D M McGregor Reviews Economy of Virden Constituency
D M McGregor analyzed Virden constituency economy since 1958 noting oil’s 800 wells as a major activity while agriculture remains the backbone. He urged industry diversification tied to agriculture, praised roads funding, pushed for higher Manitoba minimum wages, and sought support for Brandon College and university status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. McGregor
Virden
D. M
Gov
McGregor
Manitoba
Brandon College
Miniota Arena Centennial Project Listed in Manitoba Plan
Manitoba municipalities list 27 more Centennial projects including Miniota arena costing 35000 dollars. Other items cover museums parks and community clubs bringing total 127 simial projects in Centennial 67. Federal provincial program provides one dollar per capita with province and municipality each paying two dollars per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Miniota
Miniota Merry Homemakers Hold Annual Bonspiel
The Miniota Merry Homemakers held their annual bonspiel on February 5 with sixteen rinks from Beulah, Birtle, Virden, Elkhorn, Arrow River, and Miniota. Teams combined from the Miniota Clothing and Calf Clubs. In the first event skip Dave Hanlin won. Alan Currie was third with Margaret Ann Currie and Lucille Goodwin finishing second. The second event saw Virden Calf Club skip Kelvin Kilford win and Beulah Sewing Club skip Terry Frazer finish second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Merry Homemakers
Beualh
Birtle
Virden
Elkhorn
Arrow River
Miniota
Dave Hanlin
Alan Currie
Margaret Ann Currie
Lucille Goodwin
Virden Calf Club
Kelvin Kilford
Beulah Sewing Club
Terry Frazer
Crandall U C W Meet Ye
The Crandall U C W met in church parlors for the February session. Mrs H V Johnston led a devotional and Bible study with A Moore, while Mrs Mark and Mrs O Connor assisted. Mrs Mark reviewed Brazil missions, a collection of readings was shared, and reports showed 160.99 on hand plus 218.23 for renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall U.C.W
A. Moore
H. V. Johnston
Mark
R. O'Connor
Brazil
Miss
Hockey News Results From This Week
Hockey results from Miniota teams show ties and wins. On Monday seniors Miniota tied Oak Lake. Tuesday under nine Miniota tied Crandall. Under eleven Miniota lost to Lenore. Wednesday under thirteen Miniota defeated Crandall. Thursday under eleven Miniota defeated Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Oak Lake
Crandall
Lenore
Curl-O-Rama Area Finals Headed to Neepawa
Manitoba regional playdowns for the Massey-Ferguson Curl-O-Rama will be held at Neepawa Curling Club on February 28. More than 26,000 farmers compete for six regional berths advancing to the Dominion finals at Toronto’s St George Curling Club March 9 to 12. The event, in its sixth year, is Canada’s largest bonspiel open to bona fide farmers, with last year’s champion from Wawota Saskatchewan skippered by Paul Palendat seeking a second national title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Massey - Ferguson
Toronto
St. George Curling Club
Canada
Wawota
Sask
Paul Palendat
Ae Roe Emm
Palendat
Dominion Curl-O-Ramia
Melfort
Maurice Armstrong
Linda Goodwin Wins Shuttleworth Trophy at Hamiota event
Linda Goodwin received the Shuttleworth Trophy for senior public speaking at Miniota Collegiate Auditorium on February 7 at 8 00 pm. Judge panel included Miss Moody and Mr Ron McLaren of Virden and Mr Gary Workman of Selsgirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Goodwin
Shuttleworth Trophy
Hamiota
Miniota
Morris
Deveson
Miss Moody
Ron McLaren
Virden
Gary Workman
Selsgirth
Miniota Clothing Club
Glen Sytnyk McConnell
Sheila Leland
Arrow River Clothing Club
Noreen Wadham
Sharon Leland
Maureen Leland
Sharon Henderson
Crandall Garden Club
Diane Williams
Selem
Happenings In and Around Miniota
Mrs. Clark of Indian Head visits with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Douglas. The Cub and Scout Father and Son Banquet is set for February 23 in the United Church basement. Two local seniors celebrate February birthdays. Sympathy to Mrs. A. M. Hanlin family on her husband’s passing. The rink hosted 28 rinks in a ladies bonspiel with banquet for about 120. four steak dinners to the rink with highest combined ages, won by Mrs. John Coxworth’s Isabella rink. Curling Club thanks non curlers and donors and the officials. Next week’s paper will publish the spiel results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
A. M. Harlim
A. M. Hanlin
Miniota Motor Motel
John Coxworth
Isabella
Curling Club
Jim Henredson
Stu Taylor
District Happenings Highlights From Boissevain and Nearby
Weekend visits feature Helen Ann Grainger of Boissevain staying at home and K Mann visiting her mother in Neep-Swa. Frt. Sgt. Garth Chisholm spent time with parents to celebrate his father’s 79th birthday. he then traveled to his wife Verlie and children. Thirty five dollars sent to March of Dimes from Beulah, with 11.49 collected at the school. Frank Reid family mourns the passing of Mrs. J. Astle in Brandon. service held at Isabella United Church. Margaret and Judy Kelly visited grandfather R. Searth. Murray Bell teaches Civil Defence in Brandon. Decker Bonspiel winners noted with multiple placements among Mrs. J. Ross, Mrs. Ray Still, Mrs. Cago Thos, Mrs. J. Coxworth, C. Ariss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ann Grainger
Boissevain
K. Mann
Stewart
Neep- Swa
Garth Chisholm
J. Chisholm
Verlie
Brock
Beulah
Frank Reid
Frank
J. Astle
Brandon
Ken Murdock
Isabella United Church
Isabella Cemetery
Margaret
Judy Kelly
Hamiota
R. Searth
Murray Bell
Decker Bonspiel
J. Ross
Ray Still
Cago Th Os
J. Coxworth
C. Ariss
Beulah W I Meet at Home of Mrs Chisholm
Beulah W I met at the home of Mrs. Chisholm on February 10 with President Mrs Mann presiding. Ten members and one visitor attended. Roll call voted on My favorite radio program. Thought discussed These are Luxuries by Mrs J Wiltshire. Five dollar donations to Myrtle Rose bursary and Peace Gardens. F W L C news from Northern W I read by Mrs W Pierce. Group sang together. Speeches read by two 4 H girls: Cheryl Derlago on Snorts in Canada and Karen Edmundson on Physical Culture. Tea hosted by Mrs J Chisholm and Mrs A Lindenback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Derlago
Canada
Karen Edmundson
J. Chisholm
A. Lindenback
Beulah 4-H Club Sees February Events and March Plan
Beulah 4-H Club hosted a family night on February 4 with Bingo, fish pond, and eight whist tables. Winners were Ladies High M Paynter Low L Fleury Gents High Allen Lindenback Low G Cloake. On February 5 one rink won 3rd prize at the Miniota 44 Bonspiel, Terry Frazer Carol Gow Billie Jean Doyle Karen Edmundson Cheryl Derlago. Members spoke at the February 10 WI meeting on Physical Culture and Sports in Canada. A February 8 business meeting with 10 members, one mother and leader Mrs Gow approved reports and speeches by Karen Fleury Phyllis Kelly Karen Edmundson Cheryl Derlago Colleen Steuart. The club voted $10 to the 4-H Council and $5 to the 4H Camp Fund. Next meeting set for March 8. Lunch by Debbie Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies
M. Paynter
L. Fleury
Allen Lindenback
Low
G. Cloake
Miniota
Terry Frazer
Carol Gow
Billie Jean Doyle
Karen Edmundson
Cheryl Derlago
W.I
Karen Fleury
Phyllis Kelly
Colleen Steuart
Debbie Morgan
Local rinks join Decker bonspiel this week
Isabella News notes many rinks participate in the mens bon spiel at Decker this week. John Coxworth may have set a record, curling for the twenty fourth consecutive year at Decker bonspiel. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. L Littlejohn on the birth of Robert Douglas February 3rd. Mrs. R Scarth visits Winnipeg with her daughter and son-in-law and meets her new grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker
John Coxworth
L. Littlejohn
Margaret Scarth
Winnipeg
Robert Douglas
R. Scarth
Isabella U C W Meet at Mrs Stan Teasdale Home
A combined Isabella U C W meeting of A and B units was held at Mrs Stan Teasdale's home on Wednesday February 9. Mrs F Reid presided and the devotional was led by Mrs G Sutherland, Mrs L Miller, and Mrs G Sunley. Delegates were chosen to attend the UCW annual meeting of the Birtle Presbyterial in Rivers on February 22. Quilt blocks will be prepared for quilting. Rev K Murdock spoke on the Civil Rights movement in the U S A, sharing first hand experiences from his time in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCW
Stan Teasdale
F. Reid
G. Sutherlan
L. Miller
G. Sunley
Birtle
Rev
K. Murdock
U.S.A
Mr. Murdock
Budget Approvals and Manse Talk At Miniota Pastoral Meet
Arrow River officials met at Beulah United Church on February 8 to approve a 6500 budget with 75 extra for the Bible Society. Giving share fell from 18 to 15 percent amid population decline. Attendees expect stewards to seek funds as soon as possible and note Mr. Murdoch will leave this year. A Legion gathering occurred February 10 at Vernon Lockhart’s home with curling notes and prize results for Yardley’s toiletry event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow River
Miniota
Beulah United Church
Bible Society
Miniota Rink
Murdoch
the Legion
Vernon Lockharts
Francis Spies
Yardley
Local Notes And Congratulations From Arrow River
The community sends best wishes for a speedy recovery to a member and notes Mrs. Nels Lockhart visiting her daughter in Woodworth with plans to travel to Winnipeg for medical care. Jed Leland is back for a hospital check up at Hamiota. Congratulations to Sheila Lelond Maureen Lelond Shar on Lelond and Garry Lelond for success in 4H and Beef Calf Club events at Miniota. Linda Goodwyn of Minnesota wins the cup. Mrs Marion Sutherland of Winnipeg visits Lloyd Wiggins and son Edgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Lockhart
Norman Mooney
Woodworth
Lockhart
Winnipeg
Jed Leland
Hamiota Hospital
Sheila Lelond
Maureen Lelond
Sharon Lelond
Garry Lelond
Miniota
Sheila Leland
Arrow River
Linda Goodwyn
Minsota
Marion Sutherland
Lloyd Wiggins
Edgar
Arrow River W.1 Meeting Recaps 1967 Anniversary and Projects
The Arrow River W.1 meeting opened with Institute Creed and roll call. Plans include penny jars at meetings, a new budget, and telephon e whist. A Red Cross quilt was displayed, overdue local histories urged, and one community table showcased. F.W.L.C. noted its 1887 founding making 1967 the 70th anniversary, with W.I. recalling 250 years of history and wartime activities. The group discussed Know Your Self and self analysis, ending with lunch and a closing note on life goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Ivy Lockhart
Thelma Leland
Wason
F.w.lc
R. Mitchell
Stan Leland
W.I
Selvedge
Arrow River
D. Leland
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Miniota Arena
Elliott
R. Amy
N. Henderson
The
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Hockey News
O-Rama
Neepawa
Red Deer
Alberta
Weyburn
North Battleford
Neepawa, Man
Vineland
Ontario
RED Cross
Mrs. Clark
Indian Head
Donald Douglas
Jim Grant
Herman Hill
Beulah News
Beulah W.I. Meet
Isabella News
Isabella U.C.W
Arrow River News
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