Without the Weekly Newspaper Your Community Is Dead
Guest editorial argues rural weekly papers are vital for promotion and community voice. It cites losses like Souris Plaindealer, lists prominent editors and publishers, and warns that shifting ads to big-city dailies destroys local identity and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris Plaindealer
Reg. Sanderson
Times
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Wilkins
Killarney
Chambers of Commerce
St. Claude
Strathclair
Big City
Anglican Church Service Schedule Summary
Rev D Varcoe leads church services across the Birtle area with Sunday School sessions at 1:00 p.m. Beulah and 10:00 a.m. Birtle parish, 11:00 a.m. Isabella, and 11:30 a.m. Miniota. Includes church and Sunday School commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. D. Varcoe
Crendail
Obituary William John Shurvell 51 Dead in Brandon Hospital
William John Shurvell died December 7 1971 at Brandon General Hospital aged 51 beloved husband of Alice Marie He was born in Isabella and lived in Elkhorn for 27 years Survived by wife four children Rae Judy Joan Jim and 11 grandchildren He is also survived by many siblings and was predeceased by his parents Funeral held December 11 at Elkhorn United Church with Rev C Boutlier officiating Interment at Elkhorn Cemetery Pallbearers were nephews Carscadden Funeral Home Virden in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John
Brandon General Hospital
Alice Marie
Shurvell
Isabella
Elkhorn
Alice
Rae
G. Oliver
Judy
Calgary
C. McCormick
Joan
Jim
Brandon
Terry
Harding
Wesley
Charleswood
Clifford
Sioux Lookout
Ontario
Arthur
Surrey
England
C. Boutlier
Carscadden Funeral Home
Virden
Local Teacher Honoured in Miniota Community
A large Miniota audience gathered December 10 at the Collegiate Auditorium to honor Evelyn Barrett after 23 years on the Miniota teaching staff. Retired School Inspector H P Funk received tributes from staff and students, with former pupils and colleagues praising his dedication and Barrett’s long service across three school systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Evelyn Barrett
Keith Armitage
H. P. Funk
Shoal Lake
Edna Reynolds
Funk
Manitoba
Barrett
Wes Leland
MacPherson
Evelyn
Winnipeg
Jocelyn
Palmerston Schools
Hugh Drake
Myrna Black
Pat Leland
Ken Bryant
Barbara Joseph
Lawrence Reynolds
Department of Education
Barret
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Maniota
Hamiota
USA
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
F. S. Venables
Anglican Church Service
Birtle
William John Shurvell
RED Cross
Buckingham
Rexall Super
Alee
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