District Happenings and Visits Across Communities
Community notes list weekend visitors and local travels to Winnipeg, Brandon, Roblin, Piney, and Nipawin. Mentions include hospital patient Johnnie Wall, Bible study sessions led by Rev Geddes, Arrow River W A and WM S meeting details, and a birth announcement for Frederick Townson in Penticton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coxworth
Winnipeg
Dominion City
R.L. Stevenson
Will
J. Beer, Jr
Calgary
Stuart Johnson
Frank Campbell
Roblin
R. Campbell
C. Nickol
Nickol
Piney
Johnnie Wall
Hamiota Hospital
Jack Heise
Ken Morrison
Brandon
RE. Hesse
Don Sherwin
C. T. Wall
Wright
Ron Hyndman
Misses Rose
Marion Wright
J.T. Finkbeiner
Lloyd Borland
Rick
Gerald Morkin
Robert Scarth
R. Scarth
T. Rittaler
Barry
Fillmore
Saskatchewan
G. Kendall
J. E. Finkbeiner
Noreen Adams
Geddes
Dave Heise
Gordon Gray
Gail Mitchell
Rollie Clegg
Cleggs
Nipawin
Jas. Sutherland
Attwood
Dyer
Margaret and
Elsie Leland
Ollie Hurst
Shoal Lake
R. Peel
Ronnie Littlejohn
Spence Littlejohns
Arnold Townson
Penticton, B.C
Frederick
Arrow River Weekend Visits
Bill Wallace flew home for the weekend. Mr. Jim Stewart of Vancouver is visiting with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wallace
Jim Stewart
Vancouver
Inlaw
Local Visits And Weekend Travels Across Western Manitoba
Crandall Mr and Mrs E Warren Kelowna BC spent time with Mrs Whitney and Mrs C Douglas. Mr and Mrs Norman Field Kenora Ont visited R L Johnston and relatives. Hyndman couple spent long weekend in Winnipeg with Mrs Thring. Alan Johns and son from Vancouver holidaying in the district. Teaching staff attended Kenton convention. Beddome went to Minnedosa Shelvey to Rapid City Suszko to Winnipeg. A E Irvine visited Rocanville. Mr and Mrs J Morrison involved in regional gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Miss Beddome
Minnedosa
Shelvey
Rapid City
Suszko
Winnipeg
A. E. Irvine
Rocanville
J. Morrison
Community notices and upcoming events in Miniota district
Local hospital patients listed include Mrs N Foster in Birtle and Mrs C Armitage in Hamiota. A teaching staff convention occurred in Kent October 5 6. Scouter meeting in Hamiota October 3 focused on leadership. Cairn work memorializes Glen Loch ar pioneers. Auction for community centre funds planned November 3 at 1 p.m. at the rink with pickups arranged by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Kent
Jim Reynolds
W. A. Barrett
Scouters
Hamiota
Minieta Merry Stitchers Hallowe'en Dance Friday
The Minieta Merry Stitchers plan a Hallowe en Dance on Friday October 27 with music by Riddell's Orchestra. Admission is 75 cents and lunch is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddell
Thanksgiving Visitors and Wedding Preparations Highlight Community
Oak Lake visitors include Mr and Mrs Eric Short with daughter and son in law. Miss Lillian Kitz at MacGregor. Ronald Hall and Bryan Crandell home for Thanksgiving. Van Buskirks and Smithsons attend wedding events. Glenda and Judy Rudd arrange trousseau display. family members assist with tea and gift display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Lake
Eric Short
Dennnis Johnston
Waskada
Lillian Kitz
MacGregor
Ronald Hall
Brandon College
Bryan Crandell
University of Manitoba
J. Smithson
Winnipeg
Les. Rudd
Sharon Rudd
Teachers Training College
Brandon
Herb Smith
Trousseau
Glenda
Judy
Lawrie Johnston
J. Smith
J. Hazelwood
Lynda Kidd
Lois Johnston
Lorraine Rudd
Gaylene Kidd
G. Johnston
C. Kidd
O. Hyndman (Rivers
L. Caldwell
Miniola School Board approves route changes and staff salaries
Miniola Manitoba board met at Municipal Hall with most members present. They adopted August minutes, approved various transport rate adjustments to Beulah Isabella and Miniota routes, set school opening times for December to February, approved teacher salaries, advertised for fuel oil and planned a social evening for teachers. Directors for Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival were named. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Rowan
Cole
L. Wright
Stewart - Sazaras
Miniota
S. Coupe Crandall
Manitoba School Trustees Association
Grainger
Beulah
Stewart - Lazaras
Irwin - Leland
Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival
John Wiggins
Arrow River
Pauline Rowan
Stewart - Leland
Saskatchewan wildlife director questions gun accident deaths
Saskatchewan Wildlife Director Ernie Paynter cites 104 gun accident deaths last year with 14 fatalities and notes 79 total fatalities since 1951. He asks if using 10,565 cubic feet of good soil per burial is good land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Ernie Paynter
Port Coquitlam Bride Weds In Autumn Church Ceremony
Janice Farrell and Lyndley Charles Smith unite in marriage at Home Street United Church in Port Coquitlam. The bride wore a floor length taffetta gown with sequins and seed pearls, and the couple plans to reside in Winnipeg after a short honeymoon. The service featured snap dragons and yellow mums, with a reception for 45 at Shamrock Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Street United Church
Rev. W. MacDonald
Janice Farrell
T. B. Farrell
Dorset Ave
Port Coquitlam
B. C
Lyndley Charles Smith
Thelma Smith
Charles Smith
Birtle
Beverley Allen
Glenda Smith
Dallas Randall
Gary Smith
Robert Fulton
Shamrock Hall
Assiniboine Ave
Joe Stemler
Vancouver
E. Allan
St. Mathews Ave
Winnipeg
Miniota Explorers Begin Fall Session under Leaders
Miniota Explorers started fall session on Sept 27 led by Mrs. Les Bryant and Mrs. Ralph Nash. Ten girls attended. officers elected include Chief Explorer Kathy Spalding and Little Chief Aline Chartier. New members are Margaret Ann Currie Phyllis Ferguson Anita Stowe Joan Taylor and Marylin Wiens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Les Bryant
Ralph Nash
Kathy Spalding
Aline Chartier
Treasury
Arlene Armitage
Patricia Kosternik
Donna Lynn Leland
Margaret Ann Currie
Phyllis Ferguson
Anita Stowe
Joan Taylor
Marylin Wiens
In Memoriam Ellen Gunson Obituary Notice
In loving memory of Mrs Ellen E Gunson who passed away October 13 1959 two years have passed since that sad day God took her home it was his will within our hearts she liveth still Ever remembered by Dad and children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunson
Ellen E. Gunson
Dad
Miniota 4-H Calf Club Reorganizes
The Miniota 4-H Beef Calf Club reorganized on October 2 with 15 members led by Mr. J. Hanlin and assistant Mr. M. Peel. Officers elected include President Bob Walker Vice president Ken Peel Secretary Vicki Leland Treasurer Kathy Hanlin Reporter Dale Kostak. A test was written and money making plans discussed. Next meeting set for Now 6th in the elementary school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hanlin
M. Peel
Bob Walker
Ken Peel
Vicki Leland
Kathy Hanlin
Dale Kostak
Miniota Community Centre Board Plans Busy Season
The Miniota Community Centre board met to outline upcoming events including a monster Bingo in late November and an October 13 event. They also scheduled a bee on October 10 to clean the centre and a rink maintenance date, with a decision soon on building a fourth ice sheet for which $629 was subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bryant
Vern Leland
Miss Phyllis Sparks Feted At Mixed Shower In Miniota
A канdied bride elect Miss Phyllis Sparks received a miscellaneous shower at the Miniota Community Centre on Saturday. Mrs. Robert Jolley read an address to the honoree after a social period. Gifts were given by Iris Lelond Heather Spalding Linda Lelond Bever ley Bryant Linda Mossop and Helen Long. Iris Lelond was named Student Council president at the local high school in a three way election with Elinor Armitage as vice president. Other officers include Linda Lelond secretary treasurer Lois Lelond social convenor John Mitchell sports convenor. Grade nine Kevin Leland Grade ten Nelson Kenward Grade eleven Diane Williams Grade twelve Helen Long serve as class representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Sparks
Miniota
Robert Jolley
Patsy Wiens
Colleen Mossop
Iris Lelond
Heather Spalding
Linda Lelond
Beverley Bryant
Linda Mossop
Helen Long
Diane Williams
W. I
Elinor Armitage
Lois Lelond
John Mitchell
Kevin Leland
Nelson Kenward
Great Lakes Storm of 1913 Claims Dozens of Ships
A catastrophic Great Lakes storm of 1913 sinks twelve ships and drives two dozen ashore while claiming the lives of 251 sailors. The disaster reshapes maritime safety and rescue efforts across the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isabella
Corre JT Pinkbetner
Crandall
Mrs Coburn
N. Foster
Birtle Hospital
J. Murphy
Discovery
North West Territories
J. H. Stewart
Glenlochar
C. Armitage
Roy Leland
Virden Hospital
United Nations
Barrett
C. Argue
Russ Leland
Ivan Armitage
Mrs. Herb Smith
Trousseau Tea
Miniola School Board
Two Creeks
Powell - Edmundson
L. A. Wolowich
O. E. Dibblee
D. G. Johnson
E. M. Reynolds
E. E. Barrett
Janice Karby
Ira Winder
D. J. Gilchrist
J. da
Hesse - Watters
Memoriam
Centre Board
Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba Fisheries Branch
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