Miniota Happenings Highlight Visits and April Weather
Mr and Mrs M Stewart and Lily visited in Winnipeg while discussion swirled about Americas return. Snow storms paused then returned with white stuff for a few days. Gordon Salway of Morden, formerly Miniota, renewed acquaintances. U C W workshop in Beulah on April 20 drew several ladies. Mrs Wes Leland visited Winnipeg to view Miniota Heralds at the Legislative Building. Mrs Oliver joined Ruth in outings. Mrs Hanlin Sr plans a Kelowna visit with friend Mrs Clement. Ed Spalding drove to Winnipeg to see her father Mr Ellis, daughter Heather and sister’s family Mervin Rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Leland
Oliver
Ruth
Ed Spalding
Winnipeg
Mr. Ellis
Heather
Mrs
Mervin Rush
In Memoriam Harold A Brad Dear Son and Brother
In loving memory of P O Harold Arthur Brad who died over Germany on April 27 1944 A cluster of memories sprinkled with love and tears Entertwined in our book of memories for the one we loved so dear Ever remembered by Dad brother and sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LRAD
Harold Arthur Brad
Germany
Achievement Night at Isabella Honors Explorer and Sigma C Groups
Isabella school held an achievement night for the Isabella Explorer and Sigma C groups on Wednesday. The Star Ceremony awarded red stars to Janice Norrie Susann Finkbein er Julie Clark and Shelley Stewart and blue stars to Joanne Norrie and Glenda Heise. A display showcased stained glass windows puppets wreaths and Indian bands. Leaders were Mrs L Wright and Mrs Dave Heise with members including Ronnie Bell Harvey Heise Dave Wright Donnie Clark Eddie Ariss and Harold Reid. Pins will be awarded to each member. The group displayed wood work plaster of paris molds and other items, led by Murray Bell and Doug Heise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Explorer
Sigma C
Janice Norrie
Susann Finkbeiner
Julie Clark
Shelley Stewart
Joanne Norrie
Glenda Heise
L. Wright
Dave Heise
Ronnie Bell
Harvey Heise
Dave Wright
Donnie Clark
Eddie Ariss
Harold Reid
Murray Bell
Doug Heise
Beulah News Visitors and Weekend Visitors
Beulah news notes visiting relatives include Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ames of Brookdale at the Chisholm home Saturday. Miss Patsy Sterling of Winnipeg spent the weekend at home. Shawn Lund of Kenora Ontario visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. K. Mann. Ted Wakefield spent a few days in Winnipeg. Mrs. Alley traveled to Winnipeg Monday with her mother Mrs. Hurst returning home with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ames
Brookdale
Chisholm
Patsy Sterling
Winnipeg
Shawn Lund
Kenora
Ont
K. Mann
Ted Wakefield
Alley
Hurst
Isabella News Variety Concert and Church Service Schedule
Visitors from Winnipeg include Mr and Mrs Ken Harrison and family along with Mrs B Harrison. Church services begin May 1 at 9 15 a m for six months. A United Church rehearsal showcased school children with Mr Hugh Fraser as chairman. Mrs Frank Reid read an address and Julie Clark presented a gift to Mrs Stewart Johnston in appreciation of her musical training at Isabella Primary School for 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Harrison
Winnipeg
Stewart Johnston
Isabella
Local guests and community notes from Gordon Grey home
Recent visitors include Mr and Mrs Frank Campbell and family from Roblin and Mr and Mrs Dave Bell from Hamiota. Steve Bell returns to the farm from Brandon. Les Leland Gary attend the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mrs Leland's parents, Gordon and Mrs Brandon. Mrs Harvey McGuire Bev of Brandon spent the weekend with Vern Lockhart. Vernon Lockhart attended meetings in Parage on April 21 hosted by Federal Elevator Co. The Community Centre Annual meeting was held April 22 with twenty present and new members elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Grey
Frank Campbell
Roblin
Dave Bell
Hamiota
Steve Bell
Brandon
Les Leland
Gary
Centennial Meeting Delegates And New 1966 Board
Vernon Lockhaneis Wat ters Jack and Gladys Clegg served with Auditor Mrs D Leland as delegates to the Centennial meeting. Fred Teal to explain Centennial grant for a community project. New board for 1966 names K Mitchell president W Lockhart assistant treasurer A Johnston treasurer Thelma Leland secretary Gladys Clegg auditor. Plan calls for bids for caretaker and lumber sale. Mrs Dayton recovering well in Hamiota HospitalKevin Leland home after first year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lockhaneis Watters
Jack
Gladys Clegg
D. Leland
Messrs
R. Mitchell
A. Johnston
Fred Teal
K. Mitchell
W. Lockhart
Thelma Leland
Dayton
Hamiota Hospital
Kevin Leland
Bits and Pieces From Miniota News Through Years
A compact chronicle of Miniota notes, recounting horse shoe wins by Hugh Walker and teammates at Rivers, humorous railway lamppost mentions, a 1929 dog race with Oliver Chalmers winning and $8 prize, a dry district vote consequence, speeding prosecutions in 1923, and chaperone guidance for cigarettes from the Miniota Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Walker
Alex Evans
Jim Ewing
Pete McPherson
Rivers
Our Boys
Oliver Chalmers
Billy Gilchrist
Miniota
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Manitoba
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Ontario
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
F. S. Venables Publisher
Gordon Salway
Morden
A. Armitage
D. Forsyth
R. Jolley
G. Long
U.C.W
Beulah
Memoriam
GLINZ
Oak River
Free Sea
Beulah News
Isabella News
Arrow River News
Buffalo Plains
Ramblers
Texas
Percy C
Watts
Miniota, Manitoba
Esso
Imperial Oil
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