Panel on freedom themes at Birtle Presbyterial meeting
The sixth annual Birtle Presbyterial United Church Women meeting on February 19 in Hamiota United Church featured Rev. Ralph Clark and Rev. Cam Bell Connor discussing “Freedom to Move Forward.” About 120 women signed in as discussions covered duty, responsibility, and freedom within Christian society, with reports showing funds raised for wider church work and local programs. Delegates to the Winnipeg Conference UCW meeting were named, with alternates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Birtle Presbyterial United Church
Hamiota United Church
Ralph Clark
Cambell Connor
Russell
J. E. Hudson
Hamiota Ucw
David Dunn
Miniota
M. G. Fitzgerald
Birtle
UCW
Con- Cardale
Howard MacGuiness Minnedosa
Beulah Community Hall hosts farmers union meeting
A Farmer's Union meeting in Beulah Community Hall on Tuesday February 20 featured Ralph Rowan of Elkhorn introducing Ed Stolhandski of Saskatchewan Farmer's Union. Stolhandski presented a recording of a National Farmer's Organization USA president speech and outlined a new Farmers Union of Canada program. An active Q and A followed, with discussions over coffee and lunch.
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Beulah
Ralph Rowan
Elkhorn
Ed. Stolhandski
Saskatchewan Farmer’s Union
National Farmer’s Organization of the USA
Golden Age Group Valentine Party at Crandall Centre
Crandall Community Centre hosted the Golden Age Valentine Party sponsored by the W.I. on February 21, 1968, with 39 members and four visitors. Mrs. Nelson Henderson and Rev. Bowins welcomed guests. Bowins acted as MC as twelve members received birthday gifts from Mystery Friends.Entertainment included W. Irvine’s one man orchestra Scott Coupe piano solos and Bob Shaw slides of Manitoba Calgary Banff Drumheller Alberta. A lunch followed before the next meeting at Manitoba Community Centre on March 20 with Wynona Ladies Club as entertainers.
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Crandall
Nelson Henderson
Bowins
M.C
W. Irvine
Rivers
Scott Coupe
Bob Shaw
Clear Lake
Manitoba
Calgary
Banff
Drumheller
Alberta
Miniota
Wynona
Beulah 4-H Club Plans Miniota Bonspiel Entry
Beulah 4-H held its February 14 meeting at Beulah School. Minutes were read, treasurer’s report given, and a rink entry in the Miniota Bonspiel discussed. Members Carol Gow Shirley Fraser Karen Fleury Heather Fraser to play with spares Anita Fleury Marjorie Evans or Billie Jean Doyle. club approved buying two booklets of Phylis Kelly princess tickets.
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Beulah
Beulah School
Cell Hookway
Marjorie Evans
Carol Gow
Shirley Fraser
Karen Fleury
Heather Fraser
Anita Fleury
Billie Jean Doyle
Phylis Kelly
Celia Hookway
Heather Frazer
Shirley Frazer
McGregor to be mover of Throne Speech March 7
Manitoba politics moves into the second session of the 28th legislature with Walt Weir leading the government and Morris McGregor and Robert Steen named as mover and seconder of the throne speech. By-elections and redistribution are on the agenda as hospital expansion and department budget increases shape the session.
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McGregor
Winnipeg
Walter Weir
Manitoba
Roblin
Wolseley
Weir
Morris McGregor
Virden
Robert Steen
St. Matthews
Turtle Mountain
Conservative
Liberal
New Democratic Party
Social Credit
Ontario
Saskatchewan
NDP
Medals Awarded to Miniota Residents for Education Service
George Dibblee and E L Reynolds received medals recognizing valuable national service in Manitoba education. Dibblee earned for outstanding teaching from 1925 to 1959. Reynolds served as school trustee for 20 years in Miniota Municipal and Birdtail River divisions, worked with the provincial trustees for 10 years, and was past president of the Urban Trustees Association.
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Miniota
Dibblee
Reynolds
Birdtail River
Urban Trustee’s Association
World Day Of Prayer Planned
World Day of Prayer set for March 1, 1968 with the theme Bear One Another's Burdens. Prepared by Mrs Ruthie Selvaratnam of the Asian Church Women's Conference reflecting Hope and Peace. Miniota service to be held Friday at 2 45 p.m. in United Church.
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Ceylon
Ruthie Selvaratnam
Asian Church Women’s Conference
Miniota
United Church
Seven Miniota UCW members attend Birtle Presby UCW meet
Seven Miniota United Church Women representatives attended the Birtle Presbyterial UCW annual meeting at Hamiota on February 19. The attendees were Mrs. Allan Armitage, Mrs. Chas Armitage, Mrs. Don Forssyth, Mrs. Wm Grant, Mrs. Gordon Long, Mrs. W. E. McDonald and Mrs. Ralph Nash.
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Miniota Ucw
Birtle
Miniota W I Holds Meeting and Discusses Consumer Credit
The Miniota Women's Institute met at Mrs. Douglas's home with thirteen members and one visitor. Mrs. Howard installed the 1968 officers and directors, while Mrs. Goodwin presided. The day featured a thought on Consumer Credit, a roll call on the same topic, a $10 donation to Arthritis and Rheumatism Society, and plans for Books for the Children's Hospital Book Market. Mr. Preston spoke on Consumer Credit and interest rates, followed by a lively discussion. Lunch was served by Mrs. Blaich and Mrs. Collier.
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Miniota
Miniota W.I
Douglas
Howard
Goodwin
C. Armitage
Roll Call
Arthritis and Rhumatism Society
Black
Childrens Hospital
Preston
Minsota Royal Bank of Canada
Blaich
Collier
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Canada
Rocky Mountains
TNS
Presbyterial
Robert Scarth
Issabella
Birtle Presbytery
Clark
Oak River
W. K. Hames
Kenton
Isabella
J. T. Finkbeiner
M.F.U
Mr. Weir
Duff Roblin
George Dibblee
E. L. Reynolds
World Day of Prayer
W.I. Meet
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