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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1959
Page
1
Local and general notices describe visits by Linda Armitage and Chas Watts in Winnipeg, with families from Winnipeg, Vancouver, Moose Jaw and Brandon. A birth at Hamiota Hospital introduces Milburn and Milne McKenzie’s son William Steven. Regia trips include Patterson and Barrett households visiting Regina and Kenora.
The August meeting of the United WA WMS was held in church classrooms with Mrs G Long presiding. Worship led by Mrs Arm itage and Mrs Wiens focused on Living Waters. Chas Ellerington and R McCaw presented the study on United church Training Centres across Canada. A protest against liquor outlet licenses at Clear Lake Park was reported with a negative outcome. Tea was served by Miss Reynolds and Mrs Stowe.
The Birdtail River School Division held a Shoal Lake meeting on August 5, 1959 with six members and Mr. Funk present. Voters approved 1320 in favor and 632 against the by law to build new schools at Miniota and Kenton. The Miniota poll stood 159 for and 14 against. Motions included adopting minutes as printed, receiving correspondence, paying per diem for the Collier family, and permitting travel for Mrs. S. Collier. The hall in Kenton may be renovated for three classrooms until a new school is ready. Christie School Supply was awarded a 1959-60 term contract for $1,107.19. Meeting adjourned to August 19 at Shoal Lake. A full staff was secured for Miniota High and elementary schools, with classes starting August 31 at 9 a.m.
Six members attended the Birdtail River School Division No 28 session at Shoxo Lake with officials from the Department of Education. Motions approved include adopting August 5 minutes, approving Mrs Grant as Lenore High School assistant, paying the Winnipeg Free Press teacher ad, receiving correspondence, authorizing Reynolds to set up temporary classrooms, and directing principals to organize filing and supply systems. meeting adjourned to August 22.
Word was received Friday of the death of Rev. George A. McMillan of 757 Oak enwald Winnipeg. He was a former pastor of Mildora United Church and at his death was with the Home Mission Board of the United Church. He is survived by his wife two sons Clifford and Donald and a daughter Ila.
Obituary note confirms Wesley Russell Pascoe died August 15 at 71 Hindley Avenue St. Vital Manitoba after 68 years in the province. Survived by wife Jennie Huntsman and eight children, funeral held at Clark Leatherdale Winnipeg Chapel Lawn burial. Also report: Mrs Reg Jones injured in Sunday car collision near Brandon. three younger children with grandparents W J Collier.
Cor M Doyle reports weekend visits with the George McAdam family from Winnipeg at Brian Cooper's home. J Ladine and Chicago guests stay at D MacDonald’s, Vic Sigurdson family from Burnaby also visit Brian Cooper, while Lorne Hunter visits the F O Doyle home.
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