District Happenings in brief from the Arrow River area
Induction service for Rev. John Sloan held at Arrow River last Friday evening. Gerald Morkin of Brandon spent the weekend with district friends. Jan Finkbeiner attends a Lake Killarney 4H camp for the week. Merie Branson of Swan River and Jack Heise of Wi visited the Heise home. Frank Stevenson family and Lorinda and Bonnie of Dominion City share holidays with J. Coxworth. R Scarth visited Silver Beach and Blue Lake then with Mrs John Rose at Ochre River on the way home. J E Finkbeiner family were visitors at Killarney on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sloan
Arrow River
Gerald Morkin
Brandon
Jan Finkbeiner
Lake Killarney
Merie Branson
Swan River
Jack Heise
Heise
Frank Stevenson
Lorinda
Bonnie
Dominion City
J. Coxworth
R. Scarth
Silver Beach
Blue Lake
John Rose
Ochre River
J. E. Finkbeiner
Killarney
Winnipeg visitors and Brandon wedding announced
Crandall family guests extend greetings from Winnipeg. Hel ena Harrison of Brandon to marry Dennis Johnston on Monday August 27. Others share congratulations for Eastcott's light horse wins at Hamiota Fair and for Mrs J T Walker and Maxine's plant and art prizes. Lightning struck Larry Hankin's barn but neighbors and Hamiota Fire Brigade saved it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wilson
Winnipeg
A. Irvine
G. Johnston
Lawrie
Lois Johnston
Coburn
Olive Smith
Helena Harrison
Brandon
Dennis Johnston
Robert Kitz
White Rock
Eastcotts
J. T. Walker
Maxine
Larry Hankin
Hamiota Fire Brigade
H. S. Hyndman
R. J. Wightman
St. James
Tony Browning
Beulah U C W Notes and Holiday Updates
Beulah United Church Women met with 7 members and one visitor attending. Mrs Mann conducted the meeting, Mrs Sparg led worship on The Glorious Promise and the study on Declining Standards. Next meeting is September 5 at 6 PM. Sunny and Rainy boxes to be brought. Also mentions visits to Grainger Armstrong homes and holidaying in Flin Flon. Mrs Wakefield a patient in Birtle Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Ann Kelly
Rathwell
T. Grainger
T. Armstong
N. Vincent
Armstrong
Karen Anne Kelly
Lyndia Grainger
Flin Flon
J. Kelly
Graydon
Ethel Gow
Calgary
P. N. Gow
Beulah U.C.W
United Church
Gow
Darlene Derhousoff
Veregin
Chas. Wigley
Yorkton
Ed. Maloney
Wakefield
Birtle Hospital
By-Law Vote Planned on Liquor Stores in Miniota
The Rural Municipality of Miniota sets a resident vote for By-Law No 1431 to repeal the local option by-law and approve liquor stores. Polls open October 19 1962 with council to discuss the proposal November 14 1962 and voting tallies on October 22 1962. The clerk’s office in Miniota houses the true copy for public viewing. The Reeve may appoint representatives for supporters and opponents if requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Province
Manitoba
Community Notes From Arrow River District
Arrow River area gatherings include the 25th wedding anniversary for Mrs. Leland's sister and Mr. and Mrs. Rickley at Brandon. Families visit, travels to Seattle Fair, high school exam successes, and a large Leland family gathering. Funeral of Mr. Lelond at Arrow River Church and Rev John Sloan induction service with remarks by several ministers and representatives from Miniota Isabella Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Leland
Gary
Doris Holtzman
Edmonton
Wm. Leland Sr
John Lelond
Arrow River Church
Lelond
Wm. Lelond
Miniota- Isabella
Aphid Reports Rise on Flax and Wheat Crops
Insect reports show widespread aphid activity this year with potato aphids on flax and on wheat. The Provincial Entomologist notes many fields affected but damage remains slight. control is advised only before flax blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Robertson
U C W Birtle Presbyterial Meeting Schedule
United Church Women of Birtle Presbyterial offer counselling and instruction in Newdale on August 21 and Foxwarren on August 30 at 7 p.m. Sessions include group Bible study and five counselling groups led by local officers to inspire and inform the fall programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Women of
Aphid and grasshopper notes with shelterbelt orders
The report notes potential aphid threats to oats barley and wheat with malathion at two pints per acre and warns against spraying once heads form. English grain aphids observed on wheat heads. no control. Grasshoppers remain abundant but control not feasible this year. Dieldrin not advised once heads appear. Sevin as alternative. Shelterbelt plantings planned for next year with free trees from Indian Head. sign up by August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Head
Local residents share news and arrivals in Winnipeg visit
Local notes report visits and departures among district residents. Helen Long visited Winnipeg with the Dunn family. New Manitoba Hydro supervisor Eric Paterson has moved into the M Curry home. Several families welcome newcomers, including Rev. Sloan and family. Camp Wasaga activities and Blood Donor Clinic participation are listed, with multiple residents donating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Long
Winnipeg
Mrs. Wm. Dunn
Eric Paterson
Peterson
Manitoba Hydro
M. Curry
Northern Manitoba MLA Tour Marks 50th Boundary Extension
Forty-one of fifty-five Manitoba MLAs join a five-centre three day tour observing the 50th anniversary of the north ward boundary extension. Ceremonies and activities are organized by local groups under a Northern Citizens Committee. Lieutenant Governor Errick F Willis plans a long weekend visiting eleven northern centres starting August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Errick F. Willis
Q. C
Lac du Bonnet
Norway House
Notice to Advertisers and Subscribers
Due to holiday closing no papers will be printed the weeks of August 16 and August 23.
Obituary of Dr. J. H. Fraser 1866 1950 Pioneer Manitoba Physician
Dr John Henry Fraser died at Princess Elizabeth Hospital Winnipeg on Monday July 30 at age 96. Born in Georgetown Ontario April 11 1866 he pursued teaching farming and medicine before practicing in Crandall Manitoba and later living with his daughter in Winnipeg. Survived by daughter Margaret Portage la Prairie son John K Portage la Prairie and one grandson funeral at Crandall United Church August 2 with interment in Crandall Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Frazer
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Winnipeg
Fraser
Georgetown
Ontario
University of Toronto
Hamiota
Medical College
Crandall
Mary Telfer
Portage la Prairie
John
Charles Fraser
T. Gray
D. Cowling
E. Douglas
Ed. Morrison
H. Coupe
D. Douglas
J. Angus
R. L. Dickey
W. Little
Wm. Hyndman
J. T. Walker
J. Morrison
Pope
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Isabella
T. Pinkbeiner
Corie Coburn
Beulah
Cor. M. Doyle
Liquor Control Act
A.D
John Wiggins
Mac Leland
Sandy Lake
T. W. Mitchell
Tom Jr
Mac
Leland
Bill Leland Sr
Cecil Lelond
Kasey Zrobak
Elmer Lelond
Harris
H. Harland
Strathclair
R. Clark
Rev. Beal
Kenton
Sloan
Immanual College
Toronto
Clark
Mr. Beal
A. McColl
Shoal Lake
Mr. Sloan
Mac Watts
Rivers Camp
Amery
Hamiota Echo
M. Deveson Ag
U.C.W. Birtle
R. T. Griffiths
R. Clegg
H. V. Johnston
Lorne Wilson
Wm. Burnett
G. Wood
J. W. Cross
C.P.R
Mrs. MacDonald
Debbie
David
John Leland
Assiniboine Hospital
Shona Leland
Barbara Craig
C.g.lt. Camp
Wasaga
Edna Reynolds
D. J. Forsyth
Pat Weins
Linda Goodwin
Sharon Bryant
D. Russell
A. Armitage
G. Long
Terry Wilson
Minnedosa
The
Royal Bank
M. W. Powell
Chris Ellerington
Gayle Topps
Mrs. T. Topps
Russell
A. McKean
Churchill
Thompson
Bob
Ed. Jolley
Canada
Nothland
K. Armitage
L. Reynolds
Messrs
Ross Ferguson
Gordon Hamstock
Gordon Long
Ivan Armitage
Charles Armitage
Wes McKenzie
Neil Rowan
Stuart Taylor
Grant Brown
J. H. Fraser
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