Sidney District News highlights and social notes
Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Stan Head and Delbert Stewart of Verden, and Cecil Green of Winnipeg. Winnipeg guests Edna Porter Clarence Brown and Duncan Hay with family. Calvert buys Peck house. Calverts to move to Sidney soon. May 29 church meeting to form Women’s Association. Gladstone reps expected. Sidney United and Austin United schedule summer service times. Glenn Dankesreiter to join Brandon Kresge’s.
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Majorie William
Stan Head
Delbert Stewart
Verden
Cecil Green
Winnipeg
Edna Porter
Clarence Brown
Duncan Hay
Beys
Fred Wright
Charlie Brean
Shilo
Sidney
Earl Stephenson
Portage
Ted Stephenson
Jack Calvert
Melbourne
McSherry
Peck House
Calvert
Austin United Church
At & P.m
Women’s Association of
Gertrude Sims
Carrie Hall
Sidney Clare
Manitoba Hunters Must Wear White For 1961 Big Game Season
Manitoba regulation changes require white outerwear for big game hunting in 1961 with red colors banned. Mines minister H Witney announced the Game Branch will test color safety this season to guide future rules. White is chosen due to hunter preference and safety considerations, including color blind concerns.
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Stantoba
Game and Fisheries Act
Manitoba
H. Witney
Manitoba's Mines’ and Natural Resources
Witney
Reserves Delay Indian Integration Says Official
Ottawa DP Indian reserves tend to foster an attitude that delays integration and adaptation to the general economy. R A Bethune, chief of the reserves and trust division, told a parliamentary committee that reserves are seen by Indians as sanctuaries. He noted tensions between trustees and bands seeking more control, with trustees explaining their positions and officials stepping in when sums are involved. Control of revenues has moved to 36 bands, a shift expected to boost pride and self reliance.
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Ottawa
Indian Affairs
R.A. Bethune
Committee On Indian Affairs
Bethune
Canada
Bow Passed Through Generations From Nova Scotia to Kakabeka Falls
A hand hewn bowl carved in 1819 at Clementsport Nova Scotia has long been handed down in the Ditmars family. It is intended for the eldest surviving son each generation and has traveled from Nova Scotia to Maine and now Kakabeka Falls. The bowl measures about two feet by eighteen inches with a fourteen inch depth and has often served as a bath for younger family members. Scout Story London Kenry Collis Fred Hurt Rex Hazlewood to pen the first official history of the Boy Scout movement titled BP's Scouts honoring Lord Baden Powell founder of the movement.
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Clementsport
N.S
Terry Ditmars
Ditmarslaw
Nova Scotia
Maine
Kakabeka Falls
Here
Scout Story
London &P
Kenry Collis
Fred Hurt
Rex Hazlewood
Boy Scout Movement
Scouts
Lord Baden Powell
Scout m Movement
Audience Incentive for 2000th South Pacific Viewer
One of many theatergoers became the 2000th customer to see South Pacific and received a magnum of champagne and long-playing records. The film’s three year run has set a British attendance record.
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Characer
Three Year Rotation For Farm Gardens
Experimental guidance from Brandon Farm suggests rotating crops on three garden plots to reduce soil disease and weed pressure. A three year cycle uses fallow, vegetables, and potatoes, with intertilled potato rows and subsequent fallow improving weed and pest control for the vegetable crop.
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Brandon
Birth announced for MacGregor hospital May 3
Southend Macaulay congratulates Mr and Mrs John Toews on the birth of their son in MacGregor hospital on May 3. Various local residents visit, travel, and attend family events across Brandon Portage and neighboring communities including weddings and weekend visits.
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John Toews
MacGregor Hospital
Jonathan Gregory
Bob Sterling
Kenora
Dave Hodgins
S. T. Hay
Brandon
H. G. Eyres
Barry Scora
Glenda
Gloria Scora
Firdale Norfolk Zippy Zippers Club Holds Achievement Day
Firdale Norfolk Zippy Zippers Club held their achievement day on May 8 with Miss Carol McLaren awarding seven Ted ribbons to seven members. Barbara Hughson chaired the evening and welcomed attendees as Ann Hughson reported the year’s activities. Lynn Manns presented the financial report noting donations by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams and material costs for uniforms. Elaine Manns led remarks, and Mrs. Lawrence Wright spoke for the mothers. A demonstration “Happy Sewing” by Arlene Moffatt and Lynn Manns was planned for Portage Fair, with the “The 44 Pledge” display invited for further competition. Linda Manns modeled garments, and London exhibit news referenced. Bar ra Hughson to model her dress at the junior revue and received a camp trip to Killarney. Ann Hughson earned a five year certificate and Elaine Manns eight year seal. Gifts of appreciation were given to leaders from members, with thanks from all.
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Carol McLaren
Barbara Hughson
Ann Hughson
Lynn Manns
Sam Williams
Elaine Manns
Lawrence Wright
Arlene Moffatt
Portage Fair
Linda Manns
Barra Hughson
Killarney
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