Miniota Co-op Opens New Store After Charter In 1929
The Miniota Consumer's Co-op officially opened a new store following its 1929 charter. Founding figures Larry Walker Russell Howard J William Leland Lloyd Evans and Frank Rowan led the group with local neighbor support as the co-op grew through 1945 before shifting to Miniota Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Consumer's Co-op
Larry Walker
Russell Howard
J. William Leland
Lloyd Evans
Frank Rowan
Gordon
Miniota Hardware
Mother and Daughter Banquet at C.G.L.T. Meeting
The C.G.LT held its Moth and Daughter Banquet in the school auditorium to honor members and present graduation certificates. Lois Johnston Valerie Kathy Gunson and Marilee Hyndman received certificates. Lois Johnston Valerie Bray presented a gift. The event marked growth for the cooperative with assets rising to 119,693 dollars as of January 31, 1964 and total sales of 1,779,383 dollars since 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.g.lt
Marilee Hyndman
Yvonne Eastcott
V. Bowins
Diane Eastcott
R. Henderson
C. G.lt
Diane van Buskirk
Sandra van Buskirk
Bray
Vere Little
Hamiota
Federated Co
Kris Thor
Frank Wood
Mass
Brandon
Harold “Ozzie” Pullan
CKX
Edward Leland
Arrow River
Afternoon Unit of the U C W Meeting Held
The Afternoon Unit of the IC W held a church parlor meeting on May 21 with Mrs F Rowan presiding. The group agreed to continue Word and the Way study in June and suggested June 10 as a date. Worship by Mrs J Stowe. Chapter 8 by Mrs G Long. hostess Mrs H Armatige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IC. W
F. Rowan
J. Stowe
G. Long
H. Armatige
U.C.W
J. T. Finkbeiner
Hamiota Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Meets in May 1964
The District Ladies Auxiliary to Hamiota Hospital No. 7A met in the Community Room with 14 reps. President Mrs. Elgin Stewart led roll call. Reports show $1777.84 on hand. 75 patients in April and 315 for 1964 to date. Plans include plantings north of the hospital and a June 19 supper program at Oakner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Hospital No. 7A
Elgin Stewart
Banc
Oakner
Miniota W.1 Meeting Highlights And Dates
The Miniota W1 meeting at the community centre May 15 with 10 members present opened with the Creed and the motto Be good to the old they have gone a long way be good to the young they have a long way to go Reports were heard from the community centre and the Hospital Aid Mrs C Armitage and Mrs A McKean arranged dinner at Hamilton May 6 Disaster Day Pot Luck lunch planned weather permitting Roll will be clean cotton rags for Hospital Aid The District Convention report given by 5 Goodwin and Mrs Wm Peel Mrs S Taylor read an article on the 1st Canadian Bill of Rights A dainty lunch served by Mrs Hanlin and Mrs C Armatige
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Armitage
A. McKean
Hamilta
McAuley
Goodwin
Wm. Peel
S. Taylor
Hanlin
C. Armatige
Manitoba Pasture Renovation Program Expands Support
The Minister of Agriculture promotes a pasture renovation policy focusing on native pastures to combat Buckbrush and other weeds. The program offers grants up to 80 dollars for initial treatment and 40 dollars for a second treatment, with management by Weed Control Boards and required approval and inspections. Farmers must apply through Weed Supervisors or Municipal Offices and apply by early summer. spraying uses 32 ounces per acre for initial treatment and 16 ounces for re treatment with 2 4D amine, timing soon after leaf development.
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Manitoba
Ture
Weed Control Board
Birdtail River School Division holds regular meeting
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 board met at Shoal with Inspector Funk present. Items included adopting April minutes, receiving correspondence on insurance and athletics, approving Kalynnik resignation, appointing A L Stimpson to the Retarded Children's Association, approving financial statement 4A/64, congratulating Hamiota Collegiate Institute for provincial finals, and approving Rev Ralph Clark’s attendance at a Secretary-treasurer convention in Brandon May 21–22. The next meeting is May 14 at 8:30 pm.
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Birdtail River
Birdtail
Retarded Children’s Association
Hamiota Collegiate Institute
Ralph Clark
Brandon
Miniota Happenings Note Death and Local Sports Scores
Mrs. W. H. Yarwood died May 21 in Hamiota Hospital. Miniota teams played Oak River, losing 3-1, while an under 14 girls’ satin team recorded a 14 to something score. Community guests included the Hill and Jamieson families from Grandview and Winnipeg. Messages recounted Walter Hill’s 80th birthday and visits from Regina area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Satin Ae Ab
Oak River
District Happenings and Local RCM Police Promotion
Weekend visits circulate among Beausejour Miniota and Winnipeg residents as Beulah teams excel in ball games at Isabella Birtle and Miniota. S/Sgt S W M Chisholm of Beulah is promoted to Inspector in the RCMP with a forty year service record. Community events include 4-H chorus solos and a Beatle performance with gifts and a family shower in Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Chisholm
Beausejour
J. Chisholm
Stan ’Paynter
Winnipeg
W. O. Steuart
Beulah
Isabella
Birtle
Miniota
K. Carey
Saskatoon
F. Paynter
Buck
David
Regina
Rockcliffe
Secret Service Department
Vancouver
Victoria
Inspector Chisholm
Eileen Murphy
A. N. Sawyer
E. Grey
Moore Park
A. Sawyer
Winnipeg residents gather for weddings and visits
Mr and Mrs Chas Finn of Winnipeg spent the long weekend with the Clegg family. Jed Leland is in Hamiota Hospital. Raymond Runkee and F Watters hosted guests with Jim Clegg. Lyall Mahan and Joan Smith from Edmonton visited the Clegs while Mahan trains at Cold Lake. Patricia Attwood’s wedding at Isa Bella drew attendance from Watters family and Lynda served as flower girl. Faye Leland attended a Youth Conference in Winnipeg. Mrs John Wiggins visited Virden and Winnipeg households. Gail Mitchell was honored with a Friday evening shower at the Hall and whist was played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Finn
Winnipeg
Clegg
Jed Leland
Hamiota
Raymond Runkee
F. Watters
Lyall Mahan
Cold Lake
Alberta
Joan Smith
Edmonton
Jim Clegg
Bill Watters
Patricia Attwood
Isabella
Lynda
Faye Leland
United College
John Wiggins
Dunc McDonald
Virden
Ivan Tennants
Gail Mitchell
Crandall News Briefs Show Local Happenings and Tragedy
Local residents host and visit families during Victoria Day weekend. Wilful and social ties include Crandall, Winnipeg, and Regina. A drowning near Thomysn, Manitoba mourns Donald Ariss aged 20 as district offers condolences. Crandall track athletes place in Miniota meet with multiple medals.
Isabella News Visitors and church gatherings listed
Isabella News details multiple visits to local families in Winnipeg and Regina including the Finkbeiner Scarth and Wall households. Notes a hospital patient at Birtle and U C W meetings led by Mrs J T Finkbeiner with Rev J Sloan introducing study chapters of The Word and The Way.
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W. I
Riddell Orchestra
Hamiota Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Meet
Miniota W
M. Deveson
Shoal Presen
Kalynnik
A. L. Stimpson
Hamiota Hospital
W. H. Yarwood
Rose Baldwin
Russel Baldwin
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Charles Hill
George Jamieson
Grandview
Man
A. Hill
Tom Gilchrist
New Westminister
B. C
Walter Hill
Bethany Pioneer Valley
Middle Lake
Sask
Eric Gibbon
Lois Leland
Harold Forsyth
Doug Horner
Elinor Armitage
Shoal Lake
Arnold Tweed and
Douglas
Jim Curtis
Beulah News
Dianne Wiggins
Gail
Sid
Humphries Sr
Therrien
Newlove
Waillie Tuttle
Bobbie
Alan
Rapid City
Jack Johnston
Hi - C
Miss Shelvey
Arrow River News
Crandalu News
J. Lawson
C. Shier
James Beer
M. Johnson
W. Skene
C. Lyng
J. Keating
C. Dickey
John Dickey
Bruce Trotter
Kelly Lynn
Isabella News
John Ollman
Debby
A. Adams
Don Sherwin
C. Wall
Johnnie
George Stowe
J. E. Finkbeiner
Jas Beer
Glenboro
Tom Stewart
Fanny
Stan Jackson
St. Vital
Teasdale
Teasdale Sr
Birtle Hospital
Isabella U.C.W
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