Annual Report of Isabella W 1 Ladies’ Group
Annual report details eleven regular and one business meeting, 24 paid members, three complimentary memberships, 14.7 average attendance, 29 visitors, three new members, and planning for programs. Activities include Red Cross, Hospital Aid, Gift, Shower, History committees, fund drives, crafts, sewing, and charitable donations. Tours, district and provincial conventions, contests, and community demonstrations featured. extensive fundraising for Peace Garden, ACWW, Myrtle Rose Bursary, and Children’s Aid Society._shared libraries, films on water safety, and various social events completed the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.w.ic
Red Cross
Brandon
Hospital
Tweedsmuir
Winnipeg
Miniota
Virden
A.C.W.W
Dublin
Ireland
M Deveson
J Grieves
Childrens Aid Society
Manitoba
G Campbell
Tury
London
England
Peace Garden Fund
Myrtle Rose
Childrens Organization
Hamiota District Hospital
Hospital Pantry
Crandall C.G.LT. Meets in School with 17 Members
Crandall C G LT held a meeting in the school at 7 30 p m January 12 with 17 members and one visitor present led by Mrs H S Hyndman. After business Miss Valerie Bray spoke to the junior girls on the uniform C G LT hymn and scriptures. Lunch was served followed by Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall C.G
H. S. Hyndman
Valerie Bray
Obituary of Oliver Frank Philpott 51 in Ninette Manitoba
Oliver Frank Philpott 51 died January 4 at Killarney Hospital after a long illness. Born in England, he lived in Crandall Elkhorn Ninette and was an invalid for many years. Survived by wife Margaret Ewing, mother Mrs. S. W. Shier, sister Joyce Coupe of Winnipeg, and brother Gordon of Winnipeg. Funeral January 7 at Ninette United Church. Interment Ninette Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Frank Philpott
Killarney
Mr Philpott
England
Canada
Crandall
Elkhorn
Ninette
Margaret Ewing
S. W. Shier
H. Coupe
Joyce
Winnipeg
Gordon
Ninettee United Church
Humne
Ninette Cemetery
Centenarian on Birdtail Reserve Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs. Charlie Hanska the first centenarian on Birdtail Reserve celebrated her 100th birthday on January 15 1966. Born Elizabeth Benjamin she moved to the reserve as a child and lived there most of her life. Surviving family includes eight children and thirty six grandchildren with two great grandchildren. A religious and community worker all her life she received congratulations from leaders and peers and was honored in a multi generation birthday gathering at her granddaughter’s home with a church service following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Hanska
Hanska
Elizabeth Benjamin
Turtle Mountain
Manitoba
Birdtail Reserve
Fort Ellice
Elkhorn
Birtle
Simon Hanska
Birateil Robar
Kunsi
Grannie
Sioux
Beulah United Church
Allan Haney
Presbyterian
United Church
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
WMS
Miniota
J R. Lynch
Assiniboine
Saulteaux
Poplar
Shoal Lake
Moosomin
L. Bunn
Edward Bunn
Hall
Virden
Pearson
Diefenbaker
R. Bowles
Walter Dinsdale
Nicholas Mandziuk
Gurney Evans
Gildas Molgat
Arthur Laing
Maurice McGregor
District Happenings in Port Melon and Birtle Curling Notes
Visitors from Port Melon and Birtle joined locals including the Dorans and the Still rink which earned a playoff berth after defeating Mrs Wall in extra ends. A bake sale at the rink accompanied Strathclair bonspiel participation. Red Cross projects for 1965 listed numerous garments. Worship led by Mrs. Amy, church reports given, budget approved, hymn book repair arranged, and a Brazilian themed study followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.g.lt
Lorne
Carscadden
Stan Teasdale
Rushsell Clark
John Wall
Skip
Strathclair
Don Carpenter
Ronel Ferg
Gordon Lewis
Jan Finkbeiner
J. E. Finkbeiner
Susan
Red Cross
A. Moore
L. Rudd
M. Bray
Newton Smith
O’connor
Amy
Brazil
N. Henderson
Rodney Lewis
R Henderson
F. Preston
Isabella W. I. Directors Meet Names Officers
Isabella W I. held a directors meeting at Mrs R Doran's home appointing officers led by President Mrs R Doran and Vice Presidents Mrs J Coxworth and Mrs R Still. Committees were formed for Shower Farewell Gifts and Red Cross with a year long programme planned. Four members attended a pillow making demonstration, and the next course will be at Mrs C Wall's home January 27 with Isabella as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I
R. Doran
J. Coxworth
R. Still
J. T. Finkbeiner
Doug Harrison
Fwic Convent
J. Finkbeiner
J. E. Finkbeiner
L Wright
Lloyd Little Fof Decker
M Heritage
C Wall
Isabella
Crandall Bonspiel Set to Open Week of January 17
Crandall news notes the upcoming Crandall Bonspiel starting Monday January 17. Mrs. William Hyndman visited Brandon January 12 to see ill Ted Bolton, who died January 13 at McCallum Nursing Home aged 82. H Hyndman replaces Morgan Johnson as Crandall United Church secretary. Sympathy sent to Mr. and Mrs. L Brown Crandall on the loss of their infant son January 5 at Hamiota Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hyndman
Brandon
Ted Bolton
McCallum Nursing Home
H. Hyndman
Crandall
Crandall U C W January Meeting Held in Church Parlor
Crandall U C W met in the church parlors on a Wednesday afternoon for the January session with 14 members present. The Chumah group led the devotional and study periods under Mrs. R. Amy.
Death notice for Rex Beattie former Beulah resident
Beulah readers learn Rex Beattie, a former Beulah resident, died December 15 in Vancouver. Ted Wakefield visits his father H Wakefield who is hospitalized in Brandon. Staff Sergeant F McDonald of Winnipeg spent the weekend with the Chisholm family. Mrs F Green visits her sister Mrs E Grey at Moore Park. Mr Bickford spent several days in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Beattie
Beulah
Vancouver
Ted Wakefield
Brandon
H. Wakefield
F. McDonald
Winnipeg
Chisholm
F. Green
Beulah UCW January Meeting and 1966 Officers
The Beulah UCW held its January 5 meeting at Mrs J Chisholm's home with presiding officer Mrs Chisholm. Worship included readings from John 10 9 16 and Mathew 7 13 14 21. Officers for 1966 were nominated and the 196 budget approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Ucw
J. Chisholm
Amy Read
Chisholm
J. Frazer
Wiltshire
M. Paynter
Ray Sterling
B Cooper
A. Lindenbach
M. Doyle
A Ulley
United Church
K.mann
Winter residents and community notes from Brandon local news
District updates cover residents Jack and Nora O Callaghan at Dr Bigelow House in Brandon while doctor winters in Victoria. Clegg couple drive to Winnipeg, visiting Bagot. Mrs Sutherland back from Christmas holiday. UCW correction on funds for furnishings, 5 dollars. Women’s Institute annual meeting recalls Christmas cards, raffles, 1966 plans, and officer slate. Tribute to 1966 program, Cross work, TV farming program critique, and local farming outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Nora O'Callaghan
Dr Bigelow
Brandon
Victoria
B.C
J. Bonner
Oak River
Elsie Dickenson
Doug Leland
Dennis St
Ray
Women’s Institute
Portage Re |Parce
Goodies
Kinsbourne Green
England
Les Leland
R. Mitchell
W. Lockhart
Red Cross
W Lockhart
F. Watters
C.A.C
Les_ Leland
Stan Leland
Sunshine
R. Clegg
G. Lelond
Sylvia Lelond
W Tennant
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Isabella W
Pital
W. L
Federated News
O. F. Philpott
Isabella News
C. Graham
Glen Still
Crandall News
Crandall U.C.W
Beulah News
Beulah U.C.W
Arrow River News
Jim
Norma Clegg
Bagot
Mrs Sutherland
United College
UCW
Tennant
Doug
Carol Geib
Conquest
Sask
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