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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
9
The Miniota Herald notes an attendance meeting at the Miniota Cafe on Thursday at 3 0. Mrs A Jolley has returned from Winnipeg with her daughter Nurse May Darker. Easter visitors include Mr and Mrs M Carlton Mr Ward and daughter and many Winnipeg and Brandon residents listed.
Dorothy Alice Vradenburgh and Albert Frederick Spencer wed in Miniota United Church on May 20. The bride wore blush pink crepe with silk net, pearls, and a floral bouquet. the groom is from Winnipeg. A reception followed and the couple plans to reside in Miniota with a honeymoon to Minneapolis.
A hospital stay of four months is noted alongside Easter homecomings and local social events. The Orange Lodge held an Arch degree meeting with five members exalted to Royal Arch Purple, including H Lawson and D Ferris, with a capacity crowd welcoming five more returning from service.A program of solos readings and choruses followed, featuring Russel Gurr and J Stewart.
Miss Laura Parifit spent the weekend at her home in Sho Lake. Mrs Hugh Lawson and twin are visiting with her parents Waldron Sask and Sgt Fred Young has returned from active duty. Welcome home Fred. We regret to report Ernie Barnes has been a patient at Deer Lodge.
High school event at Readings honors Ena and Velma Irvine with guests welcomed by Mrs A Dickey. Mrs E Lewis presents gifts to married men and single lads. George Gunson thanks attendees as the group sings For They Are All Jolly Good Fellows. Minty’s orchestra ends with a dance.
Mr and Mrs C B Dawley returned from Carroll where they attended the funeral of Mr Dawleys father. Mr Dawleys sister accompanied them on the trip.
Misses Mavis Townson and Sylvia Kennedy of Winnipeg are referenced in a brief notice. Details are sparse but indicate a local society or community item involving two women from the city.
The W L group met Tuesday in the church parlor with visiting Arnold Townson and Mrs D Leland named delegate to the Provincial convention. Discussion covered several local improvements and a practical upholstery talk by Russell Leland followed by a social period.
A local notice states a May meeting will be hosted at the residence of Mrs. Lou Lelond inviting attendees to gather at her home for community discussions.
Mr and Mrs J A Robertson spent the weekend in Winnipeg Mrs Calder visits her sister Mrs H Govanlock and family at Portage la Prairie Mr and Mrs W Iverach and family Minnedosa spent the weekend with Dr and Mrs Wm Iverach Three hundred pounds of clothing for the needy in European countries was shipped from here Monday Word has been received of the arrival in Canada from overseas
A notice records the service of Phyllcs Chapman Gordon Kennedy with a welcoming phrasing. The item reflects a legal or ceremonial filing noted in the public record and indicates completion of formal service or acknowledgment.
Mr and Mrs Hy Hemm Wawanesa visited Evans home en route to Yorkton with Mrs Waterbury. A boy, son of Mr and Mrs H Tlannery, was struck by a car in Birtle last week but suffered only bruises and scratches. Grainger’s Winnipeg Grenadier son W A Mickey Grager, who died in Hong Kong Nov 23, 1944, had been promoted to Lance Sergeant from Dec 20, 1941. Easter visitors include Mr and Mrs W S Fraver and family, Mrs Ted Armstrong, and Miss Pearl, all of Winnipeg, with several others from local towns listed.
A social evening and welcome home event was held in the hall on Tuesday evening. Scrolls were presented to Arnold Stow and Brian Cooper by Rev. H Bowman, and glass pictures to Myrtle McDonald on Mary Carnegie by Mrs. W. Steuart. Mrs Harold Melra received a presentation. Tea was served by Mrs G. Lo Woods. Suitable replies were given by the recipients. Quiz contests, a dance, and lunch concluded a very nice evening attended by many.
The W I met in April at Mrs A Hanes's home with 12 members present. Mrs D G M Donald presided, roll call included plant slips and care explanations, and plans were made for the National Clothing Drive collection and Memorial Park actions.
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