District Happenings and Local Celebrations
Mr Mervin Pierce spent a few days at his home this week. Mr W Pierce visited Brandon this week. Mr and Mrs J Wiltshire and Mrs M Graham attended the wedding of Janice Reid on Saturday in Brandon. Mr Ted Maduke spent the weekend at his home. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs J Wiltshire on their 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Pierce
W. Pierce
Brandon
R. Shipley
Winnipeg
R. Scarth
K. Morrison
Jack Heise
Heise
Bob Stuart
Stan Teasdale
R Scarth
Tom Stuart
Bill Gilchrist
Portage
Gordon Norrie
Calgary
Norrie
C. Norrie
Vancouver
R. Heise
Alexander Church
Bob Buchanan
Montreal
Finkbeiner
A. Adams
J. Oliman
Regina
Crandall Community Notices Show Deaths and Celebrations
The district notes the death of Mrs. Shoemaker of Virden and Mrs. Cliff Douglas in Kelowna. Mrs. Judy Reid wed Wayne Reid at a June 16 ceremony. Muriel Hankin and Sam Wallace celebrated their June 12, 1937 anniversary. Family and friends gathered in Crandall for prayers, tea, and well wishes. Residents, visitors including Gordon Norrie and E. Shier extended sympathies and attended events across Crandall and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Smuttell
Shoemaker
Virden
Gordon Norrie
Calgary
J. Norvie
E. Shier
Isabella Receptions and Social Threads Civic Page
Isabella Manitoba community notes recount visitors from Winnipeg Brandon and Montreal. The Isabella Miniota Charge hosts a farewell for Rev Geddes and Mrs Geddes as they move to Coaldale Alberta. Community events include U C W June meeting with devotions and program items featuring local musicians and a luncheon.
Community News Highlights from Arrow River Area
Miss Jessie Elliott of Brandon visited friends in Arrow River and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hill. Funeral attendees at Virden included Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sararas and others for Mrs. Shoemaker Sr. Clegg family celebrated 55th wedding anniversary in Birtle with Jim and neighbors. Gail Mitchell returned from Winnipeg study. Mrs. Ivan Tennant joined a Wiggins visit. Farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Geddes and David at Isabella included entertainment. A large gathering respected Mr. and Mrs. Hunkin on a Saturday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Elliott
Brandon
A. C. Hill
Alex Sararas
Isles
John Wiggins
Shoemaker Sr
Virden
Clegg
Jim
Winnipeg
Ivan Tennant
Wiggins
Local News Notes from Miniota and Surrounding Areas
Local residents share travel plans and upcoming events. Mr and Mrs T Topps and Doreen departed for a new home in Russell. Miss Myrna Barrett visits ahead of her July 7 wedding to Mr Clark Greene of Middleton NS. John Leland visits his daughter in the Reeder district. Miss Neelands from Vancouver arrives for summer with sister Mrs George Reynolds. Mrs J Stowe attends Brandon College graduation with Freda Weidenhamer of Deloraine among the graduates. The Miniota U C W afternoon unit met in the clean church school room with Mrs Chas Ellerington presiding and Mrs G Reynolds presenting the second part of the Nature of the Church study. The opening worship was led by Mrs A McKean with four readers. June Bible passages read and discussed. Next general meeting set for July 5. no unit meetings in August. Twelve present including visitor Miss D Neelands from Vancouver. Mrs A M Hanlin was host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota U. C. W
Chas. Ellerington
Manitoba to Levy Park Fees June 29 1962
Manitoba will start park-user fees in three provincial parks and four recreational areas effective Friday June 29. Fees 50 cents per car day or 3 dollars per car season, applying to both provincial camps and recreation areas to fund development and maintenance. Transient pedlars will face annual vehicle licenses of 25 to 50 dollars, aligning rules with park operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
John A. Christianson
Mines and Natural Resources
Cristianson
Canada
United States
Christianson
Whiteshell
Turtle Mountain
Lake Williamside
Grand Beach
Patricia Beach
Lake Winnipeg
Grand Valley
Brandon
Norquay Beach
Portage la Prairie
Rivers Beach
PFRA
McConnell Area 4H Events and Nearby Fairs Planned
The McConnell Fat Stock Show and Sale are set for Saturday with cattle judging at 11:00 p.m. Dinner at 11:30 a.m. and calfs clubs judging moving to 12:30 p.m. A sale of all cattle follows by about 3:30 p.m. The Hamiota Rally, Rivers, Virden, Brandon, Oak River and Hamiota fairs are scheduled between late June and mid July. A $600 CNE 4H scholarship is available to Manitoba 4H members with a July 13 deadline and interviews July 27 in Winnipeg. Last year's winner was James Wilton of Carman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Decker
Miniota
Oak River
Hamiota Shoal Lake
Hamiota
Rivers Fair
Virden Fair
Brandon Fair
C.N.E
Manitoba
Canadian National Exhibition
School of Home Economics
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Manittoba
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Wedding of Judith Karen Smith and Wayne Reid in Crandall
Judith Karen Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Smith Crandall Manitoba wed Wayne Reid son of Mr and Mrs John Wilson Killarney Manitoba on June 16 1962 at 8 30 pm Rev William Christie officiated The bride wore a nylon over net and taffeta gown with four tier veil She carried a white Bible with pink sweetheart roses The wedding party included sister Glenda Van Buskirk matron of honor Best man Garry Van Buskirk Music was by Mrs Ormand Hyndman and soloist Ken Smith Guests numbered 61 from Crand Hamiota Oakner Brandon Winnipeg Rivers Killarney and Waskada The couple will reside in Minnedosa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Smith
Crandall
Man
Judith Karen
Wayne Reid
John Wilson
Killarney
William Christie
Glenda van Buskirk
Garry van Buskirk
Ormand Hyndman
Rivers
Ken Smith
Velma Smith
Garnet Johnston
Brandon
Killanery
Minnedosa
Cran Hamiota
Oakner Brandon
Winnipeg
Waskada
Woman's Aid To Hamiota District Hospital Meeting Summary
The Woman's Aid to the Hamiota District Hospital No 7A met June 22 in the municipal building at 2 30 p m. Mrs L Wright opened with the hospital prayer. Eleven districts answered roll call. Beulah reported allocation Crandall cited 15 hours mending and Isabella made 53 towels. Treasurer showed a balance of 1073 12 dollars. A linen committee was named to ensure hospital needs are met: Mrs R O Frazer Mrs Riddell Mrs L Wright Mrs A Knight. Lavinia read from the year book and noted a Fraternal Hall event on August 4 at the hall. Mending for July to be done by Harding and McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota District Hospital No. 7A
Hamiota Municipal
R.O. Frazer
Riddell
L. Wright
A. Knight
Lavinia
Aes
Ota Fraternal Hall
Harding
McConnell
Manitoba Weed Control Board Enacts Strict Compliance
A unanimous Weed Control District Board meeting on June 14 1962 moved by Hector Patterson and Franklin Wallace commits to eradicating Canada and Low Thistle on cultivated land in Manitoba. Owners who neglect control face actions under the Noxious Weeds Act with costs charged to land as taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Board
Hector Patterson
Franklin Wallace
Canada
Manitoba
Weed Control District Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beulah
Col. M. Doyle
Cor
Coburn
Cliff Douglas
Kelowna
B.C
E. Warren
Lahe
Gerald Shier
Hamilta Ed. Lewis
St. Charles
Wm. Phillips
Judy
C. Kidd
G. Johnston
J. Hazelwood
Muriel Hankin
Sam Wallace
Blairs Church
Old Home
W. H. Willier
Art Penalton
Brad
Lindquist
Randy
Brian
Keith
Lois
Arlene
Melita
Lawrence
Birtle
Isabella
Strathclair
Crandall and
Arrow River
Jno, Wiggins
A. Armitage
Reg Campbell
J. T. Finkbeiner
Isabella Miniota
Jim Kirton
Wilda Lockhart
Sheila Leland
Cathy Clark
Marilyne Reid
Geddes
W. Ten
Miniota-Isabella
U.C.W
Isabella U.C.W
R. Adams
R Campbell
Manse
H. Levins
AJ Clark
Mrs. T. Topps
Doreen
Russell
Myrna Barrett
Clark Greene
Middleton, N.S
Mr. John Leland
Mrs. G. Muggard
Reeder District
Miss Neelands
George Reynolds
E.G. Wray
Douglas Bulgin
J. Stowe
Brandon College
Nice
Freda Weidenhamer
Deloraine
Gayle Topps
D. Neelands
Vancouver, B. C
A. M. Hanlin
ARM
M. Deveson Ag
RED Cross
Basse Ee
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