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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
8
At the annual meeting of the W. A. of Holy Trinity church held last week no change was made in the officers. The event reflected continuity in leadership and the group’s ongoing activities.
Alderman Garnet Coulter has been elected mayor of Winnipeg, succeeding John Queen who trailed by about five thousand votes in the civic election held last Friday.
The piece argues Canada should not delay meat rationing for bacon and all meat to aid Britain and the United Nations. It proposes raising hog and cattle prices to spur production, claiming high admin costs and paper use for rationing, and noting Canada has feed, including wheat, to support increased hog farming.
Wiggins has been accepted for service in the Air Force and will report for duty in March. The rink committee aided by helpers began flooding the rink on Saturday. The world faces choices between a German incident, a sealed train across Switzerland, or twelve in an upper room.
A large crowd attended the War Savings Committee dance on Friday with Kyre's orchestra providing music. During the intermission guests of honor Pte Dorothy Leland and Monica Perry of the C W A C were welcomed by Rev E Egilsson. Mrs D Leland read an address and Mrs W Tennant presented an autograph album and pencil set. Canadian Legion membership was presented to Pte D Leland by R M Oliver.
The Y P U gathered Monday evening at Mr and Mrs W Tennants with a large attendance Rev Egilsson led the devotion and presided over the session.
The period was seen as happy with K Mitchell presiding. Plans included buying a Christmas tree and debt edging under Vernon Letond in charge of erection and decoration. Kopper Mernival slated for Monday next with evening entertainment. Butler Johnston led the study on There is another Lam Canadianism TM. The session featured games and refreshments.
Beulah Governor A. Stowe is home on fur lough from Red Deer Alberta. The Red Cross cleared a little over 17 dollars serving lunches at the G Cruden sale.
Allieter Ring'an? who underwent an appendicitis operation in Birtle hospital last week is going nicely. Gov. and Mrs. Wm. Ringland, who have been holidaying there for the past two weeks, have returned to Brandan.
Garth Chisholm leaves Tuesday for Winnipeg to report for duty with the RCAF. Brian Cooper reports for duty next week. Mr and Mrs G Cruden establish residence in town with Cruden serving as school caretaker. Mr and Mrs W Morgan relocate to the former Cruden farm.
Mrs D Marshall spent the past week with her daughter in Winnipeg. Russell Clark left on Monday to report for aurporee duty in Winnipeg.
Po O J H Clark left Monday for military duty. Mrs F Smith wintering with daughter Mrs R Heise. Young Peoples Social Club held a Crokinole drive and cards with winners Mrs C Arris and H Johnson high and Mrs T Stewart and Pt C low. Combined Mission Band and WMS met at Mrs H M Brisbin’s home where Mrs R T Clark WMS president spoke and read on Economics. The annual Mission Band team was served.
The W. I. officers for 1943 include President Mrs. R. Scarth, 1st Vice president Mrs. I. Hall, 2nd Vice president and Auditor Mrs. Kennedy, Secretary Mrs. H. Harrison, Treasurer Mrs. R. E. Heise, Conors Flowers Mrs. L. Hall, Gifts Mrs. H. Bowman, Soldiers boxes Mrs. A. Adams, Overseas (position implied).
A large group of ladies gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Robertson on Wednesday afternoon to honor Miss Georgina Riches. A string connected guests to a final chair where an address was read by Mrs. E. Gammoch and gifts were presented by Olive Shurwell and Verna Calder.
Violet Madelaine Lane daughter of J E Lane wed Burnell Thomas Hall elder son of Ie Hall on Tuesday November 17 at six in Calvary Temple Winnipeg with Rev Watson Argue officiating. The ceremony featured turquoise dresses, wine accessories, and a reception at 253 Brookland St with about 40 guests. The couple will reside at 578 Valour Rd Winnipeg.
Isabella United church hosted the 3 p.m. Sunday ceremony for Georgina Grace Riches, daughter of Mr and Mrs S Riches, and Henry Claude Reid, son of Mrs and Mr H Reid. Rev H S Bowman officiated with Verna Calder and June Finkbeiner performing musical selections. The couple departed for Winnipeg after a reception at the bride’s home, while guests noted the pink and white decor and the bridal party’s formal attire.
Rev. Stanley Knowles was elected in Winnipeg North Centre on Monday to fill the seat left vacant for 20 years by J. S. Woodsworth. Knowles defeated two other candidates who both lost their deposits, winning by about two to one.
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