Doak Seeks Conservative Nomination for Marquette
James C Doak Q C of Virden Manitoba announces his candidacy for the Conservative nomination in Marquette at a Nominating Convention set for Monday May 13 at 8 pm in Neepawa Roxy Theatre Doak born in Portage la Prairie earned a law degree at the University of Manitoba has practiced in Virden since 1953 served as a WW II infantry officer and is active in provincial and federal Conservative groups as a rural advocate married with Shirley and three sons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Doak
Q.C
Virden
Manitoba
Marquette
Neepawa
Doak
Portage la Prairie
University of Manitoba
Queen’s Counsel
Holland
Mr. Doak
Conservative Party
Heather Riddell Bride-Elect Hosts Trousseau Tea
Mrs. Walter Riddell hosted a Saturday tea on April 27 in honor of her daughter Heather, the May 4 bride-elect. Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Stewart Riddell led the tea table as about 95 guests signed the guest book kept by Sharon Whyte and Jo Ann Riddell. Serviteurs were Mrs. John Rankin Mrs. Harold Tremaine and Mrs. Lawrence Tremaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Riddell
Heather
Morris
Stewart Riddell
Sharon Whyte
Jo Ann Riddell
John Rankin
Harold Tremaine
Lawrence Tremaine
Easter Wedding Unites Leckie and Murray at Hamiota
Helen Mae Murray and Robert Leckie were married at the United church in Hamiota on April 13 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Clark. The couple will reside in MacGregor after a wedding trip to points west.
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Hamiota
United Church
Helen Mae
Hubert Murray
Robert Leckie
Roy Leckie
MacGregor
Clark
June Reid
Hazel Murray
Garry Leckie
Keith Thompson
Bill Williams
Cliff Williams
Points West
Leckie
Mac. Gregor
Hospital District 7A Ladies Aid Held Meeting
The Hospital District No. 7A Ladies Aid met in the Hamiota community room on Friday April 26. Thirteen districts were represented with books for the book cart and a hospital prayer opened the session. Treasurer noted a 946.82 ledger balance. Delegates were chosen for the Rossburn regional meeting May 16. The liaison reported March hospital activity: 77 admissions 3 births 3 deaths 103 treated 777 patient days 9 major operations 22 minor 18 tissues sent away 112 out patients 12 bottles Red Cross blood used 2 local donors 6493 lbs laundry to Brandon. A June 17 dentist visit and 600 toward a 2500 cardiac monitor were noted. Tea bake sale stalls planned for May 8. Book cart visits praised. Benediction ended the meeting.
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Hamiota
Ladies Aid
W. Hedley
Rossburn
Wiltsey
Hawes
Red Cross
Brandon
Birdtail River S D No 38 1968 Budget To Top $1 8 Million
The Birdtail River School Division No 38 trustees met in Shoal Lake on April 25 1968. They adopted minutes from April 17, approved the 1968 budget of 1 844 097 with a 10 mill special levy to raise 233 600 and authorized van route rate increases and staff conference attendance. They planned a new Occupational Education course and signing form 6 for teacher agreement, plus a kindergarten seminar attendance and Thelma Hankin leave. The meeting adjourned to May 2 1968.
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Shoal Lake
Birdtail River
Fitton
Rapley
Selby
Randall
Hames
Lewycky
Butcher
H Waddell
Falloon
Armitage
Manitoba Association of School Business Officials Inc
Association of M.T.S
Dept. of Education
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Winnipeg
H. Lawson
W. Wright
D. J. Kirk
H. Kingdon
Mr. A. Robertson
Conference On Secondary Education
G. Basset
W. Hillman
Strathclair
Brandon
Birdtail Association Branch for Retarded Children Plans Activities
SHOAL LAKE March 28 1962 the Birdtail Association Branch for Retarded Children outlines growth from eight pupils to three as five have advanced to an ungraded class. With Education Department taking over, they consider expanding social evenings and perhaps a sheltered workshop. Camps are scheduled at the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Camp near Gimli for youths of all ages with two sessions August 1–15 and August 15–31. The annual Flowers of Hope Campaign continues with help from the Catholic Youth Group and Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion urging community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Birdtail Association
Ford
Department of Education
Wm. Deller
Gimli
Ladies
Canadian Legion
Handicrafts Talk Featured by Hamiota Club Guest
Mrs. Dot MacMillan spoke on Handicrafts at the C.G.I.T. meeting on April 24 with an enjoyable evening and lunch. Elaine McConnell thanked the speaker. Fall officers elected: President Dianne Maitland, Vice-President Glenda Brethour, Secretary Karen Ann Pollock, Treasurer Judith Kelly. The girls visited Pentecostal and Anglican churches this year and notes remain available through Mrs. J. Kellok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Dot MacMillan
Elaine McConnell
Dianne Maitland
Glenda Brethour
Karen Ann Pollock
Judith Kelly
Pentecostal
J. Kellok
Reg eggie's Ramblings on Winnipeg bank robbery
A humorous commentary notes a Winnipeg bank robbery and police pursuit illustrating swift capture. It also references a U S general named Goodpaster in a comic aside about military leaders and acronyms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
USA
R B Emerson Dies In Manitoba To Yorkton Family
Robert Bruce Emerson born August 4 1917 in Hamiota Manitoba joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1939. He married Marjorie White July 16 1941 and had five children. He died April 23 1968 in a CNR train derailment into Birdtail River Ravine while working as a locomotive engineer. The family mourns in Yorkton Saskatchewan with many relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce Emerson
Hamiota
Manitoba
Gordon Emerson
Mr. Emerson
Emerson
Marjorie White
Canadian National Railroad Co
CNR
Birdtail River
Masonic Lodge
Elton Emerson
Rivers
Man
Lilly
Russel Bushel
Hollyrood
Ont
Eleanor
Alver Pearson
Kenora
Betty
Bernard Miller
Bill White
New Westminster
B.C
Dave Dick
Winnipeg
God of
Ray Hedley Heads Speed Skaters
Ray Hedley of Winnipeg is president of the Winnipeg Speed Skating Club. Four members helped the club place four of seven on the Canadian Olympic Team for Grenoble 1968. Skater Bob Boucher competed in European meets near world records while pursuing cycling. he may join the Olympic Cycling Team bound for Mexico in August. Hedley’s family includes Kevin and Debbie with notable showings at Canadian events and local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray R. Hedley
Winnipeg
Hamiota
Grenoble
France
Bob Boucher
Bob
Mexico
Hedley
Kevin
St. James
Debbie
Red Deer
Alberta
Terra Rankin Exchange Vows at United Church April 6
Linda Dawn Rankin married Rom ano Terra of Italy in a candlelight ceremony at Hamida United Church on April 6. Rev Ralph Clark officiated with music by Mrs Walter Riddell and Royce Riddell. Attendants included Mrs Barbera Foster and Master Dean Tremaine. The couple will reside in Rome after visiting the groom's parents in Silvi Marina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamida United Church
Linda Dawn
John L. Rankin
Romano Terra
Michele Terra
Silmi Marina
Italy
Ralph Clark
Walter Riddell
Royce Riddell
Barbera Foster
Barbara Pain
Swift Current
Brice
Silvi Marina
Terra
Rome
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brandon-Louvris Federal
Progressive Conservative Associations
Manitoba Progressive Conservative Association
Progressive Conservative Association of Canada
Shirley
Leckie-Murray United
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Robert Stanfield
Mr. Trudeau
TNS
Birdtail River S. D
Pelly ‘Pran-—-School
Thelma Hankin
R.C.A. Report
C.G.I.T. Meet
Regeggie
R. B. Emerson
Ray Hedley
Terra-Rankin
Dean Tremaine
Leslie Rankin
Keith Kennedy
Wellwood
Philip Tremaine
Thomas Knapton Pain
Regina
Chumah Hall
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