McGregor Re-elected PC Candidate in Virden Nomination
D Morris McGregor MLA for Virden was unanimously endorsed by the Virden Progressive Conservative Association at their annual nominating convention in Virden on April 19. Speaker Hon Walter Weir praised McGregor’s work in health, crop insurance, and roads, and outlined government advances in education and elderly care. Officers elected include Harold Heaman as President and A Embury as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Morris McGregor
M.L.A
Virden
Progressive Conservative Association
A. Embury
Kenton
McGregor
Joe.Bonner
Crandall
Walter Weir
Guerney Evans
Weir
Winnipeg
Brandon
Nelson River
Pas
James Doak
Harold Heaman
Hargrave
Steve Hegson
D. Power
Wes Ruddick
Kirkella
David Russell
Minsota
R. Brydon
Mr. and Mrs. R. Wale Honored at Farewell Gathering
A Friday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wale in Decker featured humor cards and lunch as community members Nelson Henderson L Strachan and Geo. Ariss presented a farewell gift including a mirror and money to the honored couple.
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Ray Wale
Decker
Nelson Henderson
L Strachan
Geo. Ariss
Wale
Centennial Meeting Held at Miniota
A centennial meeting at Miniota Community Centre drawn representatives from across the Municipality. Reeve H Hyndman chaired and E Spalding acted secretary. Hyndman was unanimously elected chairman of a municipal committee with two district representatives each to plan local projects. A request was made to council for a small grant to cover incidentals and organize the centennial year of 1967 with broad cooperation from individuals and groups.
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Miniota
H. Hyndman
E. Spalding
Hyndman
Arrow River
Vernon Lockhart
Alvin Johnson
Beulah
Arnold Stowe
P. Gow
Crandall
Larry Hunkin
Ted Shier
Isabella
Frank Reid
Murray Bell
Wm. Barrett
Eric Hurlin
West Two Creeks
C. Cole
Wm. Black
Wynona
Reeder
J. Cook
M. Bohr
Isabella U C W Meet April Meeting at Heise Home
Isabella U C W Unit B held its April meeting on Wednesday evening April 13 at the home of Mrs Art Heise. President Mrs G Sunley presided and led the business. Mrs A Norrie Mrs A N Heise and Mrs C Norrie conducted a dialogue with scripture reading and prayer. A discussion followed on popular slogans and their meaning for society. A delicious lunch concluded the gathering.
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UCW
Art Heise
G. Sunley
A. Norrie
A. N. Heise
C. Norrie
Miniota Holy Trinity W A Meet Report
Holy Trinity W A met April 18 in Miniota Anglican Church parlour with 10 members present. Vice-president Mrs Ed Wadham chaired and reported on the March 24 diocese annual W A meeting. Discussions covered Union Plans. Bake Sale and Tea set for April 22. Mrs Barrett and Mrs Dibblee to pack and ship bale articles by month end. Lunch served by hostess Mrs Bud Barrett. May meeting at Mrs C Goodwin's home.
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Holy Trinity W. A
Miniota Anglican Church
Ed. Wadham
W. A
Barrett
Dibblee
Bud Barrett
C. Goodwin
Miniota Co-op Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
Max Bohm was re elected chairman of the Miniota Consumers Co operative Association at the director meeting after the association’s annual gathering in the Miniota Community Centre on Monday April 25. Larry Walker was elected vice chairman and Gordon Long re appointed Secretary. The session, led by Bohm, reviewed staff changes, regionalization study with Birtle, and member benefits. Manager Al Owen reported store changes including shelving upgrades and discontinuance of certain lines, with a special order option for lumber and a member suggestion box planned. Sales for 1965 were 185 636 with a loss of 34 196 for the second consecutive year.
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Max Bohm
Miniota
Birtle
al Owen
Robert Radcliffe
Cardale
Keith Armitage
Ted Granger
Russell Howard
Lloyd Evans
Murray Bell
Max Bohr
Cecil Clegg
Larry Walker
Commissioner Appointed for '66 Census
J. D. Quinton is named local Commissioner for Canada’s 1966 Census. The 6053 census district will be split into 21 sub districts with 21 census takers. Beginning June 1, census teams will visit homes to complete a five question Population Census and a more detailed Farm Census. They will also record all business establishments to build a master merchandising list. Public cooperation is urged as the census informs planning and benefits everyone in the district.
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Ottawa
J. D. Quinton
Canada
Quinton
Ada Elizabeth Evans Enters Into Rest
Ada Elizabeth Evans a Beulah district pioneer widow of Frank Henry Paynter died after a short illness at Hamiota hospital April 12 1966 Beulah United Church honored her memory Born January 1876 in Tregony England she came to Canada March 1891 settling Yorkton district later moving to Beulah Her Golden Wedding f ebruary 14 1952 was noted Survived by three sons Ivan Stanley Frank and four daughters Irene Crandall Muriel Gow Ena Beulah and many grandchildren Great grandchildren and siblings attended the service conducted by Rev K Murdoch Interment Beulah cemetery Honorary pallbearers included Jack Wiltshire Alf Sawyer Ken Mann Herald Hall Cecil Bourne and Bob Steuart Active pallbearers were six nephews Arnold Evans Lloyd Evans Roy Paynter Ernie Paynter Bill Forester and Horace Forester
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Beulah United Church
Hamiota Hospital
Ada Elizabeth Evans
Frank Henry Paynter
Beulah
Paynter
Tregony
Cornwall
England
Canada
Yorkton
Miniota UCW Evening Unit Meeting Report
The Evening unit of the UCW met in the Church Board room on April 17 with 15 members and 1 visitor. The workshop on Christs Legacy of Peace was led by Mrs. D. Armitage and assisted by Mrs. Peterson, Nash, and Forsythe. The treasurer reported 16.35 on hand and plans to help food parcels for India. Mrs. Forsythe offered to help Mrs. McKean prepare parcels. donations to be left with Mrs. McKean. Mrs. Jolly will lead the May meeting. The program featured the story The Maker of Crosses read by Mrs. I. Armitage, plus slides on Indians at Norway House shown by Mrs. Nash with commentary by Mrs. I. Armitage.
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UCW
Church Board Room
Christs Legacy of Peace
D. Armitage
Peterson
Nash
Forsythe
India
McKean
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Progressive Conservative
Mr. Weir
R. Wale
Isabella U.C.W
Holy Trinity
W.A. Meet
Miniota Co-op
Miniota U.C.W
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