This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
1
Homemaker guidance on stretching fabrics for slacks and knits. Advice covers prep by relaxing fabric up to 24 hours, cutting with sharp tools, avoiding over stretch, testing sample seams, and choosing chain or zigzag stitches with nylon threads. It outlines stitches per inch for different fabrics, needle sizes, and tension practices to ensure durable, elastic seams.
D Morris McGregor speaks in the assembly praising F J Gould’s 52 years on Woodworth council. He lauds Lloyd Horn rink’s Brier showing and highlights the Virden oil sector’s economic role while criticizing Wheat Board pricing. He urges Racing Commission representation for Trotting Horse Association and calls for closer Education Department and local school board cooperation to improve rural schooling and transport.
Local notes report visitors and trips including Mrs Sutherland's nephew Robert Craik of Boissevain and many Winnipeg and Regina weekend travels. Families such as the Hankins and Wiggs, Andersons, and Searths are listed with recent visits, illnesses, and attendance at events like the Winter Fair. Russell Clark attended the Manitoba Co op annual meeting in Winnipeg.
William Archie Mitchell died suddenly at Brandon Hospital on March 18. Born at Arrow River he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Mitchell and active in community affairs. Funeral at Arrow River church March 22 with Miniota Lodge masonic rites and pallbearers named. Survivors include sister Margaret Todd of Saskatoon and relatives in Arrow River.
Local notes from Miniota recall visits and arrivals including Mrs. M. Walker from Victoria visiting Bill Peel. A one day women’s bonspiel was held in Virden. Jack Dodds now drives for Dawson's Dry Cleaners in Rivers. Death announced March 11 in Edmonton for Mrs. Andrew Hepburn nee Norma Evans. Several families visited relatives in Winnipeg and nearby towns. A study group met led by Rev. Sloan focusing on Mark’s Gospel, ending with worship services. Community extends sympathy to Ronald Johnson of Indian Head, formerly Miniota, in an RCAF Argus crash near Puerto Rico. J. Brown attended the Calgary retail cooperative managers conference March 22-24 with notable speakers A F W Plumptre and Dr John Deutsch.
The March Isabella U C W afternoon meeting was hosted by Mrs. R Scarth. Mrs. J T Finkbeiner led a devotional on Why Jesus Went to Jerusalem from A New Dawn in Canada. Reports from Mrs. Scarth on the U C W Annual Conference will be shared in April.
In the A Event Ist Jim Hawes of Beulah placed first with Ford Wiggins Arrow River and Geo Bruce Miniota securing second third and fourth respectively. In the B Event Ist Bill Peel Miniota finished first with Bill Tapp second Geo Bruce Miniota took fourth. Peel finished 7 wins 1 loss and Wiggins 6 wins 2 losses.
The notice invites attendance at the Fashion Show and Home Appliance Show in Brandon 4H Building, Manitoba Fair Grounds from Monday March 29 to Thursday April 1. Sessions include Appliance Forecast at 1:00 p.m. Freezer Facts at 1:40 p.m. and Fashion Forecast at 3:00 p.m. Exhibits are open 12:00 to 5:30 each day.
The Miniota Merry Homemakers met on March 18 at Mrs E Wadham’s home. Twelve members answered roll call, the 4H pledge was recited, and secretary and treasurer reports showed a balance of 84 dollars. Discussions covered uniforms and demonstrations, a bake sale planned for April 3, and a draw for a weekend case. Noreen Wadham placed in the red ribbon group in Junior Public Speaking. Linda Goodwin won third in Senior Public Speaking. Shona Leland was chosen for a Winnipeg Youth Leadership Conference April 19 to 22.
Mrs S Robus underwent an operation at Hamiota Hospital on Thursday March 25. A get well wish comes from all. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Dallas Smith on the birth of daughter Darise May on Saturday March 20. Mr and Mrs Alex Morison visit with Mr and Mrs Ed Morrison. Four High School students Sheila Webber Ronald Rudd Larry Dnistranski Rob Henderson attended Open House at the Manitoba Institute of Technology in Winnipeg on Friday. Mr L Wolowich accompanied his students. Delmer Johnston was a week-end visitor to Winnipeg. Measles epidemic disrupts school classes. Mr and Mrs R Kitz Miss June Kitz and Mrs Barnes motored to Winnipeg for the weekend.
The family of Archie Mitchell expresses heartfelt gratitude to relatives friends neighbors and the U C W of Avon River Church for kindness sympathy and floral tributes received after the bereavement Special thanks go to Rev G Sloan.
Crandall G I T groups held a Friday social in Crandall School Auditorium on March 19 led by Miss Lorna White. Thirty-two girls and four leaders enjoyed worship, games, and lunch in observance of the Canadian Girls in Training Groups 50th anniversary with commemorative buttons for sale to support the Indonesia Project.
Mr J Page visited Winnipeg this week. Brandon visitors, the Thkachuks and daughter, spent the weekend with the Jewars. Stewart and Colleen L went to Winnipeg, with Mrs Stewart returning Sunday. J Jewar and Stanley went to Calgary to visit Alvin before his Cyprus departure. The Hall Club held a successful Smorgasbord Friday night with a post supper program and dance. Proceeds were 203.50. Beulah hockey playoffs saw a loss to Shoal Lake at BirtleShoal Lake. congratulations to the team.
Beulah W I held its monthly meeting at Mrs J Wiltshire's home on March 19 with eight members present. Mrs Mann presided, roll call cited consumer beef, and the creed was recited. Mrs Gow reported Hospital Aid. tea was hosted by Mrs Gow.
The seventh Beulah Home Economics Club meeting at Mrs. Don Green’s house reported perfect attendance. A $10 00 4H Club grant was received, new member crests to be purchased, more material ordered for blouses, and Mrs G Lyttle assumed leadership of Unit A. Cooking Achievement Day set for May 6.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.