Local Happenings From Miniota Drought Notes and Visits
Drought halts garden judging. Geo Mellor remains in Hamiota Hospital improving. Eddie Bryant wears a cast after a horse fall with expected cast removal in a week. Longtime Miniota resident Mike Kostenuk departs for Winnipeg after years at Miniota CPR. his daughter Betty moved to Toronto. Mrs Kostenuk passed away this spring. Friday events include Mike Kostenuk’s community dance, W.I. outing to the International Peace Gardens, and a Pony Club gymkhana at the sports grounds with local riders and a barbecue at the arena.
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Cumberland Ave
Winnipeg
Mike Kostenuk
C.P.R
Miniota
Betty
Toronto
Assiniboine Hospital
Kostenik
Mike
Minsota
Pony Club
Lenore
4-H Rally Honors Queen and Champions in Oak River Area
On Saturday June 22 the Oak River Hamiota Shoal Lake 4-H Rally crowned Noreen Wadham Queen. Senior champions Lucille Goodwin and Janet Hanlin performed Diamond Delights and will advance to Brandon. Blue Ribbon winners Wadham and Cheryl Thompson joined Jr champions Linda Stewart and Mary Dales with Monkey Business. Red Ribbon entrants Jerrie Taylor and Debbie Richardson performed Pop Bottle Pussies. Prize money went to Cheryl Thompson, Jerrie Taylor and Mary Dales, with the group placing Red Ribbon in the parade. Twelve girls and four leaders participated.
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Oak River
Hamiota Shoal Lake Area
Noreen Wadham
Lucille Goodwin
Janet Hanlin
Cheryl Thompson
Jerrie Taylor
Mary Dales
Saws Sharpened Automatically by Machine in Wes Lelond Shop
In Wes Lelond’s workshop, circular and hand saws are precision sharpened by automated machinery ensuring consistent edges. The service promises quick turnaround and keeps workshop tools cutting true for contractors and hobbyists alike.
Local Visits and Weekend Trips Highlight Community Notes
District Chris Sunley of Esterhazy visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Page. Mr and Mrs J Wiltshire spend weekend at Childs Lake. Colleen Steuart in Winnipeg Donna Derlago in Brandon Shirley Frazer in Gimli. Jessie Gow of Peace River visits P N Gow home. U C W Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale raises 83.30. Mr Chisholm a patient in Birtle hospital. Mr and Mrs Chas Frazer and family spend weekend at
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Chris Sunley
Esterhazy
Page
J. Wiltshire
Child’s Lake
Colleen Steuart
Winnipeg
Donna Derlago
Brandon
Shirley Frazer
Gimli
Jessie Gow
Peace River
P. N. Gow
U.C.W
Chisholm
Birtle Hospital
Chas Frazer
Sympathy extended to Kirton family after Mavis Ellen’s death
Arrow River Sympathy extends to the Kirton family on the death of Mavis Ellen June 25 in Ham iota hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Doug Leland spent a few days in Brandon with her grandchildren while her daughter Elsie was writing exams. Mrs. J. Wiggins returned home for a few weeks in the district. Wilf, David and Sheila Leland stage a fair circuit for the summer with their Herefords, attending Ninette, Winnipeg, Rapid City and Rivers fairs. Good luck for a successful season.
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Kirton
Mavis Ellen
Hamiota Hospital
Doug Leland
Brandon
Elsie
Mrs. J. Wiggins
Wilf
David
Sheila Leland
Ninette
Winnipeg
Rapid City
Rivers
Death notice and local 4H events in Manitoba
Happenings report the death of the husband and father in the Hamiota hospital on June 24 as Dave Bell family shares condolences. Harold Reid placed second in the 13 14 year old light horse judging at the Oak River 4 H Rally, a Selsgirth 4H Pony club member. The Solsgirth club earned a Red Ribbon for marching. Mr. and Mrs. R Scarth spent the week in Winnipeg visiting their son Robert Scarth and family, en route on a motor trip to St Johns Newfoundland to visit the former’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Scarth and family. Mr. and Mrs. J E Finkbeiner Continued On Page Five.
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Dave Bell
Hamiota Hospital
Harold Reid
Oak River
Harold
Selsgirth
Solsgirth Club
R. Scarth
Winnipeg
Robert Scarth
St. John’s Newfoundland
Barry Scarth
Air Show at Minot Base Attended by Clark Family Group
Isabella Clark and Julie joined Mr and Mrs Russell Clark and Mr and Mrs Ken Clark at the North Dakota Air Show held at the Minot Air Force Base on Saturday June 22. They toured the Minuteman Missile Launch control fifty miles from the base. Meanwhile, Glen Still and children Robert and Glenda visited Fort William Ontario with Mr and Mrs Harvey Still and family. Peter Still accompanies them and will stay. Mrs Gordon Campbell attended a nurses conference at Manitoba University last week. John Wall and Kimberly visited relatives in Winnipeg while M Robb of Calgary spends the summer with her son-in-law and daughter Jim and Mrs Ross.
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Russell Clark
Julie
Ken Clark
Airforce Base
Minot North Dakota
Glen Still
Robert
Glenda
Harvey Still
Fort William
Peter Still
Gordon Campbell
Manitoba University
Mrs. M. Robb
Calgary
Jim Ross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miniota Herald
Hamiota
Manitoba
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Ontario
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
K. S. Venables Publisher
J. Cook
A. Armitage
Geo. Mellor
Eddie Bryant
W. A. Barrett
Thompson
J. W. Horner
Eastake
The
W.I
International Peace Gardens
Mrs. Geo. Angell
Oak Lake
Brandon Daily
Arrow River
Crandall
Reeder
Two Creeks
C Webber
Zenith
Don Gregory
Holy Trinity Anglican
United Church of Canada
Jack Nield
B.A
Beulah
Isabella
Crandall United Church
Wes Lelond
Donato Eeeee
Perlmutter
Man
J. E. Finkbeiner
John Wall
Kimberly
Wall
New Holland
Western Agriculture
James Way Farm
McCabe Grain
Victoria Feeds
Sun Tan Products
Denwal Pharmacy
MecNaught’s
Rexall
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