Large Congregations At Knox Family Services
Rev G W Tindale opened a mission at Knox Family Services March 2 with strong attendance. Rev D Bruce Johnson of Harrow United Church led midweek services and the March 9 closing, as volunteers visited 42 families to invite them to join church fellowship. The mission urged churches to feed hunger for belonging through Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Tindale
D. Bruce Johnson
Harrow United Church
Winnipeg
Fellowship of
A.c.fs
Johnson
John Son
Jesus Christ
Children’s Aid Society Seeks Funds to Reach October Goal
The Children’s Aid Society has not reached its fundraising target for October 1987, needing 2900.09 more to reach 10000.00. The agency spent 109000 to provide love care supervision and help to Western Manitoba residents. In 1957 1958 429 families received family and child services across 37 municipalities, preventing separations and upheaval for many children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Aid Society
Manitoba
Family and Child Service
Ures
Children’s Aid Socety
Manitoba Plans 1966 Road Program With 40 Million Spend
Hon. Nonnovertson announces Mani Topa road plan for 1966 totaling over 40 million. Projects include No. 4 highway hard surfacing Newdale to Shoal Lake and Foxwarren to Russell, 182 and 20 miles respectively, with gaps to Winnipeg except 28 miles Shoal Lake to Foxwarren. No. 83 highway work from US border to No. 3 junction near Melita and onward toward Virden and Assiniboine valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonnovertson
Public Works
Mani- Topa
Newdale
Shoal Lake
Foxwarren
Russell
Winnipeg
Us.a
Melita
Trans-Canada
Virden
Assiniboine Valley
Birtle
No. 4
Inglis Comer
Sen Clara
Madge Lake
Binseasth
Kirkella
Russell-Erickson
Weed Control Meetings Planned For This Month
Farmers and gardeners will attend weed warfare sessions in Melita Brandon and Killarney this week with later events in Neepawa and Russell. The programs cover weed identification types chemical use and control of Canada and perennial weeds with a film The Modern Way to Weed Control and a panel discussion on grass weeds. Sessions run March 11 Brandon agricultural school March 12 Killarny town hall March 27 Neepawa Legion hall and March 24 Russell Mennonite Hall, sponsored by district agricultural societies Manitoba Department of Agriculture and experimental farms Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omie
Melita
Brandon
Killarne
Neepawa and
Russell
Canada
Farmers Show Adds Interest In Livestock At Russell Meeting
A well attended livestock production meeting at the Elks hall, sponsored by the Russell Agricultural Society, featured Keith McComb on suitable beef cattle types, Bob Rae on loose housing under good conditions, and Manitoba Agriculture on finishing cattle. Tom Kieper chaired as society president led questions showing strong farmer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesaay
Elks Hall
Russell Agricultural Society
Keith McComb
Shia Ares
Bob Rae
Brandon Agricultural School
Manitoba
Manitoba A
Othe Agriculture
Tom Kieper
The
Community Workers Farewell Ahead in Town News
Community members prepare to bid farewell as Mr and Mrs Frank Jones plan to relocate to British Columbia. Elks and Royal Purple lodges honored the couple with farewell tokens last Friday. An open community gathering was held in the Elks hall to honor them this Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Elks and
Royal Purple Lodges
Ross Kieper
Jones
Royal Purple
A. G
Local Red Cross Drive Planned For March 19
The Rusell Red Cross plans a drive starting Wednesday March 10 with a goal to complete by month end. Depots for donations are The Royal Bank and Smellie Bros with H E Way as treasurer and Logie Smellie as secretary. A meeting of the Rusell branch is set for Monday March 17 at 8 pm in Be Council Chambers to arrange canvassing teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Bank
Smellie Bros
H. E. Way
Logie Smellie
Laboniere
Rusell Red Cross
Ike
New C of C Names RR Mandle Manitoba Manager
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce announces Bob Mundie as Manitoba manager and provincial federation head. He will also serve as manager for the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, succeeding M J G Quell McMullen who became Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce. Mundie, from Owen Sound Ontario, has five years in chamber work and prior business experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob) Mandle
Manitoba
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
D. L. Morrell
Canadian Chamber of Cam
F. J. Scott
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Mundie
Manitoba Chamery of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
M. J. G. Qell McMullen
Industry and Commerce
Canadian
Manioba Chambers of Commerce
Owen Sound
Ontari
Mundle
Chamber of Commerce
Social Credit Entry Fills Marquette Field
Nominations for the Social Credit field close next Monday with no dark horse expected. William Niven, a Rapid City district farmer and last election contender, will again be the Social Credit standard bearer after finishing third in the previous four way race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Niven
Social Credit Standard
Niven
Rapid City
St Lazare Wins Juvenile Hockey Tournament at Memorial Rink
St Lazare juniors defeated Russell 12 to 3 in the final of the juvenile hockey tournament at Memorial rink on Saturday. The St Lazare squad skated faster on the slow ice, overcoming the bigger Russell team. A small crowd watched five games including Gerald Spy Hill and Esterhazy contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge “Riying Frencomen
St. Lazare
Russell
Memorial
Esterhazy
Gerald
Spy Hill
Gerald Spy Hill
Bull Auction Highlights at Manitoba Winter Fair
Livestock prepare for the large bull sale during the winter fair from March 31 to April 6. Manitoba Cattle Breeders Association sponsors, with 295 animals on the block including 100 Herefords 105 Shorthorns and 30 Aberdeens. Buyers must meet health standards TB brucellosis and shipping fever vaccines. Futurity cattle shows and a bred sow sale with about 75 entries accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrangon Witt Nave
Mexico City
J. H. Clark
Manitoba Cattle Breeders Association
Clark
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba Swine Breeders Association
Manitoba Auto Move Rules Ease Across Canada
Manitoba moves rules ease for licensed moving vans extending operations from the Alberta border to the Ontario border without extra provincial licences following reciprocal deals with Ontario on March 3. Hon. C. L. Shuttleworth, minister of public utilities, announced the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Alberta-British Columbia
Ontario-Quebec
Public Utilities
Ontario
Christ Church Congregation Honors Rector With Gift
A large congregation at Christ Church heard The Ven T W Wilkinson speak and show appreciation for Rev W S Smith. After the service wardens J J Cross and Jas Esh elby presented a purse to Mr Smith to fund his summer trip home to England. Smith has served as rector for three and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
T. W. Wilkinson, Ltd
Brardon
W. S. Smith
J. J. Cross
Jas. Eshelby
Mr. Smith
England
Smith
Local Figure Skaters Pass Canadian Tests at Memorial Rink
A Brandon Figure Skating Club panel conducted Canadian Figure Skating Association tests at Memorial rink. Instructed by Miss Valerie Davidson, the class trained mornings before school. Skaters Jun e Laing Dolores Patterson Laurel Vinnel Joan Laing Cleo Sharpe Beverly Kennedy Violet Liske Eileen Caughell of Binscarth passed the preliminary test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieveeees Bsm
Brandon Figure Skating Club
Canadian Figure Skating Association
Memorial Rink
The
Athletic Council
Valerie Davidson
June Laing
Dolores Patterson
Laurel Vinnel
Joan Laing
Cleo Sharpe
Beverley Kennedy
Violet Liske
Eileen Caughell
Binscarth
T. Riles
Brandon Club
Russell Club
Manitoba Passes 20 Million Barrel Oil Mark
Hon. F. C. Bell announces Manitoba's oil production surpassed 20,000,000 barrels, as of early March. January 1958 alone produced 522,906 barrels, with daily average 16,851. 856 wells were capable of production end of January, up from December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
F. C. Bell
Mr. Bell
Rummage Sale Highlights Evening Group Meeting
A lively Knox United Evening Group rummage auction was held March 10 at Mrs. Connie Baker’s home with about 40 members and visitors. Mrs. Bob Thom was auctioneer and Mrs. Jack Dow clerk. a short business meeting preceded the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Highy
Harold Clement
Ada Spear
Jack Dow
Mary von Bargen
Dick Wheatley
Art Kinney
Donna Erickson
Linda Langford
Sue Baker
Link Between Weight and Health Risks Noted
Article notes high blood pressure is about three times more common in overweight people than in those at normal weight. It adds diabetes occurs roughly two and a half times more often. Mentions a rare method of reducing weight by drinking skim milk, described as a nonfattening liquid food rich in vitamins minerals and proteins.
Political tensions rise over Manitoba meeting disruption
The report discusses a Liberal gathering in Langen with Martin as guest speaker and Pearson, noting pre election work on a dam near town. It criticizes patronage in Minnedosa, alleges influence by M Q Conservative, and condemns disruption of political meetings as a threat to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camvarun
Minnedosa
Marquette
Clear Lake
House of Commons
King of Ye
Nick
Canada
Dangerous Curve Attracts Attention In Town By-Pass
Last fall the south approach to town was not prepared for snow and ice. A Ross burn motorist lost control last week, crashed into a telephone pole, and caused extensive damage while the pole was broken in half. The Main Street lane of the old road and poor lighting at night also mislead drivers into the ditch. Goon Roads department urged to fix hazards promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Goon Roads Department
Springtime butterfly sighting reported at Dropmore home
Mr and Mrs J J Wardle of the Dropmore district report seeing a green butterfly inside their home last week indicating an early sign of spring and notable insect activity for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wardle
Dropmore District
North Western Marquette Festival Dates Set in Russell
The North Western Marquette Festival will be held in Russell on May 1 and 2. An appeal goes to all potential competitors to enter the various classes. The event aims to promote educational values and uncover latent talent. Entries must be sent to festival secretary Mrs. L. Loney before April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
L.loney
Curlers Corner: Bonspiels Grow Amid Charity Event
Curlers’ Corner notes bonspiels opened with uneven schedules as the car club charity event proceeds. The March of Dimes drive features 44 rinks with conditions stirring activity. Tom Jackson’s rink meets Don Murphy’s schoolboys in the men’s finals. Rumor cites officials weighing junior eligibility per Canadian Curling Association rules after Braunstein kids rink reaches Consols finals and forces a playoff with the Alberta champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Club
March of Dimes
Tom Jackson
Don Murphy
Canadian Curling Association
Braunstein Kids
Alberta
Careless cigarette disposal warns of fire risk
A cautious note explains how discarded cigarettes can ignite dry brush or ignite upholstery, potentially causing forest fires or house fires. It urges extinguishing cigarette butts before discarding them and stresses the danger of careless smoking.
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Melville
Knox Family Services
Children’s Aid Society
Creek
Kiwanis Club OF
British Columbia
Red Cross
New C. of C
Social Credit
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