McConnell Fat Stock Sale honors with Hereford Grand Champion
At the McConnell Fat Stock Sale on Saturday June 26 Larry Paterson's Hereford steer won Grand Champion and sold to Hamiota Co op for 43 cents per pound. Barry Clark's steer was Reserve Champion at 38.25 cents and many buyers from Oak River to Revelstoke purchased stock. the event also presented Royal Bank and Cochrane trophies, with judging by Cliff Kennedy and Arnold Lawson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Larry Paterson
Hamiota Co-op
Larry
McConnell Pool Elevator Association
Barry Clark
Hamiota L.G.A. Canada Packers
Canadian Livestock Co-op
Hamiota S.G.A
Oakner
Miniota
N F U District 6 Convention Highlights Farm Policy Speakings
The N F U District 6 convention in Shoal Lake featured President Margaret Mich and Junior Director John Bucklaschuk among officers. John Palamarchuk urged farmers to master policy, noting past successes in Peace River and Ontario and praising urban alliances and youth engagement. nine resolutions passed on curriculum, Barber Commission ideas, and civic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resolutions Committee
John Palamarchuk
Barber Commission
Peace River
Ontario
Brandon Agricultural Centre
Children’s Aid Annual Meeting Held in Brandon
The Brandon Brandon University dining room hosted the Children’s Aid Society annual meeting drawing 300 participants from Southern Manitoba. Officers reelected included President Robert Rae and Treasurer A Cristall, with 25 Brandon and 25 rural citizens elected to the board. The treasurer cited aid to 3200+ children, 631 families, and 115 adoptions, plus 267 unmarried mothers served. An additional girls group unit was announced for Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Children’s Aid Society
Brandon University
Manitoba
E. Dunn
the Maples
R. McDermott
Diane Taylor
Sioux Valley Reserve
B. Prochropchuk
Robert Rae
Park Residence News Summary of Local Visits and Funeral Attendances
Mrs Catto traveled to Swift Current last Monday for the funeral of her niece Mrs Mabel Kennedy. Mr and Mrs Mitchell of Neepawa and Mr and Mrs Mitchell of Brookdale visited Mrs Arthur. Mrs Mallard of Birtle called on Aunt Mrs Belle Mansell. G Campbell and Mr and Mrs W Baxter visited Mrs Jory. Bardwell left Sunday to visit her daughter in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Standing of Winnipeg were Sunday visitors with Mrs Arthur. Mrs J Dickie and Mrs Ed Stowe of Miniota called on Mrs Schacht, and Miss Phyllis Rankin of Winnipeg visited Mrs Arthur over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Kennedy
Mitchell
Neepawa
Mr. and
D. Mitchell
Brookdale
Arthur
Belle Mansell
J. Dickie
Ed Stowe
Miniota
Schacht
Phyllis Rankin
Winnipeg
Mrs. Arthur
Blood donors clinic underwhelmed expectations at Min iota
Red Cross appeal for blood at the Miniota clinic held June 8 drew 115 donors, with 11 unable to donate. Net 104 donations fell short of the 200 goal. Outside-area response was stronger, with 45 from Miniota and other donors from Crandall, Hamiota, Reeder, Isabella, Beulah, Arrow River, Virden, Oak River. Volunteers from Crandall and Miniota staffed the event along with registrars and helpers from multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Red Cross
Hamiota
Crandall
Reeder
Isabella
Beulah
Arrow River
Virden
Oak River
Two Creeks
Miniota Boy Scouts close season with pioneer camp
Miniota Troop of Boy Scouts ended the 1970 71 season with a pioneer camp on June 11 18. Open House Sunday evening showcased the boys handiwork log cabin tables and benches and earned a Troop Specialty Badge. Scouts Doug Armitage Bill McKenzie Mark Martin Ted Oliver and John Wythe received silver chains bronze campcraft and other badges. Barry Clark and Randy Pierce earned gold campcraft gold exploring and scoutcraft and became the first Miniota Scouts to win the Pathfinder Award the highest in the present system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Doug Armitage
Bill McKenzie
Mark Martin
Ted Oliver
John Wythe
Barry Clark
Randy Pierce
Local CAS Report Elected To The Board Of Directors
At the annual meeting of the Children's Aid Society district representatives were elected to the Board of Directors. Mrs. Alex McKean of Miniota and Mr. J. E. Finkbeiner of Isabella were elected for a one year term. Citizens may contact the local representative or write to Box 906 Brandon for help or assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society
Alex McKean
Miniota
J. E. Finkbeiner
Isabella
Box 906
Brandon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wendell McConnell
Ross Gray
Catherine Boyd
Bob Clark
Murray Cumming
Sharon Gray
Alan Wright
Ken Pierce
Rhonda Lawson
Junior Judgin
Bobby Clark
Shauna McKinnon
Deanna Mathison
Cam Johnston
Dave McConnell
Irene Thompson
Dale McConnell
Dale McKinnon
Brian Mathison
Ron Hanlin
Maureen Hazelwood
Ian
Stuart McConnell
Colin Lawson
Brent Hazelwood
Bill Cumming
Carol Parker
Darryl Boyd
Elaine McConnel
Linda Watters
Hereford
Kim McConnell
U.S
N.F.U. District 6
Alchuk
John Bucklaschuk
Children's Aid
Mr.g. Sefton
Mr. T. Sumida
A. Cristall
The
Boy Scouts
CAS
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