Graduation Held at Birtle School Banquet and Awards
Graduation ceremonies at Birtle Collegiate featured many Miniota district students. Carol Armitage led the toast to parents, Lucille Goodwin to teachers. Awards went to Lucille Goodwin, Donna Horner, Irene Clark, Irae Clark, Sandra Heise, and Joanne Thorntein among others. Four of sixteen awards went to Miniota students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Birtie Collegiate
Mininiota
Carol Armitage
Lucille Goodwin
Donna Bohr
Irene Clark
John Hodgins
Donna Horner
Dennis Oliver
Dale Richardson
Dennis Stewart
Pat Taylor
Birtle
Miniata W.I
Irae Clark
Isabella
Frank Rowan
Miniota WI
Sandra Heise
Ed Wadham
Couple Honoured As They Leave Wynona Area
On June 19 the Wynona community gathered at the Wynona Community Centre to honor the Goodwin family as they depart for Saskatoon. The evening featured Whist with Charlie and Hilda crowned winners. Mrs. William Leary gave a painted picture on black velvet, Mrs. Fred Bowles presented Hilda with a Friendship Book, Dorinda Stamford handed a gift to Martin, and a gift for Lucille was given from the district. The event concluded with thanks for the gifts and a tasty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynona
Goodwin
Saskatoon
Charlie
Hilda
William Leary
Fred Bowles
Dorinda Stamford
Martin
Lucille
Themks
Parish youth hunger charity event in Birtle CE building
The CE committee sponsored a Starvation event in April at Birtle CE to raise funds and foster Christian fellowship. Thirteen youths from United and Roman Catholic faiths endured a three day program starting Friday with Jesus Christ Superstar. About 50 attendees joined. Saturday featured worship, poverty discussion, lunch for badminton players, drama practice, and a movie trip. Sunday included communion led by the youths singing Where shall we find Bread in the Wilderness. Chaperones were Rev. Bob Kayes, Father Bourbonnais, and Mrs. Jim Brown. Food was crackers and water with Chicken in a mug served before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish CE
Birtle CE
United Church
Dwight Stewart
Bob Kayes
Bourbonnais
Jim Brown
Tow Brides Feted at MINIOTA A June 30 Shower
A double shower at the Community Centre honored Kathy Spalding bride to be and Lois Couling who wed in Australia last October. Attendees included mothers and relatives from Killarney and Birtle. Gifts featured mirrors, kitchenware, and blankets. entertainment included vocal and piano numbers by local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Kathy Spalding
Lois (Leland) Couling
Australia
Kathy
E. J. Spalding
Gene Blitzhawn
Killarney
Lois Couling
Wes Leland
Lois
Blackshaw
Virdien
Wes Scantlebury
Birtle
Charles Armitage
Barbara Thompson
Brenda Clegg
Donna McKean
Kathy Stowe
Memorial Service Honours Veterans at Miniota Centre
Rev. Victor Bowins of Oak River spoke at the annual Miniota memorial service held June 20 at the Community Centre. The event, led by Comrade R. Schoch, included an honor roll reading, poppy placements, and wreaths at the cenotaph. Bowins departs for Belmont Manitoba, urging peace and Christian witness. Pipers, reveille, and last post marked the ceremony, followed by a lunch hosted by Isabella W.I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Victor R. Bowins
Oak River
B.E.S.L
Ken Mitchell
R. A. Kayes
Minniota
R. Schoch
Crandall
Sanda Hleise
Isabella
Scott Coupe
Reveille
Sandra Heise
Pat Campbell
The
Isabella W.I
Miniota Cinema Showings July 8 to 17
The Miniota Community Centre lists Cinemascope screenings with 8:30 pm show times on Thursdays and Saturdays. July 8 to 10 feature Secret of Santa Vittorio with Anthony Quinn and Anna Magnani, followed by Hell Fighters on July 15 and 17 starring John Wayne and Katharine Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Vittorio
Anthony Quinn
Anna Magnani
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joanne Thorntein
Morton
New Holland
Western
James Way
McCabe Grain Victoria Feeds
Russell
Man
Lee
Legion
J. Hanlin
Perlmutter
Hamio
Kathy Bonner
Shirley Armitage
All
W.I
Eugene Blitzhavn
Barry Blitzhavn
Bowins
Belmont
Manitoba
Wendell Wilkie
Nature
Jesus Christ
God
Canada
Miniota Farm
Cockshutt
Minneapolis
Oliver - Lawson Cancade Lewis Cattle Oilers
Miniota Community
Hell Fighters
John Wayne
Katharine Ross
Emilies
St. Regis
Winnipeg
St. Regis Hotel
Smith St. Winnipeg
Gambles Canada
H. Mclaren
Hamiota
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