Major Swine Meet in Brandon Sets November Conference
The Manitoba Swine Improvement Council launches its first project with an open conference on November 10 at the Agricultural Extension Center in Brandon. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Speakers include Minister George Hutton, J J Wilkinson, and Dr W T Combs with topics on lean pork, cross breeding, and Canadian grading standards. The afternoon features three workshops on nutrition, breeding, and disease led by experts and producers, with multiple concurrent sessions coordinated by D S Stevenson, Abe Riediger, and Dr Marvin Seale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Swine Improvement Council
Brandon
Agricultural Extension Center
George Hutton
Agriculture and Conservation
J. J. Wilkinson
Seaforth
Ontario
W. T. Combs
Univerbody
Wilkinson
LGA
Combs
California
Alberta
United States
Canada
D. S Stevenson
Jack Wilson
Rothwell
Howard Motheral
Manitou
Abe Riediger
Morden
Marvin Seale
University of
John McGowan
Provincial
Department of Agriculture
W. L. Longstaff
Cardale
Lloyd Sirett
Neepawa
Wedding of Eleanor Cameron and William Cousins in Elkhorn
Eleanor Joyce Cameron daughter of Mr and Mrs P Cameron of Willen married William Cousins of Willen at United Church Manse Elkhorn Oct 17. Rev Taylor officiated. Attendants included Wendy Leary and Evelyn Dickinson. Best man Floyd Sheane. Reception for 35 at the bride’s home. Couple to reside in Willen after a trip to Trail and Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousins
Cameron
United Church
Elkhorn
Eleanor Joyce
P. Cameron
Willen
William Cousins
Rev Taylor
Wendy Leary
Floyd Sheane
Evelyn Dickinson
Hugh Walker
Carson Walker
Foxwarren
Trail
Vancouver
Arrow River 4 H Club Reorganized at Arrow River School
The Arrow River B Thrifty 4 H Club reorganized at Arrow River School on September 24 with pledge and officer reports. Membership is twelve with new officers Secretary Maureen Lelond President Sheila Lelond Vice-President Sharon Lelond Treasurer Barbara Lelond Reporter Wilda Lockhart. The second meeting at Arrow River School on October 8 had full attendance, pledge, and reports followed by a discussion on new uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow River
Thrifty 4
Her’s
Arrow River School
Maureen Lelond
Sheila Lelond
Sharon Lelond
Barbara Lelond
Wilda Lockhart
Foxwar ren School div adopts grade cut and moves transport
Birdtail River School Division No 38 holds regular meeting. Inspector Funk present. The board adopts minutes from October 1 and 3. They decide to discontinue Grade XII at Foxwarren Secondary after October 9 1964 and ban Grade XII attendance there. Grade XIII students will be transported to Birtle Collegiate with temporary transport arranged and bids sought for permanent service. The meeting adjourns to October 29 1964 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdtail River
Funk
Foxwarren Secondary School
Foxwarren
Ing
Birtle Collegiate
Stimpson, Fulton and Selby
Birdtail River Division 38 Holds Shoal Lake Graduation
Graduation exercises of Birdtail River School Division No 38 took place at the Shoal Lake School Auditorium on October 24 with sixty six graduates presented by Mr. Funk. Miniota Collegiate graduates included Linda Armitage Diane Williams Joan Leland Clifford Clark Bill Clark Maurice Currie and Garth Powell. It marked the fifth division graduation in Manitoba and noted 217 graduates and three Isbister Scholarship winners with Hwa Cheng of Birtle winning the aggregate award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Funk
Shoal Lake
Miniota
Linda Armitage
Diane Williams
Joan Leland
Clifford
Bill Clark
Maurice Currie
Garth Powell
Manitoba
Hwa Cheng
Birtle
Eleanor Stadnyk
Foxwarren
Robert Hudson
Hamiota
Ronald McLean
Strathclair
Cheng
Linda Thompson
Kenton
Manitoba Teachers’ Association
H. Kingdon
Webber 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed by Family
Mr and Mrs N Webber celebrated 25 years of marriage on October 26 at a family dinner with 37 relatives present. Daughters organized the event, awards were given for several exams and scholarships, and guest speaker Professor N E Spence of Brandon College discussed social changes and human behavior before a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Spence
Brandon College
District Happenings and Community News From Hamiota
Local notes cover visits in Winnipeg and by Rapid City residents, a large church supper drawing 300 attendees from nearby towns, a varied entertainment program, gifts for Mrs. Nelson Porteous, and updates from the W I L regarding layette items, finances, and hospital fund drives. The November event plans include lunch for Veterans and a district nurse demonstration on mouth to mouth resuscitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Winnipeg
Allan Tuttle
Rapid City
Bob Mitchell
Wilf Leland
Ford “ Gins
Tennant’s
Ford Wiggins
Dianne
Jimmie
McDonald
Moosomin
Dennis McMahon
Pat of
McGregor
Clegg
Pat
Jim Clegg
Brenda
Belinda
Miniota
Beulah
Isabella Hamiota
Reid Sisters
Isabella
Ladies Quartette
Virden
Wendy Mitchell
Edward Leland
Wilda Lockhart
Crandall
Cate
Nelson Porteous
Lynne Elliot
Barrie
Ontario
J. Elliot
W. IL
Children’s Aid
Institute
E Cadwallader
Kitz Hardware
Hamiota Hospital
Crandall Notes Family Travel and Visits Abroad
Crandall reports Mr. and Mrs. A. Hirst returning from a motor trip to Peterboro Ontario. Mrs. Wallace Hyndman visits with her niece in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Johnston have been visiting in Deloraine and Steinbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hirst
Peterboro
Ontario
Wallace Hyndman
Neice
Toronto
H. V. Johnston
Deloraine and
Steinbach
Miniota Community Notes and Social Updates
Local items report hospital visits and hospital stays for Mrs. D. Gilchrist and Mrs. N. Foster. Uxbridge visitors Robert and Mrs. Clarke renew district ties. Miniota Explorers elect officers and welcome seven new members. Community events include a bazaar tea raising 124.61 dollars and Hobo Tea with 14 U C W members. Several residents visit Brandon, Winnipeg, and the coast. A rink money bylaw vote result is corrected as 123 for and 166 against. United Church services and curriculum updates noted.
Community Guests Visit Friends And Attend Winnipeg Events
Isabella News reports visitors from Flin Flon and Gimli staying with local families. Mrs. C. Wall attended her niece Elsie Procton’s wedding in Winnipeg. The C.G.I.T. reorganized with leaders Mrs. Gordon Campbell and Mrs. J. Dagg. Earle Miller served as Pool Elevator delegate to the Manitoba Pool Elevators meeting in Winnipeg with Mrs. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Patterson
Marguerite
Bobby
Flin Flon
Russell Clark
C. Wall
Winnipeg
Elsie Procton
Harry Vann
Gimli
George Lawn
C.git
Gordon Campbell
J. Dagg
Earle Miller
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Local items from Miniota area and visiting families
Community notes show visits by Mr. and Mrs. Barry Scarth of Winnipeg and H Attwood of Brandon. Halloween party prizes awarded to students, birth announcements for Stan Bruce's son and a great grandson, a near fire at the Community Rink, quick actions by local residents, and reorganized Explorers with L Wright and Dave Heise as leaders. Several residents travel to Winnipeg and Cypress River for visits and medical checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Bruce
Beverly Shurwell
Norway House
Norway House Indian Hospital
R. Campbell
J. Coxworth
Miniota
Wm. Scarth
Edmon
R. Scarth
L. Wright
Dave Heise
R Adams
Clarence
Les Adams
Winnipeg
Miniota Teams Travel to Hamiota Volleyball Meet
Miniota girls beat Hamiota twice to take third place in the league. Miniota boys won the first match but dropped the next two by narrow margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Hamiota
Cards of Thanks Journaled for Hospital Stays and Loss
Cards express gratitude for visitors cards letters flowers and good wishes during hospital stays and in sympathy for the loss of a son brother and neighbor. Names Milburn McKenzie Roberta Elliott Jim and others from Copper Cliff Ontario are mentioned with thanks for assistance around home and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall W. I
U.C.W
Hamiota
Brandon
Roberta
Bob
Junior
Margaret
Bob Elliott
Jim
Copper Cliff
Ontario
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Deveson
Arrow River B
Thrifty
Mrs N. Webber
Arrow River News
Shelley Rae
C. Lyng
R. O’connor
Nelson
Crandall W. I. Meet
Crandall News
D. Gilchrist
Brandon Hospital
Robert Clarke
Uxbridge, Ont
Fraser
Foresters
Wynona
W.d
E. Wadham
Len Bryant
Pat Taylor
Lucille Goodwin
Cindy Rowan
Lorrie Rowan
Cheryl Thompson
Mrs. J. McKinnon
Mrs. McKinnon
Gordon Long
Executive of Manitoba
U.C. W
Bill Peel
W. Woods
Donald Douglas
E. Taylor
Franklin, Man
Carol Taylor
Victoria, B. C
A. McKean
West Coast
James Fraser
Swift Current
Chas. Ross
Scotia and Crandall
Angus
Isabella News
Barry Scarth
A. Scarth
H. I. Bowman
Portage la Prairie
Noreen Adams
A. Adams
H Attwood
Reg Attwood
Pat Campbell
Eric Irwin
Fancy
Joanne Norrie
Harvey Hesse
Sandra Hesse
Eddy Ariss
Beulah News
J. Edmundson
Cypress River
L. Evans
Wuapo O& As
M. H. Johnson
Milburn McKenzie
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