Anniversary Dinner Served for Mr and Mrs Dick Nielson
A Crandall family dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. Dick Nielson of Brandon on April 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herald Hall. Mrs Nielson is Mrs. Hall’s aunt. The couple received a battery clock and flowers. Sister Mrs Quinton spoke and brought flowers, brother Norman Lintz gave the boutonniere. Twenty-one guests enjoyed a ham supper and a pleasant evening.
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Crandall
Dick Nielson
Brandon
Herald Hall
Nielson
Hall
Donations Exceed 23 400 Since 1960 for Hamiota Hospital District
The Hamiota Hospital District No. 7A board reviewed cash goods and services donated since 1960 totaling over 23400. The Ladies Aid gave over 18000, Hospital Staff about 3000, and other sources 2400. The aid funded major equipment purchases and nurse training with interest free loans, while staff donations included a TV, air conditioners and patient lift.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Hospital District No. 7A
Quote by Jenkin L. Jones on hope and soul
A quotation attributed to Jenkin L. Jones states that one cannot place a grand hope into a small soul. The line reflects a view on capacity, ambition, and inner strength.
Community Centre Meeting Held in Arrow River
Arrow River residents held a Community Centre meeting on April 15 with 15 attendees. A May 12 dedication service at 7 p.m. in Arrow River United Church will commemorate the iron monument as a Centennial Project. Retiring committee: Francis Watters, W. N. Lockhart, Jack Morrow. New committee: Mrs. Clegg, Joe Bonner, Alvin Johnson, Bob Watters, Leonard Leland. A new furnace installed last fall is praised as satisfactory. Odd Fellows Lodge rents the hall twice monthly. Plans include a Sports Day in early June and cemetery cleanup on Thursday. A Red Cross meeting, led by Alvin Johnson, reported $75 raised and 40 sewing pieces completed. Current committee re-elected for another year. Meeting adjourned.
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Arrow River
Arrow River United Church
Francis Watters
W. N. Lockhart
Jack Morrow
Clegg
Joe Bonner
Alvin Johnson
Bob Watters
Leonard Leland
Odd Fellows Lodge
Red Cross
Reggie's Ramblings on politics and hockey
In a column style ramble, the writer mocks Liberal leadership quotes on handouts and monarchy, notes West rooting for the party, questions convention impact on image, and laments the Bruins playoff exit to the Canadiens. It also recalls a St Regis Coffee Bar overheard line about Pearson and past prime ministers.
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Canada
Trudeau
Boston Bruins
John Ferguson
Canadiens
ST. Regis
Pearson
Diefenbaker
Board of Stewards Held Meeting in Arrow River
A Thursday evening meeting of the Board of Stewards at the D Lel and home was led by Allvin Johnson with one member absent. Treasurer D Leland reported a canvass netting 369.90. Plans for a Variety Supper were discussed with U C W to handle meals, tentative date April 28. Cemetery Gate dedication was tabled for the Community Centre Annual meeting. Church services begin May 5 at 11:30 a.m. Meeting closed with coffee served.
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Arrow River
Board of Stewards
D. Leland
Allvin Johnson
U.C.W
Cemetery Gate
Community Centre
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Edwin J. Spalding
Gling Wawanesa Mutual
Fire, Auto and Life Insurance
Chas.r. Lee
Ladies’ Aid
Legion
Miniota
R. Schoch
J. D. Rollo
Sec
Miniota Motor Hotel
Bailey's Drive-Inn
Virden Auction Mart
D.S.T
Reggie
Harry
Birtle Hotel
Manitoba
Major A. M. Pratt
The
Hamiota Echo
H. H. Franklin
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Donalda Block
Donald Street
Winnipeg
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