District Happenings and Rural Community Discussion
Cor M Doyle reports local visits and move announcements from district residents. Attendees at the Newdale W1 district convention included Mrs J Wiltshire and others. A university graduation note and a weekend visit are mentioned alongside a meeting on The Changing Pattern of the Rural Community with a discussion and a hosted lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Oulette
Dianne
Flin Flon
J. Maduke
George Cassan
Brandon
J. Wiltshire
L. Amy
W. Pierce
J. Hawes
Newdale
F. Bickford
Bud Kelly
University of Manitoba
O Doyle
Mrs. T. Armstrong
G. Armstrong
D. Grainger
Frances Steuart
Local social notes from Newdale and area
Isabella Fulton and Allan of Winnipeg visit the Gilchrist family. W1 convention attendees from Brandon and Winnipeg mingle with local residents. Frances Dagg from Brandon Teachers College practices in town for two weeks. Various visits by Hyndman Wright Forman Sherwin Wall Gilchrist and Wright families. Mission Band and Junior Red Cross host tea and bazaar led by local volunteers. Ken Harrison of Minnedosa visits D Harrison family. Afternoon unit U C W meets at Mrs E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wright
Rose
Marion Wright
B. Forman
Winnipeg
D. Wright
Don Sherwin
C. Wall
Johnnie
Mission Band
Red Cross
Ken Clark
S. Johnson
Local Social Notes Highlight May Weekend Events
Families from Grandview Winnipeg and Melita join in visits and celebrations across the region. W I district members attend the Birtle Convention in Ndale on May 15 with Mrs Gordon Lelond winning second in the Salada Sheriff Horsey contest and heading to Winnipeg for provincials in June. The Family Day Service May 13 includes baptism for David Wayne Babuik. BBs lose 9-8 at Crandall. Elkhorn wedding May 12 unites Wm Bryant and Louise Julyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hill
George Jamieson
Grandview
Charlie Hill
Winnipeg
Arline Wallace
Melita
Sam Wallace
Wm. Tennant
R. Clegg
Wes Lelond
Les Lelond
Gordon Lelond
Lou Lelond
P. Isles
John Wiggins
Birtle District
Newdale
W.I
Manitoba
David Wayne Babuik
Bb’s
Crandall
Vernon Lockhart
Jack King
Elgin
Norm Mooney
N. Lockhart
Iles
Wm. Bryant
Louise Julyan
Elkhorn United Church
Local and General Notes From Hamiota Area
Local and general notes report visits among Bohrn and Baskier families, Powell returning to Minnesota after six weeks, Royal Bank transfers and moves to Dryden Ontario, Wynona Tea and auction, Willow and Two Creeks ladies exchange, a Red Cross sewing shipment, and May 6 baptisms at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Hamiota Pioneer Club to host June 30 show of antiques and old engines with entries sought by early June. contact Dales or Bilton for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynona
Willow and
Two Creeks
Red Cross
Hamiota and District
Miniota 4H Sewing Club Achievement Night
The Miniota 4H Sewing Club will hold an Achievement night on Thursday May 31 at 8 p.m. in the Community Centre. A silver collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Baby Clinic Scheduled at Miniota United Church
The Baby Clinic will be held as usual on Thursday May 24 in the Miniota United Church. The Virden Health Unit coordinates the event and provides essential health services for infants and new parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota United Church
Virden Health Unit
Vernon Lockhart House Repair and Community Meeting
A repair gang works on the Vernon Lockhart house while Miss Margaret Lelarid spends the long weekend at home. The Annual Community meeting in the Hall, chaired by F Wiggins, notes $263 on hand and plans an estimate for piano repairs. Retiring members are Mrs W Lockhart Ken Mitchell Jim Kirton and Les Leland. New members include Mrs R G Mitchell Wilf Leland Joe Bonner Ken Page Alvin Johnson. Auditor Ken Page. The new committee will meet Monday evening to appoint officers. Red Cross reports 90 pieces of sewing and 13 pairs of socks, with $83.75 collected. Jas Kirton to be president and Mrs R Clegg secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lockhart
Margaret Lelarid
F.wiggins
W. Lockhart
Ken Mitchell
Jim Kirton
Les Leland
R. G. Mitchell
Wilf Leland
Joe Bonner
Ken Page
Alvin Johnson
Lou Leland
Red Cross
Jas Kirton
R. Clegg
Municipal Council Holds Regular May 10 1962 Meeting
A general council meeting at the Municipal Office Miniota on May 10 1962 had all members present. The session approved April 24 minutes, discussed road and tax matters, approved a fuel oil tender at 18.40 per gallon, updated ward poundkeeper, approved grants, and set the next meeting for June 5 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
H. S. Hyndman
Stewart Teal
Agricultural Representative
Manitoba
E. P. Grainger
Manitoba Good Roads
C. Trouteffer
Department of Agriculture
Peter Chipour
Wallace Council
Assiniboine River
Lowe - Stewart
P. Chipour
Teal - Hanlin
Reeve Hyndman
Hunkin - Stowe
Imperial Oil
Stowe - Reid
A. Lindenback
Crandall Annual Ball Tournament Set for June 16
Crandall residents await the Crandall Annual Ball Tournament to be held on Saturday June 16. Posters will advertise the event. Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Wm Campbell of Toulon and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Irvine of Regina who spent the long weekend with Crandall friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall
Wm. Campbell
Toulon
Alfred Irvine
Regina
A. E. Irvine
Allen Hirst
Hamiota Hospital
Herb Johnston
Oak River
Cecil Collyer
Jackie” Vance
Calgary
J. Suszko
Winnipeg
Ken Nelson
B. K. Lawrence
C. Brunton
C. Douglas
Dandelion Control for Lawns by 2 4 D and MCPA Amine
Claude Bomford outlines safe economical weed control for dandelions in lawns and boulevards using 2 4 D or MCPA amine. Apply one half ounce per thousand square feet with water, in early morning or evening, and reuse as needed for several years to reduce lawn weeds while avoiding damage to nearby shrubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.B
Arctic Bride discussion at Miniota W I meeting
Mrs Chas Ellerington led a Miniota W I session at the Miniota Community Centre on May 11. Members answered Roll Call sharing books they enjoyed this year. Festival proceeds totaled 21.15 to buy a better piano. Mrs Chas Armitage reported Easter party success and kitchen remodel first coat of paint. A sing song, led by Mrs Long with Mrs Taylor at the piano, enlivened the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ellerington
Miniota
Chas. Armitage
Miniota Board Meeting Notes May 1962
The Miniota board met May 10 1962 at the Municipal Office with all members present. Key items include minutes adoption from April meetings changes in bus routes and fares resignations field day plans cheque approvals and adjournment.
Manitoba Farm Law Requires Livestock Brand Registration
Manitoba legislate amendment to the Animal Husbandry Act mandates owners with brands on livestock to register them by May 1. The change formalizes branding use for animals and enforces new regulatory compliance across farms in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Animal Husbandry
Birdtail River Trustees Conference Announces June Convention
The Birdtail River School Trustees Association will hold its annual convention at Shoal Lake Elementary on Friday June 22 1962 with registration at 9 30 AM. A panel discussion will debate if education spending since division formation has been justified. Membership fees due and payable, new rates set at 2 dollars per classroom up to 10 dollars per board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdtail River School Trustees Association
Shoal Lake
Manitoba
Birdtail River
Ed. Spalding
Miniota
Minsota
Manitoba sets new rules for cattle brands and registrations
The livestock branch outlines four main brand positions and disallows single character brands and symbols like spurs. Two letters or two numerals are required, with optional bars, quarter circles, or half diamonds. Reversed G only. no inverted symbols. cancellations may not conflict with existing brands. Details and forms available at municipal and agricultural offices in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
iComplete
Norquay Building
Winnipeg
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Beulah
Cor. M. Doyle
Isabella
J.T. Finkhbeiner
U.C.W
Arrow River
Mrs
F. Bohrn
Max Bohrn
Wayne Powell
Royal Bank of Canada
Ed. Lewis
Royal Bank
Dryden, Ont
Ken Baskier
Terry
C. W. Ellerington
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Harold Topps
Souris
T. Topps
Erma Jolley
R. J. Jolley
Moose Jaw
Wilfred Jolley
Ine
Cor
Coburn
Claude Bomford
Miniota W
Lorne Wright
Stewart Cole
Inspector Funk
Kenton
Ross
Irwin Bonner
M. Powell
Stewart - J. Bonner
G. Leland
W. Cole
Farm Reports
M. Deveson Ag
Birdtail
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