District Happenings and Local Activities Summary
Community notices recount visits by families including Mr and Mrs Ivan Schoch and Mr and Mrs H V Johnston in Dauphin. WA. groups meet in church parlours with Chumah and Scotia in charge and plan for Poppy Day. Student Council elects officers led by President Brian Johnston. Rally Day activities and Sunday School officers planned, with a kitchen bagpipe performance and a miscellaneous shower for Shirley Hamberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hirst
Hamiota Hospital
Ivan Schoch
Sault St. Marie
California
Robi Schoch
H V~ Johnston
Dauphin
Chumah
Scotia
S. S. Lewis
H. S. Hyndman
W. Taylor
R. Schoch
May Titley
O. F. Doyle
Stan Akers
Atikokan
Ont
J. Bickford
Shirley Hamberg
Shirley
Miss Mann
J. Hawes
J. Wiltshire
Three Holstein Cows Sold At Pure Bred Dairy Sale
Isabella witnesses the Manitoba University dairy sale on Thursday September 21 where three Holstein cows were sold. Art Heise led the cattle as R E Heise attended with Mrs Heise and Mrs T Stewart. Local visitors and relatives from Winnipeg Regina and Port Melon joined events and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Heise and Sons
Manitoba University
Art Heise
R. E. Heise
Heise
T. Stewart
Russell Clark
R. E. Doran
C. Graham
C. Wood
Port Melon
B.C
R. Scarth
Winnipeg
David Bruce Littlejohn
Lyle Littlejohn
Harrow United Church
Beulah Legion Holds September Meeting at Community Centre
Beulah’s Miniota Branch Canadian Legion met September 14 in the Beulah Community Centre with 20 members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Canadian Legion
Beulah
Local visits and 4-H gathering in Arrow River
Arrow River residents hosted and visited kin across Brandon Melita and Penitton B C. A 4 H club met at the hall sharing memories of a Saskatchewan Alberta trip with slides on farming sites and western scenery. Dianne Wiggins performed accordion solos at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Margaret Leland
Dianne Wiggins
United Church Delegates Attend Toronto Meeting
Mrs Gordon Long attends General Council executive meeting in Toronto as one of two Manitoba delegates. United Church Bazaar set for Saturday November 18. E L Reynolds attends Urban Trustees Association annual meeting in Halifax last week. Rev C A Geddes conducts baptisms in the United Church on Sept 13 for Catherine Eileen Armitage and Joel Kent McKean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Long
General Council
The
United Church
Toronto
Manitoba
E. L. Reynolds
Urban Trustees Association
Halifax N. S
C. A. Geddes
Catherine Eileen
Keith Armitage
Joel Kent
Chas. McKean
Chas McKean
Bereavement Notice for Betty Jean Carnegie
Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Jim Carnegie and family on the passing of their daughter Betty Jean. Condolences also go to Mr and Mrs E Carnegie and family and Mr and Mrs D Douglas and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Carnegie
Betty Jean
E. Carnegie
D. Douglas
Isabella W I Meet Holds September Gathering
Isabella WI held its September meeting at Mrs R T Clark's home with nine members and one visitor. Mrs Al Clark presided and announced a birthday tea for Friday September 29 at Mrs R Attwood's home. Mrs Clark led devotions and read Missionary Monthly articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella WI
R. T. Clark
al Clark
R. Attwood
R. Clark
D. Harrison
Clark
Missionary Monthly
J. Finkbeiner
Beulah W I Club Holds September Meeting
The Beulah W I group met at Mrs. L. Amy's home on September 14 with Mrs. Gow presiding. Reports included Hospital Aid activities and a tea bake sale planned for September 27 to fund a village lighting project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah W.1i
W.I
J. Finkbeiner
Isabella
F.w.lc
Vancouver
P. Gow
C. Frazer
M. Doyle
Isabella Stitching Bees Organize At Local School
The Isabella Stitching Bees held a re organization meeting in the school on Friday September 15 with Jan Finkbeiner serving as chairman until officers were chosen. Officers are President Patricia Attwood Secretary Jan Finkbeiner Vice President Jane Ackermans Treasurer Doreen Sutherland and three leaders Mrs J Sutherland Mrs R Attwood and Press Reporter Sharon Attwood. Five members and three leaders include Mrs J E Finkbeiner Mrs R Attwood and Mrs G Sutherland. Meetings will be on the first Monday of each month at 3 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Stitching Bees
Jan Finkbeiner
Patricia Attwood
Jane Ackermans
Doreen Sutherland
J. Sutherland
R. Attwood
Sharon Attwood
Neepawa Hospital
G. Killoh
J. E. Finkbeiner
Melville
Holy Trinity W.A. Plans Tea Bake Sale and Bazaar
Holy Trinity W A met at Mrs. Chas Goodwin home with Mrs. M Curry presiding. They scheduled a tea and bake sale for October 26 and set November 25 for the Christmas bazaar. A bale of good used clothing will be packed for northern missions with Mrs. W C Barrett and Mrs. J Foster in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity W.A
Chas. Goodwin
M. Curry
Northern Missions
W. C. Barrett
J. Foster
Birdtail River School Board Meeting Minutes 1961 Shoal Lake
Birdtail River School Division trustees Fulton Selby Stimpson Gamey Fraser and Hunter with Inspector Funk met at Shoal Lake September 19 1961. Minutes of September 12 approved. Correspondence received and filed. Final bill of Smith Carter and Seale for 44.42 approved. Books audited prior to changeover. $100 donated to Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival. Architects notified to proceed with brick work painting at the Shoal Lake renovated school. Fulton Selby and Stimpson to attend Urban School Trustees Convention Winnipeg November 13 14 1961. Adjourned to September 27 at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Fulton
Selby
Stimpson
Gamey
Fraser
Hunter
Inspector Funk
F. McKinnon
Sport Committee
U.S.T.H
Ian Brown
Smith, Carter and Seale
Sec. Arens
Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival
Birdtail River
Winnipeg
Potatoes Sourced From Souris Also For Winter Storage
Manitoba agricultural note discusses Souris Producers offering Norland and Netted Gem potatoes for winter storage with price quotes on request. Gems ready in about three weeks. group purchases in 25 or 106 bag lots advised. Also covers Quaker Comfrey forage claims and farmer guidance on its limitations and risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norlands
Souris
Miniota C.G.LT Reorganizes Under New Leaders
Miniota C.G.L.T. reorganized for the season under Mrs. C Long Mrs. Ivan Armitage and Mrs. H Kingdon Officers elected at the meeting were Linda Armitage President Judy Bryant vice president Diane Williams secretary Linda Leland treasurer Linda Mossop keeper of the chart Seventeen girls enrolled The next meeting will be a weiner roast weather permitting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota C.G.L.T
C. Long
Ivan Armitage
H. Kingdon
Linda Armitage
Judy Bryant
Diane Williams
Linda Leland
Linda Mossop
Mrs Lydia Conway Rites Held for Miniota Resident
Mrs Lydia Conway 92 of Ste 3 Blackstone Apts Miniota Manitoba died Sept 20 1961 at Victoria Hospital. Survived by daughter Dr Myrtle Conway Winnipeg son Dr Clifford Conway Victoria BC two grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral 11 am Sept 23 United Church Miniota officiated by Rev C Geddes interment Miniota Cemetery pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Conway
Victoria
B. C
United Church
Miniota
C. Geddes
Miniota Cemetery
Gordon Long
L. S. Hodnett
P. C. Watts
Chris Elleringen
J. E. Stowe
B. L. McKenzie
Gladstone
Miniota W A and WMS Meet Discuss Studies and Plans
The Miniota W A and W M S met to review a new Study Packet. Mrs Hanlin and Mrs W E McDonald outlined Worship Services led by Rev B B Colborne and others. They shared study books and first lesson synopses, and discussed the church’s work with Signals for the Sixties and Hasten the Day. Announced events include October 24 Anniversary Dinner and November 18 Annual Bazaar with hostesses Mrs Long and Mrs A Armitage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. & Wms
Correspondent Seeks News From Readers
Local newspaper invites readers to phone in news tips and updates for upcoming editions. Reporters request timely information on community events, accidents, announcements, and notable happenings to share with the public.
Mrs. John Wythe of Miniota Dies in Brandon
Mrs. John Wythe aged 67, born Alice M Gee in Lenore, died September 15 in Brandon after a long illness. Funeral at Miniota United Church led by Rev. C. A. Geddes. Survived by husband John, son John of Miniota, daughter Eleanor Jana way of Courtney Ohio, four grandchildren, sisters Etta Drummond Virden and Douglas Graham Lucknow Ontario. A granddaughter died in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wythe
Miniota
Brandon
Brandon General
Assiniboine Hospital
Miniota United Church
C. A. Geddes
Douglas Routledge
Frank Rowan
Wm. Peel
Gordon Long
C. H. Webster
Virden
Lenore
Birtle
Newdale
Routledge
Two Creeks
Manitoba Women's Angus Association
John
Aubrey Janaway
Eleanor
Courtney
Ohio
Etta Drummond
Douglas Graham
Lucknow
Ontario
Feeding Bottle Dangers Warned for Infants
Child care experts warn that leaving a baby unattended with a stationary bottle in the crib can cause drowning if liquid fills the mouth and lungs. Even brief absences require removing the bottle. infants should be fed in a caregiver’s arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somone
Card of Thanks from the Wythe Family
The Wythe Family expresses gratitude to those who helped at the house and offered comfort after bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. C. A. Geddes, the organist and choir, and to all who sent cards and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Geddes
Wythe
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Crandall
Corre Coburn
Brian Johnston
Lorraine Rudd
Lynne Elliott
Carolyn O'Conner
Mardie Steen
Mickey Steen
President
Sec- Treas
Barnes
Smith - Ricky
Shelly Edith
Dick and
Darlene Darker Smith
Banning
Bohrn
Mattern
J T Pinkbeiner
Col. M. Doyle
Arrow River
John Wieg
Harry Gardham
Murray Carnegie
Alene Wallace
Melita
Sam Wallace
Gail Mitchell
Hanson
Vernon Lockhart
Harry McGuire
Stewart
Rev
Nick McGuckin and
Kelly
Elgin
Isabella W.I. Meet
Beulah W.I. Meet
Holy Trinity W.A. Meet
B. Dickie
Burch, Findlay
Farm Reports
M. Deveson
Ag. Rep
Quaker Comfrey
Brandon Experimental Farm
University of Manitoba
Miniota C.G
Mrs. L. Conway
Miniota W.A
W.M.S. Meet
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