District Happenings in Cor M Doyle Column
Sunday visitors at Mrs Jas A Frazer home included Mr and Mrs W S Frazer and Mr and Mrs D Stevenson of Winnipeg plus Constable G and Mrs Frazer and Erin of Terrace B C. Miss Shirley Hamberg on holiday at home. Fred Bickford leaves for Winnipeg to resume studies at the University. The Asselstines and families attend their sister's wedding anniversary at Manson. Kirley visits McAuley home. O F Doyle and L Hunter visit Winnipeg. Mrs A Helgeson of Brandon visits O F Doyle home. C M Johnson and Olive Hinde visit Gordon Grey en route to B C. Annual Sunday School meeting held. officers appointed. financials shown. Rally Day service Sept 24 at 2 pm. B Thrifty Clothing Club reorganizes. new officers listed with leaders and junior leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Frazer
W. S Frazer
D. Stevenson
Winmeg
Manson
C. M. Johnson
Olive Hinde
North Minster United Church
Gordon Grey
B.C
B’thrifty Clothing Club
Wes Leland
Joan Leland
Waldo Lockhart
Dianne Wiggins
Maureen Lelond
Sheila Lelond
Bob Mitchel
Wm. Lelond
Wes Lelond
Doug Lelond
Leader
Ila Winder
Community notes from Arrow River and area
Arrow River and area residents share moves and plans. Jim Carnegie and family relocate to Rivers for Jim’s new position. they will be missed in sports music church and community. Winnipeg visit ends for Mrs Wilson. Aberdeen Angus show gift awarded to MacLeland for champion calf. Memorial trip plans for Mr and Mrs Kirton and others include a westward wedding and visits. A committee plans an Alberta trip talk for Margaret Leland on September 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Carnegie
Bet'y Jean
Rivers
Jim
Jas. Wilson
D. Suherland
Wilson
Winnipeg
Geo. Jamieson
Grand View
A. C Hill
MacLeland
Aberdeen Angus Associaion
Jas. Kirton
Mavis Ann
McLean
Wes Leland
Faye
Sharon Lelond
Margaret Leland
Alberta
Local residents with relatives visiting and traveling
Isabella Lawrence and Jack Heise of Winnipeg spent the past week with their parents Mr and Mrs R E Heise. Mr E Lawn recently at Hamiodta Hospital visits his son George before returning to Hamiota. Noreen Adams leaves for Brandon to train at Brandon School of Nursing. Ladies attend a CAC meeting in Miniota with Mrs Bayne of Winnipeg as guest speaker. Mr and Mrs R E Heise visit Dauphin. Mrs R Warren of Dauphin returns home with them. Mr and Mrs W Gilchrist visit Winnipeg. Mrs R E Heise and Mrs J T Finkbeiner attend an executive meeting of Bir tle Presby terial in Shoal Lake. Mr and Mrs Bud Kelly of Winnipeg visit D Bell and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Jack Heise
Winnipeg
R. E. Heise
E. Lawn
Hamiodta Hospital
George
Hamiota
Noreen Adams
Brandon
Brandon School of Nursing
Dauphin
R. Warren
W. Gilchrist
J. T. Finkbeiner
Birtle Presbyterial
Shoal Lake
Bud Kelly
D. Bell
Lorraine Long
Lawrence Hyndman
Noranda
Quebec
Bud Amy
Kim
E. Morison
R. Amy
Alfred Irvine
Regina
Albert Irvine
W. Hyndman
Grant Hyndman
L. Douglas
J. W. Shetler
South Burnaby
B.C
Les Strachan
E. Barnes
J. Suszko
Local and General News Briefs From Assinaboine District
Death announced for Mrs. John Wythe at Assiniboine Hospital. Brandon Curry and daughter Myna visit M. Curry family in Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. Everington vacationing in London Ontario and elsewhere. A Fort William birth reported. Miniota WMSWA to meet September 21 at 2 pm. Holy Trinity baptisms and confirmations noted with godparents listed. Bob Draper awarded a $100 bursary from A B Knowlton's Brandon. Leonard Wiebe buys Kosternik barberry business and plans to move with family. Holy Trinity Sunday school awards given for attendance with names of recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wiebe
M. Kosternik
Town
Brunkhild
Local Visit and Travel Notices From Crandall Area
Miss Lorraine Long works at the telephone office in Crandall. A series of visits and holidays follow as residents travel to Winnipeg and nearby towns for medical care, family visits, and reciprocal stays. Notable names include Hyndman Irvine Douglas Suszko and Strachan with multiple Winnipeg trips.
New Manitoba Products to Be Shown in Winnipeg Exhibit
Hon Gurney Evans announced 80 new products from 50 Manitoba manufacturers will be displayed in Eaton's Donald Annex from October 6 to 14. The exhibit covers four entry classes including absolutely new items, first time Manitoba productions, improved products, and licensed-manufactured items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Eaton
Department of Industry and Commerce
Gurney Evans
Sprague
Thompson
Evans
Birdtail River School Division Meeting Held at Shoal Lake
The Birdtail River School Division met September 12 1961 with attendees including pson Gamey Reynolds Fraser Hunter and Inspector Funk. Minutes of September 7 approved. various correspondence noted and actions proposed including shared costs for surplus laboratory equipment and high school library books, plus plans for graduation in Kenton and the appointment of a truant officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Pson
Gamey
Reynolds
Fraser
Hunter
Inspector Funk
Honeywell Controls
Furnace
Miniota
J. W. Pratt
Harper
Pratt and Lindgren
Birtle
Ross Henderson
Massie and
Renwick
Burch
Solsgirth, Decker, McConnell
Oakner and
Harding
Fulton
Miller
Kenton
Hazen Cassels
Osler Hammond and Nanon
Birdtail School
Hamiota Schowl
Melvin Lloyd Douglas 52 Dies in Hamiota Hospital
Sympathetic friends gather at McDonalds Chapel Hamiota to pay respects to Melvin Lloyd Douglas who died September 10 after a long illness. Born in Crandall August 30 1909 he served in the Air Force in World War II. He married Winnifred Haysom March 24 1948 and lived in New Westminster before returning home. Survived by wife two brothers two sisters and numerous relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev W Christie. Interment Arrow River cemetery with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonnell
Hamiota
Melvin Lloyd Douglas
Hamittn Hospital
Lloyd
James Douglas
Crandall
Crandall School
Air Force
Winnifred Haysom
Brandon
New Westminister
B.C
Elmer
Clifford
Della Douglas
Winnipeg
Walter Long
W. Christie
Manitoba Veterinary Association Pushes Bangs Disease Vaccination
The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association urged stronger efforts to wipe out Bangs disease in the province. It noted 82 percent of Manitoba's female calves were vaccinated in 1960 and called for full participation by livestock inspectors to ensure all eligible calves are vaccinated with Strain 19 Brucella. By laws mandate vaccination from four to eleven months by a veterinarian, with inspectors and penalties for noncompliance. nearly all municipalities and districts have compulsory vaccination areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association
Bang
Association
Manitoba
Charmer Elevates Connection by Making Others Feel valued
A person with charm can make another feel that both of them are wonderful people. The trait hinges on warmth, listening, and positive presence to create mutual appreciation in interactions.
Canadian Association of Consumers Holds Annual Meeting
Mrs. S. Taylor presided over the annual meeting of the local branch at the United Church on Wednesday evening. Mrs. G. Long presented reports and urged enlarging the service area. Guest speaker Mrs. H. A. Bayne from Manitoba discussed boosting membership. Officers elected: President Mrs. S. Taylor, Vice President Mrs. C. W. Ellington, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Ross Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Taylor
Canadian Association of Consumers
United Church
G. Long
H. A. Bayne
Manitoba
Taylor
G. Reynolds
C. W. Ellerington
Ross Ferguson
Miniota 4-H Sewing Club Re organizes Officers Elected
The Miniota Merry Stitchers 4-H Sewing Club held an organizational meeting on Friday afternoon with 19 members enrolled. Officers chosen include President Diane Williams and Secretary Jean Montgomery. Mrs O Blaich resumes leadership with a team of assistants. Cathy Hankin and Judy Bryant spoke on 4-H camp at Killarney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Merry Stitcher
Diane Williams
Rev. Bryant
Jean Montgomery
Betty Ann Andrushuk
Barbara Craig
Shona Leland
Patricia Weins
O. Blaich
Wes. McKenzie
D. Russell
C. McKe
Miniota W I hears J Dawes on Lynn Lake industry
Guest speaker J Dawes spoke at Miniota W I detailing life and industry in Lynn Lake Manitoba with slides and diagrams of mining on the new fall outfit. Plans for Blind Institute canvass Sept 25 to 30 and UNICEF Halloween were set. 257 blood donors reported at Hamiota clinic. Hospital Aid tea on Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dawes
Miniota
W. I
Lynn Lake
Manitoba
W. Peel
Chas. Eslerington
Blind
Mimota W.1 CNIB Canvass Sponsorship Solicitations
Our donation helps CNIB bring the world to the finger taps of the blind. The 4 A Service Program Rehabilitation Recreation Residence Care and Research extended by CNIB to the blind persons of our Province requires to be maintained and expanded. The Prevention Program keeps watch over vision difficulties. Door to door canvasses involve various organizations. In Miniota the Women's Institute sponsors the canvass for the week of September 25 30. Volunteers will contact you or remit to CNIB Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNIB
CMB
Miniota
Women's Institute
Mary Edmundson widow of R B Edmundson dies at Beulah
Mrs Mary Edmundson widow of the late Robert Brownell Edmundson died September 6 1961. Born in Appleby England in 1882 she served as a nursing sister in WWI and came to Canada in 1918. Survived by two daughters Mrs Rosemary Kitching Victoria BC and Mrs Daphne Medd Beulah Manitoba a son John Bongate Farm Beulah six grandchildren two sisters in England. The funeral was at St Wilfrid s Beulah conducted by Rev J M Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Edmundson
Robert Brownell Edmundson
Appelby
Westmorland
England
Canada
James Ewbank
William Slinger
Birtle
Robert B. Edmundson
Bongate Farm
Beulah
Rosemary Kitching
Victoria
B.C
Daphne Medd
Manitoba
John
Grace Dickinson
Miriam Stevenson
A Tribute to Mrs Edmundson Remembered
Poem honors Mrs Edmundson for quiet World War One service as a nurse. The verse notes her modesty, vows, and lifelong guard against tragedy, praising her serene smile and unseen sacrifices beyond fame.
Thos Gray Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Thos Gray invite friends to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their home in Hamiota on Wednesday September 27 1961. The event runs from 3 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Gray
Hamiota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cor M. Doyle
Arrow River
John Wiggins
Isabella
J.T Finkbeiner
C.A.C
John Wythe
Assinaboine Hospital
Clifford Curry
Myna
Edmonton, Ailta
M. Curry
C. W. Everington
London
Ontario
M.S.W.A
Holy Trinity Church
L.V. Gedge
William Russell
Erik Harlin
Roy Leland
Douglas Wesley
Donald Warren
Francis Sparks
Jas. Joseph
W.J. Mossop
Bob Draper
Brandon College
A. B. Knowlton
Holy Trinity
W. J. Mossop
Breenze
Sheila Bryant
Mikey Kostennik
Judy Bryant
Diane Argue
Patricia Kostennik
Betty Kosennik
Lucille Goodwin
Linda Goodwin
Donna Horner
Carol Goodwin
Doreen Sparks Astoén Barrett
Ian Mossop
Linda Mossop
Linda Leland
Beverley Bryant
Albert Sparks
Colleen Mossop
Brenda Curry
Corre Coburn
Mrs. C. Douglas
Miss Della Douglas
Miss Whitney
C. R. Lee
T. Eaton
Birdtail River
Bangs
W.I
Portage Ave
Man
J. M. Buck
St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church
James Milne
Wm. Boulton
Geo. Heyhoe
Johnnie Finkbeiner
Nelson Ewbank
Mrs. Edmundson
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