Wider Parish Council meets in Miniota United Church
The Wider Parish Council of Miniota Birtle gathers with 14 members and two ministers. They discuss toll free area extensions, possible minister arrangements, and appoint Dave Heise as chair. The Beulah United Church closure effective June 30 1972 prompts planning for parish operation.
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Miniota
Birtle - Miniota
Miniota United Church
Kayes
W.P.C
Schreyer
Harry Graham
Howard Paulley
Morris McGregor
S. G. Anderson
Manitoba Telephone System
Dave Heise
Isabella
Beulah United
Maxwell
Birtle
W. P.C. Executive
WPC
Miniota Church Dedicates Memorial Book and Stand
Mrs. Polly Williams dedicates a Memorial Book in memory of her husband William Cecil Williams at Miniota United Church on April 9. Jack McKinnon constructed the memorial stand and Rev. Jim Maxwell notes churches increasingly value such memorials for beauty and lasting remembrance.
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Polly Williams
William Cecil Williams
Miniota United Church
Jack McKinnon
Jim Maxwell
House of God
Old CPR landmark on Main Street sold to Community Centre
The former CPR station on Main Street, built at the turn of the century, was sold to the Community Centre with orders to move it. Volunteers plan to auction or repurpose parts, noting square nails and rare lumber. A cache of old papers including 1900s magazines surfaced. Russ Howard and Bill Barrett exchange quips over prices in a light local exchange.
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Miniota
C.P.R
Main Street
Russ Howard
Bill Barrett
Bill
Wedding of Sharon Attwood and Charles McKenzie at Miniota
The United Church witnessed the April 8 marriage of Sharon May Attwood and Charles Robert McKenzie. Rev. Robert A. Kayes officiated as guests from Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia attended. The bride wore nylon lace gown with pearl embroidery, flounces, and a chapel veil. Bridesmaids wore red velvet dresses. best men were Ronald McKenzie and Murray Foster. After a wedding trip the couple plans to reside in Miniota. ?>
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United Church
Sharon May Attwood
Reginald Attwood
Charles Robert McKenzie
Wesley McKenze
Charlotte McKenzie
Robert A. Kayes
Kenneth Mitchell
Edward Leland
Murray Foster
Patricia Taylor
Donna Horner
Trudy Nugent
Ronald McKenzie
Bob Gardhorn
Bob Watters
Frank Gardham
Kamloops
B.C
Points South
McKenzie
Miniota
Ancaster
Ontario
Kenora
Wawa
Winnipeg
Brandon
Rivers
Virden
Man
Kisbey
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Fort Qu’Appelle
Sask
Arrow River W. J. Meet plans 50th anniversary event
Ten members met at Mrs. R. Clegg’s home on April 10 with Mrs. J. W. Leland hosting. The group recited The Creed and The Definition of Spring. Roll call, donations for charity drives, and delegates to the District Convention in Birtle were decided. Mrs. Les Leland praised Mrs. Clegg for a Florida trip recap. Further plans for the 50th Anniversary were set for July 5 in Arrow River.
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Arrow River
R. Clegg
J. W. Leland
Lesotho
Clegg
Mitchell
Birtle
Les Leland
Florida
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Donna Henderson
Legion
Miniots
R. Schoch
J. Hanlin
St. Regis Hotel
Smith Street
Portage Avenue
New Holland
Allied
James Way
McCabe Grain Victoria Feeds
Hamiota
RED Cross
Perimutter Ll.b
Hamiotfa
McKenzie — Attwood
James Ewing
W. J. Meet
Crandall
Reeder
Two Creeks
Webber
Don Gregory
General Ins
Manitoba
Estimates and Service Commissioner
Oaths
Russell Agencies
Miniota Farm
Cockshutt
Minneapolis
Oliver
Lawson
Cancade
Lewis Cattle Oilers
Hamiota Echo
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