Manitoba Remembrance Day Sets Non Working Holiday
Manitoba offices and industries close on Friday November 11 to honor the fallen. Labour minister Obie Baizley notes Remembrance Day is a non working day with exceptions for essential services and commemorative tasks. Permits may allow other work only in urgent cases with a brief 10 59 to 11 02 am pause for silence. Schools will hold ceremonies and still count the day as a regular teaching day with grants.
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Manitoba
Obie Baizley
Labour
Ers
Baizley
Afternoon Unit UCW Held Meeting
The afternoon unit of the UCW met at Mrs J Stowe's Thursday at 2 00 p m with ten in attendance. The gathering opened with The Purpose. Mrs G Reynolds led in the Worship on Thanksgiving for the Mercy and Goodness of God based on Psalm 65. Mrs Frank Rowan led a study on Poverty and Affluence in Canada its causes and effects. Stewardship Secretary Mrs G Reynolds read a poem The Best We Have. Mrs Long noted nylons are used by Canadian Indians for making rugs and should be turned in to the Supply Secretary. A new supply allocation was discussed and plans made for a quilt. A fowl supper date was announced for November 1 and Fall Rally for the third week in November. Hostess Mrs Stowe served lunch.
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UCW
J. Stowe
G. Reynolds
Frank Rowan
Canada
Evening Unit J C W Holds Meeting
The evening unit of the Union of Church Women met October 20 at 8 p.m. in the church school room with 13 members and 4 visitors. Miss Reynolds led worship, Mrs. Oliver acted as leader, and Mrs. Taylor read a Miper project request letter. Members agreed to contribute the price of four loaves of bread.
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U.C.W
Miss Reynolds
Oliver
Taylor
Wiens
Peterson
Treherne
Grant
Telephone Directory Distribution Started
The new Provincial Telephone Directory becomes effective in November and will be distributed by the Manitoba Telephone System starting early next week. The 672 page issue has 28 more pages than last year and 159000 copies are printed, with a wrap around corner commemorating Canada’s 100th birthday. Distribution by mail except in larger centres for local delivery.
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Manitoba
Canada
Crandall C G L T Reorganize Meeting Leaders Named
The Crandall C G L T reorganized at a Sept 21 meeting led by Lois Preston Sandra Van Buskirk and Sharon Henderson. Officers include President Betty Ann Smith Vice President Hazel Ariss Secretary Jackie Campbell Treasurer Denise Hunkin Reporter Lynn Angus Pianists Donna Smith Lynn Angus. New members are Maureen Cowling Linda Rudd Shirley McKlean Dawna Hunkin Wilma Hunkin and Vivian Babiuk. A car wash and bake sale on Oct 1 netted 42 dollars.
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Crandall C.g.1.t
Lois Preston
Sandra van Buskirk
Sharon Henderson
Betty Ann Smith
Hazel Ariss
Jackie Campbell
Denise Hunkin
Lynn Angus
Donna Smith
Maureen Cowling
Linda Rudd
Shirley McKlean
Dawna Hunkin
Wilma Hunkin
Vivian Babiuk
Birdtail River School Board Meeting at Shoal Lake 1966
Birdtail River School Division No. 38 met at Shoal Lake on October 20 1966 with trustees Rankin Simpson Fulton Clark Rapley Randell and Selby present along with Inspector Funk principals Robertson Tibbatts and vice principals Simms and Prawdzik. The minutes from October 12 1966 were adopted. The board approved a 300 contribution to the Western Region In-Service Education Committee and invited the Strathclair Collegiate principal and vice principal to discuss a proposed building extension. The meeting adjourned for October 26 1966 at 8 pm. The evening covered the Birtle Hamiton ta and other business.
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Rankin
Simpson
Fulton
Clark
Rapley Randell
Selby
Inspector Funk
Robertson and
Tibbatts
Simms and Prawdzik
Strathclair Collegiate
Ida Dalman Dies After Long Illness In Winnipeg
Ida Victoria Dalman aged 68 died October 11 at Princess Elizabeth Hospital after a long illness. Beloved wife of Arthur Dalman of Sparling Apts. Funeral held October 13 at Thomson Funeral Chapels Broadway Furby. Remains sent to Brockie Donovan for service October 14 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Brandon family plot. Born Arrow River Man. Lived in Winnipeg since 1930. Survived by sister Mrs. T. A. Landry Brandon and brother Lester Tennant Moose Jaw.
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Ida Victoria Dalman
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Ida
Arthur Dalman
Ste. 4
Sparling
Apts
Thomson
Broadway
Furby
Brockie Donovan
Brandon
Man
Arrow River
Dalman
Winnipeg
T. A. Landry
Lester Tennant
Moose Jaw
Beulah UCW Holds Thanksgiving Meeting
Beulah United Church hosted the Thanksgiving UCW gathering with Mrs. J. Chisholm presiding. Members reviewed the Purpose and Roll Call, discussed Christmas parcels to the North due by November 1, planned lunch at the Pool Annual meeting, and set the November 18 tea and bake sale.
Golden Age Group Holds Meeting
The Golden Age Group met in the Community Wednesday afternoon at 2 with 26 attendees from four towns. Jack Cook entertained with accordion. five tables of whist, social time, prizes for high and low scores, birthday roses, and plans for next meeting in Isabella on Wednesday November 16 at 2. Lunch helpers were Mrs. Fred Bryant, Mrs. Norman Leland, and Mrs. Bill Barrett.
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Jack Cook
Norma Leland
Lawrence Stevenson
Peter Still
John Craig
Russ Heise
Jack O’callaghan
John Wythe
Hugh Walker
Heise
Isabella
Fred Bryant
Norman Leland
Bill Barrett
Friends Honour Miss Sheila Webber Shower Host and Guests
Miss Sheila Webber was guest of honor at a shower in Cran dall church basement last Friday evening. The bride elect entered with Mrs Lena Lawrence as an address by Mrs Margaret Good preceded gifts carried by Donna Lawrence in a nurse uniform and Garry Webber as a farmer. She thanked guests and invited all to a trousseau tea at her mother's home on Wednesday October 19. Sixty five signed the guest book.
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Sheila Webber
Crandall
Lena Lawrence
Margaret Good
Donna Lawrence
Garry Webber
Ross Rollins Enters Into Rest
Ross Rollins, 82, of Brandon and formerly of Miniota, died Monday October 10. Born at Crystal City, he worked in hardware all his life, lived in Miniota 20 years, and resided in Brandon the last 14 years. Survived by son Robert of Brandon and three grandchildren, with brother Nellie in Calgary. Funeral in Brandon Wednesday October 12, interment at Miniota cemetery. Pallbearers P. C. Watts, Wm. Barrett, J. E. Stowe, L. J. Bryant, I. D. Armitage, Wy, J. Strachan. honorary pallbearers E. J. Spalding and Chris Filetington.
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Ross Rollins
Brandon
Miniota
Mr. Rollins
Crystal City
Robert
Nellie
Calgary
Rollins
Masonic Order
P. C. Watts
Wm. Barrett
J. E. Stowe
L. J. Bryant
I. D. Armitage
J. _ Strachan
E. J. Spalding
Chris Filefington
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TNS
Newspap
J.C.W
Birdtail River
Shoal Lake
Western Region
Birtle and Hamiota
Ida Victor Dalman
Beulah U.C.W
Jack Frazer
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