District Happenings Births and Weekend Visits
Car la Heather, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs Greg Cloake, was born at Birtle Hospital on September 24, 1961. Venda Pierce spent the weekend at her home. Mr and Mrs WE Forster and Marlene from the Pas spent the weekend at the H E Forster home. Mrs Russell Maduke and Shelly are holidaying at the J Maduke home. Mr and Mrs W Rattray spent Sunday at the H E Forster home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greg Cloake
Birtle Hospital
Carla Heather
Venda Pierce
WE. Forster
Marlene
Pas
H E. Forster
Russell Maduke
Shelly
J. Maduke
W. Rattray
H. E. Forster
Community Notes From Arrow River And Brandon Visit
Miss Jessie Elliott of Brandon visited Mr and Mrs A Hill for a few days. Several from the community attended the Hospital Tea at Hamiota. Visitors toured the new hospital wing decorated with autumn flowers. Promotions were conducted at Sunday School. Holstein heifer of R E Heise won first in its class and grand champion at a Winnipeg dairy show. Mrs J T Finkbeiner and Mrs J Rankin attend a Manitoba Women’s Hospital Auxiliaries convention in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Elliott
Brandon
A. Hill
Woods
Hamiota
Bill Wallace
Spence Wallace
Wes Leland
Rollie Clegg
Gail Mitchell
Baxter
Campbell
Hanson
Ivan Tennant
Dunc McDonald
Ford Wiggins
Wainwright
Alta
Fred M. Ford
John Wiggins
Jas. Kirton
Ann
Lean
Saskatchewan
Alberta
B.C
Thos Gray
R. G. Mitchell
Dianne
Gray
Bert Tennant
Calgary
Wm. Tennant
Heise
W. Gilchrist
Winnipeg
J. T. Finkbeiner
J. Rankin
Oakner
Manitoba Womens Hospital Auxiliaries
Royal Alexander Hotel
Visitors From Across Town And Provinces
Isabella area residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Dave Bell with Mr and Mrs Roy Bell at Boissevain. Vancouver guests Miss Mavis Doran and Miss Mary Watson stayed with Mr and Mrs R E Doran and family. Mrs R J Adams visited Brandon relatives. London Ontario couple Mr and Mrs R Markham and Roland guest Mrs G Meallum and grandson Donald visited the R E district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Bell
Roy Bell
Boissevain
Mavis Doran
Mary Watson
Vancouver
B.C
R. E. Doran
R. J. Adams
Brandon
R. Markham
London Ontario
G. Meallum
Donald
Roland
R. E
Crandall Community Notices and Local Honors
The district mourns with Mr. and Mrs. James Carnegie on the loss of their daughter Betty Jean and extends sympathy to the Douglas and Carnegie grandparents. Crandall hosts a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. T Gray on Sept 27. The community praises the new wing of Hamiota Hospital and notes an Oak River Crandall United Church board meeting with a friendly lunch. Ed Morrison and Dallas Smith plan for Boston Bruins hockey. A son named Lawrence William is born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Mead in Brandon General Hospital. Diana Medd of Brandon visits family. Mrs. Ernie Barnes tours Winnipeg. A baby boy arrives to Mr. and Mrs. Randy Wilson in Carberry Hospital on Sept 28. Ed Morrison hosts a postnuptial tea Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carnegie
Betty Jean
D. C. Douglas
E. Carnegie
T. Gray
Crandall
Hamiota Hospital
Crandall United Church
Oak River
Ed. Morrison
Dallas Smith
Kitchener
Ont
Boston Bruins
Boston
Brandon General Hospital
Wm . Mead
Brandon
Lawrence William
Diana Medd
H. Leland
Ernie Barnes
Winnipeg
Carberry Hospital
Randy Wilson
Local cyclist injures arm in fall on south hill
Donna Lynne Leland broke her left arm when she fell from her bike while cycling down the south hill. In a scarce year Holy Trinity Harvest Thanksgiving on Sept. 24 drew strong giving and attendance. Rev. L Gedge preached and Linda Leland played organ. Evensong followed with a social hour. Mrs J Wiens hosted a CGLT gathering last Wednesday when weather prevented their planned Wiener roast, resulting in a pleasant party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lynne Leland
Holy Trinity
L. Gedge
Linda Leland
Miniota 4-H Sewing Club Holds First Regular Meeting
The Miniota 4-H Sewing Club met on September 22 with Mrs. Les Bryant providing lunch for Sharon Bryant for her birthday. Donna Lynn Leland joined in the birthday song, and Mrs Blaich presented slides from a trip to Alberta, which impressed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota 4-H
Les Bryant
Sharon
Sharon Bryant
Donna Lynn Leland
September 23 Wedding Shower for Sharlene Morison
Miss Elaine Morison of Portage assisted Sharlene upstairs where wedding gifts were on display. Berle Smith of Brandon organized shower gifts, Mrs Bud Amy of Winnipeg handled the guest book, and Mrs J Smith of Hamiota poured tea with help from Mrs E Smith of Oakner and Mrs J Morison of Pope. Serviteurs included Buda Dibblee Sharon Rudd Marlene Smith and Lawrie Johnston. Kitchen help came from Mrs Rud Mrs Amy Mrs Angus and Mrs Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharlene
Dallas Smith
Elaine Morison
Portage
Berle Smith
Brandon
Bud Amy
Winnipeg
Pope
Buda Dibblee
Sharon Rudd
Marlene Smith
Lawrie Johnston
Mesdames Rud
Amy
Angus
Shoemaker
Miniota Council Holds September 1961 Meeting
The R M of Miniota held a general meeting September 26 1961 at Municipal Hall with all members present Reeve H S Hyndman presiding Minutes from August 14 1961 were adopted A barrage of letters was noted including Manitoba Telephone System removal of poles and a fire in Twp 15 Age 27. Three appeals to reduce assessments were approved and the 1961 assessment rolls finalized for 1962 An Arnold House sale was approved for 50 with move and site clearance. By Law No 1425 passed and accounts totaling 10741 70 were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
H. S. Hyndman Presid
Ed Reid - Teal
Manitoba
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Liquor Control Commission
R. M
Wallace
Dept. of Mines and Natural Resources
Manitoba Hospital Services
W. Whitford
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada Colonization Association
Arnold House
Hankin - Stewart
Stewart - Teal
J. A McKinnon
Hunkin - Stewart
Lewis Gurr
Donald Gurr
Stowe - Reid
Reid - Stowe
Reid - Hunkin
Hanlin - Stewart
Birdtail River Trustees Meet at Shoal Lake 1961
Birdtail River School Division held a September 27 1961 meeting at Shoal Lake with Trustees Fulton Selby Stimpson Reynolds Gamey Fraser and Hunter and Inspector Funk present. Minutes of September 19 approved and numerous correspondence items reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Fulton
Selby
Stimpson
Reynolds
Gamey
Fraser
Hunter
Inspector Funk
Encyclopaedia Canadiana
Decker S. D
Manitoba Hydro
Hamiota
Dept. of Education
Glenda Smith Feted at Crandall Church Shower
Crandall church parlours hosted a miscellaneous shower for Glenda Smith bride elect of October 7. Guests included her mother Mrs. Herb Smith and future mother in law Mrs. T. Van Buskirk, with gifts, corsages, a Wedding March, and musical numbers by Lillian Kitz, Maxine Walker, Carolyn and Lynda O'Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall
Glenda Smith
Herb Smith
T. van Buskirk
O'Connor
Judy Smith
John Hazelwood
Russ Cummings
Nelson Hill
Lynda O'Connor
Maureen
Bruce Cowling
Glenda
Lillian Kitz
Maxine Walker
Carolyn
Isabella W I Meet Holds October Gathering at Home
The Isabella W I group held its October meeting at Mrs. C Wall’s home with fourteen members attending. They collected fruit for the hospital and discussed officers and future events including a W I meeting at Birtle and leadership school delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wall
Coxworth
D. Bell
W.I
Birtle
Brandon
L. Wright
Beulah Flying Needles 4-H Club Meets in Beulah
The Beulah Flying Needles 4-H Club held its organization meeting in the school on September 15 1961 led by Mrs Derhousoff and assistants Mrs C Frazer Mrs Gow and Mrs J Morgan 1961 officers were President Sonia Derhousoff Vice President Patsy Sterling Secretary Janice Morgan Treasurer Carol Gow News Reporter Sharon Carter Social Committee Doris Lindenbach Pam Frazer Carol Gies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Flying Needles
Derhousoff
C. Frazer
Gow
J. Morgan
Sonia Derhousoff
Patsy Sterling
Janice Morgan
Carol Gow
Sharon Carter
Doris Lindenbach
Pam Frazer
Carol Gies
Betty Jean Carnegie Enters Into Rest
Betty Jean Carnegie died at 1 year 4 months and was laid to rest at Arrow River Cemetery on Tuesday September 26, 1961. Rev C Geddes led the service at the church and graveside. Pallbearers included Joe Bonner Jack Morrow Vernon Lockhart and Ford Wiggins. Attending from afar were many Carnegies and friends from The Pas Calgary Roblin Brandon Rivers and other communities. Floral tributes reflected kindly sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Carnegie
Jim Carnegie
Arrow River
C. Geddes
Joe Bonner
Jack Morrow
Vernon Lockhart
Ford Wiggins
Bill Carnegie
The
Pas
Effie Carnegie
Leslie
Calgary
D. McElroy
Flin Flon
F. Campbell
Roblin
Murray
Janice Carnegie
Brandon
George MacFarlane
Alex Campbell
D. Bragg
Wapella
E. Taylor
Don
Franklin
Lydia McLain Conway Dies at 92 in Winnipeg
Lydia McLain Conway 92 of Winnipeg and Miniota dies September 20 1961 after brief illness at Victoria Hospital Winnipeg. Funeral at United Church Miniota officiated by Rev C A Geddes. Survived by daughter Dr Myrtle Conway of Winnipeg son Dr Clifford Conway of Victoria BC two grandchildren three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Conway
Ste. 3
Blackstone Apts
Winnipeg
Victoria Hospital
United Church
Miniota
C. A. Geddes
Conway
Maryborough
Ontario
Kincardine
Toronto Normal School
Elgin Market School
Methodist Church
Thomas Conway
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Beulah
Cor M. Doyle
Corre John Wirgins
Isabella
J. T Finkbeiner
Cor
Covurn
Miniota Sewing Club
R.M
Stone - Hanlin
Arnold
Geo. Angell
Teal - Stewart
Ing
W. H. Reeves
Birdtail River
Marrin Bros
Shoal Lake Collegiate
St. Lazare
Anastasia
St. Philip
Foxwarren
Jan Kup
Elizabeth Talbot
Owen Clements Birtle
C. E. Tibbatts
Leone Dale
Albert Parnetta
Bernice Hodgson
Evelyn Preston
Ray Simms
E. L. Moffat
M. Graffin
Helen Hepworth
H. Giesbrecht
Strathelair
E. G. Morris
Robert Rempel
Eva Mundell
Eloise Hyndman
John Smollock
Harvey Kingdon
Inez Rinn
Gwen Bell
Rudy Mehmel
Anton Rittaler
Wm. Davison
John Suszko
Frank McKinnon
Agnes Pateman
Doris Rampling
Louise Baillie
Terry Fulton
P. I. Robinson
Kenton
Thos. Tesarski
Mary Vance
David Lypehuk
Ian Whyte
Elmer Clark
Rittaler
Robert Young
Chas. Rogers
J. B. Dickle
Consignee
Texaco
L. R. Fulton
R. T. Selby
Binscorth Consolidated S. D
Vine Street
11Th Street
Municipal Board
Department of Education
Shoal Lake Star
John Thompson Q. C
Isabella W. I. Meet
GAS Utility President
Robert G. Graham
Inter-City Gas Limited of
Lydia McLain Conway
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