Miniota Council Studies Roads and Tax Sale Plans
The R M of Miniota Council met February 6 1961 at the Municipal Hall with all members present Reeve Hyndman presiding Minutes of January 11 were adopted Officials letters discussed roadwork acts senior housing and other matters A delegation from Archie and a Highway staff attended to talk roads A plan classification was set and by law 1048 passed The council outlined tax arrears notices sale on April 29 1961 and authorized purchase of tax sale certificates A road cost study to connect McAuley Birdtail and Beulah Isabella roads was requested The group also opposed extending Barber and Hairdresser Acts province wide and ordered tax payments and adjournment to March 6 1961
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
H. S. Hyndman
Presid
Ed Reid - Stowe
Province of Manitoba
Public Works
Manitoba Telephone System
Weed Control District Board
Virden
Stainbach
Department of Labour
Reeve McAfee
Councillor Peacock
Archie
McAuley
Assiniboine River
Indian Reserve
Beulah- Isabella Road
Deveson
Messrs. McDonald and Blackman
Highways Department
Hanlin - Teal
Steinbach
Stowe - Hanlin
Hunkin - Reid
Senior Citizens Home Committee
D. Stewart
Stewart - Teal
Hanlin - Stewart
Manitoba Gazette
Miniota Herald
Stowe - Stewart
Department of Public Works
Birdtail Indian Reserve
Beulah - Isabella Road
Reid - Hanlin
Master Barbers’ Association
Hairdresser’s Association
Seraras Stewart
Arrow River
Beulah
Isabella
Sararas - Heise
Grainger - Powell
Rowan - Grainger
Miss Paynter
Powell - Stewart
Stewart - Powell
Family Night Showcased by Miniota 4-H Groups
Miniota Consumers Co operative hosted a Family Night at the Community Centre with eight 4-H groups presenting ten minute programs. Acts included singing, vocal duets, solos, a skit, a Sailor's Hornpipe, a monologue, and dancing with piano and guitar accompaniment. Chris Thorsteinson MC’d and entertained on organ. Gordon Long distributed club cheques. coffee and doughnuts served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Consumers Co-operative
Arrow River Sewing Club
J Wiggins
Diane Wiggins
Beulah Sewing Club
Sonia Derhoushoff
Crandall Potato and Garden Club
Edith Ariss
Patricia Amy
Mrs. H. Smith
Isabella Sewing Club
Charlotte Ariss
Patricia Attwood
Marilyn Reid
Mrs. S. Johnson
Isabella
Miniota
Miniota Sewing Club
Diane Williams
Betty Johnson
Shona Leland
Patricia Wiens
Miniota Potato Club
Dale Kostak
V. Leland
Chris Thorsteinson
M.C
Herb Smith
Crandall
Gordon Long
Consumers Branch
J. E. Finkbeiner
4-H
Long
Mr. Thorsteinsen
District Three
Minota School Board Meets in Municipal Hall February 10 1961
The Minota Board met at Municipal Hall on February 10 1961 with most members present. New Ward 3 and 5 trustees took seats, various transportation and curriculum items were approved, school holidays set, and insurance and payroll matters discussed.
W A W M S Meet Miniota United W M S
The W A W M S met in the schoolroom of the Miniota church on February 15 with 14 present. Mrs A McKean and Mrs W E McDonald led worship. L Reynolds and G Reynolds presented New Ways of Speaking about literacy programs in Africa Burma and the Philippines. A film Village Reborn showed lit lit program in action. Plans were made for an Irish Supper on March 17. Twenty one pairs of mitts were sent to needy Indians in the north. Members were urged to aid the Mission Band with used postage stamps and Christmas cards. Mrs A McKean is making a travelling apron as a fund raiser for GBA. Mrs G Reynolds and Mrs O L Patterson hosted tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota United
W.M.S
W.A
A. McKean
W. E. McDonald
L. Reynolds
Mission Band
GBA
G. Reynolds
O. L. Patterson
Pension Act boosts veterans' pensions on parliament Hill
Parliament Hill report notes a 20 percent basic increase in pensions for disabled veterans under the Pension Act, affecting about 155000 pensioners and 31700 widows and dependents at a 31 million dollar cost. Debate included study into the War Veteran Allowance Act and immigration policy discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Veterans Affairs
Gordon Churchill
Commons
Miniota WI Holds Meeting On Hidden Persuaders
A Canadian Association of Consumers panel on Hidden Persuaders highlighted a Friday meeting at the Community Centre. Members discussed mass psychology in advertising, urged recognition of techniques, and planned reflex against manipulation amid library, Red Cross, and Hospital Aid activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Association of Consumers
C. A. Geddes
D. Russell
S. Taylor
C. W. Ellerington
F. Rowan
J. Collier
A. Armitage
C. Armitage
Roy Leland
J. F. Tennant
Chris Ellerington
O' Blaich
Portraits of Past Manitoba Premiers Unveiled at Legislature
Two portraits featuring Hon. John Bracken and Hon. Stuart S. Garson were unveiled after the Manitoba Legislature opening. The works by C. W. Kettlewell and Newton Brett join a 13‑portrait collection in public rooms, with Lt. Gov. Errick F. Willis presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John Bracken
Stuart S. Garson
Q. C
Errick F. Willis
Brachen
Toronto
C. W. Kettlewell
Garson
Winnipeg
Newton Brett
Brett
Winnipeg Sketch Club
Manitoba Society of Artists
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Variety Concert at Miniota High School Highlights Evening
Miniota High School staged a Variety Program in the school auditorium. Despite poor weather the turnout was good as the acoustics worked well. Principal H. Kingdon chaired. Jack Spalding conveyed Student Council greetings. The program featured a Speech Choir reading The Creation, a drama with Garry Johnson and others, a comedy with John Mitchell and teammates, and musical numbers by Faye Leland, Vicky Leland, and others. Proceeds fund a new school piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota High School
H. Kingdon
Jack Spalding
Garry Johnson
Maurice Currie
Ted Maduke
Lois Leland
Gordon Whitford
John Mitchell
Betty Johnson
Faye Leland
Ken Powell
Dale Kostak
Faye
Vicky Leland
Mrs. A. Spalding
Linda Mossop
Jack Dawes
World Day of Prayer Observed at Holy Trinity Church
The Women's World Day of Prayer was held Friday afternoon at Holy Trinity church with women from both congregations assisting. Mrs. A Armitage spoke on Forward Through The Ages in Unbroken Line as US initiated the observance in 1887, later moving to Canada then worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
A. Armitage
United States
Canada
Gordon Long
M. Curry
C.g.lt
Roy Leland
Les Horner
A. McKean
W. C. Barrett
J. Wiens
J. Collier
C. A. Geddes
E. J. Spalding
D. Forsyth
O. L. Patterson
Gould Hodnett Exchange Vows In Winnipeg Chapel
Patricia Ann Hodnett daughter of L S Hodnett and the late Mrs Hodnett wed Otto Dale Gould second son of Norman Gould in John Black United Church Winnipeg Rev Kenneth A Moffatt officiated Organist Mrs K Moffatt accompanied the service The bride wore a white silk organza gown with portrait collar veil and red rose bouquet Attending were Miss Joan Hodnett and Miss Louise Tennant Best man was Robert Gould Ushers were Dean Gould A reception for sixty followed at The Shamrock They plan a Duluth trip then reside at Ste 2 Polo Park Apts Winnipeg The bride a 1960 Winnipeg General Hospital graduate attended by Minnesota guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Black United Chapel
Winnipeg
Patricia Ann
LS. Hodnett
Miniota
Hodnett
Otto Dale Gould
Norman Gould
Melita
Kenneth A. Moffatt
K. Moffatt
Robert Gould
Dean Gould
Shamrock
James Tease
Duluth
Minn
Ste. 2
Polo Park
Apts
Tylehurst St
Winnipeg General Hospital
Minsota
W. Leland
Ralph Nash
Co. W. Elerington
J. F. Tennant
Ken Backier
Carnduff
Saskatchewan
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. M. of
William Cole
L. Wright
Sewart - Watters
Messrs
Lloyd Irwin
Douglas Leland
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co
van Insurance
Manitoba Power Commission
Manitoba School Trustees Association
E. Barrett
Safety Division
Powell - Sararas
Caisonaire
Powell - Grainger
Rowan - Heise
M.S. Meet
Parliament Hill
Marquette
Pickersgill
Miniota W. J
Room
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