Pre-University Clinic and Seminar at Brandon College
About 183 students from 25 high schools attended Brandon College second annual Pre University Clinic and Seminar on Friday March 10. Students tested academic skills and received information on university courses scholarships bursaries and loan funds. Faculty including Dr John E Robbins and others planned follow up to interpret test scores for students and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon College
Miniota High School
Mixed Bonspiel Closes in Miniota With Wallace’s rink unbeaten
The March 3 start drew 60 rinks. Harvey Wallace Crandall remained undefeated as the event wrapped Thursday night. Prizes from local clubs and various businesses supported the six events. lunches raised 613.19 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wallace
Crandall
H. Wallace
Ken Mitchell
Arrow River
Harold Weldhouse
Virden
Planters
Howard Richardson
Miniota
E. Venables
L. S. Hodnett
W. T. Carefoo
Gerald Decker
Decker
W. C. Barrett
Milburn McKenzie
E- Venables
Hamiota
Gardham
Arrow River Brass
Ken Mann
Beulah
Harold Barker
Birtle
Hams
Bruce Thornton
A. Oakden
Bruce Taylor
Roy McCaw
K. Mitchell
A. Armitage
Murray Bell
Isabella
L. Fulton
Simpson-Sears
Bryant & Dales Forsyth Bros
W. A. Barrett
Parliament Hill Report on March 7 House Activity
The House passed four laws and examined five more after a five and a half hour sitting on March 7. It approved private bills including Bulls federation of music teachers and renamed the Canadian Council of the Boy Scouts Association to Boy Scouts of Canada, while expanding the Tariff Board and finalizing Fire Losses Replacement Act amendments. The Prime Minister spoke from London on the Commonwealth Conference. Congo updates and UN troops were noted with concern. The article reflects on Commonwealth unity and future fundamental principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
National
Federation of Music Teachers
Canadian Council of the Boy Scouts Association
Boy Scouts of Canada
Tariff Board
CBC
Canada
London
England
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Ceylon
Commonwealth
Congo
United Nations
Birdtail River School Division Meet at Shoal Lake
Trustees and Inspector Funk attend at Shoal Lake on March 11 1961 with C E Tibbatts from the Teachers Association present to discuss schedule changes. Minutes from March 2 and 6 approved and several correspondence items reviewed. Salary adjustments for PLA grades discussed and an order for a chimney extension at Kenton school approved. Meeting adjourned at call of the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Fulton, Selby
Stimpson
Gamey
Nanton
Department of Education
Imperial Oil
Manitoba Power Commission
Kenton
Miniota W J Held March W.L Meeting Highlights
Miniota W J Held convened a March meeting in the Community Room with 24 visitors and members answering roll call. J Cook was named to a two year term on the Community Centre Board. 4 H pins and project achievements were noted. hospital aid and quilt work were reported. Guest speaker Mrs J E Finkbeiner of Isabella discussed the Brandon Leadership Course and community histories. A ribbon corsage demo by Mrs Roy Leland concluded with tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Armitage
W.L
J. Cook
Mence
C. A. Armitage
Home Economist
A. Armitage
Miniota
Red Cross
W. J. Collier
J. E. Finkbeiner
Isabella
Brandon
Roy Leland
Finkbeiner
Leland
A. Spalding
F. Rowan
Blair Couple Celebrates 42nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs R J Blair of Duchess Alberta marked their forty second wedding anniversary with a family banquet at Buds Banquet Room Bassano on February 25. The couple married February 28 1919 in Castlerock Northern Ireland and moved to Canada in 1927. The gathering included numerous Blair relatives and friends who presented flowers and gifts as Mark Blair led a toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Blair
Duchess, Alta
Bud
Bassano
Grace
Mark Blair
Mrs. Blair
Castlerock
Northen Ireland
Canada
Crandall
Manitoba
Duchess
Virginia
Margaret
Mark Jr
Brooks
Dave Blair
Reg Sparrow
Vulcan
Ron Blair
Roberta
Herb Blair
Lorraine Wemsley
Maurice Espey
Calgary
Lindsay Curtis
Betty Cheryl
Leslie
Rolling Hills
W. C. Madill
Shirley
Havelock
Bradley
Roy
Dorothy Blair
United Church W A M S Meeting Reports March 16
The W A M S group met in church classrooms on Thursday March 16 with 11 members present. Mrs J F Tennant chaired in the president’s absence. Worship led by Mrs G Reynolds and Mrs O L Patterson. The program The church in the world discussed the World Council of Churches and the International Missionary Council. Twelve aprons were turned in for the bazaar and items will be brought to the June meeting. Members urged letters opposing aid to private schools. Hostesses were Mrs C A Geddes and Mrs Tennant. Next meeting set for Wednesday April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church W.A.W.M.S
J. F. Tennant
G. Reynolds
O. L. Patterson
F Rowan
J. Wiens
Church In the World
World Council of Churches
International Missionary Council
C. A. Geddes
Forgotten Canadian Heroes Recalled in CBC Radio Series
John Fisher introduces Forgotten Canadian Heroes Recalled, a CBC Radio program airing on the Trans-Canada network starting February 6. The series profiles unknown Canadian figures such as Jerry Potts, explores diverse places from Antigonish to Saskatoon, and aims to showcase Canada’s color and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBC
Canada
My New
John Fisher
Trans-Canada
Davy Crockett
West
Jerry Potts
Jerry
Mountless
Alberta
Quebec
Antigonish
Saskatoon
Okanagan
Calgary
Montreal
John Fisher Reports
Isabella W.1 Meet At Mrs Rae Still Home
The W.1 meeting was held at Mrs Rae Still’s home on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs J Coxworth presided with a roll call about aprons and patterns. They decided to renew membership in the Canadian Consumer Association for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.1
Rae Still
Canadian Consumer Association
J. T. Finkbeiner
Federated News
Lady Lucas
A.c-C.w
U.n.es.c.o
Edinburgh Castle
A.C.W.W
R. Still
Red Cross
Maxine English
English
Also Mentioned on This Page
John E. Robbins
H. S. Perdue
MacKay
F Cowan
W. McCutcheon
R. R. Robertson
Winnipeg
L. Watson
E. J. Tyler
Evors E. A. Birkinshaw
R. H Hannah
B. Thordarson
N. E Walmsiey
W. Wong
Jack Spalding
Betty Johnson
Bob Draper
Parliament Hill
Marquette
India
Pakistan
Ghana
Cyprus
Singapore
Federation of Malaya
John G. Diefenbaker
Birdtail River
Ueos
Mrs. R. J. Blair
Roy Espey
Cardale
Duncan Anderson
Carberry
Robert H
John J
Rivers
W.A
Phone
Pacific Ocean
Isabella W
Miss English
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