Baptism at Oakner United Church Reflects Mother's Day
On Mother's Day May 10 1981 Oakner United Church baptized Michael Brett Ramsay son of Ron Ramsay and was administered by Rev Herb Lynas Relatives attending included grandparents Bob Ramsay Oak River and Stewart Riddell Oakner great grandparents John Ramsay Norman Lints Park Residence Hamiota and extended family in attendance. Also baptized were Lauren Anderson Brandon Karen Dunbar Souris Wanda Cameron Lindsay Boissevain with visiting parents. Hud Anderson and family visited with Les Defoort of Killarney.
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Oakner United Church
Michael Brett Ramsay
Ron Ramsay
Herb Lynas
Bob Ramsay
Oak River
Stewart Riddell
Oakner
John Ramsay
Norman Lints
Park Residence
Hamiota
Wayne Ramsay
Murray Riddell
Winnipeg
Lauren Anderson
Brandon
Karen Dunbar
Souris
Wanda Cameron
Lindsay
Boissevain
Hud Anderson
Les Defoort
Killarney
Miniota Festival Participants Shine at Birdtail Festival
Mrs. Lynne Cornish leads Miniota participants at the Birdtail Fine Arts Festival held in Hamiota from May 4 to 7. Students win medallions and high marks in piano, solos, choir, and folksong, with Miniota entries earning top recognitions.
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Miniota
Lynne Cornish
Hamiota
Jennifer Hanlin
Tracy Leland
Dixie Schwanki
Staci Larkin
Darcy
Lyn Shewfelt
Julie Clark
Jodi Leland
Geni Larkin
Joss Bryant
Ginger Reid
Sean Laite
Tara Baxter
Sharon Ellerington
Kittie Laite
Dwayne Wiltshire
Carla Brown
Kerri-Lyn Cornish
Cathy Bruce
Lana Bryant
Birtle
Kerri- Lyn Cornish
Cornish
Hamiota Scout Movement Report
The April Parent and Son Banquet at Chumah Hall drew Beavers Cubs and Scouts plus guests. The May 2 Tree Planting at Miniota Wildlife Sanctuary saw 13,000 trees planted by scouts from Hamiota and neighboring towns, despite only 109 boys participating, as organizers seek Crown land for future plantings.
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Chumah Hall
Miniota Wildlife Sanctuary
Hamiota
Birtle
Rossburn
Miniota
Oak River
Virden
Newdale
Shoal Lake
Isabella History Committee seeks stories for Rural Reflections update
The Isabella History Committee invites residents of Isabella and Blaris to submit personal stories for a twenty year update of Rural Reflections. Submissions must be received by July 1 1981 and may include original material to be included in the new edition.
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Isabella History Committee
Isabella
Blaris
Parish News Brief From Boissevain and Area
Lois Johnston of Boissevain visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Preston. Lloyd Hazelwood attended the christening of Angela Dawn Hazelwood daughter of Brent and Mildred Hazelwood in Boissevain. Also present were Rick Kitson of Portage Mildred Hazelwood and Kathleen Thornton of Hamiota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Johnston
Boissevain
Frank Preston
Lloyd Hazelwood
Angela Dawn
Brent Hazelwood
Rick Kitson
Portage
Mildred Hazelwood
Kathleen Thornton
Hamiota
Beulah Visitors and Hospital News Weekend Roundup
Beulah notes weekend visitors including Jack Page with his mother Mrs. Cyril Page of Birtle Hospital and aunt Mrs. Connie Collett of Winnipeg. John and Phyllis Radlinsky and Dennis of Winnipeg visited Tony Derlago’s home. Mrs. Barber of Grenfell Sask visits with her sister and Andy in Birtle Hospital. Get well wishes to Mrs. John Edmundson recovering at home after a brief Birtle stay. Cancer Canvas receipts totaling 425 dollars were sent to Brandon with thanks to donors. The sharpshooters report a female gopher with fifteen babies among 28 female gophers shot.
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Jack Page
Cyril Page
Birtle Hospital
Connie Collett
Winnipeg
John
Phyllis Radlinsky
Dennis
Tony Derlago
Brandon
Local exchange hints at amusement and church chatter
An informal dialogue unfolds with mentions of Jack Matheson and a generic sermon tone. A shopkeeper notes a price rise while comparing costs to hockey and offering a personal introduction to Dieter. The scene ends with a courteous farewell during Sunday dinner time.
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Ma’m
Dieter
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Twin Valley Co-op
Ron Appleyard
Frank Crew
Janice Appleyard
Lucille Fulton
Lyanna Armitage
Darci
Wanda Hill
Darlene Clark
Cindy Bryant
Tracey Peel
Linda Collier
Hamiota Scout Movement Report
Isabella, Man
Chumah
Canadian Advertising Advisory Board
Beulah
W.A. Barrett
Wawanesa Mutual Life
General Insurance
Manitoba Publicinsurance Corp
Autopac
North West Trust Co
Man
Jack Matheson
Debin
Manitoba
Hamiota Echo
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
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