Thinking Day on February 22nd remembered and celebrated
The article recounts Robert Baden-Powell born February 22 1857 in London and his founding of the Boy Scouts in 1908. It details his military service in India and Africa, his emphasis on discipline and responsibility, the creation of Girl Guides by Agnes Baden-Powell, and Olave St. Clair Soames joining Scouting. It notes titles, awards, and that February 22 is Thinking Day, with plans of cubs visiting local sites and winter camp ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden- Powell
London
Robert
India
Africa
Robert Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Brownsea Island
Dorset
Robert Baden - Powell
Boy Scouts
Baden- Powell
Crystal Palace
Agnes
Baden-Powell
Olave St. Clair Soames
Olave Baden-Powell
Lord Baden-Powell
Gilwell
Girl Guides
Great Britain
Nigeri
Kenya
England
Lord
Lady Baden-Powell
Town Notes From The Week Of Local Visits And News
Pearl Stelko reports Mike and Cynthia Ewanochko returned from a months vacation in Mallorca Spain. Fred and Doris Proceviat and London family visited from Thunder Bay and Vivian respectively. Terry Manning bought a 72 GMC Blue pickup. Ducharme family plus Carol and Brain Kulycheski went to Winnipeg for the christening of Gordon and Sylvia Ducharme’s infant son. Father Frechette officiated. Slymkewich family marked his 77th birthday on February 13 with Tom Neyedley Emil and Betty Slymkewich attending. S. Tesluk is ill in hospital. Sheila Sutyra won the $100 jackpot at the St. Anthony Social Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Cynthia Ewanochko
Mallorca
Spain
J. Padura
Fred
Doris Proceviat
Thunder Bay
Mrs. London
Vivian
Terry Manning
M. Ducharme
Carol
Brain Kulycheski
Winnipeg
Gordon
Sylvia Ducharme
Frechette
Mr. Slymkewich
Tom Neyedley
Emil
Betty Slymkewich
Whitemouth
S. Tesluk
St. Anthony
Sheila Sutyra
Scout Guide Week in Manitoba Celebrates Wide Reach
Canada contributes about half a million to the World Scout and Guide population with nearly one hundred thousand volunteers. In Winnipeg alone volunteers provide over five hundred thousand hours yearly. Scout Guide Week marks Baden Powell and his wife birthdays on February 22 and recognizes Scouts and Guides for community service and leadership development. The week is proclaimed by Minister L. Desjardins of Tourism Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Winnipeg
Baden Powell
Scouts and Guides
Manitoba
L. L. Desjardins
Great Falls Community Notes On Dance Curling And Cheer
Great Falls reports a busy period with a Friday dance by The Key Notes from Winnipeg, curling and bowling activity, and plans for upcoming events such as bonspiels ice carnivals and a Powerview Amateur Show on February 27. The community notes recent moves, hospital recoveries, welcomed arrivals, and World Day of Prayer services in Lac du Bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Winnipeg
Julien Wilcotts
Pine Falls
Maurice Bruneau
Romeo Bruneau
Mud Falls
Ralph Sallows
Terry
Calgary
Bill
Grand Rapids
Steve Seminiuk
Powerview
Lac du Bonnet
The femur: the longest bone in the human body
The thigh bone or femur is the longest of the 206 bones in the human body. It extends from hip to knee, supporting body weight and enabling movement.
Premier’s Banquet To Honor Premier Schreyer Dinner Dance
Public invited to a 6:30 p.m. March 11 1972 dinner and dance honoring Premier and Mrs Edward Schreyer at Sagkeeng School Fort Alexander Manitoba. Sponsored by Rupertsland N D P Organization. Tickets $5 each, available from Anne Lester Victoria Beach or any executive by February 29 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schreyer
Sagkeeng School
Fort Alexander
Manitoba
Rupertsland N.D.P
Anne Lester
Victoria Beach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Andrews
Peter Apsit
William Bonekamp
Ronald Boulanger
Curtis Champagne
Jim Carter
Craig Dalzell
Mario Gove
Murray Jacobson
Bruce Jacobson
Denis Joseph
Peter Kabaluk
Kelvin Kovari
David Marion
Douglas McLean
Richard Ukraine
Peter Olynick
Wayne Pishak
Calvin Pishak
Michael Prentice
Darren Sampson
Todd Saunders
James Simpson
Rick Simpson
Gene Solberg
Scouts & Cubs
CUBS
Springfield Leader Ltd
By Pearl Stelko
Scout - Guide Week
Partners IN Action
By Pearl Warren
Student Council
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