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Newspaper

Miniota Herald

Location

Miniota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 16, 1940

Page

8

Spring changes spark new car models and community events

Weekend visitors Dr and Mrs Baldwin at J M Elliott home. A Friday dance by N Lockhart’s group raised 9 for hall funds with Kyle orchestra providing music. New car models appeared from Spence, Perry Wallace, Jed, Leland, Sinclair and W Stevenson. J McKinnon Sr returned from Miniota hospital after eye injury from disinfectant. T B test cleans infected cattle as farmers replace stock with pure breds. W I met at Mrs E Sinclair’s for plant slips, singing led by J Mitchell, talk by Mrs Frank Leland with travel views, social games led by Mrs Tennant and a quiz by Mrs Roy Lelond.

N. Lockhart Kyle Orchestra Spence Perry Wallace Jed Leland Sinclair W. Stevenson W.I Roy Lelond

Local notes on visitors and enlistees in Winnipeg and Manitoba

Beulah Mrs A Haney visited Winnipeg last week. G MacDonald was a visitor to Winnipeg. Jack Rollo has enlisted with the Cameron Highlanders. Mr and Mrs J McGilvray and Roy and Miss E McKenzie spent the weekend in Neepawa. Mr and Mrs R Reid and daughter Marion returned from a trip to Orillia Ontario. Pte James Brown of Winnipeg is visiting at home before going places and seeing things. A fair crowd attended and en-

Pte James Brown Winnipeg George Albert Titmus Brandon Province of Manitoba Hugh A. McNeill George Freeman Brown James Harvey Tolton

Beulah United Church Tea and Sale Announced

The Beulah United church Ladies host a Cafodil Tea and Sale at Wis T. Forster home on Wednesday Apr 17 from 3 p m. Items priced at 50c and under include aprons and towels with proceeds aiding the Building fund. Andy Desjarlis orchestra performed joyfully at a hall event on Wednesday night.

Beulah United Church Wis T. Forster

Legion branches hold district meeting and salute leaders

A district Legion meeting led by R. MM. Oliver discussed ex servicemen issues. St. John’s fret sid classes honored Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Cowman with thanks for their services. Pupils presented an electric lamp and adults gave a monetary token.

Legion R. MM. Oliver St. John’s H. J. Cowman

Frazer Named Assistant Director of Extension Service

Hon D L Campb announces Water 8 Frazer as assistant director of extension service. A University of Manitoba graduate, he has served seven years as agricultural representative at Norden and will supervise the boys and girls classes province wide. He replaces Henry E Wood, now head of publications, after George Datho’s retirement. The Women’s Institute met at Mrs A Haney’s with 24 members and two visitors. opening singing preceded roll call and a gardening hint with flower slips shared. Mrs Chisholm honored the daffodil with a closing tribute.

Frazer D. L Campb University of Manitob Norden Henry E. Wood George Datho W.I

Woman’s Institute Meeting Highlights At Stony Creek Note

Mrs ALN Sawyer opened with a summary on the W I movement at Stony Creek Ontario noting its aims and faults. Mrs Haney spoke on Manitoba beauty spots while Mrs Armstrong read on sowing good seed. A letter from the W I at Bradine England was read in reply to Mrs H Forster. Ten hostesses were named.

Wordsworth Aln. Sawyer W. I Stony Creek Manitoba Haney Mra . Armstrong W I Bradine Eng H. Forster W. IT. Creed L. Wakefield A. S. Fraser

Obituary of Archibald Bissett 79 in Miniota district

Archibald Bissett died after a brief illness in Miniota hospital on a Saturday evening. He came from Aberdeen Scotland in 1882 with his family and lived in the Birtle Min iota area, farming the sub valley before moving to Miniota four years ago. Survived by four sons and four daughters his funeral at United church was conducted by Rev. G A Melmillan and burial followed at Arrow River cemetery.

Birtle Miniota Miniota Hospital Archibald Bissett Mr. Bissett Aberdeen Scotland Andrew Bissett Bissett Sub Valley Archie Minrota United Church G. A Melmillan Arrow River

Notable Names in the Local Auction Board Lineup

The list names J J Taylor H D Armitage J Deameond J Wythe J E Rowan and C Ellerington as participants or members connected to the ongoing local proceedings or committee.

J.J. Taylor H.D. Armitage J Deameond J. Wythe J. E. Rowan and C. Ellerington

Midget Hockey Victory Sparks Local Winnipeg Visit

Alex Kuppers visited Winnipeg last week while Nurse M Kerach of the Mayo Bros clinic Rochester Mion N18 stayed at her home. W Wallace returned to the district after wintering with his daughter in Winnipeg. The Crandall Midget team beat the local club on Friday night. A large crowd attended J Mossop’s esse sale on Friday with good prices reported. United ladies served lunch and were well satisfied with the outcome.

M. Kerach Mayo Bros. Clinic Rochester Mion Crandall J. Mossop United Ladies

Colbeck Johns Wedding at Brandon St Pauls United

Laura Jean Colbeck daughter of G E Colbeck Oakner wed Alvin Roy Johns son of W T Johns Crandall in St Pauls United Church manse Brandon on April 6. Rev G W Goth officiated and couple will live on the Crandall home farm with best wishes for the future.

Laura Jean Colbeck G. E. Colbeck Oakner Alvin Roy Johns W. T. Johns Crandall St Paul’s United Church Brandon G. W. Goth

Local Residents Move to Farm Near Oakner

Mr and Mrs N Webber long time district residents relocated to a farm near Oakner. Mrs John Ruda hosted the ladies curling club for dinner and bridge last Wednesday evening. The Evening Auxiliary met Tuesday at Mrs R L Dickey home with the India contrasts theme presented by Mrs H Coupe and Mrs R Vance followed by a light lunch.

John Ruda Ladies Curling Club Bridge R. L. Dickey India H. Coupe R. Vance

Guiding Thoughts on Virtue and Mindset

A collection of aphorisms stressing disciplined thought leads to virtue, steady learning, and a life aligned with truth and justice. It links habit to a pleasant life, and warns that today’s thoughts shape tomorrow’s joy or trial.

Pahagoras la Gallenne

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The Miniota Herald Reg M. Oliver United States Angpoint Diffadil Beulah Mrs. D. Baldwin J. M. Elliott J. McKinnon, Sr T. B T. Lelond Wes. Lelond L. Lelond Ayrshire A. Haney G. MacDonald Jack Rollo Cameron Highlanders Andy Desjarlis Saskatoon Cave Isabella Alex Kuppers W. Wallace Johns— Colbeck Gur United Stores, Ltd Chevrolet Canada C.E. Wythe Ftone Man Chevrolet Sales and Service Mrs. G. Angus W. G. Irvine Minnedosa Stan. Murdoch J. Murdoch Mary of Inglis S Rebus Mrs. Kidd Zome Herald Office M. H McLeod W.barrett Peter MacPherson Massey-Harris Clydemare N. P. Ball Crandall Exchange M. H. McConnell Hamiota Exchange John Deere H.C A. S. Clark R. L. Miles Pratt & Lauman Minigta R. L. Dickey Farm Leslie Antony Rudd W.M S Whitney Michael Bruce Mary Baker Eddy Instiute For the Ca. S. F
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