Area Public Speaking Contest Held in Hamiota
The January 31 area 4H public speaking contest in Hamiota featured seven boys and six girls presenting topics from Pets to Water Safety. Judges praised effort and offered constructive feedback. Elaine McConnell and Glen Sytnyk tied for first in Red Ribbon, with Edward Lelond second. blue ribbon speakers included Lucille Goodwin, Joan Taylor, Roberta Leland, Edward O Callaghan, Marilyn Gardham, Dennis Oliver, Adam Hunkin, John Hodgins, and David Mathison. The cup for top speakers was shared and donated by the Women's Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Arrow River
H. Miniota
Ross Poole
Ruth McConnell
Winnipeg
Lucille Goodwin
Miniota
Joan Taylor
Roberta Leland
Edward O'Callaghan
Marilyn Gardham
Dennis Oliver
David Mathison
Stan Leland
Women’s Institute
Dominique
Blue Bells of
Scotland
Agrep
M. Deveson
Nnd
Homemaking notes for cleaning new furniture materials
Practical care tips for plastic upholstery painted or enamel furniture cane seated chairs mirrors and pictures wooden frames and gilt frames. Use mild soap suds for plastic and enamel surfaces rinse with damp cloth dry. Avoid wax on plastic. Clean cane with warm soapsuds and water to tighten sagging seats. Clean metal with cream cleaning wax to resist water spots and fingerprints.
Beulah News Highlights Local Personal and Events
Ted Wakefield spent several days in Winnipeg this week. Funeral services were held Saturday for Florence Evans in Brandon. Beulah Hall hosted a 4 H Family Night with Fish Pond Bingo and Court Whist. Café winners included Ladies High Paynter and Low Lucy Fleury. Gents Allan Lindenback and Low Greg Cloake. Winnipeg visitors D Brooker and M Hague stayed at the WQO Steuart home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Wakefield
Winnipeg
Florence Evans
Brandon
4-H Club
Beulah Hall
Ladies High
Miss Paynter
Low
Lucy Fleury
Allan Lindenback
Greg Cloake
D. Brooker
D. Brooker and Mr. and Mrs. M. Hague
WQO
Steuart
Red Cross Objective To Be $408,847.00
Dr. Max Avren president of the Manitoba Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society announced the province wide objective for the 1966 campaign would be 408,847 dollars. He said 306,000 dollars was assured from Metro residents to the United Way of Greater Winnipeg and the remainder to be raised in the province to reach the goal. The Red Cross operates 11 services in Manitoba including blood transfusion water safety disaster Junior Red Cross and the sick room loan cupboard. The national objective for 1966 is 6,637,127 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Avren
Manitoba
Canadian Red Cross Society
Avren
Metro
United Way
Greater
Winnipeg
Red Cross
The
District Happenings at Crandall C G LT Meeting
The Crandall C G LT met at the school on Feb 3 at 4 pm with 16 members under Mrs H S leadership. Miss B Anderson gave a talk on alcohol. A Valentine party was planned for Feb 11. Several girls participate in the ladies bonspiel at Minieta early this week and at Decker later. A large crowd attended the play Rumplestiltskin at Hamiota School Auditorium Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall C.G
H. S
B. Anderson
Minieta
Hamiota School
Reid Family and Guests Visit from Edmonton
Isabella news notes guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Reid during the week include Mrs John G and Mr and Mrs Jack Reid and daughters from Edmonton. Jack Reid now resides in Brandon where he is a branch manager of Canada Dry. Weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Ron Hyndman at Portage were Mr and Mrs L Wright and Lor ia and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reid
John G
Jack Reid
Edmonton
Brandon
Jack
Canada Dry
Miniota Happenings Include Recital And Community Notes
Saturday events in Miniota feature piano pupils of Mrs. Watts presenting a recital for parents with Cheri Leland Irene Horner David Williams Debra Johnson Karen Kingdon and Shirley Armitage. Various local updates include hospital news births removals and weather records from January 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Watts
Cheri Leland
Irene Horner
David Williams
Debra Johnson
Karen Kingdon
Shirely Armitage
V E G Little Retires From Federated Co operatives Limited
V E G Little of Hamiota retires after more than 20 years as a director of Federated Co operatives Limited. He will not seek re election to the board at Saskatoon meeting February 1 to 3. Little helped form FCL via merges with Manitoba Co operative Wholesale and a later Alberta extension, and his service includes 11 years attending Winnipeg meetings and since 1956 monthly travel to Saskatoon. He is a long time leader in Hamiota and Decker co operatives and a World War I veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
V.E.G. Little
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Little
FCL
Saskatoon
Manitoba Co-operative Wholesale
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Federated Co-operative Limited
Federated
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Manitoba Co-op Wholesale and
Winnipeg
Miniota Collegiate Bonspiel Results Report
Miniota Collegiate News lists standings from the bonspiel with girls and boys divisions. In Girls Challenge Lois Johnson of Hamiota took first while Jo Anne Decker of Hamiota claimed consolation, with Mona Morton of Miniota in second. In Boys Challenge Don Kirk of Hamiota won, Arnold Gertz of Hamiota placed second. Boys Consolation saw Jerry Castles of Shoal Lake win and Don Armitage of Miniota second. A variety concert is set for February 17 at the Miniota Collegiate Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Lois Johnson - Hamiota
Jo-Anne Decker
Hamiota
Mona Morton
Don Kirk Hamiota
Arnold Gertz - Hamiota
Jerry Castles
Shoal Lake
Don Armitage
Isabella W I Meeting Install Officers at February Gathering
Isabella W I met at Mrs. Bob Attwood home on Thursday February 3 with seventeen in attendance. President Mrs. R Doran presided and Mrs. L Wright led the installation naming officers including President R Doran and 1st Vice J Coxworth. Demonstrations on Tossed Pillows Piping Bias Tubing and Zippers were given by Mrs. E Martin and Mrs. C Ariss. The topic Knowing Yourself included a taped interview with Rev. Ken Murdock followed by discussion groups. The Roll of Women as Wives will be led by Mrs. A Norrie and a delicious lunch closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella W.I
Bob Attwood
R. Doran
L. Wright
J. Coxworth
R. Still
Doug Harrison
J. T. Finkbeiner
A. Norrie
Arrow River News Highlights Local Funeral Guests and Travels
The community lists attendees at Lloyd Wiggins funeral including Leckie Wiggins and Sam Wallace with Lawrence of Brandon. Kevin Leland and a U of M roommate visited, while many Arrow River boys play in Miniota hockey squads. Updates note hospital stays, a weather‑driven bonspiel postponement, and trips to Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wiggins
Leckie Wiggins
Winnipeg
Sam Wallace
Lawrence
Brandon
Kevin Leland
U. of M
Wilf Leland
Arrow River Boys
Miniota
Miniota News
Sid Humphres
Mervin Stewart
Minsota
Lioyd Wiggins
R. Clegg
Clegg
Binscorth
Bill Falloon
Birtle
Canadian spring and mountain drive noted in column
The writer notes flowers rising in Manitoba and park sports in full swing. A drive up the Seymour Mountains reveals substantial skiing and snow piled along roads resembling home. Mr Jed Leland, recently a patient at Hamiota hospital for two weeks, will stay with family for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Seymour Mountains
Jed Leland
Hamiota Hospital
Arrow River U C W Meet Highlights Community Faith
Twelve ladies attended the Arrow River United Church Women meeting which opened with a devotional, hymn singing, and a tribute to the late Mr. Shastri of India. Funds were discussed for an In Memoriam account linked to the church, with Mrs. D. Sutherland coordinating contributions and Mrs. J. Kirton serving as secretary. The March program plans include a Pioneer days skit, a talk on Forensic Clinics by Mr. Murdock, and a Q&A for men on current issues. A bake sale is planned by the Social Functions Committee, and the Roll Call featured items from The Observer and topics like Race Discrimination. Lunch followed. the meeting ended with the Mizpah Benediction and reflections on personal response to life’s challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.W
D. Sutherland
Lloyd Wiggins
Murdock
Pierre Burton
Korea
Observer
R. Mitchell
U.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beulah News
Dr. Avren
Isabella News
Bill Gilchrist
Bill
St. Boniface Hospital
Samuel Joseph
Reeder
Srondsy Last
Ted Crawford
Grace Cameron
Vancouver
Jan
Reg Johnson
Beresford
Man
Jane
Lenore
Jack Eastake
A River’s
David Spalding
Wayne Powell
Royal Bank
Norman Leland
Maurice Curry
Dauphin Hospital
John Hodgins
Dennis Oiliver
W.I
Wes. Leland
Chas. Goodwin
Januay
Prairies
V. E. G. Little
Federated Co Operative Limited
Lions
E. G. Little
Isabella W.I. Meet
Arrow River News
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