Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival Spoken Poetry Results
The Birdtail River festival crowned top performers across grades and ages in Kenton Strathclair and Oak River. Winners include Kieth Irwin Isa bella grade1 boys and Loree Mc Gregor grade1 girls from Kenton with 85s and 83s, plus Patricia Henderson Shoal Lake grade3 boy and Cheryl McMillan Hamida grade3 girl at 85 and 86 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kieth Irwin
Isabella
Loree McGregor
Kenton
Zane Hunter
Audrey Pratt
Patricia Henderson
Shoal Lake
Cheryl McMillan
Hamida
Harold Hogg
Strathclair
Debbie Nykoliation
McConnell
Randy Hunter
Alex Jarema
Glenda Glenn
Mickey Ferguson
Ann Kreager
Hamiota
Dale Leland
Miniota
Arrow River
Oak River
Strathclair Consolidated S. D
Quiet wedding unites Vera Coburn and Richard Borland
A wedding Thursday April 21 at Oak River church joined Vera Lawrie Coburn Crandall and Richard Edgar Borland Virden with Rev. V Bowins officiating. The groom’s brother Garnet Johnston gave the bride in marriage. couple plans to reside at 162 Park Ave Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Vera Lawrie Coburn
Crandall
Richard Edgar Borland
Virden
V. Bowins
Garnet Johnston
Lloyd Borland
Winnipeg
USA
R. E. Borland
Park Ave
Virden Manitoba
Hamiota Schoolgirls Tour Hamiota Hospital
Six Grade 11 and 12 students from Ken ton Collegiate visited Hamiota Hospital last week. They toured the building and observed a procedure from a safe distance after selecting departments to view, with a plan for more such days pending interest and principal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Collegiate
National Hospital Week Highlights Hospital as Community Hub
National Hospital Week celebrates the diverse roles behind patient care at Hamiota District Hospital. From accountants to X ray technicians, more than 9 000 Manitoba workers underpin hospitals as central community centers with schools, libraries, drug stores, and power plants. The theme People heart of the hospital honors all staff and volunteers supporting medical science and community welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Manitoba
Oak River College hosts spring variety show with local acts
The Oak River Collegiate auditorium hosted a May entertainment featuring Erickson Lions Club performers. Linda and the Atlantics, Melody Aces, Miss Leslie Foster and other acts entertained about one hundred attendees. Proceeds benefited the collegiate treasury as Burl Eyeballs and Brothers in Arms also performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River Collegiate
Erickson
Erickson Lions Club
Linda
Atlantics
Melody Aces
Leslie Foster
Erickson Collegiate
Harmony Hounds
Grand Ole Opry
Burl Eyeballs
Brothers In Arms
Ben Ward
David Primmer
O. R. C. L Students
Lions Club
Henry Purdy
Hamiota
Leeann Godlien Feted Before May 8 Wedding
About 60 friends gathered at Scotia Church on May 1 at 8 06 p m to honor Miss Leeann Godlien bride elect of May 8 Corsages were given to the bride elect and her mother Mrs M G Leyer Hyndman and to R Hyndman The bride elect was escorted to her chair by Karen Coch rane Gwen Bomford read the address Gifts were presented in a Jack Horner pie and the group served lunch after songs and thanks from the bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotia Church
Leeann Godlien
M. Godlien
E. Hyndman
R. Hyndman
Karen Cochrane
Gwen Bomford
Donna White
Lynn Marie Angus
Jack Horner
Leeann
Jamboree Attendance Shrinks Across Several Towns
On April 9, Arnold Gray Rene Lepine Ross Robertson Charlie Rodgers Lou Whyte Allan Cummings and Hugh Lawson attended the Rivers Jamboree. On April 20 Hamiota hosted a jamboree with caller Earle Park. About 20 squares were present and lunch served with couples from Birtle Selkirk Rivers Virden Melita Brandon Riversi de Boissevain Glenboro Yorkton Esterhazy Wawanesa Gilbert Plains Hartney Fairlight Regent. April 24 Charlie Rogers at Kamiota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Gray
Rene Lepine
Ross Robertson
Charlie Rodgers
Lou Whyte
Allan Cummings
Hugh Lawson
Rivers
Hamiota
Earle Park
Birtle
Selsgirth
Virden
Melita
Brandon
Riverside
Boissevain
Glenboro
Yorkton
Esterhazy
Wawanesa
Gilbert Plains
Hartney
Fairlight
Regent
Charlie Rogers
Square Dance Notes From Souris and Surrounding Jamborees
The notes record a Federation square dance at Souris with Corky Bert of Yorkton as caller. Attendees included Rene Lepine, Arnold Grey, and Ross Robertson at the Gilbert Plains Jamboree on April 24 followed by a turkey supper. The wind up occurred April 26 with a post dancing turkey feed at Dot and Rene Lepine’s. Rivers held a farewell square dance on April 29 for members including R Lepine, R Robertson, H Lawson, C Rogers, and Arnold Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris
Corky Bert
Yorkton
Rene Lepine
Arnold Grey
Ross Robertson
Gilbert Plains
Wox Discipuli Plans For Finals And Elections
The school resumes after Easter with June exam dates for grades 9 to 11 on June 10 and grade 12 on June 21. Two new academic courses will be offered next term in Collegiate. Staff changes include Mr. Dick Prawdzik joining as a teacher and coach of girls softball and track. Exchange student Murray Riddell is among eight named for the Centennial project. Student elections are set for May 14 to form the council for the September term. Track meet occurred May 11, with Division Meet at Shoal Lake May 19 and potential Provincial Playoffs in Hamiota May 24. Award winners in Festival work include Karen Anderson, Linda Johnston, JoAnn Deck er, Sandra James, Bernice Gurr, Ann Kreager, Marilyn McConnell, and Arnold Davis. Linda Duncan received the Gladys Fraser Memorial Trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Prawdzik
Denny Smith
Robinson
Puerto Rico
Murray Riddell
Jim McConnell
Cheryl Adams
Cheryl
Heritage
Shoal Lake
Pelly Trail
Fort la
Karen Anderson
Linda Johnston
Linda Duncan
JoAnn Decker
Sandra James
Bernice Gurr
Ann Kreager
Marilyn McConnell
Arnold Davis
Dziver Couple Honoured Before Move to Winnipeg
On Monday evening May 3 friends and neighbours gathered at Mr and Mrs Frank Dziver’s home to bid them farewell ahead of their move to Winnipeg. Mrs George Peacock spoke for the community and Mr Peacock and Mrs Wilf Shayman gave a step table and ash tray. The couple offered thanks and guests enjoyed a card game and lunch to close the pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dziver
Winnipeg
George Peacock
Mr. Peacock
Wilf Shayman
Daziver
Decker W I Meet Held At Mrs Lloyd Little Home
The Decker W I met last Tuesday with nine members and six visitors. The meeting opened with the Institute Creed. Minutes were read and approved. Mrs Teal gave the Hospital report. Delegates were named for the Oak River district convention May 15 and Winnipeg provincial convention June 1 2 and 8. TV health services programs are May 10 17 and 24. Mrs W Ful ton spoke on citizenship. Three Rothesay W I visitors attended. lunch was served.
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Decker W. I
Lloyd Little
Institute
Creed
Teal
Oak River
Lou Cochran
Hunter
Delbridge
Winnipeg
T.V
Sheila Griffiths Honoured At May Day Shower
A miscellaneous shower was held at Chumah Hall on May 1 in honor of Sheila Griffiths a May 15 bride elect. Guests were escorted to chairs and the gifts presented by Sharon and Janice Carlson. Evelyn Carlson supervised the guest book signed by about 57 friends. The committee included Mrs Thos Thompson Mrs Wilfred Johnston Mrs Rose McBain and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumah Hall
Sheila Griffiths
Sheila
Mary Grableman
D. Griffiths
Wilfred Johnston
S. Campbell
Thos Thompson
Marlene Smith
Sharon
Janice Carlson
Evelyn Carlson
Thos. Thompson
Rose McBain
Franklin Brooks
Gordon Adams
Barbara McLaren
McConnell UCW Meet Details and Clothing Drive
The May meeting at Mrs Riddell's home featured Worship and a topic led by Mrs G Killoh. Members read scripture and dedicated new clothing. a skit The Box was performed and Tale of a Bale read. clothing donations due by June 7. church services move to 10 30 a m from May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell U.C.W
R. Riddell
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