Hospital Aid Holds November Meeting and Elections
The November Hospital Aid gathered 13 members and 1 visitor on November 27. Officers were elected with retiring officers Mrs. G Lawless and treasurer. new officers include Mrs. Sonia Melnyk president and Mrs. Jean Lawless vice president. Next meeting January 22, 1963 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Harris Huston’s home. The matron may purchase Christmas gifts for patients paid by the aid.Mrs May Lawless and Mrs Emma Elvers reported on the Hospital Aid Convention in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lawless
Treas
Sonia Melnyk
Jean Lawless
Emma Elvers
Jessie Caldwell
Isobel
Harris Huston
Hospital Aid
Hospital
May Lawless
Winnipeg
Smellie Nominated by PCs in Birtle Russell Contest
Russell lawyer R G Smellie was nominated by Arthur Simms and seconded by Mrs Peter Nychuk to contest the Birtle Russell Progressive Conservative seat on Nov 26 at the Birtle Legion Hall. about 200 supporters attended as Smellie urged active community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Smellie
Russell
M.L.A
Birtle-Russell
Birtle Legion Hall
Arthur Simms
Foxwarren
Peter Nychuk
Leech
Smellie
J. G. Stitt
Rossburn
Progressive Conservative Association
Mr. Witney
Manitoba
North Country
Duff Roblin
Ressburn Women’s Institute Meeting Notice
The Ressburn Women's Institute will meet in the Annex on Tuesday December 4 at 3 p.m. Residents are advised to attend and participate in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ressburn Women’s Institute
Marriage of Margaret Robson to Mervin Snyder in Melita
A double ring wedding solemnized at Victor ia United Church Melita on October 27 at 3 p.m. crowned the union of Margaret Marilyn Ann Robson and Mervin Snyder with Rev. G. H. Hambley officiating. Guests included 95 in attendance. couple to reside in Melita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria United Church
Melita
Margaret Marilyn Ann
Earl Robson
Mervin Douglas
Mervin Snyder
G. H. Hambley
Elizabeth Mains
Myrna Hicks
Hettie Jong
Souris
Valerie Robson
John Snyder
Carlyle Snyder
Gordon Robson
Gordon Taylor
Rossburn
Grace
Mac Taylor
Sperling
Shirley Furtney
Winnipeg
Ontario
Liberal nominee Vic Fulton selected for Birtle Russell seat
Vic Fulton a 47 year old farmer from Birtle District was named the Liberal standard bearer for the Birtle Russell provincial riding after a unanimous vote by about 200 attendees at a Russell nominating conven tion. Fulton, a former RCAF officer, spoke of devoting full time to the campaign and his family includes Marion Tye Fulton and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Fulton
Birtle
Birtle-Russell
Russell
Fulton
R. S. Clement
Ed. Shust
Rossburn
S. T. “Siggy” Sigurdson
Winnipegosis
Vic. Fulton
Whist Party Aids Golf Course Fund at Elvers Home
A Friday night whist party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Elvers raised $10 for the golf course. Winners: Ladies' High Mrs. G Lawless, Gents High Sterling Veitch, Ladies' Low Mrs. C V Gunn, Gents Low O. Elvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Elvers
Ladies’ High
G. Lawless
Gents
Sterling Veitch
C. V. Gunn
Fall Snow Flurries Intermixed With Mild Weather
A weather summary notes repeated snowfall events with a reported 1%4 inch accumulation. Temperatures range from the high teens to the forties across days including Thursday and Sunday, with overall mild conditions persisting despite bursts of snow.
Rossburn Is Chosen Site for 4-H Rally
A Shoal Lake 4-H Leaders conference met in Rossburn Town Hall on Tuesday November 27 with 62 leaders at 6 30 p.m. Bert Mitchell welcomed attendees in Chegwin's absence. C Dixon reported 14 clubs with 187 members and 30 leaders and noted 75 club calves tagged in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake Agricultural District
Rossburn Town Hall
Extension Service
Rossburn
4-H Sewing Club
Bert Mitchell
Chegwin
C. Dixon
Ag. Rep
Ag.Rep
Ed. Sommers
Strathclair
Hamilta Ag
Minish Nominated by New Democrats for Birtle-Russell Race
Arnold G. Minish aged 32 principal of Major Pratt Collegiate Russell is the unanimous choice of the New Democratic Convention at Angusville to contest the Birtle Russell constituency in the forthcoming provincial election. He was born in Swan River and educated there. He holds B Sc and B Ped from Brandon College and did post graduate work at Stamford University California. He taught at Benito Grandview and Binscarth, led the Pelly Trail Manitoba Teachers Society, and serves as Salary Co ordinator for Pelly Trail and Birdtail River Divisions. He sits in the Chamber of Commerce and the Masons and attends United Church. He is married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold G. Minish
Pratt
Russell
New Democratic
Angusville
Birtle-Russell
Swan River District
Brandon College
Stamford University
California
Teacher's College
Benito
Grandview
Binscarth
Minish
Pelly Trail
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Birdtail River
Chamber of Commerce
The
Masons
United Church
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Huston
Mrs. Mclintosh
P.c.s
Birtle - Russell
United Church W.A
Rossburn Game and Fish Association
Red Cross
Russell Memorial Hall
George Hutton
C. W. “Buck” Witney
Mines and Natural Resources
Snyder — Robson
Liberals
R.C.A.F
FLI
Marion Tye
Yorkshire
Women’s Institute
Whist Party
Weather Report
Mr. Dixon
George Reid
Shoal Lake
Howard Pedrick
Selsgirth
L. C. Johnston
McNulty
Vista
Picton Berreton
Doreen Hodgson
NEW Democrats
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