McConnell Fat Stock Show crowns top calves in 1972 event
The 1972 McConnell Fat Stock Show wrapped with 56 top quality steer entries. Shauna McKinnon won Grand Champion with an 970 lb calf sold for 48c by Hamita Co op, while Bruce Johnston claimed Reserve Grand Champion with a 1005 lb calf at 40c. Gordon Cormack owned the Grand Champion Commercial Calf bought for 37c by Brandon Co op Auction Mart. Auctioneer Cliff Renno noted an average sale price of 37.50c. List of buyers included Hamiota ILG.A. and Brandon Auction Mart among others, with McConnell 4-H Club displaying thirteen red ribbon animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Weatherman
Shauna McKinnon
Oakner
Hamiota Co-op
Keith Dixon
Willard Oprak
Bruce Johnston
Hamiota Il.g.a
Don Mennie
Gordon Cormack
Kenton
Brandon Co-op Auction Mart
Buck Rogers
Brandon
Cliff Renno
Hamiota Ilg.a
Hamiota Coop
Co-op Auction Mart
Strathclair Auction Mart
Oak River Quick Freeze
Pool Packers
Strict Agencies
Royal Bank
Elgin. Cal i
Clarence McLean
Katherine Boyd
Sharon Gray
McConnell Club
Oakner Club
Hereford
Hereford Steer
Hereford Association
Shauna
Brian Mathison
Ron Knight
Ron Hanlin
Kim McConnell
Wendell McConnell
Dean McConnell
Andy Little
Jack Wright
Susan Wright
Ross Gray
John Thompson
Catherin
Miniota Council Agrees 1971 Audit and By Law Adjustments
The Municipal Council of Miniota Manitoba met June 13 1972 with all members present except Reeve J Page Deputy R Stewart chaired. Minutes from May 9 were adopted. The meeting approved the 1971 Auditors Report on file for public inspection and passed By Law 1646 and 1645 regarding remuneration and planning. It authorized a beer garden for August 27 1972 and set fire equipment usage charges.
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Miniota
Man
J. Page
PD. L. Stewart
Pal Planning
Manitoba Housing Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
W. J. Clark
Assinibione Centre
Crandall
Arrow River
Isabella
Beulah
C. Nichol
Nation Cash Register Limited
Munici
Bridge Club Hosts June 22 Social and Upcoming Session
Twelve ladies gathered for a bridge afternoon hosted by Viona Hastman after a series of phone calls. Evelyn Barrett won the high score while Ena Ellerington took the consolation. If possible, Mrs Blaich plans another bridge on July 6 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Viona Hastman
Evelyn Barrett
Ena Ellerington
Shower Held For Marilyn Wiens In Miniota
Marilyn Wiens received a bridal shower at the Community Centre on Wednesday June 21 at 8:00 pm. Guests included her mother and Mrs Warkentin with Corages, Sharon McKenzie gave an address, and Mary Taylor provided music as gifts were opened. Marilyn thanked guests and invited visits to Virden home. A W.N. Committee lunch featured Ivy Collier and Dorothy Argue. Gifts totaled an electric fry pan, Corning Ware, angel cake pan, tumblers, kettle barbeque and tool set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Wiens
Marilyn
Virden
W.N
Ivy Collier
Dorothy Argue
Park Residence News Visitors and family gatherings noted
Recent visitors included Mrs Bob Johnson Harding Man Joan and Nick Jarish Bevery Judy and Richard of Glenboro Mrs E Baldwin daughter Gilbert Clement and Linda Lou from Blackfoot Idaho visiting friends Eleanor Baldwin won a general proficiency trophy in her grade Ed Cowling Surrey B C Beat tie Roblin Quinn Swift Current visiting with her mother Catto Sympathy extended to Philip on his sister in law's passing Ray Ruston St Mary's Ontario Collie and Graham Regina spent the weekend with Mrs Collie Mansell attended a family gathering Gerald Kirk's D M Stuart Nakina Ontario visitors included Orr Foxwarren Gardham Spence Wallace Arrow River B Cole and Paul Rocan Virden Campbell Roblin Clanwilliam Miss Rogers Brandon visited J Morris last week.
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Hemphill
Bob
Joyce) Johnson
Harding
Man
Joan
Nick Jarish
Bevery
Judy
Richard
Glenboro
Art
David
Saskatoon
Salt
St. Mary's
Ontario
W., Collie and Graham
Regina
Collie
Mansell
Gerald Kirk
G. Morris
D. M. Stuart
Nakina
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Tom Baron
McConnell 4H
McConnell W.I
Man, Pool Elevators Association
Catherine Boyd
Julie McConnell
Rob McConnell
Dave McConnell
Murray Moffat
Oakner +H Club
McConnell 4-H
Murray Curvrunning
Dale McKinnon
Maureen Hazle
Powell Equipment
Canada Week Committee
Minister of Mines’ and Resources
T. E. Webber
Water Resources
P.F.R.A
Assiniboine
Dept.of Tourism, Recreation and
Weed Control Board
Department of Agriculture
Brandon General Hospital
C.P
C.N
Lennon Surveys Ltd
C.O.R
Department of Highways
Mintota
Manitoba Telephone System
Virden Health Unit
Minister of Highways
Dept. of Municipal Affairs
Munic
Rodeo Committee
Liquor Control Commission
Bridge Club
F. Campbell
Roblin
Rodney Campbell
Clanwilliam
Mrs. Campbell
Miss Rogers of
Mrs. J. Morris
RED Cross
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