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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1941
Page
11
Reverend G A McMillan has been called to supply Sparling United Church Winnipeg in place of Rev B Feayne who serves as army chaplain at Ravine. McMillan’s prior hearing before Sparling members left a strong impression and the church hopes for his acceptance. The church boards accepted the pastor’s resignation and a committee was formed to fill the vacancy.
A large birthday tea for Mrs. Wiggins was held at Mrs W Tennant’s home with 63 guests present. Corsages and bouquets were given, and a community sing along with two solos by Miss Bersice Wiggins entertained attendees from Brandon, Minnedosa, and other towns.
Carnegie couple welcomes a son at Niagara Falls General on August 9. Burial for the infant son of Sir and Mrs Carnegie occurred the same day. Shurwell couple in Estevan celebrate birth of Ronald Ray on August 21 in Alameda Saskatchewan.
Isabella Juhe notes Finkbeiner left Tuesday to teach at Cardale. Mrs E L Tiekbeimer Shoal Leake visits the J T Finkbeiner home. H Finkbeiner, recently critically ill, shows definite improvement. Ed Hall RCA returns from England for further training and enjoys a holiday at home and will train near Reekcliffe Ont.
Beulah Mise Muriel Paynter is holidaying in Toronto Ontario. Mrs Geo Armstrong visits Winnipeg for a time. Miss K Woods visits relatives in Binscorth for a time. Pres W Rollo and J Ringland with R A Bandon spent the week end at their homes. Cpl Cubbins RC AF Kingston Ont spent the weekend at L Whitworth home. Mr and Mrs W Rattary and sons Winnipeg spent the week end at H E Forster home. Four homes linked with Hydro Coldmans Spargo Chisholm and Poo Elevator residence.
Younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs W H Thompsn of Rialires and Howard Wilard wed in a ceremony at the home of the bridegroom August 4. Rev C W Ccemas officiated. The bride wore a gown of ivory satin with a fingertip veil and carried a bouquet of Aillerney roses. Bridesmaids and attendants were named. reception music was provided by Mrs Th Prendirgust. The couple plans a Kenora honeymoon and then residence in Beulah.
A quiet wedding occurred Saturday August third at St Andrew’s Church Brandon. Lorna Jane Torrance eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. W. Torrance Blaris became the bride of Gar Albert Thrale RCA Brandon son of Mrs Thrale Cardale and the late Mr Thrale of Nottingham Reach. Rev W J Allen officiated in the presence of immediate relatives.
The bride wore a navy blue tailored knit with white accessories. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Winnipeg after the celebration.
Patricia Vactoria Hills wed James Watt at the Finkbeiner home in Cardale on Saturday August 16. Rev Reynolds officiated as Patricia wore Queen Elizabeth blue taffeta with knife-pleated bodice and American Beauty rose bouquet. Gail Cumberland served as flower girl in a white point d esprit dress with pink ribbon and colonial bouquet.
Prime Minister Menzies visits Costal Command of the Royal Air Force and addresses RAAF airmen at a Royal Air Force camp in Habbaniyeh. A German-inspired Iraqi rebellion led by Racchid Ali was crushed by British forces, restoring order under the Regent. An armoured car captured from the rebels is shown at the camp.
The wedding music was played by Miss June Finkbeiner and Isabella. An informal reception followed at the bride’s home. The bride wore a black tailored dress with silver fox fur and a felt hat. Her corsage featured roses. Mrs J T Watt and her husband left for a wedding trip to Clear Lake and other points.
Funeral held for Lucy Hubbard age 20 who died Friday at Hamiota hospital from septic throat. Service conducted by Rev W Bill at Cysudill church Sunday evening August 24 with many family and friends present. Burial followed at Crandall cemetery.
Mrs. W Bacon aged 50 resided in Crandall for three years died at home on Tresday. Funeral services were held from the United Church Thursday conducted by Rev W Bill. Burial in Scotia cemetery. Attending were Mrs Richard and daughter Mrs Pineo of New Westminster B C.
Mrs Daisy Cole Munshaw age 47 died in Hamiota hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were conducted Monday in Hamiota with relatives including Mr and Mrs A Rudd and others in attendance.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nathaniel Sararas were conducted in Virden on Wednesday. She died in Virden hospital Tuesday at age 54 years and 24 days. She had lived in Manitoba for about 50 years, moving from Ontario with her family. Burial was in Bennetts cemetery. Survived by husband, four sons William Charles Robert Wallace and three daughters Mrs. C Brown of Bowsman Lavinia of Crandaff and Kathleen at home. Two brothers Angus Miniota and John Regina and one sister Mrs Isaac Sararas Virden. Families in the district attended the service along with local pallbearers and friends.
Gordon Hadden died at his Miniota home on Tuesday of last week aged 83 years and 24 days after a long illness. Born in Armagh County Ireland he came to Canada in 1883 joining a Brandon area family then moved west to Beulah and later Gnaton district. He and Mary Ingram married in 1589 and later settled in Minziota where they retired in 1931. funeral held Wednesday afternoon.
Crandall W Harcus spent the weekend with his mother. Mrs J Fraser Hartoey is visiting at the Dr Fraser home. Mrs G Branton and family of Maple Creek are visitors at the Whitney home. Mr and Mrs J W Beer and son James, who had been visiting in the district and at Banff and Jasper, have returned to Winnipeg.
Congratulations to Thelma Mitchell on her clear pass in the Grade XII exam.
A large crowd gathered at Miniota United church for a tribute to a well beloved gentleman known for living by the Golden Rule. The deceased served two terms as councillor in Birtle municipality and joined the Loyal Orange Order at 23, leaving many friends and a lasting memory. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs Long and Mrs Gregory, son Victor, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The family of the late Mr G Hadden thank friends for kind enquiries during his illness and for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes in their time of bereavement.
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