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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
2
Local notes record visits and congratulations across the district. Wilma Hankin of Hamiota wins a 4H National Award and a Minnesota trip for an Indian bead work project. Several residents attend district conventions, performances, and family visits with relatives in Winnipeg Brandon and Calgary.
The notice lists church services across parishes with times for Beulah Birtle Isabella and Miniota. Rev Varcoe conducts the service while Rev Kayes and Rev Maxwell are mentioned for Birtle and related congregations. Sunday School times accompany church services across the district.
A Manitoba Women’s Institute workshop for Convenors of United Nations and International Exchange was held in Hamiota on April 15. Birtle District M W L members and local district leaders attended. Mrs M White Oak River led the session with Mrs D Radcliffe Cardale assisting. material and ideas were shared to enrich local programs and strengthen convenor led activities.
Community news notes a 167.00 fund raising total for stacking chairs at Beulah Hall. Beulah United Church may be disposed to a group for use as a Community Chapel. Hospitalized Mr. George Letkeman at Birtle. Willing updates on health and travels include Mr. and Mrs. W H Pierce in Winnipeg with relatives. Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Wesley Shurwell in Winnipeg General Hospital. District residents visit Kenora Ontario and Dauphin Hospital remains.
The Riding Club reorganized for the 72 73 season at the annual meeting held May 3 in the rink. Nominations filled secretary Dale Lane treasurer Tillie Draper auditor Gayle Morton point keeper Jean Cook sick committee Jean Cook Judy Haines time keepers Ted Morton Jerry Hodgins Arnie Andrews. Jerry Hodgins Ian Fenty and Bert Webb elected to the board for a two year term joining Wilson Haines Stu Taylor Murray Peel and Wayne Bro now in second year. A new president will be chosen from the board at the next meeting. The season opens with a trail ride May 7 at the P F R A pasture at 1 30 with Bert Webb in charge. A ride a thon was discussed. "Happy Trails to you" members old and new. New members welcomed by contacting any board member.
Isabella Rae Reid and family visited the Finkbeiners in Brandon while R L Stevenson spent the weekend with relatives in Winnipeg before traveling to B C for Vancouver and Kelowna visits. Casper Doran of Kelowna visited the Dorans and their family. On April 30 Wider Parish Male Voice Choir led the service with Mr Wm Walker conducting selections Crown Him and Have Thine Own Way Lord, Rev James Maxwell on organ. Art Heise conducted the service with Scripture read.
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