Manitoba Plans Fall Yellow Hunting Garb Tests
Hon. C. H. Witney announced Manitoba will conduct government sponsored tests this fall to evaluate yellow twill clothing for deer hunters. The game branch will gather fabric samples, recruit testers, and collect feedback to determine visibility, durability, and suitability under local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Witney
Mines and Natural Resources
Manitoba
Witney
Unitess
U.S. Army
American Optical Societies
Miss Myrna Barrett Wins Gold Medal at Nursing Graduation
Miss Myrna Barrett earned the gold medal for proficiency and the John R Brodie Scholarship for highest third year standing as eighteen Brandon General Hospital School of Nursing graduates were presented. Mr and Mrs W A Barrett attended the ceremony at St Pauls United Church Brandon along with Miss Barretts grandmother Mrs P MacPherson of Victoria BC and others visiting from Middleton N S and Miniota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Barrett
John R. Brodie
Hghest
Brandon General Hospital School of Nursing
W A. Barrett
St. Paul's United Church
Brandon
Miss Barett
P MacPherson
Victoria
B.C and Clarke
David Greene
Local Notes Highlight Portage la Prairie Visitors and School Sports
Local residents visited Portage la Prairie over the holiday weekend while Ian Reeve returned to Minniota staff after working at Ratend. Miniota High School students excelled at the Hamiota meet with multiple podium finishes in sprints, jumps, and relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Reeve
Royal Bank
Ratend
Minniota
Mothers and Daughters Banquet Held at Miniota
The annual Mothers and Daughters Banquet of the C G I T was held at Miniota United church on Wednesday eve ning. Elinor Armitage presided at the head table and greetings were offered by Rev C A Geddes and Rev L Gedge. Three graduates Helen Long Elinor Armitage and Ann Craig received certificates and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.g.it
Miniota United Church
Elinor Armitage
Ann Craig
Roy Leland
C. A. Geddes
L. Gedge
Virden
Haly Trinity Church
C. A Geddes
Helen Long
Beulah District Happenings Highlights Weekend Visits and Sports
Beulah residents hosted and visited over the weekend with many trips to Regina Regina and Brandon noted. Local teams played Riverside Rivers and Oak River with Beulah teams losing both games. The district reports census classes and a Birdtail River School Division Ball Tournament at Kenton where Crandall girls won the cup and gate receipts honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
Grant Hyndman
Dennis Jahston
Miniota
Kenton
Crandall
Shoal Lake
Foxwwarren
Innning
The
Local Shorts from Souris and Nearby Hospitals
Crandall Kim Davison returns home after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs L Madill in Souris. Miss Marian Smuttell graduates from St Boniface Hospital with congratulations from Mr and Mrs M Smuttell and Allen. Mr J Morrison back from Hamiota Hospital after a month as patient. Earl Marks hosts guests Larry Mark and A Rhythe of Winnipeg. Garnet Johnston also returns from Hamiota Hospital on crutches. Born at The Pas Hospital on May 24 to Mr and Mrs Norman Kerwin Claudia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Davison
Larry Mark
A. Rhythe
Winnipeg
Garnet Johnston
Hamiota Hospital
Pas Hospital
Norman Kerwin
Claudia
District Assembly to Be Held in Vancouver
Arrow River congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses announces attendance at the United Worshippers District Assembly in Vancouver British Columbia July 4 to 9 at Empire Stadium. About 25 000 delegates from Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Alaska Oregon Idaho Washington and Montana will join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Manitoba Weeklies Elect 1961 62 Officers
The 1961 62 Board of Directors of Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association was elected at its 42nd annual convention held May 11 12 1961 at The Royal Alexandra Hotel Winnipeg. Standing directors include J H Bikton Swan River E Derksen Steinbach H P Friesen Winkler F S Venables Hamiota R J Jasper Boissevain and others with D G Crook Lac du Bonnet as 1st vice president and D H Oliphant Roblin as another member. Missing from the picture L A Leech St Vital 2nd vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Royal Alexadra Hotel
Winnipeg
J. H. Bikton
Swan River
E. Derksen
Steinback
H. P. Friesen
Winkler
F. S. Venables
Hamiota
R. J. Jasper
Boissevain
P. N. Beaulieu
Emerson
Helen Marsh
Dauphin
C. Hawkins
Manitou
F. R. Manning
Reston
D. G. Crook
Lac du Bonnet
D. H. Oliphant
Roblin
L.’A. Leech
St. Vital
May WI Meeting Reports Prizes and District Board Election
The May WI meeting had 15 members present with Mrs. Robus giving the Thought for the Day. Diane Eastcott won first prize in Safety First for grades 1 to 4, Brian White second, and Diane earned Honourable Mention at the District Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robus
Diane Eastcott
Brian White
Diane
Pat Amy
Allen Preston
W. Hyndman
C. R. Lee
Birtle
Lee
W.I. District Board
M. Johnson
Children’s Aid
Brandon
H. S. Hyndman
C. Dickey
Weekend Visits and School Acceptance in Arrow River
Charlie Hill of Winnipeg spent the long weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Hill. Mr and Mrs Murray Carnegie of Prandon visited the Carnegie homes. Margaret Leland accepted the Light Hill school Austin for the 1961 62 term. Mrs Ironside back from Hamiota Hospital. Visitors at the R Clegg home included Mr and Mrs Chas Finn of Winnipeg, Mrs Wm Sutherland, Mrs Ron Allan, and Carroll of Bran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Brian Maclan
Shiloh
Wiggins
Margaret Leland
Alberta
Be Thrifty Sewing Club
Arrow River
Wm. Sutherland
Brandon
Brandon Hospital
Gordon Leland
Jim Carnegie
Wm. Tennant
F. Gardham
Lon Leland
Wes Leland
Birtle
Bill Wallace
Mrs
Spence Wallace
Murray Carnegie F
Prandon
Carnegie
W I Meet Discusses June Events and Remembrance Plans
Members met at Mrs. Jim Carnegie’s home with Mrs. R G Mitchell presiding. They reviewed plans for Sports Day on June 10 and meals, entered Elliott’s name in the Book of Remembrance, and sent $5 to the Retarded Children's Fund. Discussions covered convention reports, safety driving, fairs, and selling plans. The next meeting is June 6 with a tour of the Indian School at Birtle and a picnic supper at Birtle Dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.ji
Jim Carnegie
R. G. Mitchell
Wm. Tennant
J. Higgins
Elliot
Virden
Gordon Leland
J. Carnegie
Birtle
Birtle Dam
Roberta Lelond
Wendy Mitchell
Edward Lelond
Joe Bonner
R. Clegg
Gail Mitchell
Jessie Elliott
Brandon
Sutherland
Hill
Wes Leland
John Wiggins
Arrow River 4-H Sewing Club Achievement Night
Arrow River 4 H Sewing Club held its annual Achievement Night on a Friday evening in May. President Vickie Leland led the event with reports from Joan Leland and Wilda Lockhart on finances and secretary duties. Members earned purple and red ribbons for projects including crochet, book work, placemats, and sewing models, with selections advancing to district rally and home economist offices in Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickie Leland
Joan Leland
Wilda Lockart
Engish
Home Economist
Miss Oak
Jean Lelond
Margaret
Elsie
Faye Lelond
Vicke Lelond
Dianne Wiggins
Maureen Lelond
Sheila Lelond
Wilda Lockhert
Sharon Lelond
Virden
Joan Lefond
Maureen Lefond
Wilda Lockhart
Sharon Lefond
Faye Lelond Sr
Wilda Lockhart Jr
Shoal Lake
Vickie Lelond
Killarney
Sharon
Vickie
Joan Lelond
English
Deveson
Stan Leland
Ken Mitchell
W. L
Margaret Leland
Louise Murray
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General Motors of Canada
Mrs. S. L. Davidson
Portage la Prairie
O. L. Patterson
B. C. Johnson
Saskatoon
Jessie Rowan
R.I
St. Boniface Hospital
J. E. Rowan
Lloyd Robinson
International Peace Gardens
Ricky Barrett
David Spading
Gary Johnson
Ken Peel
Ken Armitage
Ken Bryant
Miniota High School
Nelson Kenward
Jack Spalding
Richard McKean
John Mitchell
Bob Draper
Ken Powell
Bob Walker
Richard McKeon
Cathy Hanlin
Ruth Trout
Carol Goodwin
Betty Johnson
Cathy Hanin
Livered
J. Wood
Oak River
Trinidad
Doreen McCaw
L Horner
D. Forsyth
Iris Le‘ond
Gail Pierce
Evelyn Woods Sylvia Cole
P. O'Neill
Beulah
Col. M. Doyle
L. Hunter
Calgary
O. F. Doyle
Russell Maduke
Somerset
J. Zenchyshyn
Regina
J. Maduke
Rivers
J. Cruden
Farmby
Tisdale
G. Cruden
O. Doyle
Cor
Coburn
Vancouver
H. Pollock
Pollock
Charlie Hill
Mrs. A. C. Hil
W.I. Meet
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