Hamiota Echo
Hudson Foursome Top the Hamiota Invitational Bonspiel
The Hamiota Invitational Cash Bonspiel runs March 20 to 22, 1964 with twenty rinks. Bruce Hudson leads the consols rink, joined by players from Winnipeg Brandon and surrounding towns, including Steski, Picken, Littlejohn, Carlisle, Williamson, and others. Two draws Friday, five Saturday, three Sunday. finals at 6 p.m. Sunday. meals and a small admission to cover expenses.
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Bruce Hudson
Consols
Winnipeg
Jerry Steski
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Bob Picken
Valour Road
Picken
Ron Littlejohn
Arrow River Curling
Brandon
Ivan Carlisle
Brandon Aggregate
Jim Williamson
Rudy Duetsch
Decker
Clare Hunter
Kenton
Bob Jenkins
Shoal Lake
Ed Shamray
Bob Westbrook
Oak River
Wes Rath
Nesbitt
Lloyd Horn
Lenore
Walter Lipscomb
Pope
Hamiota
Garth Strachan
Norval Brooks
Sam Phillips
Ted Venables
Jack Caldwell
Art Oakden
Ross Fraser
Hamiota U C W Holds March Meeting in Chumah Hall
The Hamiota U C W met in Chumah Hall at 2 30 p m on Thursday March 12 with Mrs R Armstrong presiding. Members reported active visits cards sent and funds raised and two parcels of books received from Florence English.
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Chumah Hall
R. Armstrong
Armstrong
H. Harrison
G. Allan
B. Thompson
J. Coombs
E. Strong
Wnits
Florence
Birdtail River Board Meets at Shoal Lake February 1964
The Birdtail River Division Board met February 26 1964 at 7 30 p m at Shoal Lake with Trustees Stimpson Fulton Reynolds Raply Rankin and Inspector Funk present. A Foxwarren St Lazare delegation spoke. Motions approved minutes, finances, resignations, route pay changes, and purchases for school affairs.
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Shoal Lake
Selby Stimpson
Fulton
Reynolds
Raply
Rankin
Inspector Funk
Foxwarren
St. Lazare
Joyce Niznowski
Reg Attwood
J. L. Reynolds
Birdtail River
Reggie's Ramblings on Winnipeg Political Oddities
A column by Reggie lampoons a Winnipeg political party event with a magician's joke about taxpayers in politicians pockets. It mocks separatists and provincial bragging while tossing casual advice on honesty, fashion, and public discourse, ending with a quirky sign-off.
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Winnipeg
Quebec
Manitoba
Buddy
Pet Peeve
Hamiota 6 2 Win At Fort Garry Curling Update
Hamiota led 2-0 and 4-1 at intermissions to beat Boissevain and advance in the regional eliminations. Barrie Knight Ed Maher Lynn Caldwell and Lawson scored, while strong defense and forechecking limited the Kings. Hamiota meets Portage March 31 and the girls host Westwood April 2 at Vincent Massey Collegiate Fort Garry.
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Hamiota
Barrie Knight
Brother Elgin
Ed Maher
Lynn Caldwell
Lawson
Kings
Chicago
Montreal
Toronto
Regina
Fran Huck
Portland
W.H.L. Birtle
Warren
Cardales
Portage
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Fort Garry
Westwood
Manitoba approves pasture improvement aid and new provincial veterinarian
The Manitoba government approves a six year pasture improvement policy allowing weed control districts to apply for indirect assistance to treat brush and weed infested pastures with 2 4 D herbicide. ARDA funds cover part of the cost with paybacks for re treatment and a maximum 80 acres per applicant. The plan aims to double cattle numbers by 1975 while appointing Dr John McGowan as provincial veterinarian effective April 1 to oversee veterinary services and liaison with institutions and agencies.
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Manitoba
ARDA
McGowan
University of Manitoba
Health of
Canada Department of Agriculture
Norquay
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph
Ponoka
Alberta
Williamsburg
Ontario
Iroquois
Stranger Returns Home With Curling Club Joke
A stranger arrives and is mistaken as a dead father by a child. The mother clarifies the father is alive but had joined a curling club, which closed, leaving him with no place to go. He will come home and perhaps be welcomed with a kiss.
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St. Regis Rotunda
Transcona
United Church Groups Plan Curriculum Revisions and Outreach
The Manitoba Branch of the Canadian Bible Society held its annual meeting in Winnipeg. Shoal Lake area branches host a workshop to train officers. A new 3 year curriculum starts in September with similarities to American Presbyterian materials. Rehabilitation centers for offenders operate in Winnipeg, with plans to consolidate missions and possibly relocate services. A Ham radio network will connect missionaries to Indigenous communities, aiding outreach and reducing isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Bible Society
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Shoal Lake
Baptist Church
Manitoba Conference Home Missions Committee
Decker Calf Club Meets Raffle Funds for 4-H Fund
Decker Calf Club held a March 9 meeting with 7 members. Proceeds from a steam iron raffle were donated to the 4 H Camp Improvement Fund totaling 21 dollars. A February 2 4 H benspiel at Decker drew eight participants with winners in Challenge and Consolation categories. A March 6 concert and dance at Isabella Community Centre raised 43 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker Calf Club
Decker
Rick Armitage
Miniota
McConnell
Cathy Clark
Gary Stewart
Isabella Community Centre
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. W. McConnell
RED Cross
Hudson
Hamiota U.C.W
Birdtail River Division Board Meet
Pratt
Strathclair
Department of Education
Osler, Hammond and Nanton
Department of Public Works
Dr. Hudson
USTM
Birtle
Birdtail River Secondary School Athletic Association
M. Cyril Bertram
Lorne
Reggie
S.J.H.L
Estevan
Moose Jaw
M. Deveson
George Hutton
Agriculture and Conservation
John
United Church News
Decker Calf
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