C G I T Celebrates 50th Anniversary Auditorium
C G I T marked fifty years with a Manitoba event led by Lt. Eric F Willis guests from Winnipeg and Brandon. Honorees Mrs. Roy B Hunter and Miss Helen Davidson helped start the movement. Ruth Tillman led a sing song and mission study showcases followed by worship. Indonesia sent a flag in exchange for funds aiding a camp near Djakarta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric F Willis
Manitoba
Roy B. Hunter
Brandon
H. V. Waldron
Winnipeg
Helen Davidson
C.g.lt
Ruth Tillman
National
Toronto
Brandon C.g.lt
Lakehead
Ruth Tellman
Canada
Girls of
Indonesia
Djakarta
Pruning and fertilizing spring lawn care guidance
A horticulturist outlines spring tasks for shrubs and roses, stressing careful pruning to preserve natural form and avoid overcutting. It covers pruning timing for blooming shrubs, rose care, mulch management, and balanced root consumption. Lawn fertilizing timing and rates are provided, plus top dressing for uneven lawns using a soil mix and recommended depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Weir
Community Centre Bingo Raises 147.66 In Miniota Event
The Miniota Community Centre held a Tuesday bingo on April 20 that collected 147.66 in proceeds. Winners included Marilyn Grimwood Niagara Ontario in Game 1 and Bill McNiel Virden in Game 6, with many other prizes awarded such as a Kodak camera set and various home goods. Tom Ellerington won the Pot of Gold door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Mariyln Grimwood
Niagara
S. Teasdale
C. Argue Miniota
Ed Babink Crandall
Brianardham
Arrow River
Tom Ellerington
Afternoon U C W Meeting Deliberates on Capital Punishment
The Afternoon U C W unit met at Mrs. A. McKean's home on April 15 with 10 members. Mrs. Stowe led Easter Worship, and the program, run by Mrs. Rowan and Mrs. L Reynolds, explored Capital Punishment. A Brazil film followed. The business session featured an article on Christian Citizenship read by Mrs. McDonald. Tea was served by Mrs. L Reynolds. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Chas Ellerington's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McKean
Evening U.C. W. Meeting Notes April 15
The evening unit met in the Church School room on April 15 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Gouldsborough led worship. The treasurer reported 34.15 on hand and stewardship was reviewed by Mrs. Oliver. May meeting due date for Mysore project gifts. Mrs. Frank Goldsborough received a china farewell gift as she moves from Minota to Virden. The unit will serve at Ann Craig’s wedding reception. A film strip on The Church Work in Brazil completed the Brazil study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C. W
Gouldsborough
Oliver
Mysore
Frank Goldsborough
China
Miniota
Virden
Ann Craig
Brazil
Achievement Night Highlighted At Miniota Event
Mrs. Maxine Heritage, district home economist, praised the garments shown by twelve women who completed the Advance Sewing Course led by Mrs. Heritage. The program included a piano duet by Pat Wiens and Cathy Spalding, a fashion parade commentary by Mrs. John Wiens, and a skit on household articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Heritage
Miniota
C. Goodwin
Keith Armitage
Wiliam Peel
John Cook
John Wiens
Taylor
Frank Goldsborough
W E McDonald
Miss Anne Craig Feted
A miscellaneous shower was held at the Community Centre on Saturday April 17 honoring Miss Anne Craig a bride elect of April 24 The guest of honour her mother Mrs L Craig and Mrs Gwyer of Birtle were presented with corsages and escorted to decorated chairs A truck load of gifts was wheeled in by Cindy and Lori Rowan Ann expressed thanks to her many friends for their lovely gifts Shona Leland accompanied by Mrs C Watts sang April Love The Easter Bunny impersonator Debbie Gilchrist led the Easter Bonnets display A dainty lunch was served by the committee in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Craig
L. Craig
Gwyer
Birtle
Doreen Sparks
Cindy
Lori Rowan
Ann
Shona Leland
C. Watts
April
Debbie Gilchrist
District Happenings and Easter Visits Across Towns
District residents share Easter time across Selkirk Winnipeg Uno Born Beausejour and Birtleatti. Families visiting include Chisholm Cloake Mann Forster and Mitchell as Mrs Watters and Mrs Wiggins hosted a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes, Leland
J. R. Mitchell
F. Watters
John Wiggins
W R Rrow River W Meet Highlights Hats Demonstration
The W L club held its regular meeting at Mrs R G Mitchell home chaired by Mrs W Lockrt. Members contributed Easter responses during roll call and routine business plus history reports. Mrs Bill Peel of Miniota demonstrated hat making with styles and materials, with Mr s Cook adding two attractive completed hats to the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
R. G. Mitchell
W. Lockrt
Bill Peel
Miniota
Cook
Meetling
Quiet Oak River wedding joins Vera Coburn and Richard Borland
A wedding was solemnized at Oak River church on April 21 at 1 pm uniting Vera Lawrie Coburn of Crandall and Richard Edgar Borland of Virden. Rev. V Bowins officiated. The couple will reside at 162 Park Ave in Virden after a brief USA trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River Church
Vera Lawrie Coburn
Crandall
Mar
Richard Edgar Borland
Virden
V. Bowins
USA
R. E. Borland
Park Ave
Virden Manitoba
Local Visitors and Resignations Noted Around Miniota
Miniota residents welcome guests from Brandon Fort William Hamiota Russell and Virden. Families host relatives for Easter and coordinate community notices. Canadian Retarded Children's Week runs May 9 to 16 with the Flowers of Hope campaign seeking support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Association of
Wirden
Area
Couple Honoured Before and After Their Marriage
Before their recent marriage Mr. and Mrs. Jack Duffy received many gifts from friends. A stag party for Jack yielded a hostess chair a coffee table an electric floor polisher and cash. Hazel received an electric pin up lamp from Shoal Lake school and a copper cake dish from United Church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Duffy
Jack
Hazel
Shoal Lake School
United Church Choir
Hamiota
Shoal Lake District
Isabell a News Notes on Easter Visits and a Wedding
Isabella News items report Mrs C Wall visiting Winnipeg with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Don Sherwin. Other visitors include Mrs S Johnson with relatives in Morden and Winnipeg and Lyall Johnston of Wawa Ontario paying a flying Easter visit. The Borland wedding in Oak River United Church is noted with Rev Bowins presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wall
Winnipeg
Don Sherwin
S. Johnson
Morden
Lyall Johnston
Wawa
Ontario
J. T. Finkbeiner
Ted Finkbeiner
Lloyd Borland
R. E. Borland
Virden
Vera Coburn
Crandall
W. Bowins
Oak River
Oak River United Church
G. Campbell
J. Dagg
Manitoba
Marigin
Linda Reid
Judy Newton
Norren Adams
Brandon General Hospital
A. Adams
D. Wright
Lorne Wright
Community Holiday Visits Across Area Families
Leanne Brown of Birtle spent a week with grandparents the Cleggs. The Cleggs hosted relatives at Binscarth over the holiday weekend. Visitors from Winnipeg Selkirk and Winnipeg attended gatherings at the Sutherlands and Wiggins homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanne Brown
Birtle
R. Clegg
Brandon
W. Lockhart
Margaret
Faye Leland
Community Centre Annual Meeting Highlights Changes
Kathy Bonner spent holidays with grandparents in Virden. The Community Centre Annual Meeting reports committee size cut from ten to eight. Mrs. Douglas Leland appointed auditor. Retiring members include Vernon Lockhart Les Lelond Jim Clegg and Mrs. F Watters. New committee members are Alvin Johnson Ken Mitchell Mrs Joe Bonner and Mrs Les Lelond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Bonner
Easter House Guests Fill Crandall Weekends
Crandall area residents hosted visitors during the holidays. Families from Steinbach Baldur Winnipeg Brandon Regina and Transcona visited relatives including the Johnsons Elliott Dickey and Crandall households. Numerous stays and returns marked the long weekend with friends and neighbors sharing events around Easter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.G.I. T
Deveson
RED Cross
Beulah News
Mrs. W. Cloake
Saskatoon
Cloake
E. Mann
Kenora
W. E. Forster
Mrs. E. Forster
E. Home
Wrrow
Borland
Coburn
Mr. Garnet Johnston
Mrs. G Johnston
Mrs. J. Cook
Jim Cook
Michael Kozyk
L. Spicer
Fort William
Mrs
W. H. Harlin
Mrs. C. Heapy
Oak Lake
Mrs. S. Taylor
John LaPointe
Max Bohr
Carol Goodwin
Ted Morton
Doreen Topps
Gary Schwalm
Russell
J. J. Morton
Jim Doole
Fort
Frank Gouldsborough
Frank
Isabella News
Arrow River News
Crandall News
Neil Johnston
Steinbach
Brian Johnston
Baldur
Brian
Morgan Johnsons
Haverstick
Chas Lee
Brunton
del Douglas
Shiners Hospital
Elmer Douglas
Walter Long
Robi Kitz
McNult, Sask
Cecil Leland
Vincent
A. Irvine
Regina
Ray Wale
J. Morrison
Gladstone
Bruce Lyng
Wm. Stein
Transcona
Cliff Lyng
Gwen Walker
Red, Deer
Maxine
Brandon Teachers College
Jim Walker
Morgan Johnson Jr
Morgan Johnson Sr
Wm. Matheson
Sylvia
Sedalia
Alberta
James Elliott
Wm. Simpson
Carnduff
Sask
Mark
W. Crandall
Jack Keating
Norman Kerwin
Pas
John Dickey
Ed Morrison
Roy Amy
Leroy Riege
Wm. van Buskirk
Alvin Weidenhamer
Dand
John Combes
Russell Barret
H. V. Johnston
Harvey Hyndman
Rev Maxwell
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