Tenth Bir tle UCW meeting in Miniota Centre
The 10th annual Bir tle Presbyterial United Church Women met at Miniota Community Centre on February 22 with 93 women. The Africa themed afternoon featured Marilyn Muband speaking on her Africa trip and Kenya tour by Mrs Huband. Officers for 1972 were elected, with Frank Reid as president and Gordon Long as treasurer, and reports noted $10,820.60 sent to Mission and Service Fund in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Birtle
Africa
Huband
Kenya
Frank Reid
Isabella
Armitage
Gordon Long
Ucw’s
Wright
Maxwell
Kayes
Paul Robinson
Hamiota
Birtle-Miniota Parish Council Meeting Held at Beulah Church
The Larger Parish Council of Birtle-Miniota met in Beulah Church on February 25 1972 with 14 members. They approved minutes from November 30 and December 21, discussed 1971 annual report abbreviations, adopted a 1972 budget of 19410, and nominated officers with Rev Kayes acting chair. They thanked retiring chair Maude Leland and treasurer Gordon Long, and reviewed telephony rate changes with a plan for an Outreach committee to explain larger exchange desirability. A coffee break followed and the meeting closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle - Miniota
Beulah Church
Miniota
W. Fulton
Kayes
Lloyd Irwin
Isabella
Joyce Wierer
Gordon Long
YY. Fulton
Maude Leland
Father and Son Banquet Held in MINIOTA
The annual Father and Son Banquet occurred Monday February 28 with President Ivan Armitage presiding. Cub Kayes toasted the Queen Scout, Doug Armitage offered a Baden Powell toast, and fathers were thanked by M. McKenzie. Speakers included Ralph Heard and Corporal Casey, who showed a police dog film and fielded questions. Jim Reynolds received a 12 year service tribute, five year pins went to Hazel Wadham Lloyd Oliver and Russ Howard, church badges were awarded, and Rev Varco and Rev Kayes gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Armitage
Cub Kayes
Doug Armitage
Baden Powell
Billy Hurlin
M. McKenzie
Ralph Heard
Brandon
Corporal Casey
R.C.M.P
Hamiota
Jim Reynolds
Hazel Wadham
Lloyd Oliver
Russ Howard
Varco
Kayes
John Wythe
Four H Public Speaking Winners Named Across Districts
The Farm Notes report details March contests at McConnell and Kenton with multiple winners. Katherine Boyd of McConnell Beef Club tops results, followed by Aileen Sclater of Oak River Home Ec and Doris Campbell of Kenton Home Ec. Inter-district finals feature Colleen Ashcroft and Joy Butcher from Birtle groups. Event notes praise McConnell 4-H Beef Club and Kenton 4-H Home Eco Club for hosting and serving lunches.
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Kenton
Katherine Boyd
McConnell Beef Club
Aileen Sclater
Oak River Home Ec Club
McConnell
Shelly Butler
Kenton Home
Doris Campbell
Mary Dales
Miniota Home
Hamiota Ag
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Colleen Ashcroft
Birtle Home Ec
Joy Butcher
Birtle Garden Club
Ross Poole
Hamiota Collegiate
Bob Durston
Ag. Rep. Shoal. Lake
Tom Baron
Polo Park
Park Residence News from Hamiota
On Wednesday John Gunson visited his daughter Edith and Mr. P Pearce at Rivers. Mr. Pearce is looking much improved and can walk a little without help. Mrs. Catto is a patient in hospital and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Campbell left last week to visit family in Winnipeg. Mr. Ross Robertson and family and Mrs. Dorothy visited Mrs. Robert. Ms Streep of Be an don visited her grandmother Mrs. Robertson. Mr. Glatz of Oak River visited recently with Mr. Robertson. Miss Jean Morrice of Winnipeg spent the weekend with her mother. Mr. Gardham visited with Mrs. Gardham on the weekend.
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Tom Pringle
4-H
Provincial Agricultural Department
4 H
Polo Park
Manitoba
Mr. Pringle
Hamiota
John Gunson
Edith
Mr. P. Pearce
Rivers
Campbell
Winnipeg
Ross Robertson
Dorothy
Robert
Bs Streep
Beandon
Robertson
Glatz
Oak River
Jean Morrice
Ane Ostic
Gardham
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Steege
C. F. Maddén
Robi. Hedley
H. L. Cook
Newdale
Stan Gould
Keaton
J. K. Shaw
Cardale
J. Rockley
Decker
J. T. Finkbeiner
H. Cook
Bert Baldwin
Ward
Henderson Miniota
H. L. Cook Newdale
Birtle Ucw
Beulah
Mrs. Dykman
Larry Taylor
Swan River
Blanshard
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