M F U Promotion Day In Dauphin
March 25 meeting of district locals in Dauphin discussed promoting the Farmers Union. Mrs McIntosh urged attendance and parliamentary procedure to push resolutions to head office. Herb Andressen noted growing membership and cautioned against outside control, warning about creeping Vert sca intrusion and farm subsidy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Farmers Union
McIntosh
Womens Presiden
M.F.U
Herb Andressen
District 8
Manitoba
Local Students Rate Scholarships for Youth Leadership Course
Four Goose Lake Collegiate students Hazel Watson Elaine Trakalo Edward Arndt and Mike Schwetz won scholarships to a Youth Leadership Course in Brandon Manitoba during Easter Week. Ken Laird was chosen by Roblin Coop and Pool Association to attend. The course is run by University Extension and Adult Education with coaching from M F A C Youth Department leaders and focuses on leadership, academics and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Lake
Brandon
Manitoba
Ag. Rep
Roblin Co-op
Roblin Pool Elevators Association
Qo-op
Pool Association
Hazel Watson
Elaine Trakalo
Edward Arndt
Mike Schwetz
Roblin Peco Elevators Association
Ken Laird
Uni
M.F.A.C
Roblin
Hillsburg Council Approves Veterinary Services District
Hillsburg council met March 5 with Reeve Filewich and all councillors present. Minutes of the previous meeting adopted. Council approved a 6000 ft green spruce culvert plank permit logged and delivered by Alvin Cockerill at $23 per thousand feet to Geo Menych enko 2000 ft, Peter Hojnocki 1000 ft, Emil Zimmer 1000 ft, Walter Cockerill 2000 ft, and noted the 1958 membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsburg
Filewich
Alvin Cockerill
Geo Menychenko
Peter Hojnocki
Emil Zimmer
Walter Cockerill
Bouquet To Leaders Of Mission Band Here
The last Mission Band class for the winter season was held on Tuesday April 1. Leaders Mrs Wm Ford Mrs D Staple and Mrs J Goodbun are commended for taking on the work and time required. The council approves a $30 fee to the Union of Manitoba Municipalities for 1958 and supports Veterinary Services Act provisions with Shellmouth and Shell River councils to form a district and board. Peter Hojnocki to serve as representative and 1957 over expenditure of $1740.97 is approved to be included in 1958 budget. Accoutants list cheques 4269 to 4298 approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Band
Hed
Wm. Ford
D. Staple
J. Goodbun
Shellmouth
R. M
Shell River
Peter Hojnocki
Veterinary Services District Board
Around Town: Family Trips and Visits Across Regions
Mrs. G. Fisher travels with her son and daughter in law to British Columbia and the U A. Duncan McDowell plans Easter in Cleveland visiting his mother. Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson drive to Winnipeg to see Wilsons’ parents. Ulrich visits Kolstad, Helliwell returns from England after months abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
G. Fisher
Gubert Fisher
B.C
The
Duncan McDowell
Cleveland
Ohio
Mrs. A. Wilson
Winnipeg
Mr. Wilson
Mrs. C. Rtach
A. Ulrich
Chamber of Commerce to Hold Dances Proceeds to Buy Chairs
The Chamber of Commerce met at the Masonic Temple with 18 members. George Schmaltz reported 74 members and improved finances. The group approved Saturday night dances to fund Memorial Hall chairs, supporting the M F A dance project, and planned a Red Cross report and town canvass. Next meeting set for April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H. Cranwell
C. of C
al Romanyk
M.F.A
M. F.A
Highlights from Shell River Council Meeting March 5
The Shell River Municipal council met March 5 with Reeve Wilson presiding and full attendance. Plans include a May 7 Court of Revision for names on the Assessment Roll at 2:30 pm and a June 4 Court of Revision for Electors at 2:30 pm, plus readings for By-law 1019-A on a roadway across NE 23-27-28 and transfer of land to A Ward and L Ward. A caveat will be filed on the roadway agreement. Road grant changes target one mile north of 17-27-2 with estimated cost 2200, 60 percent grant requested. Road crew hires listed for hourly work plus bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River
Reeve Wilson
N.E
A. Ward
L. R. Ward
Alex Smigelsky
George Haukewich
Frank Watson
Jim Bangle
M. Watson
Jack Hay
Walter Fedorchuk
Orval Boyce
Ram Butted by Two Rams Injures Local Veterinarian
A local veterinarian inspecting a flock of sheep was struck by two rams, causing minor injuries. The incident occurred during routine herd checks at the farm, with the vet reportedly shaken but not seriously harmed. No further details on medical treatment were provided.
Elmer Forbes Elected In Dauphin Federal Constituency
Elmer R. Forbes PC candidate won the Dauphin federal seat on March 31 with a 2234 vote margin over Fred S Zaplitny CC. The election total 17171 ballots with 16727 counted on June 10 and one poll unreported. War-nock Liberal finished third with 3643 votes and forfeited his $200 deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Forbes
Dauphin
Elmer R. Forbes
Fred S. Zaplitny
C.C
Mr. Forbes
C.c.f
A. T. Warnock
Warnock
Evening Guilds Eleventh Anniversary Meeting
The Evening Guild held its eleventh anniversary meeting in the church basement on March 25 with 21 members and 21 visitors from WMS W A and Deepdale W A. The group planned Easter Tea and a May W A Presbytery banquet. Musical numbers and an Easter pageant followed, ending with a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Guild
W.M.S
W.A
Tummer W.A
Deepdale W.A
W.A. Presbytery
McBain
Lapitsky
Allan Martin
Shelly Newton
Shirley Chase
Kines
Tummel W. A. Held March Meeting
The Tummel W. A. held their March gathering at Mrs. Gibson Ritchie’s home with sixteen ladies. They worked on quilt frames and made scrapbooks for hospital children. Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Miller judged the booklets, awarding first prize to Mrs. J. R. Lamb. A next meeting is planned at Mrs. Lamb’s home on April 9 to make toy animals. Mrs. Gordon Jory leads the project, needing about one yard of material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tummel W.A
Gibson Ritchie
Ritchie
Miller
J. R. Lamb
Lamb
Gordon Jory
Weed Control Conference at Russell Informs Officers and Farmers
Ag Rep reports a March 28 weed control conference in Russell with district inspectors from Hillsburg Shell River Shellmouth and Boulton. Attendees heard about the Weeds Act powers farmer reporting duties control program success and economic benefits of timely spray applications to combat noxious weeds and sow thistle and Canadian thistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Ag. Rep
Jim Butterfield
Hillsburg
W. BR. Scott
Shell River
J. S. Robertson
Shellmouth
N. Onofreichuk
Boulton
Louis Burelle
D. Syke
Ivan Edis
J. O. Fonbes
Mr. Forbes
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Forbes
D. Brown
Brandon
W. B. Fox
Chipman Chemicals
Canada
Fox
Ag Rep
Also Mentioned on This Page
Andressen
Ottawa
Hillsburg Council
Veterinary Services
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
R. M. Shell River Council
P.C
Zapking
CCF
Poll
Makaroff
Cromarty
L. W
Assiniboine
Dropmore
Rochedale — PC
CCE
Pol
Roblin North
P.cc
Deepdale
Deepdale North
P. C
San Clara
Boggy Creek
Merridale
Bield
Shevlin
COF
Tummel W. A
Ag.rep
Harold Boughton
Watson Dunn
E. and
V. Dunn
Silverton
Bert Mitchell
Rossburn
Shawaluk
Oakburn
Jim Martin
Shoal Lake
Harvey Fulton
Birtle
Roblin Crop Improvement Club
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